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This session of Saturday Stories is cancelled due to lack of heat.
Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess!
Drop in program, registration not required.
This session of Winter Watercolor is cancelled due to lack of heat.
Join local artist Bill Patton for a five-week beginning watercolor class this winter at the Hanson Public Library! This class will meet on Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4 from 9:30am-12:00pm.
$30 for 5 sessions, Please make checks payable to Friends of the Hanson Library. Payment is due by Monday, January 30th in order to reserve your spot in this class. Materials are not provided, however a materials list will be available when you come in to pay for and confirm your spot in the class.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hanson Public Library.
Do you like books and surprises? Try the Hanson Public Library's subscription box service: Teen Book Box! Here's how it works:
1. Sign up for a Teen Book Box each month. Each box will include a new library book, treats, crafts, and more!
2. Pick up your box at the Hanson Library the first Monday of the month. Once you get home, open your surprise! You'll have to return the library book at the end of the month, but you get to keep everything else.
3. Repeat: return the book and pick up your next month's box!
Supplies are limited. Open to grades 6-12. Please fill out a form for each teen requesting a box.
February Box pickup will begin Monday, February 6th
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a fun craft to make at home! Pick up a dino-mite Valentine's Day card craft kit at the Library starting on Monday, February 6th, and then make it at home.
Additional Supplies: coloring supplies, scissors, tape/glue
Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Hanson Public Library! Join us anytime between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for some unstructured play featuring puzzles, coloring, train table, activity cube, and more. Drop in for an afternoon of fun and meet some new friends!
Join Miss Kate as we enjoy Rachel Bright's Love Monster books and create our very own Love Monsters!
February's theme: "It's Always the Husband" - Suspicious Spouses
Join Miss Kate as we celebrate Valentines Day! We will read love filled stories & make 2 crafts, a Valentine Heart Weaving Craft & I Whaley Love You Cards!
Sign up required (so we have enough oreos!)
Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess!
Drop in program, registration not required.
Join local artist Bill Patton for a five-week beginning watercolor class this winter at the Hanson Public Library! This class will meet on Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4 from 9:30am-12:00pm.
$30 for 5 sessions, Please make checks payable to Friends of the Hanson Library. Payment is due by Monday, January 30th in order to reserve your spot in this class. Materials are not provided, however a materials list will be available when you come in to pay for and confirm your spot in the class.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hanson Public Library.
This class begins on Saturday, February 4. Click here to register.
Get ready for Valentine's Day with our Card Creation Station! Drop in from 10:30am-12:30pm on Saturday, February 11th to make a few Valentine's Day cards for your loved ones and for seniors in the community. We'll provide some cards, paper, stickers, and other craft supplies, then deliver any cards to seniors in the community!
We're partnering with the Hanson Senior Center for a monthly movie matinee. Enjoy a recently released flick with free refreshments! Drop in program, registration not required.
This month's pick is:
Father of the Bride (2022)
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
The story of a father coming to grips with his daughter’s upcoming wedding through the prism of multiple relationships within a big, sprawling Cuban‐American family. Starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan.
CALLING ALL MASTER BUILDERS! Join us to create and connect with new friends! Each week we will host a new theme and then display our works in the library lobby cases.
The challenge this week: USS Constitution Museum's LEGO® Ship Shape Competition! Learn more about the USS Constitution Museum's LEGO® Ship Shape Competition here!
Drop in, preregistration not required
The Read to A Dog program is designed to give children a stress-free environment where they can practice and enjoy reading. Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.
Join Miss Kate to read stories all about snow and make a fun "Let It Snow" picture frame to take home!
Join Miss Kate for more silly snow stories & make a snowglobe craft!
Join local artist Bill Patton for a five-week beginning watercolor class this winter at the Hanson Public Library! This class will meet on Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4 from 9:30am-12:00pm.
$30 for 5 sessions, Please make checks payable to Friends of the Hanson Library. Payment is due by Monday, January 30th in order to reserve your spot in this class. Materials are not provided, however a materials list will be available when you come in to pay for and confirm your spot in the class.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hanson Public Library.
This class begins on Saturday, February 4. Click here to register.
Namaste! Yoga is back at the Library on Saturday February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10:00am. All classes will be led by a certified instructor from Whitman Wellness Center, with a cost of $10.00 per class payable at the Library Circulation Desk prior to each class. Checks can be made out to the Hanson Public Library. Space is limited, so please sign up for each class you'd like to attend.
