Hingham given until town meeting to approve or reject proposed library expansion

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has allowed the town more time to decide on the commission’s provisional offer of a $9.2 million for the expansion and renovation of the library.

Saturday Family Storytime

Join us on selected Saturdays at 9:30 from January through May (Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 20, and May 18) for Family Storytime. Children and their caregivers will listen to books, songs, and rhymes, followed by play with the library's toy collection!

Suzuki Demonstration Class

Tuesday, January 29 at 4:00 -- This demo class, arranged by the South Shore Conservatory, will feature student performances along with a lesson demonstration with Suzuki Guitar students. In addition to observing, participants will get to interact with gro...

Read to a Dog!

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 f...

Saturday Science

Saturday Science is back for it’s third year and this time, It’s Alive! This year’s program features the vibrant and dynamic nature of the sciences, tailored to two elementary school-age groups (K-2 and 3-5).

Saturday Science ...

We need your help!

We need your help creating photographs to promote library programs, services and collections!

We want our promotional materials (brochures, flyers, and digital media) to feature real community members of all ages. Would you be willing to help us by sitting...

Button-making!

Use our button-maker to make fun buttons for your bags, coats, and more! Have some ideas ready, because you will need to print some images off our library computers to put into your buttons. Bring your creativity! Monday, January 7 and January 31 at 4:30.

Teen Hot Chocolate Afternoon!

Midyear exams are here and we'll be serving up hot cocoa (with marshmallows, of course) all afternoon to get you through your study sessions. Stop by the children's department to grab your hot cocoa on Tuesday, January 22 from 2:30-5:30.

Magic: The Gathering

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! No registration necessary. We usually meet two Saturdays a mon...

Anime + Manga Club!

All teens are welcome to join our Anime + Manga Club! We usually meet twice a month - check our calendar for the next meeting date! 

At each meeting, members will get to talk about anime and manga with fellow enthusiasts and create a small craft, ...

Join the Teen Advisory Board!

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 serv...

Teen Book Group

The young adult department offers a monthly book group for teens! New members are always welcome to join us for snacks and lively discussion!

Afternoon with the Author: Sandy Macfarlane

Saturday, January 26 at 2:00 -- In this Afternoon with the Author program Sandy Macfarlane presents Swirling Currents: Controversy, Compromise, and Dynamic Coastal Change.

Swirling Currents documents the challenges of coastal resource management. ...

Books on Tap!

Join the HPL for Books On Tap, our newest adult book club! It will meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Not Your Average Joe's (111 Pond Street, Norwell) at 7:00 pm, and will provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for members to chat about books. Book cho...

Boston Classical Guitar Society Concert Series

It's the Boston Classical Guitar Society's 21st season of concerts at the Hingham Library. Join us monthly for a variety of talented musicians and diverse performances!

HPL Movie Night

HPL Movie Night is held on the third Wednesday of every month, followed by a matinee showing the next afternoon! Snacks are provided by our programming partner Harbor Media and all are welcome to attend. For more information: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

HPL Book Group

The HPL Book Group meets the last Tuesday of each month (except December) and new members are always welcome! Pick up a copy of this month's book or ask for more information at the Reference Desk: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.