Book Launch for Hingham author, Monica Tesler and her book, Fractured Futures

Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 -- The Hingham Library welcomes Hingham Author Monica Tesler for the launch of  Fractured Futures, the fifth and final book in her Bounders series aimed at tweens and teens, ages 9-14. Monica will discuss her newest b...

Saturday Science

Saturday Science is back for another fantastic year! Tailored to two elementary school-age groups (K-2 and 3-5), Saturday Science sessions expose kids to different scientific fields and the leading female scientists in those fields. The theme for this yea...

Dance Along with Tracy Durso

Tuesday, November 26 at 10:30 -- DANCE ALONG is a movement program for active toddlers hosted by Tracy Durso. Children and their caregivers will have fun clapping, marching, jumping, spinning and more as they use props, music, and songs to foster...

Read to a Dog!

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 f...

Children's Book Groups

The children's department offers a monthly parent/child book group for children in grades 2 & 3; and a monthly independent book group for children in grades 4 & 5. New members are always welcome to join us for snacks and lively discussion!

Button-Making for Teens

Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00 -- We're making buttons! Come make some for yourself or for others as a gift. Come with some idea of what design you'd like, as there won't be any pre-made button designs. We'll help you size it, print it out, and tur...

Cookie Decorating for Teens

Wednesday, December 18 at 4:30 -- All teens are invited for a delicious cookie decorating session! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and an appetite!

Just Dance Club!

All teens in middle and high school are invited to join us for Just Dance Club every other Saturday at 10:00! We'll put on some just dance videos, dance our way into the weekend, and eat some breakfast treats. Be there - it'll be electric!

Pizza and Books

Come chat with fellow book lovers once a month about what you're reading and loving - or what you're reading and hating these days! Pizza and beverages will be provided. No registration necessary.

Fandom Wednesdays!

Teens entering Grade 6 and up are invited to join us for Fandom Wednesdays once a month at 6:30. We'll have snacks, crafts, and talk about our favorite fandoms with each other.

Join the Teen Advisory Board!

Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Hingham Public Library! We want to hear what YOU have to say! We usually meet two Wednesdays a month at 6:30, and new members are always welcome.

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! No registration necessary.

Teen Book Group

Our teen book group meets once a month on a Saturday! New members are always welcome to join us for snacks and lively discussion! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Children's Desk.

Intermediate Word

Monday, November 18 at 2:00  -- Join us for a two hour intermediate level class in Microsoft Word. Participants will learn more advanced Word skills including formatting text and paragraphs, working with tables, and creating mailing labels.Please...

Evening with the Author: Lisa Dooley presents More Space. More Time. More Joy!

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 -- Motivational speaker, author and organizing coach, Lisa Dooley, begins with the key understanding that organization is a means to an end as opposed to the end itself. In her debut book she guides individuals, house...

Feasting on 15-Minute Meals with chef Liz Barbour

Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 -- Join chef Liz Barbour for a cooking demonstration of delicious, healthy weeknight meals you can make in 15 minutes. 

We all want to eat well but our busy schedules often keep us from taking the time to cook healthy m...

Books on Tap!

Books on Tap meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Not Your Average Joe's (111 Pond Street, Norwell) at 7:00 pm, and provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere for members to chat about books. Book choices focus on recent, fresh, and interesting reads. So co...

Fun with Google Earth

Travel the world from the comfort of your chair and learn about the exciting features of Google Earth. View the world in 3D, take digital tours of famous landmarks, and use map data from across the globe to play games. We will use library computers, so yo...

Randy Ross presents "Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler"

Thursday, December 12 at 7 pm -- Come hear Randy Ross, Somerville novelist and performer, present his humorous tale of how "a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and an acclaimed one-man show." This multimedia...

Board Game Afternoon! with Matt Donle of Wicked Fun Games

Saturday, December 14  -- Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:45 to learn about and play some new and modern board games! Everyone is welcome at this fun afternoon. Most games will be for ages 8+.

We'll have many games available to choose from incl...

Make: Open Studio

Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 -- Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of open ended creativity as we inspire each other and build our creative community. Materials available for use: paint, air dry clay, yarn, collage, letter stamps, and more. Th...

Boston Classical Guitar Society Concert Series

It's the Boston Classical Guitar Society's 22nd season of concerts at the Hingham Library. Join us monthly for a variety of talented musicians and diverse performances!

Creative Workshops

The Hingham Public Library's hosts a couple of monthly creative, art, and craft workshops. All materials are provided, but space is usually limited - please register.

HPL Movie Night

HPL Movie Night is held on the third Wednesday of every month, followed by a matinee showing the next afternoon! Snacks are provided by HPL and Harbor Media and all are welcome to attend. For more information: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

HPL Book Group

The HPL Book Group meets the last Tuesday of each month (except December) and new members are always welcome! Pick up a copy of this month's book or ask for more information at the Reference Desk: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.