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February 16, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department
Read-to-a-Dog2019-02-16T10:30:00Our 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 furry friends are looking forward to reading with you! To learn more about our reading dog team please visit our website!
Children's DepartmentHinghamMA02043 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 furry friends are looking forward to reading with you! To learn more about our reading dog team please visit our website!
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February 19, 2019, All Day @ Library open space
Family Scavenger Hunt2019-02-19T00:00:00Visit the children's department for instructions and search sheet. After you finish your hunt, return your form to the children's desk and receive a small prize. Everyone is a winner. This is a self-guided hunt, Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
Library open spaceHinghamMA02043 Visit the children's department for instructions and search sheet. After you finish your hunt, return your form to the children's desk and receive a small prize. Everyone is a winner. This is a self-guided hunt, Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
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February 19, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Whiton Room
DANCE ALONG: A Movement Program for active toddlers hosted by Tracy Durso2019-02-19T10:30:00Dance Along is a class where children will have fun clapping, marching, jumping, spinning and more as they use props, music, and songs to foster early dance skills. Suitable for children ages 15 months and older with their caregiver.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Dance Along is a class where children will have fun clapping, marching, jumping, spinning and more as they use props, music, and songs to foster early dance skills. Suitable for children ages 15 months and older with their caregiver.
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February 19, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Activity Room
Book & Doh! - Let’s Get Creative, Ages 4 to 82019-02-19T13:00:00This fun session will begin with a picture book titled “Fur, Feather, Fin: All of Us Are Kin” by Diane Land and illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. Named one of the Best Books of 2018, this wonderful informational book features various classes of animals. Their similarities and their differences are explained with the aid of simple rhymes and sophisticated art. Following the reading children are invited to mold playdoh into any of the animal shapes featured in the book.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 This fun session will begin with a picture book titled “Fur, Feather, Fin: All of Us Are Kin” by Diane Land and illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. Named one of the Best Books of 2018, this wonderful informational book features various classes of animals. Their similarities and their differences are explained with the aid of simple rhymes and sophisticated art. Following the reading children are invited to mold playdoh into any of the animal shapes featured in the book.
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February 19, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Activity Room
Let's Get Crafty! - DIY Craft for ages 9 +2019-02-19T15:30:00Sharpie DIY Dot Flower Pot Craft | This fun activity is for children ages 9+. Kids will be using Sharpie oil-based paint markers to decorate. They can spell out their name, a friend's name, a flower ... endless possibilities. One pot per person. We will be using oil-based paint markers, so please wear suitable attire. Drop-In event.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Sharpie DIY Dot Flower Pot Craft | This fun activity is for children ages 9+. Kids will be using Sharpie oil-based paint markers to decorate. They can spell out their name, a friend's name, a flower ... endless possibilities. One pot per person. We will be using oil-based paint markers, so please wear suitable attire. Drop-In event.
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February 20, 2019, All Day @ Library open space
Family Scavenger Hunt2019-02-20T00:00:00Visit the children's department for instructions and search sheet. After you finish your hunt, return your form to the children's desk and receive a small prize. Everyone is a winner. This is a self-guided hunt, Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
Library open spaceHinghamMA02043 Visit the children's department for instructions and search sheet. After you finish your hunt, return your form to the children's desk and receive a small prize. Everyone is a winner. This is a self-guided hunt, Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
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February 20, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Whiton Room
Music Together Demonstration Class with the South Shore Conservatory2019-02-20T10:30:00Music is truly a universal language. It has the power to bring families and communities together in harmony. Treat yourself and your child and join us for this special preview class provided by staff from the South Shore Conservatory. Children participate at their own level. Music Together is for children zero to four with caregiver.
This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Music is truly a universal language. It has the power to bring families and communities together in harmony. Treat yourself and your child and join us for this special preview class provided by staff from the South Shore Conservatory. Children participate at their own level. Music Together is for children zero to four with caregiver.
This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.
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February 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Whiton Room
Family STEAM Event, Families with children ages 3+2019-02-20T13:00:00Bring the family for an afternoon of STEAM enrichment! What is STEAM? STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. We will be doing science experiments, playing with robots, catapult challenge, skittle art and building the tallest structure on a budget. Fun for families with children ages 3 and up. Drop-In event
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Bring the family for an afternoon of STEAM enrichment! What is STEAM? STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. We will be doing science experiments, playing with robots, catapult challenge, skittle art and building the tallest structure on a budget. Fun for families with children ages 3 and up. Drop-In event
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February 20, 2019, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Whiton Room
Room reserved - children's2019-02-20T15:00:00TBA
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 TBA
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February 20, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM @ Whiton Room
Movie Afternoon: Smallfoot , PG, 96 minutes, Warner Brothers2019-02-20T15:30:00Families are welcome to bring a snack, a beverage (covered please!) and a blanket if you prefer to stretch out on the floor. Smallfoot is an animated adventure with original music and an all-star cast. I The Bigfoot legend is upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, an all new story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Families are welcome to bring a snack, a beverage (covered please!) and a blanket if you prefer to stretch out on the floor. Smallfoot is an animated adventure with original music and an all-star cast. I The Bigfoot legend is upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, an all new story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.
