Saturday Science...Beyond Einstein!

Join us at 1:00 on October 7 for the first fall session of our monthly program Saturday Science...Beyond Einstein.  This fun program is the brainchild of two Hingham moms and will introduce kids to science with an emphasis on women and minority c...

Read to a Dog!

Our Read to a Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading aloud. This fall we are welcoming back our three canine friends: Boo is a Shih Tzu, Dash is Great Dane, and Luke is a Labradoodle. They are all wonderful, patient listeners! R...

Fall Story Times

Fall story times begin on Monday, September 11! 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 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!

YA Fall Tech Preview

Tuesday, September 26 from 3:00 - 5:00 -- We have brand-new, exciting technology for the YA department - and we'll be previewing it for teens to try out! Stop by the YA department and let us show you all the new tech you can check out this fall.

Pop Up Art School: Day of the Dead

Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 -- Join us for a special autumn Pop Up Art program! Make a Day of the Dead  Altar! Celebrated primarily in Mexico, the Day of the Dead is a public holiday when families come together to honor and celebrate the lives o...

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! Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30. Earn community service hours, have fun, and help the library plan teen offerings! All young a...

Anime + Manga Club!

Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 -- All teens are welcome to join our new Anime + Manga Club! Each meeting, members will get to talk about anime and manga with fellow enthusiasts. Each time, there will be a small craft and snack and we will watch one episode ...

Teen Book Groups

The young adult department offers a monthly book group for Middle School Students and one for High School students. New members are always welcome to join us for snacks and lively discussion!

CFA Society Boston Presents: Basics of Investing

Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 pm --  The Basics of Investing, presented by Stephanie Torski, will cover developing a personalized investment plan, building a portfolio and avoiding investment pitfalls. Stephanie began her career as a financial c...

Intro to PowerPoint

Tuesday, October 3 from 10:00 - Noon -- Learn the basics of popular presentation software, Microsoft PowerPoint,  with software trainer Katy Mayo. Space is limited. Please register online or call 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

Craft Night: Fence Post Pumpkins

Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 -- Join us for a Craft Night painting Fence Post Pumpkins. You will paint one pumpkin with a choice of three different face patterns. All materials will be provided. 

Please register online or call the reference desk at...

Moving On: Saying Goodbye to Home Sweet Home

Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 -- Natalie Ahern, a downsizing expert, will be leading a discussion  with a panel of experts on the process of letting go of your current  home in order to downsize and move on to the next chapter. ...

Cookbook Club

Do you love to try new recipes? Are you looking for a new challenge? Join the Library’s Cookbook Club today! Stop by the Reference Desk to choose a recipe, cook it at home, and bring it to share with all!

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.

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 HCAM-TV and all are welcome to attend. For more information: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.