Weaving Workshop: Finger Knitting (Ages 6-15)

Check out our Pop-Up Summer Weaving Workshop featuring a different weaving technique each month!  For our final workshop, we’ll be learning how to Finger Knit! Participants will create unique knit bookmarks to take back to school!  https://hansonlibrary.assabetinte......More

Check out our Pop-Up Summer Weaving Workshop featuring a different weaving technique each month!  For our final workshop, we’ll be learning how to Finger Knit! Participants will create unique knit bookmarks to take back to school!  https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/weaving-workshop-finger-knitting-ages-6-15/

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

LEGO Builders Club (Ages 4-12)

Calling all master builders! Join us to create with LEGOs and connect with new friends. You'll be presented with a different challenge each week, and your creation will be displayed in our lobby cases. This week's challenge: Build a campfire out of LEGOs! This is no......More

Calling all master builders! Join us to create with LEGOs and connect with new friends. You'll be presented with a different challenge each week, and your creation will be displayed in our lobby cases. This week's challenge: Build a campfire out of LEGOs! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-builders-club-ages-4-12-20/

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

Back to School Storytime (PreK+)

Get ready for a fun and friendly return to the classroom with our Back to School Storytime! Join us as we read stories all about the excitement of starting a new school year, meeting teachers and friends, and learning new things. We'll also enjoy songs and a craft to ......More

Get ready for a fun and friendly return to the classroom with our Back to School Storytime! Join us as we read stories all about the excitement of starting a new school year, meeting teachers and friends, and learning new things. We'll also enjoy songs and a craft to celebrate the season. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children getting ready for their big first day! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/back-to-school-storytime-prek/

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

Book-to-Movie Screening: The Light Between Oceans (Adults)

Our monthly Book-to-Movie group focuses on books that have been made into movies. This August, we're reading and watching The Light Between Oceans. You're invited to watch the movie on Thursday August 21st at 5:30 pm. Join us for a discussion of the book and movie on......More

Our monthly Book-to-Movie group focuses on books that have been made into movies. This August, we're reading and watching The Light Between Oceans. You're invited to watch the movie on Thursday August 21st at 5:30 pm. Join us for a discussion of the book and movie on Thursday August 28th at 6:30 pm. Copies of the book and movie will be available at the front desk. New faces are always welcome! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-to-movie-screening-the-light-between-oceans-adults/

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

Hygge at Home: Sunflower Coasters (Adults & Teens)

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life. Bring a touch of sunshine to your space with our August Hygge at Home kit! This month's craft features DIY Twine Sunflower Coasters—perfect for adding cozy, handmade ch......More

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life. Bring a touch of sunshine to your space with our August Hygge at Home kit! This month's craft features DIY Twine Sunflower Coasters—perfect for adding cozy, handmade charm to your table. Kits include foam, twine, and yarn.  Additional supplies needed: Hot glue, glue gun, and scissors https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hygge-at-home-sunflower-coasters-adults-teens/

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

Move & Groove Story Time (Ages 0-5)

Join Hanley for an interactive morning of movement, music, and stories!  https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/move-groove-story-time-ages-0-5/

Side Lawn/Maquan Field 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-0-3-34/

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

Makerspace Lab (Grades 2-5)

What can you create using supplies from our Makerspace Cart? Come find out! We'll have plastic tubing, wheels & propellers, wooden dowels, gears & spools, fasteners, craft tubes & boxes, material sheets, wooden & foam shapes, and plenty of other general building/craft......More

What can you create using supplies from our Makerspace Cart? Come find out! We'll have plastic tubing, wheels & propellers, wooden dowels, gears & spools, fasteners, craft tubes & boxes, material sheets, wooden & foam shapes, and plenty of other general building/crafting supplies available. This week’s challenge: Design a cotton ball catapult! This program is made possible by donations made in memory of Ellen Gustafson to the Hanson Public Library Foundation. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/makerspace-lab-grades-2-5-16/

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

STEAM Team Experiment Kit (Grades K-6)

Soar back to school with a static electricity butterfly experiment and watch its wings take flight! Pick up a STEAM Team Experiment kit and take it home to create a butterfly that moves using only the power of a balloon. Additional supplies needed: a glue stick, penc......More

Soar back to school with a static electricity butterfly experiment and watch its wings take flight! Pick up a STEAM Team Experiment kit and take it home to create a butterfly that moves using only the power of a balloon. Additional supplies needed: a glue stick, pencil, and scissors https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/steam-team-experiment-kit-grades-k-6-4/

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

Learning Adventures (Ages 0-5)

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Library! Join us anytime between 4:00-5:00pm to explore librarian selected books, coloring pages, and a themed craft. August 26th is National Dog Day, so this session’s theme will be all about puppies a......More

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Library! Join us anytime between 4:00-5:00pm to explore librarian selected books, coloring pages, and a themed craft. August 26th is National Dog Day, so this session’s theme will be all about puppies and dogs! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/learning-adventures-ages-0-5-21/

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

Summertime Craft & Story (Ages 3-7)

School may be back in session, but it's still summer! Join us for a late summer storytime, filled with stories, songs, and a fun craft. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summertime-craft-story-ages-3-7-2/

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