Hanson Public Library
December 2020 
WE'RE OPEN!
Hours for Browsing Appointments and Curbside Pickup 
Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2:30pm
 
Holiday Closing
Thursday December 24th: 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday December 25th: Closed
 
Thursday December 31st: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Friday January 1st: Closed
 
General Guidelines
● Entry will be by appointment only. Appointments will be 30 minutes. During each appointment a maximum of five people will be allowed in the library, with only one family allowed in the children’s room at a time.
● Do not enter if you are sick.
● All visitors must wear a face covering in the proper position while in the building.
● Maintain 6 feet of distance from other library users and staff.
● Please follow signs and floor markings.
● Please use the hand sanitizer that is provided.
● Please try to limit the items you touch while in the building.
● We strongly encourage only one family member per visit.
 
Library Services
● You will be able to browse the collection, checkout items, pick up holds, sign up for a library card, reserve a computer, and make use of our printing, copying, and faxing services.
● No seating will be available at this time.
● Newspapers will not be available.
● All library materials must be returned in the outdoor bookdrop so they can be properly quarantined. Do not bring them in with you.
EVENTS
Jingle, Jam, and Jive!
Join the team of elves at Sing Explore Create for a fun, festive, and magical hour of holiday music, dancing, stories, and more! Program geared towards 3-7 year olds, but all ages are  welcome!
Monday December 14, 10:00am
Saturday Stories
Join Miss Jess every Saturday for Saturday Stories online! Check out our Facebook page every Saturday morning for a new video. 
Take & Make Craft: Advent Calendar
Count down to Christmas with our Take & Make Advent Calendar craft!
Holiday Storytime & Craft
Join Miss Kate for a virtual holiday themed storytime! Pick up a fun reindeer craft, and then make it at home while enjoying fun holiday stories.
MOBILE HOTSPOTS
Need WiFi?
You can now borrow a mobile hotspot from the Hanson Public Library! A mobile hotspot can deliver a strong, fast and secure online connection just about wherever you go. Our hotspots check out for a week, and provide unlimited data!
RECOMMENDATIONS
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DIGITAL LIBRARY
Hoopla

Stream movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, and comic books.
TumbleBook

Enjoy animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books and more.
OverDrive

Download eBooks and audiobooks with OverDrive's new app Libby.
During the month of December, access a vast collection of records to research your family history at home!
 
Find reading recommendations based on your favorite titles, authors, and series.
Quickly access your library card, your and your family's accounts, pay fines and more!
MUSEUM PASSES
Due to COVID-19, there have been some changes in our Museum Pass Program. We do try to keep information about the museums up-to-date, but we recommend you call or check the museum's website to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admissions fees.
 
 
Boston Children's Museum 
Heritage Museum and Garden
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 
Massachusetts ParkPass
Museum of Fine Arts
New England Aquarium
Plimoth Plantation
U.S.S. Constitution Museum 
Zoo New England (Franklin Park & Stone Zoo)

Hanson Public Library
132 Maquan Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 293-2151
Library Hours
Mon & Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue & Thu: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed & Sat: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
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