South Shore Conservatory

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Jill Sullivan, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 and 5:00 - 7:00 in the Library's Fearing Room. She can also be reached by calling 781-804-2370 or emailing sullivanj@hingham-ma.gov.

Jill is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for adults and teens.

Clutter Free Support Group

Intro to Libby

Libby is an app that makes borrowing library eBooks, audiobooks, and online magazines easy. This class will cover getting Libby set up on your phone, tablet, or computer; and demonstrate the app's features.

Space in this in-person class is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

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Search Engine Basics

Most of us have used a search engine such as Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo, but how much do you know about how they work? And how do you decide which one to use? We’ll go over what a search engine even is (hint: it might not be what you think!), explain how search engines find answers to your questions, talk about internet privacy, and compare the top four search engines in the US.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Make: Watermelon Slices

In this in-person "Make" program we will be painting two wooden block pieces to look like watermelons. This is a simple craft and all materials will be provided.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Mindful Yoga for Everyone

This 60 minute yoga practice offers a gentle mix of Hatha yoga based styles including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body while at that same time bringing calm to the mind. Mindfulness practices based on the 7 attitudes from Jon Kabat-Zinn are woven throughout the class to facilitate the connection of the mind, breath, body, and spirit.

All levels are welcome, with a focus on beginners and advanced beginners. All you need is an open mind, yoga mat, towel or blanket (to roll for support as needed), and water.

Space in this event is limited, and registration signs you up for both July sessions: July 16 and July 23. To join us, please register online.

Gray Seals and Great White Sharks of Cape Cod with Bob Michelson

Follow seal researchers as they capture and sample newborn Gray seal pups on the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area south of Chatham. Witness the first documentation of this species mating in The United States, and learn about the seal’s complete life history while in New England. Great white sharks have been returning in ever increasing numbers to hunt their favorite snack - Gray seals. Exclusive underwater photographs provided courtesy of the MA Division of Marine Fisheries and the Great White Shark Consortium show this apex predator in Cape Cod waters.

This event will be held in person at the Library. To join us, please register online.

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 and 5:00 - 7:00 in the Library's Fearing Room. She can also be reached by calling 781-804-2370 or emailing sullivanj@hingham-ma.gov.

Jill is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for adults and teens.

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 and 5:00 - 7:00 in the Library's Fearing Room. She can also be reached by calling 781-804-2370 or emailing sullivanj@hingham-ma.gov.

Jill is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for adults and teens.

Intro to Libby

Libby is an app that makes borrowing library eBooks, audiobooks, and online magazines easy. This class will cover getting Libby set up on your phone, tablet, or computer; and demonstrate the app's features.

This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program.

HPL Movie: Waiting for Guffman

It's the 25th anniversary of Christopher Guest's legendary "mockumentary" Waiting for Guffman, and it's a film that deserves to be seen again and again!

When the town of Blaine, Mo., approaches its sesquicentennial, there's only one way to celebrate: with a musical revue called "Red, White and Blaine." Hoping the show will be his ticket back to Broadway, impresario Corky St. Clair (Christopher Guest) rounds up a cast of enthusiastic but untalented locals (Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara) to perform his masterwork. But, when Corky reveals that theater agent Mort Guffman will attend the opening, things really kick into high gear.

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HPL Movies in the Afternoon: Waiting for Guffman

It's the 25th anniversary of Christopher Guest's legendary "mockumentary" Waiting for Guffman, and it's a film that deserves to be seen again and again!

When the town of Blaine, Mo., approaches its sesquicentennial, there's only one way to celebrate: with a musical revue called "Red, White and Blaine." Hoping the show will be his ticket back to Broadway, impresario Corky St. Clair (Christopher Guest) rounds up a cast of enthusiastic but untalented locals (Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara) to perform his masterwork. But, when Corky reveals that theater agent Mort Guffman will attend the opening, things really kick into high gear.

Mindful Yoga for Everyone

This 60 minute yoga practice offers a gentle mix of Hatha yoga based styles including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body while at that same time bringing calm to the mind. Mindfulness practices based on the 7 attitudes from Jon Kabat-Zinn are woven throughout the class to facilitate the connection of the mind, breath, body, and spirit.

All levels are welcome, with a focus on beginners and advanced beginners. All you need is an open mind, yoga mat, towel or blanket (to roll for support as needed), and water.

Space in this event is limited, and registration signs you up for both July sessions: July 16 and July 23. To join us, please register online.

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 and 5:00 - 7:00 in the Library's Fearing Room. She can also be reached by calling 781-804-2370 or emailing sullivanj@hingham-ma.gov.

Jill is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for adults and teens.