These classes are geared towards adults and teens 16+, but younger yogis are welcome to attend if an accompanying adult is also participating.
Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
Join us this February for our newest StoryWalk, “William's Winter Nap” by Linda Ashman! Drop by anytime (weather permitting) between Tuesday, February 21st and Saturday, February 25th to enjoy this outdoor, self-paced storytime!
Just when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two--I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last, until the bed is full. Then a note is slipped beneath the door: "Do you have room for just one more?" William tugs the door to see who's there . . . only to find a great big BEAR! Is there enough space to spare? Will the other animals be willing to share?
What is a StoryWalk®? A StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
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! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. As your child creates with wave after wave of new objects, they build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context. Learn more by visiting our website www.buildwave.com.
This program in funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.
This event requires pre-registration. Registration for Hanson residents opens on January 15th. Registration for the general public opens on February 18th. Use the button below to register for Buildwave!
The Read to A Dog program is designed to give children a stress-free environment where they can practice and enjoy reading. Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.
Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Hanson Public Library! Join us anytime between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for some unstructured play featuring puzzles, coloring, train table, activity cube, and more. Drop in for an afternoon of fun and meet some new friends!
Write Your Own Story
Students create their own heroes, monsters, and explore the vital question: What makes a good story? By the end they are on their way to building a world of their own. This hour-long class session is designed to spark inspiration and creativity.
This program in funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.
Join Ms.Marsha at the Hanson Public Library as we sing, dance and move to the groove together. We will use instruments and props and have a wonderful time together! This program is suitable for young children and their caregivers!
Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejm35m0748345898&llr=npijo9cab
Players explore snow-covered mountains and glaciers, competing in a series of games, challenges, and scavenger hunts. Compete to design the best gingerbread house, parkour to the top of a mountain, and design your own snowman! No prior experience is needed. Intended for grades K-5.
This program in funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.
This event requires pre-registration. Registration for Hanson residents opens on January 30th. Registration for the general public opens on February 20th. Use the button below to register for Minecraft Winter Wonderland Adventure!
Made a resolution to read more this year? Join our book-to-movie discussion group! This February we will be reading, watching, and discussing Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
Copies of the book and movie will be available at the desk. New faces are always welcome!
Additional supplies needed: scissors
Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess!
Drop in program, registration not required.
Join local artist Bill Patton for a five-week beginning watercolor class this winter at the Hanson Public Library! This class will meet on Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4 from 9:30am-12:00pm.
$30 for 5 sessions, Please make checks payable to Friends of the Hanson Library. Payment is due by Monday, January 30th in order to reserve your spot in this class. Materials are not provided, however a materials list will be available when you come in to pay for and confirm your spot in the class.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hanson Public Library.
This class begins on Saturday, February 4. Click here to register.
Namaste! Yoga is back at the Library on Saturday February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10:00am. All classes will be led by a certified instructor from Whitman Wellness Center, with a cost of $10.00 per class payable at the Library Circulation Desk prior to each class. Checks can be made out to the Hanson Public Library. Space is limited, so please sign up for each class you'd like to attend.
These classes are geared towards adults and teens 16+, but younger yogis are welcome to attend if an accompanying adult is also participating.
Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
CALLING ALL MASTER BUILDERS! Join us to create and connect with new friends! Each week we will host a new theme and then display our works in the library lobby cases.
The challenge this week: Build a Bridge that can hold at least 1 book!
Drop in, preregistration not required
The Read to A Dog program is designed to give children a stress-free environment where they can practice and enjoy reading. Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.
Dublin born folklorist, folk-singer and instrumentalist Tom O'Carroll presents A Concert of Irish Music! Mr. O'Carroll brings a wealth of stories, humor, wit and history to his performances.
In A Concert of Irish Music, Mr. O'Carroll relates anecdotes from Irish history, shares the travails of the Traveller Community (“Tinkers”), touches on some genealogy, tells stories from the Irish Diaspora, and discusses the struggles for Irish Independence. He also treats the audience to relevant songs accompanied by guitar or bodhran (hand drum), or to an air on the tin whistle.
Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation.
Join local artist Bill Patton for a five-week beginning watercolor class this winter at the Hanson Public Library! This class will meet on Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4 from 9:30am-12:00pm.
