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Tuesday, April 16:30—7:45 PMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
HWPL Tuesday Book Group!
The HWPL Tuesday night book group will meet to discuss The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin. Click here to jump to the catalog to request a copy.2
Wednesday, April 211:00 AM—12:00 PMLocal History RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
All Write Now: Generative Writing Group
Join us for a meeting of the library's writing group! Using the format of a generative workshop, this writing group offers prompts, writing time, support, and resources to hone your craft. At the end of each session, participants will be invited to share their work, if desired.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 26:45—7:45 PMLocal History RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Wednesday Night Book Club: Poetry
Join the library's Head of Circulation and Reader Services, Dede McManus and others to discuss a selection of poetry for National Poetry Month! No registration is required and new members are always welcome. Drop in!Questions? Contact Dede: dmcmanus@hwlibrary.…Learn More3
Thursday, April 36:00—8:00 PMLocal History RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Make a Victorian-style Kiss Lock Purse, for Teens (ages 13+) and Adults
Make a beautiful, lined, Victorian style purse with a kiss lock frame. These snap frame purses look tricky but are actually quite simple to sew. We will be hand-sewing this purse. You must be able to thread a needle and sew using a running stitch. If you have a pin cushion (a place to rest your needle so you don't lose it) and/or a small sewing scissors (for snipping threads) they would be useful to bring, however, they are not necessary.…Learn More4
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Monday, April 710:15—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Musical Mondays
Preschool teacher and musician Ms. Katie of Early Childhood Partners leads this fun, early literacy music and movement story time for children ages 0-6 and their adult. REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM AT EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS8
Tuesday, April 86:00—7:30 PMLocal History RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Knitting Group
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Enjoy conversation and creativity as you work alongside other yarn crafters. All are welcome; no registration required.9
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Thursday, April 106:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Online - Registration is required.Hamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Sketching Maps: From Literature or Life, for Teens (ages 14+) and Adults
Are you an explorer at heart, dreaming of your next adventure?Do you love a fiction book with a map or try to visualize one when there isn't a map?Do you enjoy organizing information and color coding and drawing diagrams?Do you want to add maps to your travel sketches and artwork?In conjunction with our Community Read of The Lioness of Boston, by Emily Franklin, and Dodger, by Terry Pratchett, we are offering a two part sketching maps workshop led by Jessica Yurwitz, owner of Slow River Studios in Topsfield, https://www.…Learn MoreThursday, April 106:30—8:00 PMLocal History RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
HWPL Trustees Meeting
The trustees of the Library meet monthly to discuss policy issues and governance of the Library. This is an elected board with seats from both Hamilton and Wenham, and two seats for 'at large' nominees. For more information contact Library Director, Kim Butler kbutler@hwlibrary.…Learn More11
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Saturday, April 1211:00 AM—12:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Community Reads Event - Delvena Theatre Co. Presents "Isabella" (The Life of Isabella S. Gardner)
Step back in time and meet Isabella Stewart Gardner, the famed founder of the eponymous Museum in Boston. Learn about her life, charm, friends and acquaintances, travels, stylish taste and unconventional behavior in this entertaining performance. About the Performers: Since 2003, Delvena Theatre Company, having heard the call of schools, colleges, libraries, historical societies, senior centers, housing and private organizations, decided to present productions in non-traditional spaces.…Learn More13
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Monday, April 1410:15—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Musical Mondays
Preschool teacher and musician Ms. Katie of Early Childhood Partners leads this fun, early literacy music and movement story time for children ages 0-6 and their adult. REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM AT EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS15
Tuesday, April 156:30—8:00 PMLocal History RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Friends of HWPL Meeting
Monthly Friends of the Library Board Meeting. New volunteers always welcome!
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Wednesday, April 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMLocal History RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
All Write Now: Generative Writing Group
Join us for a meeting of the library's writing group! Using the format of a generative workshop, this writing group offers prompts, writing time, support, and resources to hone your craft. At the end of each session, participants will be invited to share their work, if desired.…Learn More17
Thursday, April 176:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Online - Registration is required.Hamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Sketching Maps: From Literature or Life, for Teens (ages 14+) and Adults
Are you an explorer at heart, dreaming of your next adventure?Do you love a fiction book with a map or try to visualize one when there isn't a map?Do you enjoy organizing information and color coding and drawing diagrams?Do you want to add maps to your travel sketches and artwork?In conjunction with our Community Read of The Lioness of Boston, by Emily Franklin, and Dodger, by Terry Pratchett, we are offering a two part sketching maps workshop led by Jessica Yurwitz, owner of Slow River Studios in Topsfield, https://www.…Learn More18
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Saturday, April 1910:30 AM—12:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Birding Basics
So you want to learn more about bird watching? This presentation will cover selecting and using binoculars, choosing a field guide or bird app, strategies for locating birds, identification tips, how to keep track of the birds you have seen, and where to go birding in your Town and locally.…Learn More20
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Monday, April 21Library Closed
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Monday, April 2810:15—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
Musical Mondays
Preschool teacher and musician Ms. Katie of Early Childhood Partners leads this fun, early literacy music and movement story time for children ages 0-6 and their adult. REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM AT EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS29
Tuesday, April 296:30—7:45 PMLarge Meeting RoomHamilton-Wenham Public Library14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
HWPL Tuesday Book Group!
The HWPL Tuesday night book group will meet to discuss Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray. Click here to jump to the catalog to request a copy.30