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

Jill Sullivan, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 and 5:00 - 7:00 in the Library's Fearing Room. She can also be reached by calling 781-804-2370 or emailing sullivanj@hingham-ma.gov.

Jill is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for adults and teens.

HPL Book Group: "Chances Are" by Richard Russo

The HPL Book Club is a friendly group of library patrons and bibliophiles which has been meeting regularly for over ten years. We average 15-20 members each meeting and are always happy to see new faces! Whether you're someone who wants to meet regularly or just pop in when a title piques your interest, you'll always be welcome in the HPL Book Club.

Copies of this month's title, "Chances Are" by Richard Russo, are available to pick up at the Reference Desk. This month's meeting will be held in person at the Library with a Zoom option available. Register here for the Zoom link.

Evening With the Author: Casey Sherman presents Hell Town

This is the untold true story of the serial killer who terrorized Cape Cod and captivated a nation.

In the winter of 1969, the bodies of four young women were discovered in a cemetery near the tip of Cape Cod. In a place once known as Helltown, the victims had been shot, stabbed, dismembered, and mutilated. As investigators would soon learn, the perpetrator was a young, handsome, serial killer named Tony Costa. A bizarre former taxidermist with a split personality and penchant for violence, Costa ultimately mobilized friends in the hippie community for support and retribution and captivated literary icons and rivals Kurt Vonnegut and Norman Mailer. Costa embarked on a daring cat-and-mouse game with investigators, who—as the body count kept growing—were desperate to put an end to the killing season on Cape Cod.

This event will be held in person at the Library. To join us, please register online.

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Read-to-a-Dog: Rosie (a Golden Retriever) and her partner Barbara 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 reading with you!

During the summer our listening teams are scheduled for Wednesday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in the Children's Department. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up.

To register for a session, please call the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Steam Up! with Mitch & Tori - Build a Rube Goldberg Machine, ages 4+

Do you like overcomplicating things? Do you like to conserve energy but end up wasting time? Are you drowning under a pile of chores? Let us help you accomplish one and make it look so cool. Come build a Rube Goldberg Machine with the STEAM UP! team and put your engineering and creative skills to the test. Best for kids 4 and up.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Thursday Thoughts - Summer Writing for Fun! | ages 8+

Thursday Thoughts was inspired by the founders of Two Writing Teachers and their Slice of Life challenge, which encourages us to notice the little things in everyday life.

The goal is to write a weekly story about a notable moment and describe the experience with as much realism as possible. The program begins on July 7, but you can join at any time throughout the month. Each Thursday in July, you'll receive a few suggested writing prompts and themed writing paper via email. (Sharing your work is optional! But we would love to hear what you have to say.)

One registrant will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to Nona’s Ice Cream store.

Register here to receive our Thursday Thoughts email.

Science Camp with Mary Ellen, ages 4+

Welcome to all things STEAM! … We will be celebrating science during today's program. This program will include: a story; a group re-telling of the story with discussion of the science in the story; and hands-on activities including making a Playdough volcano and Dr. Seuss’s Oobleck slime!

Registration for this program is full.

STEM PLAYGROUP at the Hingham Library, ages 3 to 5, a program of South Shore Community Action Council

STEM Playgroup is a fun STEM program that introduces Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in a playgroup for preschoolers. Kids will have fun learning about the sciences in this fun, imaginative program, using the core components of STEM in everyday activities.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online with the South Shore Family Network..

This program is co-sponsored by the South Shore Family Network, a program of the South Shore Community Action Council.

Craft Camp with Miss Debbie, ages 4+

Join us each Monday in July for a fun afternoon Craft Camp with Miss Debbie. Today's watercolor craft is inspired by the book "Wemberly Worried" by Kevin Henkes.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Storytime with Mary Ellen, ages 0 - 4

Stories and movement are the key notes for this summer program. Children will hear stories from new and favorite authors as well as sing songs and move to the music. A themed coloring page will be available to take home.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Virtual Book Group for 2nd & 3rd grade students | Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach by Jen Marlin

This month we're reading Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach by Jen Marlin. The book is available digitally through Overdrive/Libby or you can pick up a physical copy at the Children's Desk.

This program will be held via Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the meeting.

Learn more about the book.

Read-to-a-Dog: Boo (a Shih Tzu) and his partner Toni, 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 reading with you!

During the summer our listening teams are scheduled for Wednesday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in the Children's Department. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up.

To register for a session, please call the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Pop Up Art School, Woodland Clay Luminaria, ages 8 and up

Make a glowing luminaria that looks like a forest tree. You’ll learn how to make a pinch pot and learn basic clay techniques. Customize it with flower, plants and a small animal. A battery-operated candle is included.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Beginner Chess: Virtual Program with Nolan DeMott, ages 7+

This class is for students new to chess. Participants will learn the basics of play during this five-week series (July 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10) including how to set up the board, the rules of the game, understanding basic rule nuances, and the difference between checkmate and stalemate.

