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-0-5-13/

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

Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)

Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-stories-ages-0-3-48/

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

Library Tour (All Ages)

We received a grant to design a renovated and expanded facility! Take a tour the library to learn about the current building's challenges and our plan to address them as part of the renovation. Held every first Saturday from November to May at 10:00 am. Can't make Sat......More

We received a grant to design a renovated and expanded facility! Take a tour the library to learn about the current building's challenges and our plan to address them as part of the renovation. Held every first Saturday from November to May at 10:00 am. Can't make Saturday? Contact us to schedule a different day. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-tour-all-ages-2/

Main Seating/Reading Area Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Take & Make Craft: DIY Snowglobe (Grades K-6)

Celebrate the winter season with this cute DIY snowglobe! Pick up a craft kit and take it home to create a mini winter wonderland! Each kit includes a plastic snowglobe, vegetable glycerin, chunky glitter, and some cute winter decorations! Additional supplies needed:......More

Celebrate the winter season with this cute DIY snowglobe! Pick up a craft kit and take it home to create a mini winter wonderland! Each kit includes a plastic snowglobe, vegetable glycerin, chunky glitter, and some cute winter decorations! Additional supplies needed: distilled water and hot glue or watertight adhesive https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-craft-diy-snowglobe-grades-k-6/

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

Monthly Movie Matinee: White Christmas (Adults)

We're partnering with the Hanson Senior Center for a monthly movie matinee. Enjoy a fun flick with free refreshments. December's pick is: White Christmas Genre(s): Comedy, Musical, Romance Rated: PG Runtime: 2 hours   White Christmas is a classic holiday musical ......More

We're partnering with the Hanson Senior Center for a monthly movie matinee. Enjoy a fun flick with free refreshments. December's pick is: White Christmas Genre(s): Comedy, Musical, Romance Rated: PG Runtime: 2 hours   White Christmas is a classic holiday musical about two World War II veterans who team up with a sister act to put on a show in Vermont. Along the way, they discover romance, friendship, and the true meaning of the holiday spirit, all set to iconic songs like “White Christmas.” It’s a heartwarming and timeless film perfect for celebrating the season. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monthly-movie-matinee-tbd-adults-2/

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: build a present out of LEGOs! This is not......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: build a present 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-4-12-31/

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

Holiday Floral Arrangements (Adults)

Join local artisan Sarah DeSantes for a flower arranging class using locally cut farm stand flowers and greens to create a beautiful holiday arrangement. Materials Fee: $10 per person* Due by Wednesday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm Cash or check made payable to Hanson Pub......More

Join local artisan Sarah DeSantes for a flower arranging class using locally cut farm stand flowers and greens to create a beautiful holiday arrangement. Materials Fee: $10 per person* Due by Wednesday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm Cash or check made payable to Hanson Public Library Your spot in the class will be held until the materials fee due date. On December 4th, we will move on to the waiting list to fill your spot if the materials fee has not been received. Only one person may register per form. A separate form must be filled out for each person interested in attending. Preference will be given to Hanson residents when moving individuals from the waiting list to the list of approved attendees. This event is made possible by State Aid to Public Libraries. *While the Library primarily offers programs and activities that are free to all participants, we sometimes charge a materials fee for programs in order to provide offerings that are beyond our standard budget. We are committed to being an accessible and equitable resource, and we seek to mitigate any barriers to our programming. If you'd like to participate in one of our programs and paying the materials fee would be a hardship, please contact the Library Director Karen Stolfer at [email protected] or 781-293-2151 to discuss a fee waiver. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-arrangements-adults/

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

Storytime and Polar Bear Craft (Ages 3-7)

Join Percy for a weekly storytime and craft! For this week, we will be reading stories and making a finger paint polar bear craft! Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-storytime-......More

Join Percy for a weekly storytime and craft! For this week, we will be reading stories and making a finger paint polar bear craft! Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-storytime-and-melted-snowman-craft-ages-3-7-2/

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

Read to a Therapy Dog: Jack & Campbell (Grades PreK-5)

Practice reading this fall with Jack and Campbell! Join these certified therapy dogs to develop reading skills, gain confidence reading aloud, and enjoy a stress-free environment with two cute and cuddly friends! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More

Practice reading this fall with Jack and Campbell! Join these certified therapy dogs to develop reading skills, gain confidence reading aloud, and enjoy a stress-free environment with two cute and cuddly friends! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-a-therapy-dog-jack-campbell-grades-prek-5-3/

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

Book-to-Movie Screening: Little Women (Adults)

Our monthly Book-to-Movie group focuses on books that have been made into movies. This December, we're reading and watching Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. You're invited to watch the movie on Thursday December 11th at 5:30 pm. Join us for a discussion of the book......More

Our monthly Book-to-Movie group focuses on books that have been made into movies. This December, we're reading and watching Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. You're invited to watch the movie on Thursday December 11th at 5:30 pm. Join us for a discussion of the book and movie on Thursday December 18th at 6:30 pm. Copies of the book and movie will be available at the front desk. New faces are always welcome! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-to-movie-screening-tbd-adults-2/

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-0-5-14/

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

Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)

Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-stories-ages-0-3-49/

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

Holiday Wreath Workshop (Adults)

Get into the festive spirit with a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop led by local crafter Joan Herman! Learn how to create a red and white "snowball" deco mesh ribbon wreath accented with snowflakes and red, white, and silver ribbons. The wreath measures 17" in diameter ......More

Get into the festive spirit with a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop led by local crafter Joan Herman! Learn how to create a red and white "snowball" deco mesh ribbon wreath accented with snowflakes and red, white, and silver ribbons. The wreath measures 17" in diameter and can optionally be decorated with a Merry Christmas ornament. We’ll provide all the materials you need along with step-by-step guidance to help you create a beautiful wreath to adorn your door this holiday season. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and holiday cheer! Materials Fee: $15 per person* Due by Monday, December 8th at 5:00 pm Cash or check made payable to Hanson Public Library Your spot in the class will be held until the materials fee due date. On December 9th, we will move on to the waiting list to fill your spot if the materials fee has not been received. Only one person may register per form. A separate form must be filled out for each person interested in attending.  Preference will be given to Hanson residents when moving individuals from the waiting list to the list of approved attendees. This event is sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation. *While the Library primarily offers programs and activities that are free to all participants, we sometimes charge a materials fee for programs in order to provide offerings that are beyond our standard budget. We are committed to being an accessible and equitable resource, and we seek to mitigate any barriers to our programming. If you'd like to participate in one of our programs and paying the materials fee would be a hardship, please contact the Library Director Karen Stolfer at [email protected] or 781-293-2151 to discuss a fee waiver. By attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs, video recordings, and other media may be taken of you and/or your child(ren) while participating in the event, and you grant permission for the Hanson Public Library or Hanson Public Library Foundation to use these materials for the purpose of promoting the Hanson Public Library. If you have questions or would like to opt-out, please contact the Library Director. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wreath-making-event/

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