OLLI: The Doctrine of Discovery

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. Call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

OLLI: The Joy of Poetry

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. Call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

Women Painters Through the Ages

Please join lecturer Martha Chiarchiaro as she illuminates fifteen women artists throughout history. In this presentation, we will explore the highlights of fifteen women painters over the past five centuries. As a sampling, we’ll view the Tudor court paintings of Levinia Teerlinc, the drama of Artemisia Gentileschi, the glamour of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the maternal paintings of Mary Cassatt, and the boldness of Georgia O’Keeffe. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the tremendous contribution made by women artists over the past five centuries.

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.

Elder Services presents: The Great American Songbook with Larry King

Register through the Senior Center Life Long Learning Program at 1-781-741-1458.

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.

Going to Extremes: A Travel Journalist's Tour of the Globe's Most Adventurous Outposts

This program has been moved to Zoom. Please register online; we will send out the link shortly before the presentation.

The Hingham Library is excited to welcome back journalist Peter Mandel for a presentation of his popular talk "Going to Extremes".

A nationally-known adventure travel journalist for The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, National Geographic, and The Los Angeles Times, Mandel hunts his stories and photos in the world's far corners, including Antarctica, India, Egypt, Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountains of Japan, and the deserts of Africa.

This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online.

HPL Movie: Jockey

An aging jockey (Clifton Collins Jr.), hopes to win one last title for his longtime trainer (Molly Parker), who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years -- and injuries -- have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider (Moises Arias), who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream.

HPL Trustees Meeting

Intro to Windows 10

Learn the basics of computers and windows 10 using a library computer. This hands on course is led by Peter Richmond of Blue Rock Computers. During this one hour session, he will cover topics like Navigating Microsoft Windows, creating and saving files and folders, internet Browser options, and safety tips while navigating the internet.

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

HPL Movies in the Afternoon: Jockey

An aging jockey (Clifton Collins Jr.), hopes to win one last title for his longtime trainer (Molly Parker), who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years -- and injuries -- have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider (Moises Arias), who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream.

Artist Reception: Elizabeth Dings

HYS Board Meeting

Plant Swap

Plants taking over your yard? House plants growing out of control? Bring your plants, cuttings, and seeds to the library for our annual plant swap! Exchange your old plants for new and chat with other gardening enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome, and it's free!

Boston Classical Guitar Society Presents: The Hampton Trio

The Hampton Trio (Beverly Davis, classical guitar; Mark Davis, mandolin; Robert Margo, mandola) performs original music and arrangements for ensemble of mandolin, mandola, and classical guitar. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of groups such as Trio Nuovo (Japan) and Trio Chamorro (Spain), the Hampton Trio’s goal is to popularize and add to the existing repertoire for this instrumentation. In addition to their trio repertoire of arrangements and original works from the baroque to modern eras, the group’s programs may include classical guitar duos by Mark and Beverly Davis, and mandolin solos by Robert Margo.

No registration is required for this event.

OLLI: The Doctrine of Discovery

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. Call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

OLLI: The Joy of Poetry

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. Call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

Ringbolt Homeowners Association

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.

OLLI Talk

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. Call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

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.

Hingham Sports Partnership Meeting

Blue Cross Blue Shield: Planning for Medicare

If you’re getting close to Medicare eligibility this presentation is for you. Whether you are planning to retire or will continue to work, it’s important to know your Medicare options. We know that Medicare can be confusing, so we designed this presentation to help you be confident you’re making the right health coverage decisions.

Intro to Windows 10

Learn the basics of computers and windows 10 using a library computer. This hands on course is led by Peter Richmond of Blue Rock Computers. During this one hour session, he will cover topics like Navigating Microsoft Windows, creating and saving files and folders, internet Browser options, and safety tips while navigating the internet.

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

Library Closed - Memorial Day

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: "The Authenticity Project" by Clare Pooley

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, "The Authenticity Project" by Clare Pooley, will be available to pick up at the Reference Desk beginning Monday, May 9.

We're meeting in person this month, no registration is required.

Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-5

Children and their caregivers will listen to entertaining books, sing songs and receive materials to make a fun craft at home. This imaginative Storytime quietly builds language skills and fosters literacy proficiency.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online. Storytimes will be held on May 16, 23 and June 6, 13.

