Halloween Storytime and Trick-or-Treat (Ages 0-5)

Join your friends from the Hanson Public Library and the Hanson Senior Center for a Halloween storytime, trick-or-treating in the library, and Halloween themed activities! Costumes are most welcome, but not required! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/cale......More

Join your friends from the Hanson Public Library and the Hanson Senior Center for a Halloween storytime, trick-or-treating in the library, and Halloween themed activities! Costumes are most welcome, but not required! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/halloween-storytime-and-trick-or-treat-ages-0-5/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Half-Day Hangout: Halloween Movies (Grades 5-8)

Join us for a Halloween half day! We'll have popcorn and Halloween movies to watch on the big screen! This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of Mary “Gret” Lozeau to the Hanson Public Library Foundation. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/c......More

Join us for a Halloween half day! We'll have popcorn and Halloween movies to watch on the big screen! This program is sponsored by donations made in memory of Mary “Gret” Lozeau to the Hanson Public Library Foundation. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/half-day-hangout-halloween-movies-grades-5-8/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Public meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.  Agenda can be found here: https://hansonlibrary.org/trustees-meeting-agendas-minutes/ https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bo......More

Public meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.  Agenda can be found here: https://hansonlibrary.org/trustees-meeting-agendas-minutes/ https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-of-library-trustees-meeting-26/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)

Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-stories-ages-0-3-43/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Library Tour (All Ages)

We received a grant to design a renovated and expanded facility! Take a tour the library to learn about the current building's challenges and our plan to address them as part of the renovation. Held every first Saturday from November to May at 10:00 am. Can't make Sat......More

We received a grant to design a renovated and expanded facility! Take a tour the library to learn about the current building's challenges and our plan to address them as part of the renovation. Held every first Saturday from November to May at 10:00 am. Can't make Saturday? Contact us to schedule a different day. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-tour-all-ages/

Main Seating/Reading Area Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Tech Help Drop In (Adults)

Having trouble with your computer, tablet, or cell phone? Is there a particular tech skill you want to master? Library staff will be available at the Senior Center once a month for a drop-in session to help you troubleshoot your technology issues and learn more about ......More

Having trouble with your computer, tablet, or cell phone? Is there a particular tech skill you want to master? Library staff will be available at the Senior Center once a month for a drop-in session to help you troubleshoot your technology issues and learn more about how to better navigate your device. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-drop-in-adults-4/

Senior Center Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Storytime to Go (Ages 0-7)

Are you unable to make our weekly storytimes and looking for a way to bring storytime home? Looking for help with picking out books tailored to your child's interests? Storytime to Go is for you! Every month, sign up for your own personalized Storytime to Go bag, and ......More

Are you unable to make our weekly storytimes and looking for a way to bring storytime home? Looking for help with picking out books tailored to your child's interests? Storytime to Go is for you! Every month, sign up for your own personalized Storytime to Go bag, and we will select a handful of books related to your child's interest and appropriate for their age level. Each bag will also come with a seasonal craft/activity for you to do together. Storytime to Go bags will be available for pickup at the circulation desk on the first Tuesday of the month.  https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-to-go-ages-0-7-2/

Pick Up at Front Desk Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

November Book Box (Adults)

Do you like books and surprises? Try our subscription book box service. Here's how it works: 1. Sign up for a Book Box each month. Each box will include a new library book along with treats, crafts, and other goodies. 2. Pick up your box at the Library on the first......More

Do you like books and surprises? Try our subscription book box service. Here's how it works: 1. Sign up for a Book Box each month. Each box will include a new library book along with treats, crafts, and other goodies. 2. Pick up your box at the Library on the first Tuesday of the month. Once you get home, open your surprise! You'll need to return the library book and box at the end of the month, but you keep everything else.   3. Repeat! Sign up, return your book and box, and pick up your next box. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/november-book-box-adults/

Pick Up at Front Desk Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Young Writers Group (Grades 4-7)

The Young Writer's Program in Hanson aims to bring a collaborative and joyful creative experience to the young authors in our community. This nine-week program will guide students through the process of brainstorming, writing, and illustrating their very own book. Ins......More

The Young Writer's Program in Hanson aims to bring a collaborative and joyful creative experience to the young authors in our community. This nine-week program will guide students through the process of brainstorming, writing, and illustrating their very own book. Instructor and children’s book author, Erin Petti, will lead the program, working individually with each student and family to foster confidence, hone craft, and most importantly - help them find intrinsic motivation and joy in the creative process. Registration required as space is limited. The Young Writer's Program will meet weekly for nine Tuesdays from 9/16-11/18. There will be no meeting on 11/11 due to Veterans' Day. The Young Writers Group is made possible by the Friends of the Hanson Public Library and generously funded by the Foundation for Creative Achievement. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-writers-group-grades-4-7-8/

