Web Browser Basics - Computer Literacy Series

Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge… Most of us use web browsers to access the internet on a daily basis. But these browsers have a lot of features that you might not know about! In this class, we’ll go over what a web browser is, highlight important features of the four most-used browsers, and talk a bit about staying safe online.

Space in this class is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

South Shore Quests Meeting

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Town Social Worker Justin Cancel will be available during library drop-in hours to provide assistance with a variety of need-based referrals. These referrals include help finding therapists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians and substance use treatment programs. Cancel will also be able to assist with applications for food benefits (Food stamps/WIC), housing resources, clothing support and crisis guidance.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1 ½ hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional "gatekeepers" the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Gatekeepers can include anyone who is strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworkers, police officers).

Parents with Special Needs Support Meeting

Garden Club of Hingham: Board Meeting

MAKE : American Flag

If you are looking to decorate for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, come and paint a quick and easy wooden patriotic flag. It will be perfect for your summer decor.

All materials will be provided.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

League of Women Voters Hingham

Beyond the Books - Senior Center Lifelong Learning Program

Please contact the Senior Center for registration details.

Artist Reception: Barbara Chaisson

Artist Reception: Page Railsback

Meditation & Yoga with Paula McCree

This class is a sixty-minute yoga practice offering a gentle mix of Hatha yoga based styles including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body, while at the same time bringing calm and peace to the mind.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us for the June 8 yoga class, please register online.

Hingham Democratic Caucus

Meeting to elect delegates to the state convention.

Room Reserved

Hingham Music Parents Association Final 2022-2023 School Year Meeting

Intro to Hoopla

Hoopla is a website and app that offers library eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies & TV shows, music, and more. This beginner's class will get you started and familiarize you with the basic features.

Hoopla is compatible with Android, iPhone/iPad, desktop and laptop computers, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku. Hoopla is not compatible with Kindle eReaders.

Space in this class is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Room Reserved

Clutter Free Support Group

No set up -JM

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Town Social Worker Justin Cancel will be available during library drop-in hours to provide assistance with a variety of need-based referrals. These referrals include help finding therapists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians and substance use treatment programs. Cancel will also be able to assist with applications for food benefits (Food stamps/WIC), housing resources, clothing support and crisis guidance.

Room Reserved

The Women & Money series: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets

This is a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. Using easy-to-understand concepts, without financial jargon, the program provides information, resources, learning activities and moderators to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women to learn, share their experiences, and ask questions.

This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program.

A.I. in our Lives: An Overview of Artificial Intelligence and How it's Being Used Today

From art, music, and writing, Artificial Intelligence or A.I. is going to completely change the way we interact with the world. While companies are in a digital arms race to be the first to bring this technology into our everyday lives, it leaves many of us questioning. How can a computer create art and what does that mean for their human creators? When A.I. like ChatGPT and Bard search the internet for you, where are they going to get those answers? Will they always be right? Listen to technology librarian Robby St. John as she explains the basics on how A.I. technology is being used today, what are the pros and cons of such technology, and where it might be heading in this simplified overview.

Room Reserved

Meditation & Yoga with Paula McCree

This class is a sixty-minute yoga practice offering a gentle mix of Hatha yoga based styles including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body, while at the same time bringing calm and peace to the mind.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us for the June 15 yoga class, please register online.

Folk Art Friends

Library Closed - Juneteenth

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Town Social Worker Justin Cancel will be available during library drop-in hours to provide assistance with a variety of need-based referrals. These referrals include help finding therapists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians and substance use treatment programs. Cancel will also be able to assist with applications for food benefits (Food stamps/WIC), housing resources, clothing support and crisis guidance.

Room Reserved - AKB

HPL Movie Moving On

Following May's 80 for Brady, join us for our second Lily Tomlin/Jane Fonda feature! Claire and Evelyn used to be great friends but saw their relationship dwindle over the years. When they reconnect at a friend's funeral, they unite over a mutual hatred for the widower. When Claire mentions that she is going to kill him, she captures Evelyn's attention, and the duo begins to plot the unlikely murder.

Rated R. 85 minutes.

HPL Movies in the Afternoon: Moving On

Following May's 80 for Brady, join us for our second Lily Tomlin/Jane Fonda feature! Claire and Evelyn used to be great friends but saw their relationship dwindle over the years. When they reconnect at a friend's funeral, they unite over a mutual hatred for the widower. When Claire mentions that she is going to kill him, she captures Evelyn's attention, and the duo begins to plot the unlikely murder.

Rated R. 85 minutes.

Meditation & Yoga with Paula McCree

This class is a sixty-minute yoga practice offering a gentle mix of Hatha yoga based styles including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body, while at the same time bringing calm and peace to the mind.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us for the June 22 yoga class, please register online.

Troop 4 Committee Meeting

Hingham High School Wrestling Booster Meeting

Hingham High School Wrestling Booster Parent Meeting- 4th of July Parade Discussion

Quests: Summer Fun for the Whole Family!

Quests are clue-directed walks in local parks, woodlands and public places of interest around the South Shore with the goal of finding a hidden Quest Box. School-age kids and grownups only need a Quest Book, a pencil and curiosity. Looking for clues on a walk builds observation skills. In this program, you’ll learn how to participate in this fun activity.

Office hours with Representative Meschino

These office hours are intended to make it easier to for residents of the 3rd Plymouth district to share concerns and get acquainted with Representative Joan Meschino. All residents are welcome to attend.

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Town Social Worker Justin Cancel will be available during library drop-in hours to provide assistance with a variety of need-based referrals. These referrals include help finding therapists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians and substance use treatment programs. Cancel will also be able to assist with applications for food benefits (Food stamps/WIC), housing resources, clothing support and crisis guidance.

Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-5

Children and their caregivers will listen to entertaining books, sing songs and make a fun and simple craft. This imaginative Storytime quietly builds language skills and fosters literacy proficiency, and each week's craft encourages preschool motor skill development.

This storytime session begins Monday, May 1 and runs through Monday, June 12.

Space in this event is limited, and registration has filled. Our Tuesday and Wednesday storytimes do not require registration and all ages are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under)

Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Move & Groove Storytime! This storytime is a 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.

Registration is no longer required for our Tuesday and Wednesday storytimes! We look forward to reading and singing with you soon!

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under)

Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Move & Groove Storytime! This storytime is a 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.

Registration is no longer required for our Tuesday and Wednesday storytimes! We look forward to reading and singing with you soon!

Lego Club, ages 4+

please join us for open play with the library's Lego collection.

A Tooth Fairy Storytime with Miss Claire

Please join us for a Tooth Fairy Storytime. Claire Reilly, aka “The Tooth Fairy” will be reading fun stories about teeth at this unique Storytime. Miss Claire is a dental hygienist from Dentistry for Children in South Weymouth. She will teach the children about brushing and flossing their teeth and she will distribute goodie bags with a toothbrush for each child. Program is suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Read-to-a-Dog: Rosie (a Golden Retriever) and her partner Barbara are our listeners today | Ages 5+

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!

Our listening teams are at the Library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in the Children's Department. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up.

To register for a session, please call the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. We hope you can join us!

Book Group for 2nd & 3rd grade students | Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by SJ King

This month our 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Group is reading Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by SJ King. The book is available as an eBook through Overdrive/Libby, or you can pick up a physical copy at the Children's Desk.

This program will be held in-person at the Library. No registration is required to join us. We hope to see you there!

Learn more about what we're reading this month.

Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-5

Children and their caregivers will listen to entertaining books, sing songs and make a fun and simple craft. This imaginative Storytime quietly builds language skills and fosters literacy proficiency, and each week's craft encourages preschool motor skill development.

This storytime session begins Monday, May 1 and runs through Monday, June 12.

Space in this event is limited, and registration has filled. Our Tuesday and Wednesday storytimes do not require registration and all ages are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under)

Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Move & Groove Storytime! This storytime is a 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.

Registration is no longer required for our Tuesday and Wednesday storytimes! We look forward to reading and singing with you soon!

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under)

Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Move & Groove Storytime! This storytime is a 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.

Registration is no longer required for our Tuesday and Wednesday storytimes! We look forward to reading and singing with you soon!

Read-to-a-Dog: Willoughby ( a Golden Retriever) and his partner, Lauren are our listeners today | Ages 5+

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!

Our listening teams are at the Library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 in the Children's Department. Reading sessions last 15 minutes and are for children ages 5 and up.

To register for a session, please call the Children's Department at 781-741-1405 ext. 1403. We hope you can join us!

Book Group for 4th & 5th grade students | A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga.

This month our 4th & 5th Grade Book Group is reading A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga. The book is available as an eBook and in audio through Overdrive/Libby, or you can pick up a physical copy at the Children's Desk.

This program will be held in-person at the Library. No registration is required to join us. We hope to see you there!

Learn more about what we're reading this month.

Minecraft Meet Up!, ages 6-11

Do you love Minecraft? Join your fellow Minecraft fans to build, play, and have fun! For this program, we will only be playing Minecraft on portable devices such as tablets or the Nintendo switch. *Attendees are responsible for bringing their own system. This program is for ages 6 - 11.

No registration required.

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales, Family Program

The Hingham Library welcomes Big Ryan for a presentation that includes oral stories, puppet play and whole lot of fun! Big Ryan will entertain families with his unique style. Adults laugh and kids giggle at his unique voices and comic expression. Please join us for a fun morning. This program is best for children ages 4+.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. Online registration will open Tuesday, June 20 at 10:00am.

Jerry Pallotta, author of the "Who Would Win" book series, presents and signs books at the Library

Join the Hingham Library in welcoming author Jerry Pallotta for a presentation and signing event!

Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's books. He combines interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations . He has written more than 100 children's books over the past 35 years. He is particularly known for his best-selling kid-favorite "Who Would Win" series.

This event will be held in person at the Library and registration is required. Registration will open on Tuesday, June 20 at 10:00am.

Books will be available for purchase at the event from Buttonwood Books & Toys.

Pride Crafternoon

Join us for a teen Pride crafternoon! Make a rainbow fidget toy or a beaded bracelet. No registration necessary.

Snow Cone Saturday

Start summer off with a sweet treat and stop by the library for a snow cone! No registration required.

Anime Club

Calling all Anime enthusiasts! Anime Club is for teens who love Anime and Manga to meet other teens with the same interest. We'll talk Anime and Manga, watch some Anime, and maybe make some fun crafts. Open to teens in grades 6-12 - no prior knowledge needed, Anime newbies welcome! No registration required.

Pop Up Art School: Felted Rainbow Patches

Make a fuzzy felted patch with wool, and pick from four rainbow designs! Use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art. Pop Up Art School will show you how to use a barbed needle and wool roving to make this cool accessory, no experience necessary. Needle felting is fun and easier than it looks!

Registration is required and will open on Tuesday, June 20 at 10:00am.

Anime Club

Calling all Anime enthusiasts! Anime Club is for teens who love Anime and Manga to meet other teens with the same interest. We'll talk Anime and Manga, watch some Anime, and maybe make some fun crafts. Open to teens in grades 6-12 - no prior knowledge needed, Anime newbies welcome! No registration required.