$30 for 5 sessions, Please make checks payable to Friends of the Hanson Library. Payment is due by Monday, January 30th in order to reserve your spot in this class. Materials are not provided, however a materials list will be available when you come in to pay for and confirm your spot in the class.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hanson Public Library.
This class begins on Saturday, February 4. Click here to register.
Namaste! Yoga is back at the Library on Saturday February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10:00am. All classes will be led by a certified instructor from Whitman Wellness Center, with a cost of $10.00 per class payable at the Library Circulation Desk prior to each class. Checks can be made out to the Hanson Public Library. Space is limited, so please sign up for each class you'd like to attend.
These classes are geared towards adults and teens 16+, but younger yogis are welcome to attend if an accompanying adult is also participating.
Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
Do you like books and surprises? Try the Hanson Public Library's subscription box service: Teen Book Box! Here's how it works:
1. Sign up for a Teen Book Box each month. Each box will include a new library book, treats, crafts, and more!
2. Pick up your box at the Hanson Library the first Monday of the month. Once you get home, open your surprise! You'll have to return the library book at the end of the month, but you get to keep everything else.
3. Repeat: return the book and pick up your next month's box!
Supplies are limited. Open to grades 6-12. Please fill out a form for each teen requesting a box.
February Box pickup will begin Monday, March 6th
March's theme: Irish Mysteries
Namaste! Yoga is back at the Library on Saturday February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10:00am. All classes will be led by a certified instructor from Whitman Wellness Center, with a cost of $10.00 per class payable at the Library Circulation Desk prior to each class. Checks can be made out to the Hanson Public Library. Space is limited, so please sign up for each class you'd like to attend.
These classes are geared towards adults and teens 16+, but younger yogis are welcome to attend if an accompanying adult is also participating.
Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
Namaste! Yoga is back at the Library on Saturday February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10:00am. All classes will be led by a certified instructor from Whitman Wellness Center, with a cost of $10.00 per class payable at the Library Circulation Desk prior to each class. Checks can be made out to the Hanson Public Library. Space is limited, so please sign up for each class you'd like to attend.
These classes are geared towards adults and teens 16+, but younger yogis are welcome to attend if an accompanying adult is also participating.
Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
Made a resolution to read more this year? Join our book-to-movie discussion group! This March we will be reading, watching, and discussing Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico.
Copies of the book and movie will be available at the desk. New faces are always welcome!
Namaste! Yoga is back at the Library on Saturday February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10:00am. All classes will be led by a certified instructor from Whitman Wellness Center, with a cost of $10.00 per class payable at the Library Circulation Desk prior to each class. Checks can be made out to the Hanson Public Library. Space is limited, so please sign up for each class you'd like to attend.
These classes are geared towards adults and teens 16+, but younger yogis are welcome to attend if an accompanying adult is also participating.
Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation
Bestselling Massachusetts historical fiction author Jane Healey returns to the Hanson Public Library for a presentation on her brand new book, Goodnight from Paris!
About The Book: In Nazi-occupied France, an American film star takes on the most dangerous role of her life in a gripping novel about loyalty and resistance, inspired by a true story. In 1939 Paris, Hollywood actress Drue Leyton, married to Frenchman Jacques Tartière, lives as an expatriate in love. But when her husband is dispatched to Brittany to work as a liaison for the British military, Drue finds herself alone with her housekeeper, adrift and heartsick in her adopted city. With her career and fame forty-five hundred miles away, Drue accepts an opportunity that will change her life forever. Befriended by seasoned wartime journalist Dorothy Thompson and urged on by political operative Jean Fraysse, Drue broadcasts radio programs to the United States. Her duty: shake America from its apathy and, as Nazis encroach and France is occupied, push for resistance and help from the US. As Drue and Jean fall under suspicion, Hitler sends his own message: when Drue’s adopted country is conquered, she will be executed. In a Paris that is no longer safe, Drue’s political passion is ignited. She’s prepared to risk anything to fight the enemy no matter how dangerous it gets—for her, for everyone she loves, and for everything she’s fighting for.
About the Author: Jane Healey is the author of The Saturday Evening Girls Club, The Secret Stealers, and The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Northeastern University, Jane shares a home north of Boston with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and a dog. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, running, cooking, and going to the beach. For more information on the author and upcoming events, or to schedule a virtual book club visit, please visit her website at janehealey.com.
This program is funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.
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