Room Reserved (set up)

July 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Make: Felt Flower Wreath

July 20, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Join us to make felt flowers and a fabric banner for an embroidery hoop wreath! We will walk you through step by step and you will go home with a finished decoration. All materials will be provided.

This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

The Cove Housing Lottery Information Session

July 22, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Whiton Room

The Cove is a 220-unit rental apartment community located in the heart of Hingham, just steps from the Launch at Hingham Shipyard and within minutes of the natural beauty of Bare Cove Park. 55 of these apartments will be made available through this application process to households making up to 80% of the Area Median Income. Interested households are invited to attend this information session to learn more about the application process and lottery for these affordable units.

Cheryl West, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

July 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - Noon in the Library's Fearing Room and is available from 8:30 - 4:30 on Wednesdays at the Town Hall. She can be reached by calling 781-804-2370.

Cheryl 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 men, women, and teens.

Room Prep

July 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Evening with the Author: Maureen Stanton presents Body Leaping Backward

July 24, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Whiton Room

For Maureen Stanton’s proper Catholic mother, the town’s maximum security prison was a way to keep her seven children in line (“If you don’t behave, I’ll put you in Walpole Prison!"). But as the 1970's brought upheaval to America, and the lines between good and bad blurred, Stanton’s once-solid family lost its way. A promising young girl with a smart mouth, Stanton turns watchful as her parents separate and her now-single mother descends into shoplifting, then grand larceny, anything to keep a toehold in the middle class for her children. No longer scared by threats of Walpole Prison, Stanton too slips into delinquency—vandalism, breaking and entering—all while nearly erasing herself through addiction to angel dust.

Body Leaping Backwack is the haunting and beautifully drawn story of a self-destructive girlhood, of a town and a nation overwhelmed in a time of change, and of how life-altering a glimpse of a world bigger than the one we come from can be.

South Shore Democratic Caucus July Meeting

July 25, 2019, 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

South Shore Genealogical Society

July 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

TBD

July 27, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Meschino Office Hours

July 29, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

July 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - Noon in the Library's Fearing Room and is available from 8:30 - 4:30 on Wednesdays at the Town Hall. She can be reached by calling 781-804-2370.

Cheryl 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 men, women, and teens.

Ranked Choice Voting

July 30, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

HPL Book Group

July 30, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Whiton Room

WBS Board of Directors Meeting

July 31, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Board meeting.

STEM Playgroup | Ages 3 to 5

July 22, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Whiton Room

STEM for preschool children. Young children are natural- born scientists and engineers. Explore the world around you through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities.

This program requires registration. Please register for the series online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

Storytime & Craft | Ages 5-8

July 22, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Activity Room

Stories & Craft is a drop-in program for school age children (ages 5 - 8) and their families. Older children still love to hear books read aloud. Stories & Craft is the perfect storytime for that child. This is a drop-in event.

Monday Movies for Families: "Space Buddies"

July 22, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Families are welcome to bring a snack, a beverage (covered please!), and if you prefer, a blanket to stretch out on the floor. "Space Buddies" follows five astro-mutts on a mission to the moon. 2009, Walt Disney Movies, 84 minutes, rated G

Toddler Storytime | Ages 14 months to 3 years

July 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime! Simple stories and music introduce the sounds and rhythms of language and play to your little learner. This drop-in program is perfect for children 14 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

STEM WITH Mary Ellen:Planets, Constellations & Astronomy for Kids|ages 4-8

July 23, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Whiton Room

It's hard to imagine the size of our universe! To better understand the size of the solar system there will be a display of the solar system using food. You will also be making a mobile of the solar system, a constellation viewing tube, and a galaxy themed crafts, all while learning about our fascinating universe!

South Shore Conservatory Demonstration Class: Rhythm FUNdamentals | Ages 6 to 8

July 23, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Whiton Room

An Intro to Percussion that introduces basic music concepts and skills through learning to play a variety of percussion instruments.

This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

Parent/Child Book Group for 2nd & 3rd grade students: "Trouble with Chickens: A J.J. Tully Mustery" by Cronin

July 23, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Activity Room

A hard-bitten former search-and-rescue dog helps solve a complicated missing chicken case.

This program requires registration. Please call to register: 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. Program is for rising 2nd and 3rd grade students with their parent/guardian

Read-to-a-Dog: Salty (a chihuahua) and Christina

July 24, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM @ Children's Department

Prevent the summer slide and keep your reading skills sharp by reading to an eager listener. One of our five listening teams will be here each Wednesday morning through August 14 to listen to readers.|REGISTRATION

Books for Babies | Ages 0 to 14 months

July 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Books, Bounces, and rhythmic activity ensure that this engaging Storytime for babies (0 to 14 months) and their caregivers is the perfect environment for building your baby’s foundation for lifelong reading. Babies will be introduced to familiar rhymes and songs as well as the opportunity to mingle with other babies and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Imagination Station: Book Art|ages 9+

July 24, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Activity Room

Reduce & recycle! Kids will make art from books using discarded copies. Book Art is a unique style of paper folding that transforms seasoned books into a fun decoration. For kids 9+

Book Group for 4th & 5th grade students: "Stand on the Sky" by Erin Bow

July 24, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Activity Room

“Stand on the Sky” is an exquisitely written, uplifting middle grade debut by acclaimed author, Erin Bow, about a young girl who defies her family's expectations in order to save her brother and become an eagle hunter.

