Closed for Easter

April 21, 2019, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

OLLI: World at War

April 22, 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.

OLLI Brown Bag: Peru: In the Shadow of the Incas

April 22, 2019, 12:00 PM - 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.

OLLI: The Past, Present, and Future of Boston Harbor

April 22, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 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.

Children's SNAP Police Academy

April 22, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Whiton Room

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

April 23, 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.

OLLI: World at War

April 23, 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.

OLLI: Discover Documentary Films

April 23, 2019, 1:15 PM - 3:30 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.

Evening with the Author: Deb Nelson presents "Finding Health After Cancer: Stories of Renewal and Healing"

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

"Finding Health After Cancer" shares stories of people finding their path to health following a cancer diagnosis. Each person featured in this book faced a life-challenging and life-changing moment in his or her own way. Each of these cancer conquerors was forced to make a variety of decisions as they navigated their path to health. Priorities shifted without warning as they learned their diagnosis. They began asking questions, listening to friends and family members, tuning in to their intuition, and researching options. Treatment varied from person to person: some people followed a conventional treatment plan, while others turned to complementary and alternative treatment. The people you’ll meet in this book found a way to steer clear of a downward spiral when they were handed a cancer diagnosis. They looked at their options, decided which treatment suited their particular situation, and forged ahead. They also became advocates for themselves and other cancer patients.

Scouts of Cranberry Harbors

April 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

New member coordinators training session.

OLLI: History Focus Group

April 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Meeting.

Memoir Writing

April 24, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Class participants will write pieces on a variety of subjects--childhood memories, stories about family members and friends, trips they've taken, historical events important in their lives, changes in culture they've observed over the years, every day activities and other true-life topics. Class will be led by Frank Mellen who has been teaching memoir writing at the Hingham Senior Center for more than five years and has produced three anthologies of writers' favorite contributions, all of which are part of the library collection and available for circulation. Most writing is completed outside of class. Members share and discuss their stories and encourage others. If you are interested in writing or have already begun doing so, we would love to have you join the group. The class will meet twice per month, April 10 & 24, May 15 & 22, and June 5 & 19. Registration required.

OLLI: World Religions Eight Greats

April 25, 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.

OLLI Brown Bag: Enjoy a Photo Tour of the North River: Massachusetts’ First Scenic Protected River

April 25, 2019, 12:00 PM - 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.

OLLI: Women in Art

April 25, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 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.

Room Reserved

April 25, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM @ Whiton Room

Hingham Land Conservation Trust

April 25, 2019, 5:15 PM - 8:45 PM @ Whiton Room

Annual meeting.

Hingham Little League

April 25, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM @ Fearing/Trustees Conference Room

Meeting

April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

Outside board game group.

OLLI: World at War

April 29, 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.

OLLI Brown Bag: Volunteerism: More Received Than Given

April 29, 2019, 12:00 PM - 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.

OLLI: The Past, Present, and Future of Boston Harbor

April 29, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 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 Tennis Club Annual Meeting

April 29, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Whiton Room

Annual meeting for members and board.

CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK: Cheryl West, Social Worker: Free Drop-In Office Hours

April 30, 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.

OLLI: World at War

April 30, 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.

OLLI Brown Bag: Tonkin Gulf Resolution: August, 1964

April 30, 2019, 12:00 PM - 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.

OLLI: Women in Art

April 30, 2019, 1:30 PM - 2:30 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.

Ranked Choice Voting Kick Off Meeting

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

We are holding a kick off meeting for the South Shore chapter of Voter Choice MA! We will discuss what is Ranked Choice Voting and hold a "chocolate election!" Come join us!

HPL Book Group

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

Preschool Storytime - for children 3 to 5

April 22, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

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.

Stories & Snacks - Storytime for children ages 5 to 8

April 22, 2019, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

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.

Toddler Storytime - for ages 14 months to 3 years

April 23, 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 library’s collection of toys.

Book Group for 4th & 5th Grade: "New Kid" written and illustrated by Jerry Craft

April 23, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Activity Room

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real. Copies of the book will be available at the children's desk two weeks before the discussion date. Invite a friend and join us at the library for a lively discussion. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Ages 8-12

Books for Babies - for ages 0 to 14 months

April 24, 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 library’s collection of toys.

Nature, Art, and Discovery Program: Baby Birds and Their Nests

April 24, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Activity Room

Participants will observe many different types of real bird’s nests from the Audubon collection. This will allow them to feel and learn about the natural materials that birds use to make nests.

After listening to a story about a mother robin caring for her nest and observing the real nests, each child-caregiver pair will then make their own nest out of natural material. Once the nest is made, each child will use air dried clay to sculpt several eggs and one parent bird to place in their nest. Each group will get to keep their nest and once the clay dries, they will be able to paint the eggs and birds.

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

Move & Groove Storytime - for ages 4 and under

April 25, 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 library’s collection of toys

Read-to-a-Dog: Salty (a Chihuahua) and his partner, Christina, are our listeners today

April 27, 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 furry friends are looking forward to reading with you! To learn more about our reading dog team please visit our website!

Preschool Storytime - for children 3 to 5

April 29, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Activity Room

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.

Stories & Snacks - Storytime for children ages 5 to 8

April 29, 2019, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM @ Activity Room

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.

Toddler Storytime - for ages 14 months to 3 years

April 30, 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 library’s collection of toys.

Barkology 101 - a dog educational program for ages 8 to 13

April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Activity Room

Barkology 101 is an interactive teaching session about dog behavior. What is a dog thinking and how does it communicate. The instructor, Cathy Acampora will be accompanied by her certified pet therapy dog Merida. Merida will demonstrate some dog behaviors. Topics include dog body language, dog etiquette, training and breed questions. This is a drop-in program for children ages 8 to 13. This program made possible by the Plymouth County Extension 4-H.

Teen Advisory Board

April 24, 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! 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.

Magic: The Gathering!

April 27, 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.