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Hanson Public LibraryMay 2023
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The Hanson Public Library is pleased to announce that a Letter of Intent has been submitted for the 2023-2024 grant round of the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program. The Board of Library Trustees has appointed a Planning Committee and hired a consultant to work with the Library Director over the next few months to complete the documents necessary for the full grant application, due on May 31, 2024. For more information about the planning process and grant application, please visit hansonlibrary.org/building-project. This page will be updated with documents and information as we proceed. Please note, the Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observation of Memorial Day.
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Pout Party Storytime Join Pout Party author/illustrator Sarah McColl for a storytime and craft! Ages 3-7
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StoryWalk with Elizabeth Despres Join local author Elizabeth Despres as she shares her book Music of the World. All ages
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Preschool Playmates Drop in for an afternoon of fun with new friends! Ages 0-5
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May the 4th Be With You! Celebrate Star Wars Day with us and enjoy Star Wars Trivia, craft, & cake! All Ages
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Music & Movement with Miss KateJoin Miss Kate for songs, stories & more to get the wiggles out! Babies and Toddlers
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Take & Make Craft: Mother's Day Pop-UpCelebrate Mother's Day with a pop-up card craft to make at home! Grades K+Kit Pickup, Monday, May 8
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LEGO Builder Club Come create and connect with new friends! All Ages
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Mother's Day Tea Join Miss Kate in your fanciest attire to celebrate the special moms in our life! Ages 3-7
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Donuts with our Darling Moms Join Miss Kate for a storytime and craft all about donuts! And of course, come enjoy donuts with your darling moms! Ages 3-7
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Saturday StoriesCome sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess! Ages 0-3
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Fun with Sugar & Shears Pop Up Join Sugar & Shears, a local bake and craft subscription company, for a storytime featuring Wake Up It's Spring followed by crafts based on the book! Ages 3-7
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Makerspace Challenge Get 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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Music & Movement with Miss MarshaJoin Miss Marsha as we sing, dance and move to the groove together! PreK Wednesday, May 24, 10:30am
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Kids Yoga with Miss Kate Join Miss Kate for a spring themed kids yoga class! Act out stories, learn breathing techniques, and make a craft! Babies and Toddlers
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Mindful Journaling & Sketching Join Miss Kate for a mindful journaling and sketching class! During the class, you’ll be guided in a brief meditation, followed by writing or sketching in response to a prompt, ending with an opportunity to share and discuss. Ages 10+
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Teen Book Box Do you like books and surprises? 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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Johnny Cash - Stories & Songs with Matt York Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash's career spanning from the 1950's to his passing in 2003. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hanson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Thursday, May 18, 6:30pm
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Watercolor Class Join local artist Bill Patton for a five-week beginning watercolor class! $30 for 5 sessions.
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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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Monthly Movie Matinee Join us and the Hanson Senior Center for a recently released flick! This month's pick is: 80 For Brady. Rated PG-13
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Dinner Detectives: Translated Mysteries
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Book-to-Movie Discussion Group Join us this month for a lively discussion about Pinocchio! Copies of the book and movie are available.
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Hygge at Home: Book Page Butterflies Pick up a diy kit at the library, and take it home to make a book page butterflies craft! Adults and Teens
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Get outside this spring with our Library of Things! You can now borrow yard games and more from the Hanson Public Library's Library of Things! Play classic yard game like giant jenga or cornhole, or try your hand at pickleball or metal detecting!
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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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