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

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-2-5-8/

Children's 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-14/

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

Holiday Gift Wrapping Workshop (Adults)

Get creative with your gift wrapping! We'll provide a festive wrapping station featuring sustainable gift wrap ideas and inspiration and plenty of eco-friendly supplies. Decorate your presents and design your own wrapping paper/gift bags and tags. Enjoy holiday music ......More

Get creative with your gift wrapping! We'll provide a festive wrapping station featuring sustainable gift wrap ideas and inspiration and plenty of eco-friendly supplies. Decorate your presents and design your own wrapping paper/gift bags and tags. Enjoy holiday music and refreshments too! Bring your presents to wrap here (away from prying eyes!) or bring your creations home to wrap your gifts there. We'll have everything you need to make your presents shine! Registration preferred to ensure availability of materials but you may drop in anytime during the hour. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-gift-wrapping-adults/

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

Polar Express Storytime and Train Craft (Ages 3-7)

Join Percy for a weekly storytime and craft! For this week, we will be reading The Polar Express and making a train craft! Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-storytime-and-melt......More

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

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

Therapy Dog Hangout: Teddie (Ages 12+)

Teens are invited to come hang out with certified therapy dog, Teddie! Drop in to pet a cute dog, alleviate some stress, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/therapy-dog-hangout-teddie-ages-12-19/

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

Book-to-Movie Discussion Group: Little Women (Adults)

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

Our monthly Book-to-Movie group focuses on books that have been made into movies. This December, we're reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. You're invited to watch the movie on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. Join us for a discussion of the book and movie on the third Thursday 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-discussion-group-tbd-adults-2/

Community 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-0-5-15/

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

Half-Day Hangout: Cookie Decorating (Grades 5-8)

Join us for the last half day of 2025! We'll be decorating (and eating) cookies -- bring your creativity and your appetites! This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of Mary “Gret” Lozeau to the Hanson Public Library Foundation. By attending this event,......More

Join us for the last half day of 2025! We'll be decorating (and eating) cookies -- bring your creativity and your appetites! This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of Mary “Gret” Lozeau to the Hanson Public Library Foundation. 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/half-day-hang-out-cookie-decorating-grades-5-8/

Community 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-0-3-50/

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

Lights & Littles: A Holiday Sensory Celebration at the Library (Ages 1-6)

Join us for Lights & Littles! — a joyful holiday program at the library celebrating the sparkle of both Christmas and Hanukkah. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy festive sensory play, decorate holiday cookies, and make bright, beautiful crafts inspired by the season ......More

Join us for Lights & Littles! — a joyful holiday program at the library celebrating the sparkle of both Christmas and Hanukkah. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy festive sensory play, decorate holiday cookies, and make bright, beautiful crafts inspired by the season of lights.  Registration is required to ensure the availability of supplies, but you may drop in anytime during the hour and visit the various stations at your leisure. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-holiday-palooza-ages-1-6-2/

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

Nature Walk: Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area, Pembroke (Adults)

Local naturalist Steve French leads this guided walk through the Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area in Pembroke. A parking lot is located near 139 Monroe Street, Pembroke. Find out more about this location at ......More

Local naturalist Steve French leads this guided walk through the Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area in Pembroke. A parking lot is located near 139 Monroe Street, Pembroke. Find out more about this location at www.nsrwa.org/listing/tubbs-meadow-conservation-area. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/nature-walk-tubbs-meadow-conservation-area-pembroke-adults-2/

Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area 139 Monroe Street, Pembroke, MA, 02359

STEAM Team Experiment Kit: Popsicle Stick Harmonicas (Grades K-6)

Make musical masterpieces with this easy STEAM activity! Using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and other household materials, you can create your own musical instrument. Additional supplies needed: scissors and a writing utensil https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteract......More

Make musical masterpieces with this easy STEAM activity! Using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and other household materials, you can create your own musical instrument. Additional supplies needed: scissors and a writing utensil https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/steam-team-experiment-kit-ghost-rockets-grades-k-6-2/

Pick Up at Front Desk 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 holiday decoration out of LEGOs! ......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 holiday decoration 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-4-12-32/

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

Family Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol (All Ages)

Join us for a viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol (Rated G, 85 minutes) and some cookie decorating fun! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-movie-muppet-christmas-carol-all-ages/

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