Calendar events are organized by category. Please Select a Calendar to view specific categories..
July 27, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Online via Zoom -- New to Zoom? Watch this short video.
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 the title piques your interest, you'll always be welcome in the HPL Book Club.This month we're reading The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at the Reference desk beginning July 6.This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program.
July 27, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Online via Zoom -- New to Zoom? Watch this short video.
This summer, our friendly dog teams will help keep your reading skills sharp! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem in a supportive environment.Registration for this week's session has closed. Join us for an upcoming session!
July 27, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Via YouTube! Sign up to receive new storytimes in your inbox each Tuesday!
Stories and Songs with Mary Ellen is perfect for the youngest child (ages 0-3). Songs and age-related stories will help start the day with giggles and smiles. A link for a coloring page is included in the youtube description box.To celebrate this summer's reading program, Tails & Tales, our storytimes each week will focus on an animal theme. This week's theme is Reptiles and Amphibians.Please sign up to receive new storytimes in your inbox each Tuesday!This meeting or program is being held remotely as an alternate means of public access to Library programs and services. You are hereby advised that no portion of this meeting may be recorded without the permission of the Hingham Public Library.
July 28, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Online via Zoom -- New to Zoom? Watch this short video.
In this virtual program, Mary Doane of Project Nature shares three live turtles with the group, including a tortoise, box turtle and aquatic turtle, and explores the habits and habitats of each. Registered participants will also create their own turtle using materials from home!Suggested Materials to have available: clay or playdough (about the size of a golf ball), small pebbles, beans, small buttons, sequins, etc.) to decorate the shell of the turtle.This program will be held via Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the meeting.
July 28, 2021, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Via YouTube! Please sign up to receive this read aloud in your inbox!
The Hingham Public Library invites children to an evening storytime. The interval before bedtime is the perfect time to listen and/or read a book. Plan to get comfy and settle in to listen to Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz. This chapter book will be read over two nights and each session will run for 20 to 25 minutes.Please sign up to receive this read aloud in your inbox! We'll send the first half on Wednesday, July 28 and the second on Thursday, July 29.
July 29, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Via YouTube! Sign up to receive new storytimes in your inbox each Wednesday!
Stories with Debbie is perfect for children on the beginning end of the literacy ladder (ages 3-5). Debbie will be reading books with more content and purpose. Included in the description will be a link to a craft you can create with items found around the house!To celebrate this summer's reading program, Tails & Tales, our storytimes each week will focus on an animal theme. This week's theme is Reptiles and Amphibians.Please sign up to receive new storytimes in your inbox each Wednesday!This meeting or program is being held remotely as an alternate means of public access to Library programs and services. You are hereby advised that no portion of this meeting may be recorded without the permission of the Hingham Public Library.
July 29, 2021, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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 1, 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.)Register here to receive our weekly email!One registrant will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to Nona’s Ice Cream store.
July 28, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Online via Zoom -- New to Zoom? Watch this short video.
Join Pop Art School for a fun canvas painting event. Follow step-by-step to create a magical star-filled night sky with silhouettes of a hillside and trees. It's amazing what you can create with some simple brush techniques!This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program.Click and scroll down to see the list of materials you'll need for the class.