Program is for rising 4th and 5th grade students. Registration is not required. Read the book, invite a friend and join us for an engaging discussion.

MAMASTEPH Concert

July 25, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Whiton Room

MAMASTEPH is a popular performer across the South Shore and beyond! Her albums include "Simply Mamasteph", "There's A Little Light", “Mamasteph: A Family Christmas Album" and “Little Mouse, Little House”, all are available for checkout at the library. Program is suitable for young children and their grownups! Please join us for a magical musical morning. This is a drop-in event.

Drive-In Movie Day|ages 4-7

July 25, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Activity Room

Drive-In Movie Day takes a twist this year. Instead of cars we will be making space ships out of cardboard boxes and watching the Emmy Award-Winning animated Magic School Bus movie about The Solar System (@26 minutes) starring Ms. Frizzle!

Minute to Win it and Board Games|Family

July 25, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Activity Room

Challenge your friends/family members in a series of 60-second simple, and sometimes silly challenges, like Elephant walk, Junk in the trunk, Stack it up, Face cookie and others. Traditional board games like Checkers, Twister and Connect Four will also be available. Best for Families with children ages 4 and up. Drop-in event.

STEM Playgroup | Ages 3 to 5

July 29, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Whiton Room

STEM for preschool children. Young children are natural- born scientists and engineers. Explore the world around you through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities.

This program requires registration. Please register for the series online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

Storytime & Craft | Ages 5-8

July 29, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Activity Room

Stories & Craft is a drop-in program for school age children (ages 5 - 8) and their families. Older children still love to hear books read aloud. Stories & Craft is the perfect storytime for that child. This is a drop-in event.

Magician Stephen Brenner|Family Program

July 29, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Magician Stephen Brenner will entertain families with his interactive, fun-filled magic variety show that includes live animals. Tricks, kid-friendly jokes plus pet therapy animals equals a night not to be missed.

Toddler Storytime | Ages 14 months to 3 years

July 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime! Simple stories and music introduce the sounds and rhythms of language and play to your little learner. This drop-in program is perfect for children 14 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

STEM WITH Mary Ellen:Space Chemistry-Rockets|ages 4-8

July 30, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Whiton Room

What is the role of chemistry in space exploration? A major part of space travel is finding efficient and safe ways to propel space vehicles out of the Earth's orbit. Chemists play a vital role in helping design these new systems. As chemist for a day you will be building and testing different bottle rockets.

South Shore Conservatory Demonstration Class: Primary Ballet | Ages 5 and 6

July 30, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Whiton Room

This class allows children to explore their imaginations through the experience of music and movement.

This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

Film for Older Kids: “The Last Starfighter”|ages 9+

July 30, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Activity Room

Kids are welcome to bring a snack, a beverage (covered please!), and if you prefer, a blanket to stretch out on the floor. “The Last Starfighter” is about a video-game wiz and an alien team up to battle an extraterrestrial. 1984, Universal, 101 minutes. Rated PG

Read-to-a-Dog: Taco (a chocolate Lab) and Michelle

July 31, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM @ Children's Department

Prevent the summer slide and keep your reading skills sharp by reading to an eager listener. One of our five listening teams will be here each Wednesday morning through August 14 to listen to readers.|REGISTRATION

Books for Babies | Ages 0 to 14 months

July 31, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Books, Bounces, and rhythmic activity ensure that this engaging Storytime for babies (0 to 14 months) and their caregivers is the perfect environment for building your baby’s foundation for lifelong reading. Babies will be introduced to familiar rhymes and songs as well as the opportunity to mingle with other babies and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Happy Birthday Harry Potter|ages 5+

July 31, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Children's Department

We'll read the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at 1 pm followed by a craft and other fun activities and, of course, Birthday Cake!

Magic: The Gathering! - Grade 6 + Up

July 20, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Activity Room

For teens only in grade 6 and up. 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! There will be snacks. No registration necessary.

Teen Book Group: Internment - Grade 6 + Up

July 20, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

All teens in grades 6 and up welcome! Drop-in event. New members are always welcome! This meeting we're reading: Internment, by Samira Ahmed. Library copies of the book will be made available at the children's desk. Join us as we munch on some snacks and chat about the book!

Magic: The Gathering! - Grade 6 + Up

July 24, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Activity Room

For teens only in grade 6 and up. 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! There will be snacks. No registration necessary.

Book Art Creations - Grade 6 + Up

July 31, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Activity Room

Teens in grade 6 and up are invited to join us for an evening of book art! We will be taking old, discarded books and recycling them into cool art pieces you can take home.

This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.