PAWS to Read with Tessie!

Tuesday, September 12

or

Friday, September 22

 Sign up and read to Tessie the dog!

Reading time slots begin at 3:30 p.m. and are 10 minutes in length.

Tessie is a certified therapy dog, through Therapy Dog Inc.

Children who are in Kindergarten through 3rd grade

are invited to meet with Tessie and read together. 

Reading to Tessie boosts confidence and improves language skills.

 Pre-registration is required. 

Please visit the Children’s Room desk for more information or to register.

Ice Cream Party!

Summer Reader Ice Cream Party!

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

A special congratulations to all of our readers!!!

Join us for ice cream, fun and surprises in this 

celebration of summer reading!

You will need to pre-register for this event and 

bring your Reading Log as your admission ticket.

Countdown to Kindergarten!

Countdown to Kindergarten

Monday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m.

You’ve been counting down, now it’s time to celebrate!

Join Michael Harvey, HWRSD Superintendent 
and Stacy Bucyk, Director of Student Services

for our special story time and family pizza party.

Please RSVP to Lisa Cheney for this event at

 e.cheney@hwschools.net or 978-468-5489

 An invitation from HWRSD Superintendent Dr. Michael Harvey!

Nappy's Puppets

Nappy’s Puppets

Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Jim Napolitano brings a performance highlighting

the art of shadow puppetry around the world

 that is fun for the whole family!

Pre-registration required for the workshop being held at 5:00 p.m.

Topsfield Fair Pass

The deadline for the Topsfield Fair Read & Win prize is swiftly approaching!

 Participants in the summer reading program may earn Building Bucks to spend on various prizes, including the Topsfield Fair Read & Win prize.

The Read & Win prize costs 10 Building Bucks, 
and you must purchase the prize no later than 
this FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017. 

The fair prize includes:

• 1 admission ticket to the Topsfield Fair (for readers 8 and over; children under 8 will NOT receive an admission ticket as they are admitted into the Fair for free)
• 1 hot dog & drink voucher to redeem at the fair
• AND 2 ride tickets!

Please note that prizes may only be purchased during store hours. Store hours are found at the bottom of your reading log. For more information please visit the Children's Room.

Vehicle Night

19th Annual Vehicle Night

Wednesday, August 2

6:00 p.m.to 7:30 p.m.

Featuring many vehicles brought to you by the Fire, Police and Public Works Departments of Hamilton and Wenham, Dodge Tree Service, Lyons Ambulance, the Department of Homeland Security K-9 Unit,

Rowley Ready Mix, and Mix 104.1.

Families of all ages are welcome.

No registration is necessary.

Monarchs!

Monarch Butterfly Program

Saturday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m.

Dr. Charlie Hoffman returns to share his

expertise with raising Monarchs here and at home.

Become a Monarch champion! Join our resident expert and favorite Boston College professor, Dr. Charlie Hoffman. Learn how to identify, collect and care for Monarch eggs and  caterpillars and how YOU can raise them at home.

All ages welcome.

No registration is required.

Creature Teachers

Creature Teachers

Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for 

Animals Around the World

Zoom around the world with naturalist Rick Roth  and discover fun facts about some live animals 
and their habitats like kinkajous, alligators, pythons, and more! 

Fairy Boats

Fairy Boat Building

Saturday, July 22

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us as we share a story, build fair boats with found items, complete a craft, and join in a fairy procession. Design and keep this magical habitat for your water sprites. You are welcome to bring your own items. Families of all ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.

So many thanks to the Sheckells family for their vision in creating and leading this endeavor!

Norman Ng Magician

Norman Ng Magician

July 19th at 6:30 p.m.

Norman tried to fool Penn & Teller. Can he fool you?

Prepare for an exciting fusion of magic, comedy, and 

audience participation! Families of all ages are welcome. 

No registration necessary. 

Circus Minimus

Circus Minimus

Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Kevin O’Keefe’s “One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase” will bring the 

circus to our library. With impressions, juggling, comedy, and illusions, 

Kevin will engage us with a playful and energetic celebration of the imagination.

Families of all ages are welcome.

No registration necessary.

Mini Golf at the Library

Saturday, July 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mobile-MiniGolf brings a unique, artsy and colorful

10 hole game of golf to play in and around the library.

Open to all ages and no registration is required.

Mini-Golf Build & Design for Play

Mini-Golf Build & Design for Play

                     

Wednesday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Families of all ages are welcome to come create obstacles and 

decorations for our mini-golf day. All materials are 

provided. No registration is necessary. 

Children's Booksale

Children's Booksale 

Wednesday, June 28th

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Bargains on board books to teen novels. Join us for

 the booksale, then enjoy a movie together as family.

*Credit cards accepted* 

Showing:

Beauty and the Beast [G] 1:00 p.m.- 2:25 p.m. 

&

LEGO Batman [PG] 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Summer Programs Registration Date

NEWS FLASH!

Monday, June 26 

is the Registration Date for Summer Programs.

It is also the first day you may pick up your reading log 

and begin the Summer Reading Program.

Check here for details: Summer Programs

Bean Growing Activity!

Saturday,  June 17 at 11  a.m.

Join us for a drop-in bean planting activity!

We will provide the supplies to decorate a pot of beans

 that can be transplanted to grow up in your home garden.

All ages are welcome!

STEAM Into Science

Tuesday, June 13 at 3:30 p.m.

Will I Sink or Float?

Explore simple science, technology, engineering, art, and math-based concepts. 

Listen to stories and learn through hands-on discovery. 

This program is designed for children 30 months - kindergarten. 

Tales & Treats

This month’s theme: Father’s Day

Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 am

Join us for stories about dads, make a card,

play a game and enjoy donuts!

 Children ages 2 & up are welcome.

No registration is required.

STEAM Into Science

Join us for Building Bridges!

Tuesday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m.

We will explore topics in science, technology, engineering, art, and math through stories and hands on activities. Pre-registration is requested. Preschool and up. 

Family Tree House

The Family Tree House
explores

Space, Stars, the Sun & the Moon

Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Conceived and led by parents and recommended for families with children birth to 8 years. 

Share stories and visit exploratory play stations. 

RSVP requested to Lisa Cheney at 978-468-5489 or e.cheney@hwschools.net.