This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program. Registration signs you up for all five sessions.

Thursday Thoughts - Summer Writing for Fun! | ages 8+

Thursday Thoughts was inspired by the founders of Two Writing Teachers and their Slice of Life challenge, which encourages us to notice the little things in everyday life.

The goal is to write a weekly story about a notable moment and describe the experience with as much realism as possible. The program begins on July 7, but you can join at any time throughout the month. Each Thursday in July, you'll receive a few suggested writing prompts and themed writing paper via email. (Sharing your work is optional! But we would love to hear what you have to say.)

One registrant will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to Nona’s Ice Cream store.

Register here to receive our Thursday Thoughts email.

Space Camp with Mary Ellen, ages 4+

Join us in a variety of exciting physical and hands-on activities to encourage our young campers to “Train like an Astronaut”. There will be an obstacle course, Landing on Mars challenge game, and the opportunity to build a device to keep a ping pong ball inside their Rover during impact.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Design a Hexbug Maze, ages 3+

Summer is the time for leisurely creative building, and mazes are a fun indoor activity that stimulates the brain cells! Kids who like to build and tinker are invited to register to receive a HEXBUG® Nano robot (a micro robotic creature) and create an escape proof maze to challenge their Hexbug.

The Hexbug supply is limited, registration is required (one per family). To reserve a hexbug, please fill out this form.We'll send you an email when the Hexbugs are ready for pickup.

STEM PLAYGROUP at the Hingham Library, ages 3 to 5, a program of South Shore Community Action Council

STEM Playgroup is a fun STEM program that introduces Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in a playgroup for preschoolers. Kids will have fun learning about the sciences in this fun, imaginative program, using the core components of STEM in everyday activities.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online with the South Shore Family Network..

This program is co-sponsored by the South Shore Family Network, a program of the South Shore Community Action Council.

Craft Camp with Miss Debbie, ages 4+

Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 11.

Storytime with Mary Ellen, ages 0 - 4

Stories and movement are the key notes for this summer program. Children will hear stories from new and favorite authors as well as sing songs and move to the music. A themed coloring page will be available to take home.

Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 11.

Children's Henna with Wicked Good Henna | Ages 9+

Join us for an evening of henna with Mandy Roberge, ICNHA Certified Henna Artist and owner of Wicked Good Henna for an evening of henna! Each participant will leave with a beautiful henna design done on them by Mandy.

Space is limited and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 11.

Read-to-a-Dog: Hope ( a cocker spaniel) and her partner, Lynn, 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 reading with you!

During the summer our listening teams are scheduled for Wednesday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in the Children's Department. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up.

To register for a session, please call the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Steam Fun at the Campsite organized and presented by the Children's Museum of Easton

Steam Fun at the Campsite: Come be whisked away to outdoor adventure in the Great Indoors as we explore campsite activities with a science twist. Learn the mechanics of camping necessities like binoculars and a compass. Make your own to take home! Sit around “our” campfire and play a medley on a harmonica that you lash together! This program is best for ages 5+. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration open on July 11.

Camp Lego, ages 4+

Open play with the Library's LEGO collection. Registation opens July 11.

Beginner Chess: Virtual Program with Nolan DeMott, ages 7+

This class is for students new to chess. Participants will learn the basics of play during this five-week series (July 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10) including how to set up the board, the rules of the game, understanding basic rule nuances, and the difference between checkmate and stalemate.

This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program. Registration signs you up for all five sessions.

Thursday Thoughts - Summer Writing for Fun! | ages 8+

Thursday Thoughts was inspired by the founders of Two Writing Teachers and their Slice of Life challenge, which encourages us to notice the little things in everyday life.

The goal is to write a weekly story about a notable moment and describe the experience with as much realism as possible. The program begins on July 7, but you can join at any time throughout the month. Each Thursday in July, you'll receive a few suggested writing prompts and themed writing paper via email. (Sharing your work is optional! But we would love to hear what you have to say.)

One registrant will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to Nona’s Ice Cream store.

Register here to receive our Thursday Thoughts email.

Nature Camp with Totsie, 4+

Birds, Birds, Birds! This hands-on camp includes reading a book about birds, a variety of touchable bird related objects (i.e. nest, feathers and worms), and painting a birdhouse to take home.

**Clothes caution: acrylic paint may be used.

Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 11.

STEM PLAYGROUP at the Hingham Library, ages 3 to 5, a program of South Shore Community Action Council

STEM Playgroup is a fun STEM program that introduces Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in a playgroup for preschoolers. Kids will have fun learning about the sciences in this fun, imaginative program, using the core components of STEM in everyday activities.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online with the South Shore Family Network..