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February 21, 2019, All Day @ Library open space
Family Scavenger Hunt2019-02-21T00:00:00Visit the children's department for instructions and search sheet. After you finish your hunt, return your form to the children's desk and receive a small prize. Everyone is a winner. This is a self-guided hunt, Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
Library open spaceHinghamMA02043 Visit the children's department for instructions and search sheet. After you finish your hunt, return your form to the children's desk and receive a small prize. Everyone is a winner. This is a self-guided hunt, Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
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February 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Whiton Room
Storytime with teachers from Su Escuela Language Academy2019-02-21T10:30:00Buenos Dias! Please join us for this special Spanish storytime and craft hosted by staff members from the Su Escuela Language Academy. Suitable for children ages 5 and under.
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Buenos Dias! Please join us for this special Spanish storytime and craft hosted by staff members from the Su Escuela Language Academy. Suitable for children ages 5 and under.
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February 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room
Young Construction Engineers Welcome!2019-02-21T10:30:00Please join us for an unstructured building session using the library collection of materials. We have Legos, Keva Planks, GoldieBlox sets and Lincoln Logs. Suitable for kids age 5 and up. Drop-in event
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Please join us for an unstructured building session using the library collection of materials. We have Legos, Keva Planks, GoldieBlox sets and Lincoln Logs. Suitable for kids age 5 and up. Drop-in event
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February 21, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Whiton Room
Family Activity - Minute to Win it and Board Games 2019-02-21T15:30:00Family Activity - Minute to Win it and Board Games
Challenge your friends/family members in a series of 60-second simple, and sometimes silly, challenge like Elephant walk, Junk in the trunk, Stack it up, Face cookie and others. Traditional board games like Checkers, Twister and Connect Four will also be available. Best for Families with children ages 4 and up. Drop-in event
Whiton Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Family Activity - Minute to Win it and Board Games
Challenge your friends/family members in a series of 60-second simple, and sometimes silly, challenge like Elephant walk, Junk in the trunk, Stack it up, Face cookie and others. Traditional board games like Checkers, Twister and Connect Four will also be available. Best for Families with children ages 4 and up. Drop-in event
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February 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Department
Read-to-a-Dog2019-02-23T10:30:00Our 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 furry friends are looking forward to reading with you! To learn more about our reading dog team please visit our website!
Children's DepartmentHinghamMA02043 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 furry friends are looking forward to reading with you! To learn more about our reading dog team please visit our website!
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February 23, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room
Parent/Child Book Group for 2nd & 3rd Graders: Winnie's Great War by Lindsay Mattick & Josh Greenhut2019-02-23T15:30:00Winnie's Great War is a heartwarming imagining of the real journey undertaken by the extraordinary bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. From her early days with her mama in the Canadian forest, to her remarkable travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, and all the way to the London Zoo where she met Christopher Robin Milne and inspired the creation of the world's most famous bear, Winnie is on a great war adventure.
This is a parent/guardian and child book group for children in 2nd & 3rd grade. Library copies of the book will be available at the children's desk for participants about one month prior to the meeting date. Please read the selected book and reserve your place.
This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Winnie's Great War is a heartwarming imagining of the real journey undertaken by the extraordinary bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. From her early days with her mama in the Canadian forest, to her remarkable travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, and all the way to the London Zoo where she met Christopher Robin Milne and inspired the creation of the world's most famous bear, Winnie is on a great war adventure.
This is a parent/guardian and child book group for children in 2nd & 3rd grade. Library copies of the book will be available at the children's desk for participants about one month prior to the meeting date. Please read the selected book and reserve your place.
This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.
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February 25, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room
Preschool Storytime - for children 3 to 52019-02-25T10:30:00Children (ages 3 to 5) 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.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Children (ages 3 to 5) 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.
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February 25, 2019, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room
Stories & Snacks - Storytime for children ages 5 to 82019-02-25T15:45:00Stories & Snacks is a drop-in program for school age children (ages 5 - 8) and their families. Older children still love to hear books read aloud. Stories & Snacks is the perfect storytime for that child. Session includes a snack and a craft activity.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Stories & Snacks is a drop-in program for school age children (ages 5 - 8) and their families. Older children still love to hear books read aloud. Stories & Snacks is the perfect storytime for that child. Session includes a snack and a craft activity.
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February 26, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room
Toddler Storytime - for ages 14 months to 3 years2019-02-26T10:30:00Wiggle, 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 library’s collection of toys.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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 library’s collection of toys.
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February 27, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room
Books for Babies - for ages 0 to 14 months2019-02-27T10:30:00Books, 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 library’s collection of toys.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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 library’s collection of toys.
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February 27, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Activity Room
Nature, Art and Discovery Program: Hoot! The Secret Life of Owls2019-02-27T13:00:00Children will learn about the incredible owls of our forests here in New England. Topics will include habitat requirements for our local birds, nesting and hunting habits, and how owl parents care for their young. Each child will create their very own owl of of clay. Children will hear a story as well as listen and sing along with different owl calls. Suitable for children ages 3 to 5.
This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.
Program made possible Mass Audubon's Museum of American Bird Art and funded by the Hingham Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 Children will learn about the incredible owls of our forests here in New England. Topics will include habitat requirements for our local birds, nesting and hunting habits, and how owl parents care for their young. Each child will create their very own owl of of clay. Children will hear a story as well as listen and sing along with different owl calls. Suitable for children ages 3 to 5.
This program requires registration. Please register online or by calling 781-741-1405 ext. 1403.
Program made possible Mass Audubon's Museum of American Bird Art and funded by the Hingham Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.
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February 28, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room
Move & Groove Storytime - for ages 4 and under2019-02-28T10:30:00Move & 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 library’s collection of toys
Activity Room66 Leavitt StreetHinghamMA02043 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 library’s collection of toys
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