Winter Programs at Hamilton-Wenham Library

The Hamilton Library offer a great selection of programs for North Shore Childre

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Winter 2012 Children's Program registration begins on Tuesday, January 17 at 10 a.m. in person in the Children’s Room. Most of the classes begin the week of January 23, 2012 and continue through the second week of March.

Choose a class that best suits your child’s behavior and readiness and be mindful that all programs begin promptly at the stated time. As a courtesy to your group leader, please get to the Children’s Room EARLY, so that there will be ample time for removing coats, getting drinks, using the bathroom, etc.

  • BABY BOOKWORMS:  Fridays at 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. running from January 27 - March 23. PRE-REGISTER FOR ONE OF THESE SESSIONS. This 30 minute program is designed for newborns – 18 months. Join Sue Shepard for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and finger plays.  Children must be accompanied by their caregiver and alternate care for siblings is encouraged. *Pre-registration begins on Tuesday, January 17 at 10am and is required in person in the Children's Room. Space is limited.
  • MUSIC & MOVEMENT:  Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. running from January 25, to March 21. This hour long story class is presented by Lisa Davis of Cape Ann Early Intervention and is for children age 18 – 30 months. *Pre-registration begins on Tuesday, January 17 at 10am and is required in person in the Children's Room. Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by their caregiver and alternate care for siblings is encouraged.

  • TERRIFIC TWOS AND THREES: Mondays at 11:00 a.m. running from January 23 - February 13. This 30 minute story class is lead by Kate Jovin and is full of stories, songs, and finger plays.  Graduates of Baby Bookworms are welcome! *Pre-registration is appreciated. Space is limited.

  • RHYTYM & RHYME: Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. running from January 24 - March 20. This 45 minute story program designed for preschoolers and kindergartners is led by Xenda Laramie. Classes include stories fingerplays and a craft. Pre-registration is appreciated.

  • LEGO-MANIA for Grades 1 – 5:  4 Wednesdays: February 1, February 15, March 7, March 21, 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Create a masterpiece, share your ideas and designs, work individually or as a team. This is a non-competitive, non-robotics program, created to share the joy of Legos.*Pre-registration is appreciated.

  • WORLD OF WIZARDING for Grades 2-5: 4 Wednesdays: January 25, February 8, February 29, March 14, 3:00 - 4:00 pm. This Harry Potter themed program includes reading, crafts, and spells each week. Muggles welcome.

  • Dads & Donuts Saturdays: January 28, February 18, March 31, 11 a.m.
  • Lunar New Year Celebration: Wednesday, February 22, 1 – 3 pm
  • Seasonal Stories and Crafts: January 14, February 11, March 17, 11 a.m

Christmas Day

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Take a hike along the Saugus River Estuary ande explore the Saugus Iron Works Park grounds in Massachusetts
Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Music Together - Wednesday

Marblehead, Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Salem, Peabody Music Together
Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...
9:30 am to 11:15 am

We Walk the Woods!

Walk the trails in a group at Harold Parker State Forest Every Wednesday at 10am
Walk the trails with a group at Harold Parker State Forest every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. – Meeting location varies weekly. Email trek.reef@mass.gov for location.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday, December 26

Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Take a hike along the Saugus River Estuary ande explore the Saugus Iron Works Park grounds in Massachusetts
Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

A Colorful Christmas at Castle Hill

A Colorful Christmas by the Sea is a weekend of festivities hosted by the Trustees of Reservations at Castle Hill in Ipswich Massachusetts
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s Travels with the Cranes. Each room in our 1920s mansion is decorated for the holidays drawing inspiration from Crane travels around the world, including Paris, Japan, Egypt, and New York.
10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Come to Hammond Castle for the 6th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of...
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Trustees Winterlights at Stevens Coolidge Place

The Trustees of Reservations Winterlights at the Stevents-Coolidge Place North Andover North Andover.
Winterlights is back! Join the Trustees for a magical outdoor experience at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, and see the gardens aglow with your favorite light installations as well as marveling at new components. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs...
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Friday, December 27

Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Take a hike along the Saugus River Estuary ande explore the Saugus Iron Works Park grounds in Massachusetts
Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

A Colorful Christmas at Castle Hill

A Colorful Christmas by the Sea is a weekend of festivities hosted by the Trustees of Reservations at Castle Hill in Ipswich Massachusetts
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s Travels with the Cranes. Each room in our 1920s mansion is decorated for the holidays drawing inspiration from Crane travels around the world, including Paris, Japan, Egypt, and New York.
10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Come to Hammond Castle for the 6th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of...
10:00 am to 4:00 pm