Toddler Storytime, Ages 3 and under

Read, rhyme, and sing in this active Storytime! Simple stories and familiar rhymes introduce the sounds of language to your little learner. This program is perfect for children 3 years and younger with their caregivers. Children will take home a themed coloring page.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online. Storytime will be held on May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 14.

Raising a Reader with Big Ryan's Tall Tales | Ages 3-5

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales welcomes parents and their children (3-5 years) to come to this 6-week series on making stories and language come alive! Tuesday afternoons in May and June from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7.)

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.

Move & Groove Storytime, Ages 5 and under

The Move & Groove Storytime is designed for children of various ages (5 and under) and their caregivers. Listen to fun stories, sing some songs, and move around in this fast-paced Storytime. Move & Groove is the perfect Storytime for young children who learn best when their brains and their bodies are active. Storytime will be held on May 18, 25 and June 1, 8, 15.

Registration for this storytime is full.

Preschool Visit

Preschool visit.

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!

Our listening teams are scheduled for Saturday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 - with some weeks held in-person and some via Zoom. 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!

Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-5

Children and their caregivers will listen to entertaining books, sing songs and receive materials to make a fun craft at home. This imaginative Storytime quietly builds language skills and fosters literacy proficiency.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online. Storytimes will be held on May 16, 23 and June 6, 13.

Toddler Storytime, Ages 3 and under

Read, rhyme, and sing in this active Storytime! Simple stories and familiar rhymes introduce the sounds of language to your little learner. This program is perfect for children 3 years and younger with their caregivers. Children will take home a themed coloring page.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online. Storytime will be held on May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 14.

Raising a Reader with Big Ryan's Tall Tales | Ages 3-5

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales welcomes parents and their children (3-5 years) to come to this 6-week series on making stories and language come alive! Tuesday afternoons in May and June from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7.)

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.

Virtual Book Group for 4th & 5th grade students | Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan

This month we're reading Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan. The book is available digitally through Overdrive/Libby or you can place a physical book on hold for pickup in the Library.

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

Move & Groove Storytime, Ages 5 and under

The Move & Groove Storytime is designed for children of various ages (5 and under) and their caregivers. Listen to fun stories, sing some songs, and move around in this fast-paced Storytime. Move & Groove is the perfect Storytime for young children who learn best when their brains and their bodies are active. Storytime will be held on May 18, 25 and June 1, 8, 15.

Registration for this storytime is full.

Read-to-a-Dog | Boo ( a Shih Tzu) and her 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!

Our listening teams are scheduled for Saturday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 - with some weeks held in-person and some via Zoom. 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!

Toddler Storytime, Ages 3 and under

Read, rhyme, and sing in this active Storytime! Simple stories and familiar rhymes introduce the sounds of language to your little learner. This program is perfect for children 3 years and younger with their caregivers. Children will take home a themed coloring page.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online. Storytime will be held on May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 14.

Raising a Reader with Big Ryan's Tall Tales | Ages 3-5

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales welcomes parents and their children (3-5 years) to come to this 6-week series on making stories and language come alive! Tuesday afternoons in May and June from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7.)

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.

Teen Mindful Yoga and Meditation for Stress Management

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! All teens are invited to join us for this relaxing program with yoga teacher Paula McCree to help with your stress. This is a 45 minutes practice during which participants will experience breathing exercises, gentle seated yoga, and a guided meditation. Participants will learn practices that can be used anytime and anywhere to manage stress. No experience necessary!

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

Paula is a Hingham resident and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Basic Hatha and Pranotthan and a Certified Positivity and Relaxation Training Instructor. She infuses mindful principles based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn into her classes and has been teaching since 2011.

Teen Mindful Yoga and Meditation for Stress Management

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! All teens are invited to join us for this relaxing program with yoga teacher Paula McCree to help with your stress. This is a 45 minutes practice during which participants will experience breathing exercises, gentle seated yoga, and a guided meditation. Participants will learn practices that can be used anytime and anywhere to manage stress. No experience needed.

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

Paula is a Hingham resident and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Basic Hatha and Pranotthan and a Certified Positivity and Relaxation Training Instructor. She infuses mindful principles based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn into her classes and has been teaching since 2011.

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.

Anime Club

Join Anime Club, a group for teen anime enthusiasts in Grade 6-12. Come meet other teens who love anime and have some fun watching anime!

Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board is back! Teens from Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for bimonthly meetings where teens are encouraged to share their ideas and thoughts for the library and work together to keep making it a great place for our community.