Senior Center Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Playdough Playtime (Ages 2-5)

Drop in every other Tuesday at 4:00pm to play with homemade, taste-safe playdough! Engage in sensory play, meet new friends, and sculpt a playdough masterpiece! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all tim......More

Drop in every other Tuesday at 4:00pm to play with homemade, taste-safe playdough! Engage in sensory play, meet new friends, and sculpt a playdough masterpiece! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/playdough-playtime-ages-2-5-5/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Library Foundation Meeting

Meeting of the Hanson Public Library Foundation. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/foundation-board-of-directors-meeting-12/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Acorn Storytime and Craft (Ages 3-7)

Join Percy for a weekly storytime and craft! For this week, we will be reading Fall stories and making torn paper acorns! Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/acorn-storytime-and-craft-......More

Join Percy for a weekly storytime and craft! For this week, we will be reading Fall stories and making torn paper acorns! Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/acorn-storytime-and-craft-ages-3-7/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Page to Project: Paper Plate Fall Tree (Grades 1-5)

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of the month for a fun art project based on a book! Each hour-long program will feature a story that will inspire the theme of our craft.  This week's fall tree craft is inspired by The Gold Leaf written by Kirsten Hall and i......More

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of the month for a fun art project based on a book! Each hour-long program will feature a story that will inspire the theme of our craft.  This week's fall tree craft is inspired by The Gold Leaf written by Kirsten Hall and illustrated by Matthew Forsythe. Please note that Page to Project will meet the first and third Thursdays of November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/page-to-project-paper-plate-fall-tree-grades-1-5/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Little Chefs Bake Off (Ages 8-12)

Join us for a night of food-based fun! Little Chefs brings kids into the kitchen to learn lifelong skills, build confidence, and get creative with food. In this fun, hands-on Cupcake Wars class, participants will design, decorate, and present their own themed cupcakes......More

Join us for a night of food-based fun! Little Chefs brings kids into the kitchen to learn lifelong skills, build confidence, and get creative with food. In this fun, hands-on Cupcake Wars class, participants will design, decorate, and present their own themed cupcakes in a friendly competition. This program is funded by State Aid to Public Libraries and the Hanson Public Library Friends. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-chefs-bake-off-ages-8-12/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Dinner Detectives: Cozy Culinary Mysteries (Adults)

Our mystery book group discusses mysteries related to a different topic each month. Bring your book and dinner and we'll provide the dessert and discussion. November's theme: Cozy Culinary Mysteries Book suggestions are available on our recommendations page at ......More

Our mystery book group discusses mysteries related to a different topic each month. Bring your book and dinner and we'll provide the dessert and discussion. November's theme: Cozy Culinary Mysteries Book suggestions are available on our recommendations page at hansonlibrary.org/dinner-detectives-cozy-culinary-mysteries. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dinner-detectives-cozy-culinary-mysteries-adults/

Senior Center Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Move and Groove Storytime (Ages 0-5)

Let's get moving! Join Percy for a weekly storytime featuring songs, stories, and dancing! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/move-and-groove-storytime-ages-0-5-10/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)

Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-stories-ages-0-3-44/

Children's Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Take & Make Craft: Beaded Corn (Grades K-6)

Make your own beautiful beaded corn decoration! Pick up a craft kit and take it home to create a striking glass gem corn craft! Each kit includes pipe cleaners and pony beads. Additional supplies needed: scissors https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calenda......More

Make your own beautiful beaded corn decoration! Pick up a craft kit and take it home to create a striking glass gem corn craft! Each kit includes pipe cleaners and pony beads. Additional supplies needed: scissors https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-craft-beaded-corn-grades-k-6/

Pick Up at Front Desk Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341

Monthly Movie Matinee: You've Got Mail (Adults)

We're partnering with the Hanson Senior Center for a monthly movie matinee. Enjoy a fun flick with free refreshments. November's pick is: You've Got Mail Genre(s): Romance, Comedy, Drama Rated: PG Runtime: 1 hour, 59 minutes Two business rivals unknowingly fall in......More

We're partnering with the Hanson Senior Center for a monthly movie matinee. Enjoy a fun flick with free refreshments. November's pick is: You've Got Mail Genre(s): Romance, Comedy, Drama Rated: PG Runtime: 1 hour, 59 minutes Two business rivals unknowingly fall in love through anonymous email exchanges, unaware of each other’s real identities. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the film explores love, identity, and connection in the digital age. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monthly-movie-matinee-tbd-adults/

Community Room Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street, Hanson, MA, 02341