If They Had Known - film screening

March 24, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Whiton Room

This film tells the story of Clay Soper, a popular college student who died after consuming a combination of Xanax and alcohol. The screening is open to all high school students, their parents/guardians and members of the community. However due to the nature of the content, we encourage parents to leave younger children at home.

Meeting

March 24, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Outside board game group.

Hingham Boy Scouts Troop 4

March 24, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

OLLI: World at War

March 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Whiton Room

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 Brown Bag: Is Sitting the New Smoking? Moving More, Sitting Less: Strategies to Maintain Good Health

March 25, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Whiton Room

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: Karayuki-san and Comfort Women

March 25, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Whiton Room

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.

Office Hours with Joan Meschino

March 25, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Children's SNAP Police Academy

March 25, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Evening with the Author: Martha Reardon Bewick presents Tranquility Grove: The Great Abolitionist Picnic of 1844

March 25, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

Come to the library on Tuesday, February 12th at 7pm for an Evening with the Author featuring Martha Reardon Bewick and Tranquility Grove: The Great Abolitionist Picnic of 1844. This Hingham event drew up to 10,000 people and was the largest abolitionist picnic in history, marking the 10th anniversary of the end of slavery in the British West Indies. For abolitionists, the emancipation of West Indian slaves was more important than the 4th of July. Newspapers described everything from the parade to the grounding of a steamship taking local delegates home. Frederick Douglass was there, and former President John Quincy Adams sent remarks. Martha also includes suggestions as to how the grove, itself, can be better maintained as a significant, historic site. Martha Reardon Bewick, a long-time resident of Hingham, is a fellow of the MA Historical Society, among other accomplishments. Don't miss this fascinating event presented in partnership with Buttonwood Books & Toys.

Hingham Girls Basketball Board Meeting

March 25, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

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

March 26, 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.

OLLI: World at War

March 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Whiton Room

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 Brown Bag: A Slice-By-Slice Exploration of the Human Forebrain

March 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Whiton Room

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: Discover Documentary Films

March 26, 2019, 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM @ Whiton Room

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.

Tiger Cubs Pack 27

March 26, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Scout meeting.

HPL Book Group: A Gentleman in Moscow

March 26, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Book Sale Set-up

March 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

OLLI: History Focus Group

March 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Meeting.

Committee to Elect Carlos Da Silva

March 27, 2019, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Organizing meeting.

Book Sale

March 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Room Reserved

March 28, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

HYF Meeting

March 28, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM @ Activity Room

South Shore Democratic Caucus

March 28, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

March meeting of the South Shore Democratic Caucus representing Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury, Scituate, Hull, Norwell, Marshfield and Weymouth.

Hingham Cross Country Boosters

March 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Book Sale

March 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Book Sale Take Down

March 31, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Whiton Room

South Shore Conservatory's Suzuki Guitar Trio directed by George Little, Suzuki Department Chair

March 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Whiton Room

Narrated by ensemble director, George Little and narrated in Spanish by Xoxi Mendes
Performers: Carmelle Jagaselvan, Jack Durso, and Julian Davis

South Shore Conservatory's Suzuki Guitar Trio, consisting of guitarists aged 10-12, present a program of music by Hispanic composers and a telling of Munro Leaf's revered children's book: The Story of Ferdinand the Bull with music composed by Rhode Island guitarist/composer Mychal Gendron.

The concert will include a video presentation of Robert Lawson's beautiful illustrations from the Story of Ferdinand set to a Spanish reading of the text and combined with the original music by Mychal Gendron. This program is a story time, concert, and multi-lingual experience for all ages.

Read-to-a-Dog: Hope (a Cocker Spaniel) and her partner, Lynn, are our listeners today

March 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department

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!

The program takes place each Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up. Please reserve a spot by calling the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

We hope you can join us! Our furry friends are looking forward to reading with you! To learn more about our reading dog team please visit our website!

Parent/Child Book Group for 2nd & 3rd Graders: "EllRay Jakes is Not a Chicken" by Sally Warner

March 23, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Eight-year-old EllRay Jakes is sick of getting picked on. But every time he tries to defend himself against class bully Jared Matthews, EllRay is the one who winds up in trouble. This humorous and true-to-life story kicks off the EllRay Jakes series.

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

Preschool Storytime - for children 3 to 5

March 25, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Children (ages 3 to 5) and their caregivers will listen to engaging books, hear some music, sing songs and make a fun craft, all while making new friends in a welcoming setting. This energetic drop-in storytime builds language and literacy skills.

Stories & Snacks - Storytime for children ages 5 to 8

March 25, 2019, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Stories & Snacks 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 & Snacks is the perfect storytime for that child. Session includes a snack and a craft activity.

Toddler Storytime - for ages 14 months to 3 years

March 26, 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 library’s collection of toys.

Books for Babies - for ages 0 to 14 months

March 27, 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 library’s collection of toys.

Move & Groove Storytime - for ages 4 and under

March 28, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Move & Groove Storytime is a drop in program for children of various ages (4 and under) and their caregivers. Listen to fun stories, sing, and move around in this fast-paced Storytime perfect for young children who learn best when their brains and their bodies are active. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with library’s collection of toys

Read-to-a-Dog: Salty (a Chihuahua) and his partner, Christina, are our listeners today

March 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department

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!

The program takes place each Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up. Please reserve a spot by calling the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

We hope you can join us! Our furry friends are looking forward to reading with you! To learn more about our reading dog team please visit our website!

Teen Advisory Board

March 27, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Activity Room

Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Hingham Public Library! We want to hear what YOU have to say! Earn community service hours, have fun, and help the library plan teen offerings! All young adults aged 12 + up welcome. No registration required. Please call or email the children's department for more information.

Teen Event: Handbell Ringing Workshop with Back Bay Ringers

March 30, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Activity Room

TEEN EVENT: The Back Bay Ringers presents an afternoon handbell workshop for teens in grade 6 and up. Members of the Back Bay Ringers will teach participating teens about handbell ringing as well as how to play a song they will perform together at the end of the workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity for teens to experience a type of musical instrument they may not have encountered before. Come enjoy the musicality of bells!

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

Magic: The Gathering!

March 30, 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:30 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.