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Read-to-a-Dog: Rosie (a Golden Retriever) and her partner Barbara are our listeners today | Ages 5+2022-07-06T10:30:00Our 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!
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HinghamMA02043 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!
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Steam Up! with Mitch & Tori - Build a Rube Goldberg Machine, ages 4+2022-07-06T10:30:00Do 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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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.
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Science Camp with Mary Ellen, ages 4+2022-07-07T15:30:00Welcome 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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STEM PLAYGROUP at the Hingham Library, ages 3 to 5, a program of South Shore Community Action Council2022-07-11T10:30:00STEM 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Craft Camp with Miss Debbie, ages 4+2022-07-11T15:00:00Join 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Storytime with Mary Ellen, ages 0 - 42022-07-12T10:30:00Stories 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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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.
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Read-to-a-Dog: Boo (a Shih Tzu) and his partner Toni, are our listeners today. | Ages 5+2022-07-13T10:30:00Our 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!
Children's Department
HinghamMA02043 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!
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Pop Up Art School, Woodland Clay Luminaria, ages 8 and up2022-07-13T15:30:00Make 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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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.
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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.
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Space Camp with Mary Ellen, ages 4+2022-07-14T15:30:00Join 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Design a Hexbug Maze, ages 3+2022-07-18T10:00:00Summer 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.
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66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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STEM PLAYGROUP at the Hingham Library, ages 3 to 5, a program of South Shore Community Action Council2022-07-18T10:30:00STEM 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Craft Camp with Miss Debbie, ages 4+2022-07-18T15:00:00Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 11.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 11.
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Storytime with Mary Ellen, ages 0 - 42022-07-19T10:30:00Stories 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Children's Henna with Wicked Good Henna | Ages 9+ 2022-07-19T18:00:00Join 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Read-to-a-Dog: Hope ( a cocker spaniel) and her partner, Lynn, are our listeners today | ages 5+2022-07-20T10:30:00Our 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!
Children's Department
HinghamMA02043 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!
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Steam Fun at the Campsite organized and presented by the Children's Museum of Easton2022-07-20T10:30:00Steam 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Camp Lego, ages 4+2022-07-20T13:30:00Open play with the Library's LEGO collection. Registation opens July 11.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Open play with the Library's LEGO collection. Registation opens July 11.
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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.
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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.
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Nature Camp with Totsie, 4+2022-07-21T15:30:00Birds, 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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STEM PLAYGROUP at the Hingham Library, ages 3 to 5, a program of South Shore Community Action Council2022-07-25T10:30:00STEM 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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Craft Camp with Miss Debbie, ages 4+2022-07-25T15:00:00Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 18.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Space in this event is limited, and registration will be required. Registration will open on July 18.
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Storytime with Mary Ellen, ages 0 - 42022-07-26T10:30:00Stories 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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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.
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Read-to-a-Dog: Willoughby ( a Golden Retriever) and his partner, Lauren are our listeners today. | ages 5+2022-07-27T10:30:00Our 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!
Children's Department
HinghamMA02043 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!
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Game Camp with Mary Ellen2022-07-27T13:30:00Come 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.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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.
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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.
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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.
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