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-18/

Historical Room 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 4:00-5:00 pm for some themed early learning activities. Continuing with our alphabet theme, this week's session will be all about the letter J. Drop in for an afternoon ......More

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Library! Join us anytime between 4:00-5:00 pm for some themed early learning activities. Continuing with our alphabet theme, this week's session will be all about the letter J. Drop in for an afternoon of fun, reading, play, and friends! 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-0-5-12/

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

Teen Tote Bag Design (Grades 6-12)

Design your dream tote bag! Join us for Teen Tote Bag Decorating to create the perfect book bag or beach tote for summer. Each registrant will receive a blank tote bag to decorate and design as they want! We’ll have fabric paint, stencils, and supplies for customizati......More

Design your dream tote bag! Join us for Teen Tote Bag Decorating to create the perfect book bag or beach tote for summer. Each registrant will receive a blank tote bag to decorate and design as they want! We’ll have fabric paint, stencils, and supplies for customization. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-tote-bag-design-grades-6-12/

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

Mindful May Storytime: Mindfulness & Being Present (Ages 3-7)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join Miss Catherine for Mindful May storytimes! Through engaging stories and activities, children will learn how to recognize their emotions, be present, and practice mindfulness and self-awareness. Bring your toddler for a mindfu......More

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join Miss Catherine for Mindful May storytimes! Through engaging stories and activities, children will learn how to recognize their emotions, be present, and practice mindfulness and self-awareness. Bring your toddler for a mindful experience filled with love, laughter, and learning! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/emotion-explorers-ages-3-7-3/

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

Art Club Challenge! (Grades 1-5)

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of every month for a fun art project based on a book! Each hour-long program will start with a themed story that will inspire our craft.  Celebrate spring like a snail! This week’s craft challenge will be creating and paintin......More

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of every month for a fun art project based on a book! Each hour-long program will start with a themed story that will inspire our craft.  Celebrate spring like a snail! This week’s craft challenge will be creating and painting an Air Dry Clay Snail inspired by Dashka Slater’s Escargot and the Search for Spring.  https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-club-challenge-grades-1-5-4/

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

Book-to-Movie Discussion Group: Girl with a Pearl Earring (Adults)

Our monthly Book-to-Movie group focuses on books that have been made into movies. This May we will be reading, watching, and discussing Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. You're invited to watch the movie on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. Join......More

Our monthly Book-to-Movie group focuses on books that have been made into movies. This May we will be reading, watching, and discussing Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. You're invited to watch the movie on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. Join us for a discussion of the book and movie the following week, on the fourth Thursday, 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-discussion-group-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-adults/

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

Hygge at Home: Clay Plant Markers (Adults & Teens)

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life. Bring a cozy touch to your garden with this DIY Clay Plant & Garden Marker craft kit! Each Take and Make kit includes everything you need to craft your own unique clay ......More

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life. Bring a cozy touch to your garden with this DIY Clay Plant & Garden Marker craft kit! Each Take and Make kit includes everything you need to craft your own unique clay plant markers – simply shape, bake, and decorate! Perfect for adding a bit of warmth and personality to your garden, these markers will not only help you organize your plants but also bring a little piece of handmade hygge joy to your outdoor space. Additional supplies needed: rolling pin, ruler, knife, marker Optional supplies needed: paint, letter stamps https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hygge-at-home-clay-plant-markers-adults-teens/

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

Music & Movement (Ages 0-3)

Drop in for music & movement with Miss Hanley! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-movement-ages-0-3-18/

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-0-3-21/

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

Zumba (Adults)

Join us for a fun and energizing series of Zumba classes at the library! This four-session series, designed for adults, will be held on May 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10 AM. Come shake, groove, and get fit! Separate registration is required for each session. Each participa......More

Join us for a fun and energizing series of Zumba classes at the library! This four-session series, designed for adults, will be held on May 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10 AM. Come shake, groove, and get fit! Separate registration is required for each session. Each participant must have a waiver form completed by the start of their first session. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to move to the beat and get active! Click here for waiver form. Registration open to Hanson residents only: April 30th to May 7th Registration open to everyone: Starting on May 8th Any registrations that are submitted for non-residents during the period open to Hanson residents only will be moved to the waiting list. Preference will be given to Hanson residents when moving individuals from the waiting list to the list of approved attendees. This program is made possible by State Aid to Public Libraries. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/zumba-3/

Senior Center 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 and build a car that is powered by wind! 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-2-5-10/

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 bicycle out of LEGOs! This is not......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 bicycle 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-4-12-14/

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

Enchanted Reads Book Club (Adults & Teens 16+)

Check out our fantasy book club! Join us each month as we explore different fantastical topics. Light refreshments will be provided so just bring your book and your thoughts! May's theme: Magical Realism Book suggestions are available on our recommendations page at ......More

Check out our fantasy book club! Join us each month as we explore different fantastical topics. Light refreshments will be provided so just bring your book and your thoughts! May's theme: Magical Realism Book suggestions are available on our recommendations page at https://hansonlibrary.org/enchanted-reads-magical-realism/. https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/enchanted-reads-book-club-adults-teens-16/

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

Mindful May Storytime: Kindness (Ages 3-7)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join Miss Catherine for Mindful May storytimes! Through engaging stories and activities, children will learn how to recognize their emotions, be present, and practice mindfulness and self-awareness. Bring your toddler for a mindfu......More

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join Miss Catherine for Mindful May storytimes! Through engaging stories and activities, children will learn how to recognize their emotions, be present, and practice mindfulness and self-awareness. Bring your toddler for a mindful experience filled with love, laughter, and learning! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/emotion-explorers-ages-3-7-4/

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

Music & Movement (Ages 0-3)

Drop in for music & movement with Miss Hanley! https://hansonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-movement-ages-0-3-19/

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