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Hanson Public LibraryOctober 2022 Mid Month Check In
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Show off your artistic talents and submit a masterpiece to the 7th Annual Hanson Public Library Art Show! Artwork can be submitted to the Library between October 1st to November 5th, and will be on display for online and community judging from November 7th to 18th. Winners will be announced at our Open House on November 19th. Art should be original and reflect an image inspired by a book or poem. All artwork must be 8.5 by 11 inches to fit in our display frames. There will be prize ribbons awarded for four categories: Child (Age 4-7), Youth (Age 8-11), Young Adult (Age 12-16), Adult (Age 17+)
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Adopt a Reading Buddy Sleepover! To celebrate the one year anniversary of this amazingly successful program, we're holding a Reading Buddy sleepover! Create a name tag for your Buddy and bring them to the library anytime between 3:00-5:00 pm on Monday, October 17th. Read your Buddy a bedtime story and tuck them in for the night. Then join us Tuesday, October 18th at 5:00 pm for light refreshments and a slide show of the mischief they got into while the library was closed! This event is sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation.
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Community Helpers Storytimes Learn about different community helpers including nutritionist, doctor, yoga teacher, and more! Ages 3-7
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Read to Jaxx Join Jaxx to practice your reading or just come snuggle with an adorable therapy dog. Grades PreK-6
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Read & Rise Literacy Playgroup Join Miss Carol for a five-session literacy playgroup!
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Saturday StoriesCome sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess! Enjoy special themed storytimes on October 22 (pumpkins) and 29 (Halloween)! Ages 0-3 Saturdays, 9:30am
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Monthly Makerspace ChallengeGet creative using supplies from our Makerspace Cart! Grades 2-5. Made possible by donations made in memory of Ellen Gustafson to the Hanson Public Library Foundation
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Tune Time with JessiExperience themed sing-alongs, fingerplays, dancing, puppets, and more during Tune Time with Jessi! Ages 2-5
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Puppet Storytime Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some story time fun! Ages 3-7
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Halloween Party & Parade Wear your Halloween costume and join Miss Kate for a Halloween Party & Parade! Ages 2-7
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Monthly Movie Matinee Enjoy a new family movie with snacks & soda! This month's pick is: Rumble! Rated PG
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Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks Lizzie Borden took an axe... or did she? You decide! Join the Delvena Theatre for a presentation of Lizzie Borden’s story and the known facts about the crime. There is a $5 per person registration fee for this event. This event is sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Hanson Recreation Commission.
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Annual Gift Basket Sale Don't miss out on the Hanson Public Library Foundation's Annual Gift Basket Sale! We will have something for everyone, a great way to pick up some holiday gifts too. All while supporting the Foundation that supports the wonderful programs at your favorite library.
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Monthly Movie Matinee Join us each month for a movie matinee and enjoy a recently released flick with free refreshments! This month's pick is: Elvis! Rated PG-13
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Dinner Detectives: Supernatural MysteriesJoin our new mystery book group! October's theme: supernatural mysteries! New faces welcome! Thursday, October 20, 6:30pm
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Book-to-Movie Discussion GroupHave a favorite Pride & Prejudice adaptation? Join us this month for a lively discussion about Pride & Prejudice! New faces welcome!
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Hygge at Home Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life. Pick up a diy kit at the library, and take it home to make your own paperback book pumpkin for the fall! Teens and Adults
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November Teen Book Box Do you like books and surprises? Try our subscription box service: Teen Book Box! Each box will include a new library book picked just for you, treats, crafts, and more! Grades 6-12
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Why buy when you can borrow! Explore the Hanson Public Library’s new Library of Things, a collection of non-traditional items to help patrons learn, play, and grow! The collection includes Mobile Hotspots, Roku Streaming Sticks, Metal Detectors, Educational Kits, Yard Games, Board/Card Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Cricut Joy, Tools, and more!
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HooplaStream movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, and comic books.
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TumbleBookEnjoy animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books and more.
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Download eBooks and audiobooks with OverDrive's new app Libby.
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Ancestry In-library use only Access a vast collection of records to research your family history.
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Instantly stream movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain!
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Find reading recommendations based on your favorite titles, authors, and series.
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Boston Children's Museum Heritage Museums & Gardens Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Massachusetts ParksPass Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Science New England Aquarium Plimoth Patuxet Robbins Museum of Archaeology Roger Williams Park Zoo USS Constitution Museum Zoo New England (Franklin Park & Stone Zoo)
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Hanson Public Library 132 Maquan Street Hanson, MA 02341 (781) 293-2151
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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 Summer Sat: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
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