This program is co-sponsored by the South Shore Family Network, a program of the South Shore Community Action Council.

Craft Camp with Miss Debbie, ages 4+

Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 18.

Storytime with Mary Ellen, ages 0 - 4

Stories and movement are the key notes for this summer program. Children will hear stories from new and favorite authors as well as sing songs and move to the music. A themed coloring page will be available to take home.

Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 18.

Virtual Book Group for 4th & 5th grade students | Duet by Elise Broach

This month we're reading Duet by Elise Broach. The book is available digitally through Overdrive/Libby or you can pick up a physical copy at the Children's Desk.

This program will be held via Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the meeting.

Learn more about the book.

Read-to-a-Dog: Willoughby ( a Golden Retriever) and his partner, Lauren 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 reading with you!

During the summer our listening teams are scheduled for Wednesday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in the Children's Department. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up.

To register for a session, please call the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Game Camp with Mary Ellen

Come Play Games - Choose an old favorite or something new! We have traditional board games like Checkers, Clue, Chess, and Apples to Apples. We have GIANT games including Connect Four, Sorry, Twister, Giant Jenga, Giant Dice, CandyLand. And we have lawn games like Cornhole, Spike ball, Croquet, Ladder Toss, and More!

Registration for this event will open on July 18.

Beginner Chess: Virtual Program with Nolan DeMott, ages 7+

This class is for students new to chess. Participants will learn the basics of play during this five-week series (July 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10) including how to set up the board, the rules of the game, understanding basic rule nuances, and the difference between checkmate and stalemate.

This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program. Registration signs you up for all five sessions.

Thursday Thoughts - Summer Writing for Fun! | ages 8+

Thursday Thoughts was inspired by the founders of Two Writing Teachers and their Slice of Life challenge, which encourages us to notice the little things in everyday life.

The goal is to write a weekly story about a notable moment and describe the experience with as much realism as possible. The program begins on July 7, but you can join at any time throughout the month. Each Thursday in July, you'll receive a few suggested writing prompts and themed writing paper via email. (Sharing your work is optional! But we would love to hear what you have to say.)

One registrant will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to Nona’s Ice Cream store.

Register here to receive our Thursday Thoughts email.

Buttonmaking 101

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make buttons? Whether you think you may want to make campaign buttons for next year's school elections or you'd just like some cool badges to pin on your bag, now's your chance! Come learn how to use the library buttonmaker and make some fun buttons of your choosing. All participants of this program will be approved for in-library use of the buttonmaker in the future.

Teen Make and Take Craft: Yarn Cactus Plant

Teens can bring home this Take and Make craft kit and make their very own yarn cactus in a pot that will never die! Craft kits can be picked up at the Children's Desk between Thursday, July 7th and Thursday July 14th.

Kits are limited, and registration is required. To sign up for a craft kit, please register online.

Snow Cone Saturday

Stop by the library between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM and grab a tasty snow cone to beat the heat!

Anime Club

Join Anime Club, a group for teen anime enthusiasts in Grade 6-12. Come meet other teens who love the genre and have some fun watching anime! No registration required.

Magic: The Gathering!

Looking for someone to play Magic: The Gathering with? Look no further! Come spend the afternoon playing a great game and making new friends! Magic newbies, beginners, and experts all welcome! For teens in Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Teen Throwback Movie Night: The Parent Trap

Join us for a Teen Throwback Movie Night! To celebrate this summer's theme, we're going to be watching a classic camp movie, The Parent Trap, and making some real throwback camp crafts.

Teen Henna with Wicked Good Henna

Teens are invited to join Mandy Roberge, ICNHA Certified Henna Artist and owner of Wicked Good Henna for an evening of henna! Each participant will leave with a beautiful henna design done on them by Mandy.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration will open on July 11.

Mysteries on the Move! - A Mobile Mystery Room Game

If you're a teen who is a fan of escape rooms or mysteries, you won't want to miss this new program!

In The Case of the Wayward Ball, you'll "interview" suspects by deciphering codes, and solve puzzles to gather clues. You'll then visit the crime scene to unlock the Chief's office for the last remaining evidence to figure out who broke the window.

Registration is required and will open on July 11.

Teen Throwback Movie Night: The Princess Bride

Teens are invited to join us for another throwback movie night! This time, we're watching The Princess Bride. Once again, we'll be making another throwback camp-style craft while we watch.

Teen Craft Workshop: Pom Pom Wall Hanging

Learn how to make a colorful pom pom wall hanging to decorate your room! Join us for an easy fun craft - everyone will leave with a fun pom pom creation.

One Up Games Teen Gaming Event

Join One Up Games for an exciting in-person gaming event! Registration required.