Take Your Child to the Library Day (All Ages)

The first Saturday in February is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Drop by the library to play Library Quest, a life-sized board game featuring library trivia and beloved book characters, and enjoy fun crafts, coloring pages, and more!  Family program, all ages wel......More

The first Saturday in February is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Drop by the library to play Library Quest, a life-sized board game featuring library trivia and beloved book characters, and enjoy fun crafts, coloring pages, and more!  Family program, all ages welcome. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-your-child-to-the-library-day-placeholder/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Take & Make Craft: Tin Foil Heart (Grades K-6)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this cute, shiny heart craft! Each craft kit includes a cardboard heart, yarn, and tin foil to design a unique valentine. Additional supplies needed: scissors and colorful permanent markers (these don't smudge on the tin foil!) https:......More

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this cute, shiny heart craft! Each craft kit includes a cardboard heart, yarn, and tin foil to design a unique valentine. Additional supplies needed: scissors and colorful permanent markers (these don't smudge on the tin foil!) https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-craft-tinfoil-heart-grades-k-6/

Pick Up at Front Desk Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Monthly Movie Matinee: Eleanor the Great (Adults)

We're partnering with the Hanson Senior Center for a monthly movie matinee. Enjoy a fun flick with free refreshments. February's pick is: Eleanor the Great Genre(s): Comedy, Drama Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes Join us for a  screening of Eleanor the Gr......More

We're partnering with the Hanson Senior Center for a monthly movie matinee. Enjoy a fun flick with free refreshments. February's pick is: Eleanor the Great Genre(s): Comedy, Drama Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes Join us for a  screening of Eleanor the Great, a poignant and darkly funny story about a 94-year-old woman whose desperate bid to feel seen sparks a powerful reckoning with memory, identity, and truth. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monthly-movie-matinee-eleanor-the-great-adults/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Public meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.  Agenda can be found here: https://hansonlibrary.org/trustees-meeting-agendas-minutes/ https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bo......More

Public meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.  Agenda can be found here: https://hansonlibrary.org/trustees-meeting-agendas-minutes/ https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-of-library-trustees-meeting-31/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Playdough Playtime (Ages 2-5)

Drop in every other Tuesday at 4:00pm to play with homemade, taste-safe playdough! Engage in sensory play, meet new friends, and sculpt a playdough masterpiece! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all tim......More

Drop in every other Tuesday at 4:00pm to play with homemade, taste-safe playdough! Engage in sensory play, meet new friends, and sculpt a playdough masterpiece! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/playdough-playtime-ages-2-5-12/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Ancestry Help Session (Adults) (6 events)

If you've ever wondered about your family history but are unsure where to start, the Hanson Public Library now has a genealogy program. Sign up online for a ten minute timeslot on Tuesdays starting at 6pm and learn how to use the library's free ancestry.com account. ......More

If you've ever wondered about your family history but are unsure where to start, the Hanson Public Library now has a genealogy program. Sign up online for a ten minute timeslot on Tuesdays starting at 6pm and learn how to use the library's free ancestry.com account. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ancestry-help-session-adults/

Computer Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Therapy Gardens: Indoor Gardening (Adults)

In this Therapy Gardens workshop, participants will learn how to grow flowers, herbs, or veggies indoors with the right lighting, soil, and tools. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Hanson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mas......More

In this Therapy Gardens workshop, participants will learn how to grow flowers, herbs, or veggies indoors with the right lighting, soil, and tools. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Hanson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/therapy-gardens-indoor-gardening-adults/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Valentine's Day Storytime and Craft (Ages 3-7)

Join Percy for a weekly storytime and craft! For this week, we will be reading stories and celebrating Valentine's Day with a craft! Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/groundhog-day-s......More

Join Percy for a weekly storytime and craft! For this week, we will be reading stories and celebrating Valentine's Day with a craft! Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/groundhog-day-storytime-and-craft-ages-3-7-2/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Paper Quilled Valentines (Adults)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with paper quilling! Adults are invited to create a beautiful paper-quilled heart Valentine using supplies provided by the library. No experience necessary. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/paper-quilled-valentines-adul......More

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with paper quilling! Adults are invited to create a beautiful paper-quilled heart Valentine using supplies provided by the library. No experience necessary. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/paper-quilled-valentines-adults-teens-16/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Dinner Detectives: Bookish Mysteries (Adults)

Our mystery book group discusses mysteries related to a different topic each month. Bring your book and dinner and we'll provide the dessert and discussion. February's Theme: Bookish Mysteries Book suggestions are available on our recommendations page at ......More

Our mystery book group discusses mysteries related to a different topic each month. Bring your book and dinner and we'll provide the dessert and discussion. February's Theme: Bookish Mysteries Book suggestions are available on our recommendations page at https://hansonlibrary.org/dinner-detectives-bookish-mysteries/. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dinner-detectives-bookish-mysteries-adults/

