Music Together Demonstration Class with the South Shore Conservatory

Wednesday, February 20 at 10:30 -- 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 So...

School Vacation Week!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

10:30 - Dance Along with Tracy Durso - Children will have fun clapping, marching, jumping, spinning and more as they use props, music, and songs to foster early dance skills. (Ages 15 months+, Whiton Room)

1:00 - Book & Doh - This f...

Nature, Art and Discovery Program: Hoot! The Secret Life of Owls

Wednesday, February 27 at 1:00 -- Children (ages 3-5) 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 you...

Saturday Family Storytime

Join us on selected Saturdays at 9:30 (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!

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 sessions expose kids to differ...

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...

Children's Book Groups

The children's department offers a monthly parent/child book group for children in grades 2 and 3; and a monthly book group for children in grades 4 and 5. New members are always welcome to join us for snacks and lively discussion!

The Hingham Library is Participating in the Bruins PJ Drive

The Hingham Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to collect 12,000 pairs of new pajamas for children and teens in need....

Teen Pop Up Art!: Rainbow Llama

Saturday, February 16 at 2:00 -- Join us for a Pop-Up Art event! Participants will paint an all-new canvas painting project: the Rainbow Llama! All supplies are provided; just bring yourself! You don't need to be an artist to participate; everyone will le...

Pajama Waffle Brunch

Tuesday, February 19 from 10:30-12:30 -- It's vacation and it's cold, so come to the library in your fave pajamas and have some waffles and cocoa with us! We'll put on a movie, and have the coziest brunch of the season. All teens welcome, no registration ...

Design Your Own Magic: The Gathering Card

Wednesday, February 20 at 2:30 -- Come design your own Magic: The Gathering card using an easy online system. You'll go home with a printed and laminated card (or two) that looks just like a real Magic card! If you've ever had any ideas ...

Explore Board Games with Battleground Games!

Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 - 3:00 -- Join us for an afternoon of tabletop gaming hosted by Battleground Games & Hobbies! There will be a broad selection of games available and staff on hand to teach you the ropes. Whether you’re totally new to tablet...

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!

Get Started with Mango Languages

Thursday, February 21 at 10:30 -- Learn to use Mango Languages, a self-paced, online learning tool that teaches real conversation skills and culture in over 70 languages-- and makes it fun! Mango is free to everyone with a Hingham library card and can be ...

Great Books You May Have Missed! 2018

Saturday, February 23 at 11:00 -- Are you looking for something good to read? Is your list of recommended books so long you just don’t know where to start? If you’re like the rest of us, you tend to read the same authors and styles ove...

"What's Behind the Palette": An Artist's Talk and Book Signing with Andrew Kusmin

Sunday, February 24 at 2:00 -- Enjoy a selection of paintings not included in "Treasured Trash", his current, North River Arts Society-sponsored exhibit in the Dolphin Gallery, as the artist and author shares his artistic and personal j...

Explore Board Games with Battleground Games!

Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 - 3:00 -- Join us for an afternoon of tabletop gaming hosted by Battleground Games & Hobbies! There will be a broad selection of games available and staff on hand to teach you the ropes. Whether you’re totally new...

Evening with the Author: Andrew Frosthoefel

Writer, radio producer, and public speaker, Andrew Forsthoefel will present his book, Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time, at the Hingham Public Library on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 PM. 

Just after graduating from coll...

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.