Read-to-a-Dog: Wyatt (an Australian Labradoodle) and his partner, Corey are our listeners today | Ages 5+

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to readi......More

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to reading with you! Our listening teams are at the Library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in a quiet corner of the Children's Department. To register, please call the Children’s Department at 781-741-1405. Each reading session is 15 minutes. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12043

<p>Children's Department</p> - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Open Play at the Library | Ages 5 and under

Children (ages 5 and under) and their families are invited to stop by the Library for open play with a selection of our storytime toys. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12191

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Popsicle Stick Skiers

Stop by the library and make a collection of popsicle stick skiers! No registration required. Ages 6+. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12192

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Lego Club, ages 4+

Please join us for a special vacation week session of the LEGO Club. Come and create with the library's huge collection of LEGO's. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12198

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

4th & 5th Grade Book Group: "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O'Shaughnessy

This month our 4th & 5th Grade Book Group is reading The Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy. Join us for this fun in-person book club, no registration is necessary. Books are available digitally through Overdrive/Libby, or you can pick up a paper copy at the Children......More

This month our 4th & 5th Grade Book Group is reading The Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy. Join us for this fun in-person book club, no registration is necessary. Books are available digitally through Overdrive/Libby, or you can pick up a paper copy at the Children's Desk. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12190

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Music & Movement with Rebecca (ages 4 and under)

Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv who is bringing her multiple talents to Hingham! Great program for infants, toddlers ......More

Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv who is bringing her multiple talents to Hingham! Great program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12145

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Drop-in Crafternoon | Ages 6+

Drop into the library for a vacation week Crafternoon. Come and create using some of the library's craft kits: pom pom-launching catapults, build and color your own plane/glider, and make your own sundial. No registration required. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/cal......More

Drop into the library for a vacation week Crafternoon. Come and create using some of the library's craft kits: pom pom-launching catapults, build and color your own plane/glider, and make your own sundial. No registration required. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12199

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

BINGO with Mary Ellen | Family program

Please join us for this fun family favorite with Mary Ellen as your caller! This is an in-person event. No registration required. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12200

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Read-to-a-Dog | Finn and his partner Aileen are our listeners today, Ages 5+

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to readi......More

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to reading with you! Our listening teams are at the Library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in a quiet corner of the Children's Department. To register, please call the Children’s Department at 781-741-1405. Each reading session is 15 minutes. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12044

<p>Children's Department</p> - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Minecraft Meet Up!

Do you love Minecraft? Join your fellow Minecraft fans to build, play, and have fun! For this program, we will only be playing Minecraft on portable devices such as tablets or the Nintendo switch. *Attendees are responsible for bringing their own system. This progr......More

Do you love Minecraft? Join your fellow Minecraft fans to build, play, and have fun! For this program, we will only be playing Minecraft on portable devices such as tablets or the Nintendo switch. *Attendees are responsible for bringing their own system. This program is for ages 6 - 11. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12197

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Music & Movement with Rebecca (ages 4 and under)

Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv who is bringing her multiple talents to Hingham! Great program for infants, toddlers ......More

Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv who is bringing her multiple talents to Hingham! Great program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. Please register weekly to secure your spot. Registration opens at 10:00 AM on the Thursday before the program. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12146

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Read-to-a-Dog: Milo (and his partner Katie) are our listeners today | Ages 5+

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to readi......More

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to reading with you! Our listening teams are at the Library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in a quiet corner of the Children's Department. To register, please call the Children’s Department at 781-741-1405. Each reading session is 15 minutes. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12045

<p>Children's Department</p> - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Learn-to-Play Chess Club | Ages 6-10

Are you completely new to chess and want to learn how to play? Local high school student(s) is/are offering a beginner’s Learn-to-Play Chess Club for kids ages 6-10 at the Hingham Library! The chess club will meet one Saturday per month and will teach the basics of c......More

Are you completely new to chess and want to learn how to play? Local high school student(s) is/are offering a beginner’s Learn-to-Play Chess Club for kids ages 6-10 at the Hingham Library! The chess club will meet one Saturday per month and will teach the basics of chess. Players will learn the names of pieces and how they move, the rules of the game, and what they need to do to win. They will have an opportunity to play against the club leader(s) and other club members. This is a fun, interactive way to learn the basics of chess. Players do not need to bring any equipment. Registration is required. Please register for each session (2/8/25, 3/1/25, 4/12/25) individually. Register for this session (3/1/25) online here. Registration for the 4/12/25 session begins 3/1/25 at 10:00am. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12157

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday's Preschool Storytime includes reading interactive picture books followed by a fun and simple craft with lots of singing and silliness in between! This storytime is designed specifically for 3-5 year olds with a focus on building early literacy skills as well as ......More

Monday's Preschool Storytime includes reading interactive picture books followed by a fun and simple craft with lots of singing and silliness in between! This storytime is designed specifically for 3-5 year olds with a focus on building early literacy skills as well as fine motor skills with craft activities such as tearing, coloring, cutting, drawing, gluing, and painting. Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. Please register weekly to secure your spot. Registration opens at 10:00 AM on the Thursday before the program. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12240

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentl......More

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime. Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required. We now offer three sessions of Move & Groove Storytime each week. Please register weekly for storytime (please choose one). Registration opens at 10:00 AM on the Thursday before the program. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12247

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

K & 1st Grade Book Group

Let’s investigate and discuss picture books together! Join us for this fun, introductory parent & child book group especially for Kindergarten and 1st Graders. Children and their caregiver will listen to a picture book read aloud, discuss the book, and do a fun craft a......More

Let’s investigate and discuss picture books together! Join us for this fun, introductory parent & child book group especially for Kindergarten and 1st Graders. Children and their caregiver will listen to a picture book read aloud, discuss the book, and do a fun craft activity. Space in this program is limited. To join us, please register online. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12228

Activity Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentl......More

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime. Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required. We now offer three sessions of Move & Groove Storytime each week. Please register weekly for storytime (please choose one). Registration opens at 10:00 AM on the Thursday before the program. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12248

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentl......More

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime. Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required. We now offer three sessions of Move & Groove Storytime each week. Please register weekly for storytime (please choose one). Registration opens at 10:00 AM on the Thursday before the program. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=12261

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043

Lego Club, ages 4+

Please join us for an afternoon of open play with the library's collection of LEGO's. https://www.hinghamlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=11662

Whiton Room - 66 Leavitt Street Hingham MA 02043