Senior Center Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

MBTA Reduced Fare Event (Adults)

Members of the MBTA's Travel Training team will be here to help you sign up for Reduced Fare CharlieCards (available to anyone age 65+, anyone with a documented disability, or anyone who receives a benefit from DTA or MassHealth). https://hansonlibrary.assabetintera......More

Members of the MBTA's Travel Training team will be here to help you sign up for Reduced Fare CharlieCards (available to anyone age 65+, anyone with a documented disability, or anyone who receives a benefit from DTA or MassHealth). https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mbta-reduced-fare-event-adults/

Senior Center Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Move and Groove Storytime (Ages 0-5)

Let's get moving! Join Percy for a weekly storytime featuring songs, stories, and dancing! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/move-and-groove-storytime-ages-0-5-27/

Children&#039;s Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Move and Groove Storytime (Ages 0-5)

Let's get moving! Join Percy for a weekly storytime featuring songs, stories, and dancing! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/move-and-groove-storytime-ages-0-5-31/

Children&#039;s Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Valentine's Day Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy and cheerful Storytime with Miss Jess! Little ones and their caregivers are invited to enjoy sweet Valentine-themed stories about friendship, kindness, and love, along with music and movement. This interactive program is designed......More

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy and cheerful Storytime with Miss Jess! Little ones and their caregivers are invited to enjoy sweet Valentine-themed stories about friendship, kindness, and love, along with music and movement. This interactive program is designed to encourage listening, movement, and early literacy in a warm and welcoming environment. Join us right after Storytime to make some Valentine's Day cards for your loved ones!  https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-stories-ages-0-3-63/

Children&#039;s Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Little Love Valentine’s Card Making (Ages 0-10)

Come create sweet and simple Valentine’s Day cards for all of your loved ones! This family-friendly program invites kids and little ones to create adorable Valentine’s cards using simple, age-appropriate materials like crayons, stickers, paint, and colorful paper. Al......More

Come create sweet and simple Valentine’s Day cards for all of your loved ones! This family-friendly program invites kids and little ones to create adorable Valentine’s cards using simple, age-appropriate materials like crayons, stickers, paint, and colorful paper. All supplies are provided, and creativity (and a little mess!) is welcome. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-love-valentine-s-card-making-ages-0-10/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Art Class: Draw and Paint Winter Hibernating Animals (Ages 7+)

Join local artist Allison Andrews for an art class this February break! In this class, participants will learn to draw and paint a scene with animals hibernating in winter. Registration required. Please register for only one of the art classes being offered on Februa......More

Join local artist Allison Andrews for an art class this February break! In this class, participants will learn to draw and paint a scene with animals hibernating in winter. Registration required. Please register for only one of the art classes being offered on February 17th to provide opportunities for more people to participate. Preference will be given to Hanson residents when moving individuals from the waiting list to the list of approved attendees. This program is made possible by State Aid to Public Libraries. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-class-draw-and-paint-winter-hibernating-animals-ages-7/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

LEGO Builders Club (Ages 4-12)

Calling all master builders! Join us to create with LEGOs and connect with new friends. You'll be presented with a different challenge each week, and your creation will be displayed in our lobby cases. This week's challenge: February 26th is National Pokémon Day. Bui......More

Calling all master builders! Join us to create with LEGOs and connect with new friends. You'll be presented with a different challenge each week, and your creation will be displayed in our lobby cases. This week's challenge: February 26th is National Pokémon Day. Build your favorite Pokémon out of LEGOs! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-builders-club-ages-4-12-36/

Children&#039;s Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Art Class: Pastel Winter Cabin (Ages 7+)

Join local artist Allison Andrews for an art class this February break! In this class, participants will learn to draw a winter cabin scene with oil pastels. Registration required. Please register for only one of the art classes being offered on February 17th to prov......More

Join local artist Allison Andrews for an art class this February break! In this class, participants will learn to draw a winter cabin scene with oil pastels. Registration required. Please register for only one of the art classes being offered on February 17th to provide opportunities for more people to participate. Preference will be given to Hanson residents when moving individuals from the waiting list to the list of approved attendees. This program is made possible by State Aid to Public Libraries. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-class-pastel-winter-cabin-ages-7/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Ancestry Help Session (Adults) (6 events)

If you've ever wondered about your family history but are unsure where to start, the Hanson Public Library now has a genealogy program. Sign up online for a ten minute timeslot on Tuesdays starting at 6pm and learn how to use the library's free ancestry.com account. ......More

If you've ever wondered about your family history but are unsure where to start, the Hanson Public Library now has a genealogy program. Sign up online for a ten minute timeslot on Tuesdays starting at 6pm and learn how to use the library's free ancestry.com account. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ancestry-help-session-adults-7/

Computer Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341