BCGS: John Muratore, Christmas Music for the Guitar

December 8, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Whiton Room

The Hingham Library and the Boston Classical Guitar Society gratefully acknowledge the support of Coastal Heritage Bank for our annual Sunday Sounds Special series of concerts.

OLLI: Marine Mammals

December 9, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Whiton Room

This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. Call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information.

Room Reserved

December 9, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Hingham Maritime

December 9, 2019, 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Board meeting.

Hingham Lions Club Meeting

December 9, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Whiton Room

OCLN Bibliographic Committee Meeting

December 10, 2019, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

December 10, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - Noon in the Library's Fearing Room and is available from 8:30 - 4:30 on Wednesdays at the Town Hall. She can be reached by calling 781-804-2370.

Cheryl is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for men, women, and teens.

Fun with Google Earth

December 10, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Training Room

Travel the world from the comfort of your chair and learn about the exciting features of Google Earth. View the world in 3D, take digital tours of famous landmarks, and use map data from across the globe to play games. We will use library computers so no need to bring anything!

Registration for this program will open on November 15. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

Clutter Free Support Group

December 10, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Books on Tap!: Normal People by Sally Rooney

December 10, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Not Your Average Joe's in Norwell

Books On Tap meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Not Your Average Joe's in Norwell at 7:00 pm, and provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere for members to chat about books.

Book choices focus on recent, fresh, and interesting reads. So come on down, grab a cocktail, and enjoy a literary night out!

Books are available for pick-up at the reference desk two weeks before each meeting.

We'd love your opinion about which book to read for January. Vote here!

Hingham Land Conservation Trust

December 10, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

Board meeting.

Room Reserved

December 10, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Activity Room

South Shore SNAP

December 10, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Great Books

December 11, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Meeting for discussion.

Fun with Google Earth

December 11, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Training Room

Travel the world from the comfort of your chair and learn about the exciting features of Google Earth. View the world in 3D, take digital tours of famous landmarks, and use map data from across the globe to play games. We will use library computers so no need to bring anything!

Registration for this program will open on November 15. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

Derby Brook HOA Annual Meeting

December 11, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

SEPAC

December 11, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Activity Room

Monthly meeting.

Daisy Troop Meeting

December 12, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Harvard Club of Hingham

December 12, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Admissions Interview for Harvard College

Randy Ross presents "Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler"

December 12, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

Come to the library on Thursday, December 12th at 7 pm to hear Randy Ross, Somerville novelist and performer, present his humorous tale of how "a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and an acclaimed one-man show." This multimedia event includes a humorous travel slide show, readings from his novel God Bless Cambodia and performances from his one-man show "The Chronic Single's Handbook." Don't miss this unique and memorable event!

Board Game Afternoon! with Matt Donle of Wicked Fun Games

December 14, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Whiton Room

Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:45 to learn and play some new and modern board games! Everyone is welcome at this fun afternoon hosted by Matt Donle of Wicked Fun Games. Most games will be for ages 8+.

We'll have many games available to choose from including:

- Castle Panic - a game where you work cooperatively to prevent a castle from being overrun by monsters!
- Hey That's My Fish! - a game where you try to get as many fish as you can before the board floats away!
- Sushi Go - collect sets of differently flavored sushi in a 3 course meal!
- Forbidden Desert - a game about trying to survive in a shifting desert while uncovering parts of an ancient flying ship!
- Carcassonne - lay tiles down to construct a medieval cityscape!
- Labyrinth - play as wizards collecting ingredients for a spell in a constantly shifting maze!
- Tokaido - a game about traveling on a journey, seeing the sights and eating food

Hingham League of Women Voters

December 16, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Meeting.

Community Organizing

December 16, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Organizing meeting.

Cheryl West, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

December 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - Noon in the Library's Fearing Room and is available from 8:30 - 4:30 on Wednesdays at the Town Hall. She can be reached by calling 781-804-2370.

Cheryl is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for men, women, and teens.

Hingham Ladies Club

December 17, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Board meeting.

OLLI Womens History Group

December 18, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Granite City Stamp Club

December 18, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

HPL Movie: Blinded by the Light

December 18, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

HPL Movies in the Afternoon: Blinded by the Light

December 19, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Daisy Troop 70766

December 19, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Troop meeting.

Make: Open Studio

December 19, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of open ended creativity as we inspire each other and build our creative community. Materials available for use: paint, air dry clay, yarn, collage, letter stamps, and more. There will also be materials available from previous Make workshops including: mason jar painting, book page wreath, postcard journal, due date frames, and more! Please bring any in-progress work to continue or to get feedback, ideas, and support on. This is a free, drop in event.

