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Hanson Public LibraryFebruary 2023 Mid Month Check In
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16TH ANNUAL BOSTON BRUINS PJ DRIVE
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The Hanson Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their 16th Annual Pajama Drive to benefit DCF Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons! Help Massachusetts children stay warm and get a good night’s sleep. We can accept brand new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, from sizes 0-3 months through adult medium. Bring a pair of pajamas to the Library from February 1 to March 15!
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FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS
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Buildwave! Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Grades K-6 This program in funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.
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Creative Writing with Erin Petti Join local author Erin Petti for a creative writing workshop! This hour-long class session is designed to spark inspiration and creativity. Grades 3-5 This program in funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.
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Music & Movement with Miss MarshaJoin Ms. Marsha as we sing, dance and move to the groove together. We will use instruments and props and have a wonderful time together! All Ages Wednesday, February 22, 10:30am
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Minecraft Winter WonderlandPlayers explore snow-covered mountains and glaciers, competing in a series of games, challenges, and scavenger hunts! No prior experience is needed. Grades K-5. Thursday, February 23, 3:00pm
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Curious Creatures Exotic Animals Come meet and learn about animals from all around the world, such as a chinchilla from Peru or a beautiful red footed tortoise from South America! All Ages
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Stuck inside and bored? Check out one of our board games! You can now borrow board games, card games, and more from the Hanson Public Library's Library of Things! Try an old favorite like Scrabble or Catan, or learn a new game like Taco vs Burrito or Proof. We also have educational games for kids, like The Allowance Game and Alphabet Mystery Box Game
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LEGO Builder Club Join us to create and connect with new friends, then display your LEGO creations in the Library lobby! All Ages
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Read to a Dog: Aspen Practice your reading this winter with Aspen! Grades PreK-6
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Snow Stories & CraftJoin Miss Kate for silly snow stories & make a "Let it Snow" picture frame craft! Ages 3-7
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Snow Stories & CraftJoin Miss Kate for more silly snow stories & make a snowglobe craft! Ages 3-7
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Saturday StoriesCome sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess! Ages 0-3 There will be no Saturday Stories on February 18th Saturdays, 9:30am
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Preschool Playmates Drop in for an afternoon of fun with new friends! Ages 0-5
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The Lorax Craft & Story Join Miss Kate to celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday! We will read The Lorax & make a related craft. Ages 3-7
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Celebrate with the Cat in the Hat! Celebrate Literacy Month with the Cat in the Hat! Enjoy a storytime with music, movement, and more! PreK
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Take & Make Craft: Shamrock Mosaics
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Kit Pickup Monday, March 6
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National Women's Day Craft & Story Join Miss Kate to celebrate International Women's Day with an inspirational storytime and craft! Ages 3-7
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Go Away Big Green Monster Craft & Story Join Miss Kate to act out Go Away Big Green Monster and make your own thumbprint monsters! Ages 3-7
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St. Patty's Day Craft & Story Wear your green and join Miss Kate for a festive & fun Irish storytime and craft. Ages 3-7
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Teen Book Box Sign up for our subscription box service to get a new library book picked just for you, treats, crafts, and more! Grades 6-12
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Pizza Taste TestWhat is the best pizza in Hanson? Join us to try out 3 different local pizzas and vote for your favorite! Ages 11+
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Beginner Yoga Join a certified instructor from the Whitman Wellness Center for a fun, beginner yoga class at the Library! $10 per class Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
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A Concert of Irish MusicDublin born folklorist, folk-singer and instrumentalist Tom O'Carroll presents A Concert of Irish Music, featuring anecdotes from Irish history and songs. Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
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Book-to-Movie Discussion Group Join us this month for a lively discussion about Where the Crawdads Sing! Copies of the book and movie are available.
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Hygge at Home: Stitched String Art Pick up a diy kit at the library, and take it home to make your own stitched string art notebook! Adults and Teens
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No-Sew Quilt Workshop Join Leslie Goldman to create a decorative 28-inch two-sided quilt square similar to the one above, no sewing or quilting experience required!
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Monthly Movie Matinee Join us and the Hanson Senior Center for a recently released flick with free refreshments! This month's pick is: The Fabelmans. Rated PG-13
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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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