Hanson Public Library
September 2021
FALL HOURS
The Hanson Public Library will be closed on Saturday September 4th and Monday September 6th in observation of Labor Day. 
 
Please note, starting Saturday September 11th, we will resume our normal fall hours and be open Saturdays 9:00am-3:00pm. 
EVENTS
Take & Make Crafts: Sweet Treats
Celebrate the end of summer with our sweet treat craft!
Read with Jaxx A-Z!
Join Miss Kate and Jaxx the therapy dog for a fun, weekly early literacy program!
 
Read to a Dog: Tasha
Practice your reading this Fall with Tasha! Grades 1-8
Patriot Day Storytime
Join Miss Kate for a storytime 
and card making activity to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of September 11th.
Saturday Stories 
Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess! Drop in program, registration not required. Ages 0-3
 
Take & Make Craft: Fall Hedgehogs
Get into the fall spirit with this cute fall hedgehog craft!
STEAM Up!
Join STEAM Up! for a fun morning of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics! 
Jungle Jim Magic Balloon Show
Join Jungle Jim for a fun morning of laughter, balloons, and magic! All Ages
Friday September 24, 10:00am
Teen Book Box
Do you like books and surprises? Try the Hanson Public Library's new subscription box service: Teen Book Box! Each box will include a new library book picked out just for you, treats, crafts, and more! Grades 6-12
In the Middle Book Club 
Join us to discuss your favorites from the past few months, discover new reads from Miss Kate, and make your own rose canvas art! Grades 5-8 
This program is made possible by donations made in memory of Mary "Gret" Lozeau to the Hanson Public Library Foundation.
Beginning Watercolor Class
Join local artist Bill Patton for a six-week beginning watercolor class! $30 for 6 sessions. Adults  
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hanson Library.
Saturday September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 9, 16 from 9:30am-12:00pm
Hygge at Home: Quill Art Greeting Card
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life. Pick up a paper quilling art kit at the library and then make a custom greeting card!  Adults and Teens
Book-to-Movie Discussion Group 
This month we're reading and watching Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple! Copies of the book and movie are available at the desk. New faces are always welcome! 
1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
The Hanson Public Library invites you to participate in its early literacy program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Parents, grandparents, families, and caregivers are welcome to participate in the challenge of reading 1000 books to their infant or toddler before they enter kindergarten.
 
 
This program is made possible by the generous donations from family and friends in memory of Tom Moore, who was a life-long library advocate, avid reader, teacher, and promoter of literacy.
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 September, 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
Edaville 
Heritage Museum & 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)
 
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
Summer Sat: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
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