11th Annual Children's Art Contest

It's time for the Hingham Public Library's 11th annual children's summer art contest! The national theme for summer 2018 is “Libraries Rock!” Music speaks a universal language that is understood by everyone…maybe not the same sound or artist but the surpl...

Books on Tap!

Join the HPL for Books On Tap, our newest adult book club! It will meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Liberty Grille in Downtown Hingham at 7:00 pm, and  will provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for members to chat about books. Book choi...

Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Sam Ducharme

Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 -- Sam Ducharme will  share entertaining and inspirational stories of his life-changing 2,180  mile, 14 state back-packing adventure from Spring Mountain, Georgia to  Mt. Katahdin. Sam will bring his gea...

Evening with the Author: Donald Nelson presents Chappaquiddick Tragedy

Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00 -- Join us for this Evening with the Author program as Donald Nelson presents his book Chappaquiddick Tragedy: Kennedy’s Second Passenger Revealed.

On July 18, 1969, Ted Kennedy drove his car off Dike Bridge in Chappaqu...

Terracotta Planter Craft

Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 -- Create a spring container arrangement in two terracotta pots to boost the beauty of your outdoor space. This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

Evening with the Author: Amy Bass and One Goal

In ONE GOAL: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together, Amy Bass tells the timely and inspiring story of how the town of Lewiston, Maine and its newly arrived Somali immigrants came together to chase dreams of national glory.

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Computer & Technology Training

 The Library is offering several programs during the month of June that focus on basic computer and social media skills. Join us and learn something new!

Evening with the Author: Michael Tougias presents Above & Beyond

Thursday, June 28 at 7:00 -- The library is pleased to welcome Michael Tougias and his latest book, Above & Beyond: JFK and the U-2 Pilots During the Cuban Missile Crisis. He chronicles the 13 harrowing days of the crisis, focusing on the U-2...

HPL Book Group

The HPL Book Group meets the last Tuesday of each month (except December) and new members are always welcome! Pick up a copy of this month's book or ask for more information at the Reference Desk: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

Afternoon with the Author: Cliff Aguirre

Saturday, June 30 at 2:00 -- Cliff Aguirre will discuss his book Journey Back: The Amazing Memories of Individuals Through Past-Life Regression, and how he came to conduct the past life sessions with the 27 volunteers represented in the text.  

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HPL Movie Night

HPL Movie Night is held on the third Wednesday of every month, followed by a matinee showing the next afternoon! Snacks are provided by our programming partner Harbor Media and all are welcome to attend. For more information: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.