OLLI: "When in the Course of Human Events": The American Revolution

September 25, 2017, 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.

OLLI: Introduction to Asian Art

September 25, 2017, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM @ 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.

OLLI: iPad, Beyond the Basics

September 26, 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference 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.

OLLI: Stroke and the Neurodegenerative Disorders

September 26, 2017, 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.

OLLI Brown Bag

September 26, 2017, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM @ 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.

Hingham Music Parents Association Meeting

September 26, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

HPL Book Group: Clementine: the Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill

September 26, 2017, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Please join us for our monthly book discussion group held on the last Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome! Drop-in Event.

OLLI: A Year in Chile

September 27, 2017, 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.

Senior Center Discovery Program

September 27, 2017, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Hingham Chess Club: Beginner's Lessons & Open Play

September 27, 2017, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Beginner Lessons operate in a 12-week cycle. Participants will master chess basics, including how pieces move; maneuvering the board; applying chess terms such as castling; and the stages of play. All ages are welcome, but HCC recommends a minimum age of six years old, and the ability to work independently. All chess lessons at Hingham Public Library are free. To help offset the costs of funding the program, a suggested donation of $10 per lesson is gratefully accepted by Hingham Chess Club, yet not required. Through their partnership with the Hingham Public Library, HCC is also the recipient of a grant generously provided by the Harold and Avis Goldstein Trust.

Hingham Library Cookbook Club

September 27, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

It's back by popular demand after a brief summer hiatus! Do you love to try new recipes? Looking for a new Challenge? Join Hingham Public Library’s Cookbook Club today. Our cookbook of the month is announced the first Wednesday of the month. Stop by the Reference Desk anytime after that to reserve your spot and recipe. If you haven't ever been in a cookbook group before, it is simple: Just stop by the Reference Desk to pick a recipe you would like to try. Cook it at home and bring it to share with all! Plates and utensils will be provided, please bring own serving platter and utensils.

OLLI: Vietnam, 1945-1985: What Really Happened?

September 28, 2017, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM @ 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.

Hingham Chess Club: Advanced Lessons & Open Play

September 28, 2017, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Whiton Room

Advanced Lessons are drop-in and focus on strategy and board development; applying more advanced chess terminology; and preparing for competition. All ages are welcome, but HCC recommends a minimum age of six years old, and the ability to work independently. All chess lessons at Hingham Public Library are free. To help offset the costs of funding the program, a suggested donation of $10 per lesson is gratefully accepted by Hingham Chess Club, yet not required. Through their partnership with the Hingham Public Library, HCC is also the recipient of a grant generously provided by the Harold and Avis Goldstein Trust.

CFA Society Boston Presents: Basics of Investing

September 28, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

The Basics of Investing, presented by Stephanie Torski, will cover developing a personalized investment plan, building a portfolio and avoiding investment pitfalls. Stephanie began her career as a financial consultant for a national brokerage firm, where she advised clients on personal finance and investments. She founded a registered investment advisory firm and continued advising clients under the fiduciary model. Currently, she is a financial coach for private clients and teaches financial literacy with the Boston CFA Society. Stephanie lives in Hingham and is on the Board of Directors of the Hingham Girl Scout House. The mission of CFA Boston - a non-profit professional society founded in 1946 - is to be a community of investment professionals which promotes the highest ethical standards, best practices and professional development of current and future members, for the benefit of clients and the broader investing public.

Preschool Storytime

September 25, 2017, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Preschool Storytime is drop in program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their families. Participants will listen to stories and make a fun craft to take home.

Stories & Snacks

September 25, 2017, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM @ Activity Room

Stories & Snacks is a drop in program for school age children (ages 5 - 8) and their families. Participants will listen to stories while enjoying an after school snack (provided by the library) and make a fun craft to take home

Toddler Storytime

September 26, 2017, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Toddler Storytime is a drop in program for toddlers (ages 16 months - 2 years) and their families. Participants will listen to a few short stories, sing songs, and color.

Baby Storytime

September 27, 2017, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Baby Storytime is for babies (0 - 15 months) and their caregivers. Participants will listen to a few stories, sing some songs, hear a few finger plays and watch the bubbles!

Babies, Books & Play

September 28, 2017, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

Babies, Books & Play is a drop in program for babies, toddlers, and their families (3 and under). Participants will listen to a few short stories, learn some finger play rhymes, sing a few songs and then have free play time with the library's collection of toys

YA Fall Tech Preview

September 26, 2017, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Activity Room

We have brand-new, exciting technology for the YA department - and we'll be previewing it for teens to try out! Stop by the YA department and let our YA librarian show you all the new tech you can check out this fall. Open, drop-in, come and go event.

Teen Advisory Board

September 27, 2017, 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! 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.

High School Book Group

September 30, 2017, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

All teens in grades 9 and up welcome! Drop-in event. New members are always welcome!