TBA

December 23, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

December 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - Noon in the Library's Fearing Room and is available from 8:30 - 4:30 on Wednesdays at the Town Hall. She can be reached by calling 781-804-2370.

Cheryl is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for men, women, and teens.

Closing at 1:00 pm for Christmas

December 24, 2019, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Closed for Christmas Day

December 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Cheryl West, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

December 31, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Cheryl West, Social Worker for the Town of Hingham, offers free drop-in office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 - Noon in the Library's Fearing Room and is available from 8:30 - 4:30 on Wednesdays at the Town Hall. She can be reached by calling 781-804-2370.

Cheryl is available to help with accessing emergency services (food, clothing, housing, and crisis support), education and employment, family matters, health improvement (including insurance and mental health concerns), and support groups for men, women, and teens.

Closing at 5:00 pm for New Year's Day

December 31, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday Science: Gingerbread Houses | Grades K-2

December 7, 2019, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM @ Whiton Room

December's Topic: Gingerbread Houses | Scientist: Neri Oxman

Saturday Science is back for another fantastic year! Tailored to two elementary school-age groups (K-2 and 3-5), Saturday Science sessions expose kids to different scientific fields and the leading female scientists in those fields. The theme for this year's series is The Science of Food, and each session includes a hands-on experiment or craft activity. (Age limits are strictly enforced to ensure a positive experience for all children.)

Registration for this program will open on November 15. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

Saturday Science: Gingerbread Houses | Grades 3-5

December 7, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM @ Whiton Room

December's Topic: Gingerbread Houses | Scientist: Neri Oxman

Saturday Science is back for another fantastic year! Tailored to two elementary school-age groups (K-2 and 3-5), Saturday Science sessions expose kids to different scientific fields and the leading female scientists in those fields. The theme for this year's series is The Science of Food, and each session includes a hands-on experiment or craft activity. (Age limits are strictly enforced to ensure a positive experience for all children.)

Registration for this program will open on November 15. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

Read-to-a-Dog: Boo (a Shih Tzu) and his partner Toni, are our listeners today.

December 7, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to reading with you!

The program takes place each Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up. Please reserve a spot by calling the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Room Reserved

December 7, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Preschool Storytime | Ages 3-5

December 9, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Children and their caregivers will listen to engaging books, hear some music, sing songs and make a fun craft, all while making new friends in a welcoming setting. This energetic drop-in storytime builds language and literacy skills.

Stories & Snacks | Ages 5-8

December 9, 2019, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Stories & Snacks is a drop in program for school age children and their families. Participants will listen to stories while enjoying an afterschool snack (provided by the library) and then make a fun craft to take home.

Toddler Storytime | Ages 14 months to 3 years

December 10, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime! Simple stories and music introduce the sounds and rhythms of language and play to your little learner. This drop-in program is perfect for children 14 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Book Group for 4th & 5th grade students: "Voyage of the Dogs" by Greg Van Eekhout

December 10, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Activity Room

When the four canine crew members of the starship Laika wake from induced hibernation to find a giant hole torn in the ship’s hull and their human counterparts missing, it is up to them to try and complete the mission and land on the distant planet Stepping Stone.

“Who’s a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more.” — Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee

Program is for 4th and 5th grade students. Registration is not required. Read the book, invite a friend and join us for an engaging discussion

Books for Babies | Ages 0 to 14 months

December 11, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Books, Bounces, and rhythmic activity ensure that this engaging Storytime for babies (0 to 14 months) and their caregivers is the perfect environment for building your baby’s foundation for lifelong reading. Babies will be introduced to familiar rhymes and songs as well as the opportunity to mingle with other babies and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Move & Groove Storytime | Ages 4 and under

December 12, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Move & Groove Storytime is a drop in program for children of various ages (4 and under) and their caregivers. Listen to fun stories, sing, and move around in this fast-paced Storytime perfect for young children who learn best when their brains and their bodies are active. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys

MAMASTEPH Concert

December 14, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Whiton Room

Popular children’s musician and singer, Mamasteph, will delight and entertain her legion of fans.

Read-to-a-Dog: Hope (a Cocker Spaniel) and Lynn, are our listeners today.

December 14, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to reading with you!

The program takes place each Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up. Please reserve a spot by calling the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Parent/Child Book Group for 2nd & 3rd grade students | Series: Three Ring Rascals The Show Must Go On by Kate Klise

December 14, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Two mice and a crow, who travel with a circus, cleaning up the spilled popcorn after every performance, come to the rescue when a greedy con artist takes over the management of the circus.

