Meet the Artists Open House

Saturdays, October 19 and 26 from 9:00-10:30

The Hingham Public Library is very pleased to be launching an Artist-in-Residence pilot program connecting the arts with literature. Children ages 5-10 and their families are invited to meet the inaugural artist...

Saturday Science

Saturday Science is back for another fantastic year! Tailored to two elementary school-age groups (K-2 and 3-5), Saturday Science sessions expose kids to different scientific fields and the leading female scientists in those fields. The theme for this yea...

MAMASTEPH Concert

Saturday, November 16 at 9:30 -- Mamasteph is a favorite performer across the South Shore and beyond! Her albums are all available for checkout at the library. Young children and their grownups are invited to join us for this magical musical morning.

Dance Along with Tracy Durso

Tuesday, November 19 at 10:30 -- DANCE ALONG is a movement program for active toddlers hosted by Tracy Durso. Children and their caregivers will have fun clapping, marching, jumping, spinning and more as they use props, music, and songs to foster...

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...

Fall Story Times

We offer drop-in story times for ages 0 - 8 and their families. Story times are a great way to encourage literacy, meet other families, and learn about new books! We look forward to reading with you!

Children's Book Groups

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

Meet the Artists Open House

Saturdays, October 19 and 26 from 9:00-10:30

The Hingham Public Library is very pleased to be launching an Artist-in-Residence pilot program connecting the arts with literature. Children ages 5-10 and their families are invited to meet the inaugural artist...

So You Want To Be a Marine Animal Trainer or Veterinarian?

Monday, October 21 at 6:00 -- Calling all animal lovers! All teens are invited to talk to Kimberly Cummings, a marine animal trainer, and Melissa Joblon, a veterinarian. Both work at the New England Aquarium. They will discuss their work and take question...

Cartooning Workshop with Mat Brown

Saturday, November 9 at 1:30 -- Join former Building 19 cartoonist Mat Brown for a fun cartooning workshop! No need to be an artist, all levels are welcome as Mat will guide you through his work as a cartoonist and teach you how to do it yourself...

Just Dance Club!

All teens in middle and high school are invited to join us for Just Dance Club every other Saturday at 10:00! We'll put on some just dance videos, dance our way into the weekend, and eat some breakfast treats. Be there - it'll be electric!

Pizza and Books

Come chat with fellow book lovers once a month about what you're reading and loving - or what you're reading and hating these days! Pizza and beverages will be provided. No registration necessary.

Fandom Wednesdays!

Teens entering Grade 6 and up are invited to join us for Fandom Wednesdays once a month at 6:30. We'll have snacks, crafts, and talk about our favorite fandoms with each other.

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, and new members are always welcome.

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.

Teen Book Group

Our teen book group meets once a month on a Saturday! New members are always welcome to join us for snacks and lively discussion! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Children's Desk.

Evening with the Author: Lisa Dooley presents More Space. More Time. More Joy!

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 -- Motivational speaker, author and organizing coach, Lisa Dooley, begins with the key understanding that organization is a means to an end as opposed to the end itself. In her debut book she guides individuals, house...

Evening with the Author: Roberta Gately presents Footprints in the Dust

Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 -- Our next Evening with the Author event features local author Roberta Gately, a nurse and humanitarian aid worker who has served in war zones from Africa to Afghanistan aiding refugees. There are more than 22 millio...

Steps to Healing and Change: A Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit

Saturday, October 19 from 2:00-4:00 -- In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, DOVE (DOmestic Violence Ended) is partnering with the Hingham Public Library to help get the community involved in taking a stance against intimate partner ...

The Beginner's Guide to a Plant-Based Diet

Monday, October 21 at 11:00 -- If you think the idea of a plant-based diet sounds good, but you don't know how to get started, this workshop is for you! Registered dietitian, Kathy Jordan, will provide helpful advice, answer questions, and share ...

Rest, Replenish and Cultivate Resilience

Monday, October 28 at 7:00 -- Join clinical psychologist, Beth Kurland, and educator and certified yoga teacher, Shari Engelbourg, for an experiential workshop focused on managing stress. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to experience a comb...

Introduction to Excel

Tuesday, November 5 at 10:30 -- Microsoft Excel is a program that uses spread sheets to help you stay organized. This two hour class will cover the basics of Excel including spread sheet creation, naming and creating rows and columns, and more.This progra...

Evening with the Author: Hallie Ephron presents Careful What You Wish For

Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 -- The library is very pleased to welcome Hallie Ephron back to our Evening With the Author program to talk about her latest suspense novel, Careful What You Wish For. The novel features Emily Harlow, a professional or...

Intro to Libby

Saturday, November 9 at 3:00 -- Libby is the latest app by Overdrive and makes borrowing library eBooks and audiobooks easy. This class will cover getting Libby setup on your smartphone, tablet, or computer; and demonstrate the new browsing features that ...

Introduction to Local History and Genealogy Resources

Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 -- Curious about the long and storied history of Hingham? Ever wondered where and how to start researching your historic home? Do you have genealogical ties to Hingham's earliest families and are curious how to find out more? ...

Learn a New Language with Mango!

Thursday, November 14 at 11:00 -- Want to learn a new language? Connect with a different culture and broaden your horizons?  This is the place! Mango Languages is an interactive online language program that teaches practical conversation skills i...

Afternoon with the Author: Amy Whorf McGuiggan presents Finding Emma

Saturday, November 16 at 3:00 -- Hingham resident, Amy Whorf McGuiggan, author of My Provincetown: Memories of a Cape Cod Childhood, Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Story of the Sensational Baseball Song, and Christmas in New England, will talk about he...

Intermediate Word

Monday, November 18 at 2:00  -- Join us for a two hour intermediate level class in Microsoft Word. Participants will learn more advanced Word skills including formatting text and paragraphs, working with tables, and creating mailing labels.Please...

Books on Tap!

Books on Tap meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Not Your Average Joe's (111 Pond Street, Norwell) at 7:00 pm, and provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere for members to chat about books. Book choices focus on recent, fresh, and interesting reads. So co...

Boston Classical Guitar Society Concert Series

It's the Boston Classical Guitar Society's 22nd season of concerts at the Hingham Library. Join us monthly for a variety of talented musicians and diverse performances!

Creative Workshops

The Hingham Public Library's hosts a couple of monthly creative, art, and craft workshops. All materials are provided, but space is usually limited - please register.

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 HPL and 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.