Three Ring Rascals: “Entertaining . . . Most children will agree the book is ‘smafunderful (smart + fun + wonderful).’” --Kirkus Reviews

This program requires registration. Please call to register: 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. Program is for 2nd and 3rd grade students with their parent/caregiver.

Preschool Storytime | Ages 3-5

December 16, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Children and their caregivers will listen to engaging books, hear some music, sing songs and make a fun craft, all while making new friends in a welcoming setting. This energetic drop-in storytime builds language and literacy skills.

Stories & Snacks | Ages 5-8

December 16, 2019, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Stories & Snacks is a drop in program for school age children and their families. Participants will listen to stories while enjoying an afterschool snack (provided by the library) and then make a fun craft to take home.

Toddler Storytime | Ages 14 months to 3 years

December 17, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime! Simple stories and music introduce the sounds and rhythms of language and play to your little learner. This drop-in program is perfect for children 14 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Room preparation for author event

December 17, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM @ Whiton Room

room preparation

Book Launch for Hingham author, Monica Tesler and her book, Fractured Futures

December 17, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Whiton Room

The Hingham Library welcomes Hingham Author Monica Tesler for the launch of Fractured Futures, the fifth and final book in her Bounders series aimed at tweens and teens, ages 9-14. Monica will discuss her newest book, answer questions about the series, and sign books. There will also be games, refreshments, and fun book swag for all!

Fractured Futures reunites Jasper and his Bounder friends. They must find a way to make peace between Earth and the Youli aliens before the Youli destroy the human race in this finale of the Bounders series, which Shannon Messenger calls "richly detailed, highly imaginative" and Booklist describes as a "sci-fi space adventure sure to please middle-graders looking to get hooked on a new series."

Bounders is her debut series from Simon & Schuster/Aladdin.

Books, provided by Buttonwood Books, will be available for purchase at the event.

Books for Babies | Ages 0 to 14 months

December 18, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Books, Bounces, and rhythmic activity ensure that this engaging Storytime for babies (0 to 14 months) and their caregivers is the perfect environment for building your baby’s foundation for lifelong reading. Babies will be introduced to familiar rhymes and songs as well as the opportunity to mingle with other babies and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Move & Groove Storytime | Ages 4 and under

December 19, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Move & Groove Storytime is a drop in program for children of various ages (4 and under) and their caregivers. Listen to fun stories, sing, and move around in this fast-paced Storytime perfect for young children who learn best when their brains and their bodies are active. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys

Read-to-a-Dog: Duncan (a Golden Retriever) and Shaelah, are our listeners today

December 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to reading with you!

The program takes place each Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up. Please reserve a spot by calling the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Preschool Storytime | Ages 3-5

December 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Children and their caregivers will listen to engaging books, hear some music, sing songs and make a fun craft, all while making new friends in a welcoming setting. This energetic drop-in storytime builds language and literacy skills.

Stories & Snacks | Ages 5-8

December 23, 2019, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Stories & Snacks is a drop in program for school age children and their families. Participants will listen to stories while enjoying an afterschool snack (provided by the library) and then make a fun craft to take home.

Toddler Storytime | Ages 14 months to 3 years

December 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime! Simple stories and music introduce the sounds and rhythms of language and play to your little learner. This drop-in program is perfect for children 14 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Family Storytime | suitable for all ages

December 26, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Whiton Room

Family Storytime is a drop-in program suitable for children of assorted ages and their caregivers. Please join us for a fun morning that includes stories, songs and movement.

Imagination Station: Building Play - Construct with Lego®'s, ages 6 + with parent/caregiver

December 26, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Activity Room

Children are invited to create and build with the library's collection of Lego® bricks. This is a drop-in program,

Pop Up Art, Brian Wildsmith | Ages 9+

December 26, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Whiton Room

The Pop up Art School presents a hands-on workshop for children 9 to 12 years old. Discover the art of Brian Wildsmith and create a unique, sculpture of a bird using cardboard, oil pastels and three-dimensional elements including feathers. Wildsmith, an illustrator of children’s books, including Birds, has a joyful, colorful style.

Registration for this program will open on November 15. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

Sing Along with Sherry, a family musical program, drop-in

December 28, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM @ Whiton Room

We will read stories in song and shake our sillies out with musical instruments, parachute games and more. Come ready to sing your heart out! | Sherry Eskin was a children's librarian for the Boston Public Library who left to have her two kids. Now Sherry appears all over the Boston area at libraries, farmer's markets and other community locations

Read-to-a-Dog: Bella (a Labrador/Springer Spaniel mix) and her partner Nicole, are our listeners today

December 28, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking forward to reading with you!

The program takes place each Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up. Please reserve a spot by calling the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.

We hope you can join us! Our listening teams are looking forward to reading with you!

Preschool Storytime | Ages 3-5

December 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Children and their caregivers will listen to engaging books, hear some music, sing songs and make a fun craft, all while making new friends in a welcoming setting. This energetic drop-in storytime builds language and literacy skills.

Cookie Decorating - ages 6 and up, drop-in event

December 30, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Activity Room

Join us for a cookie decorating party - a sweet addition to a cold, vacation week! Cookies and decorating materials will be provided, just bring yourself and a little imagination. Please wear suitable apparel, icing can get messy!

Family Movie, Toy Story 4, Rated "G", 100 minutes, drop-in event

December 30, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM @ Whiton Room

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called 'Forky' to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy. Families are invited to bring a blanket to get comfy on the floor, a favorite snack, a drink (covered, please!) while we dim the lights and watch the show.

Toddler Storytime | Ages 14 months to 3 years

December 31, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime! Simple stories and music introduce the sounds and rhythms of language and play to your little learner. This drop-in program is perfect for children 14 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Following the program, families are invited to socialize and play with the library’s collection of toys.

Just Dance Club

December 7, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Activity Room

All teens in middle and high school are invited to join us for Just Dance Club! Start your Saturday off right - we'll put on some just dance videos, dance our way into the weekend and eat some breakfast treats. Be there - it'll be electric!

Magic: The Gathering!

December 7, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Activity Room

For teens only in grade 6 and up. Looking for someone to play Magic: The Gathering with? Look no further! Come spend the afternoon playing a great game and making new friends! Magic newbies, beginners, and experts all welcome! There will be snacks. No registration necessary.

Teen Book Group: The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

December 7, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

All teens in grades 6 and up welcome! Drop-in event. New members are always welcome! This meeting we're reading: TBD. Library copies of the book will be made available at the children's desk. Join us as we munch on some snacks and chat about the book!

Button-Making for Teens

December 10, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Activity Room

We're making buttons! Come make some for yourself or for others as a gift. Come with some idea of what design you'd like, as there won't be any pre-made button designs. We'll help you size it, print it out, and turn it into a button!

Gap Years for Students: A Talk by Katherine Stievater

December 11, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Katherine Steivater presents Gap Year Solutions! Stievater will discuss Gap Years for both high school and college students and whether the experience is right for you or your child. No registration necessary - late arrivals welcome. Questions welcome at the end. Light refreshments will be served.

Stievater founded Gap Year Solutions because she feels strongly that many high school students and some college students could benefit from taking a step off the typical path, and become more self-reliant and confident through real world learning. She is a graduate of Georgetown University, with over twelve years of experience as an alumni interviewer for prospective students. Her oldest son spent his junior year of high school in Spain. Katherine is a Member of the Advisory Board and Standards & Accreditation Committee of the Gap Year Association, is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and a Keynote speaker for USA Gap Year Fairs

Cookie Decorating for Teens

December 18, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Activity Room

All teens are invited for a delicious cookie decorating session! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and an appetite!

Teen Advisory Board

December 18, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Activity Room

Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Hingham Public Library! We want to hear what YOU have to say! We usually meet two Wednesdays a month at 6:30 (check our calendar for the next meeting date!), and new members are always welcome. Earn community service hours, have fun, and help the library plan teen offerings! All young adults aged 12 + up welcome. No registration required. Please call or email the children's department for more information.

Just Dance Club

December 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Activity Room

All teens in middle and high school are invited to join us for Just Dance Club! Start your Saturday off right - we'll put on some just dance videos, dance our way into the weekend and eat some breakfast treats. Be there - it'll be electric!

Magic: The Gathering!

December 21, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Activity Room

For teens only in grade 6 and up. Looking for someone to play Magic: The Gathering with? Look no further! Come spend the afternoon playing a great game and making new friends! Magic newbies, beginners, and experts all welcome! There will be snacks. No registration necessary.

Fandom Wednesdays!

December 30, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Activity Room

Teens entering Grade 6 and up are invited to join the HPL for Fandom Wednesdays. Whether you're an anime fan, a Lord of the Rings enthusiast, or super into K-pop, Fandom Wednesdays is the place for you! We'll have snacks, crafts, and talk about our favorite fandoms with each other. Look out for special themes in later Fandom Wednesdays!