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Hingham Maritime Center

Artemisia Gentileschi: The Spirit of Caesar in the Soul of a Woman

Join art educator Janet Mandel to learn about painter Artemisia Gentileschi.

Artemisia Gentileschi was the most famous female painter of the 17th Century. Although trained by her father, she went on to have a successful, independent career, only to fall into obscurity after her death in 1656. She did astonishing work, mostly portraying courageous and rebellious female protagonists. Come and hear what inspired her—her story is as dramatic and powerful today as it was 400 years ago.

This event will be held on Zoom. To join us, please register online, and we will email you the link shortly before the program.

Intermediate iPad Class (Part 1 of 2)

Join Katy Mayo of South Shore Software Training for this two part intermediate iPad class. Participants will learn in-depth features of the iPad's camera app, photo editing/sharing, and how to link and share websites, photos and files. Participants will also be guided on deeper dive through their iPad's useful utility apps such as the Calendar and Notes App to fully harness their protentional in your daily life.

(Sessions on March 10th and March 17th at 1:00 to 2:30 PM)

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. Registration signs you up for both sessions of the class. To join us, please register online.

Hingham Land Conservation Trust Meeting

Garden Club Directors Meeting

Embarrassment of Riches: A Poetry Discussion Group

HHS XC/Track Boosters

Artist Reception: Sage Belber

Captains Parents HHS Track Team

Hingham Democratic Town Committee

Collectibles Appraisal

Learn more about what your collection or cherished treasure may be worth! Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, will provide a collectibles appraisal event. Gather up all your Pokémon/sports cards/memorabilia, coins, watches, video games, comics, jewelry, sterling silver, etc. to see if you have treasure or trash! All antiques and collectibles are welcome!

Registration is required and space is limited to 18 participants. Each appointment is 10 minutes long. To join us, please register for a timeslot online.

(If you register and then find you can no longer attend, please call the library so your spot can be given to another patron.)

Paper Quilling Techniques

Join us to explore basic paper quilling techniques. You’ll learn how to use a needle quilling tool to create different shapes of rolled paper strips. In this workshop we will be combining teardrop coils, tight coils, and marquee’s to make flowers. All materials will be provided.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. This workshop will be offered twice (March 14 & April 4). To join us, please register online. Choose which session you would like to attend when you register.

OLLI: Some Like It with Sugar

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.

Gentle Flow and Stretch Yoga

This is a beginner to advanced beginner hatha yoga class which focuses on the larger muscle groups with slower, thoughtful and accessible movements, mostly on the ground, combined with gentle stretching. The class also includes breathwork and meditation to help center and calm the mind to facilitate the connection of the mind, breath, body, and spirit. All you need is an open mind, yoga mat, a towel or blanket (to roll for support as needed), and water.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Caregiver Support Group

Tech Chat for Beginners: Settings Workshop

We’re doing something a little different this month! Bring in your phones, tablets, and laptops and learn how to change your device settings in a supervised environment. We’ll talk about settings that protect your privacy and security as well as ones that just make life a little easier.

In this informal monthly chat, we start with a bite-sized lesson before opening it up for questions and conversation facilitated by a librarian. Learn alongside other beginners, ask questions, and share any tips and tricks you’ve picked up.

No registration is required for this in-person program.

Intermediate iPad Class (Part 2 of 2)

Join Katy Mayo of South Shore Software Training for this two part intermediate iPad class. Participants will learn in-depth features of the iPad's camera app, photo editing/sharing, and how to link and share websites, photos and files. Participants will also be guided on deeper dive through their iPad's useful utility apps such as the Calendar and Notes App to fully harness their protentional in your daily life.

(Sessions on March 10th and March 17th at 1:00 to 2:30 PM)

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. Registration signs you up for both sessions of the class. To join us, please register online.

HPL Movie: "Hamnet"

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao(Nomadland), Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Featuring an amazing cast of Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn, and co-written and based on the amazing novel by Maggie O'Farrell, you don't want to miss this beautiful film.

Rated PG-13. 2 hours 5 minutes.

HPL Trustees Meeting

HPL Movies in the Afternoon: "Hamnet"

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao(Nomadland), Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Featuring an amazing cast of Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn, and co-written and based on the amazing novel by Maggie O'Farrell, you don't want to miss this beautiful film.

Rated PG-13. 2 hours 5 minutes.

Hingham Democratic Town Committee

Folk Art Friends

OLLI: Some Like It with Sugar

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.

Inspiration & Celebration for Women's History Month

Local historical fiction author Janis Robinson Daly will share her unique #31titleswomeninhistory program—a curated list of thirty-one books, chosen to educate and inspire to celebrate Women’s History Month—31 titles for the 31 days in March.

The list also honors the women authors who’ve told the stories of women from the shadows of history by combining the facts of exhaustive research with imagined emotional responses as the women strode forward with determination to realize the dreams in their minds and hopes in their hearts.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. No registration is required.

Office Hours with Representative Meschino

Gentle Flow and Stretch Yoga

This is a beginner to advanced beginner hatha yoga class which focuses on the larger muscle groups with slower, thoughtful and accessible movements, mostly on the ground, combined with gentle stretching. The class also includes breathwork and meditation to help center and calm the mind to facilitate the connection of the mind, breath, body, and spirit. All you need is an open mind, yoga mat, a towel or blanket (to roll for support as needed), and water.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

HHS XC/Track Boosters

Scholarship Committee

HPL Book Group: "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel (RESCHEDULED)

The HPL Book Club is a friendly group of library patrons and bibliophiles which has been meeting regularly for over ten years. We average 15-20 members each meeting and are always happy to see new faces! Whether you're someone who wants to meet regularly or just pop in when a title piques your interest, you'll always be welcome in the HPL Book Club.

Copies of this month's title will be available at the Reference Desk on or around the 1st of the month.

This month's meeting will be held in the Whiton Room at the Hingham Public Library.

HHS Science of Well-Being

Evening With the Author: Meredith Elkins, PhD presents "Parenting Anxiety"

Join Meredith Elkins, Ph.D., and conversation host Jenna Paone as they introduce Meredith's new book, Parenting Anxiety: breaking the cycle of worry and raising resilient kids. Drawing on her work as Director of the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program and faculty at Harvard Medical School, Meredith will share practical, compassionate strategies for supporting anxious kids without reinforcing anxiety, and for embracing grace amidst the pressures of modern parenting. Registration is not required.

This program is presented in partnership with Buttonwood Books and Toys.

Room Reserved

BCGS Concert: Betty’s Bounce Trio

This month's Boston Classical Guitar Society Concert features Betty’s Bounce. Betty's Bounce is a trio of two acoustic guitars and an acoustic bass that performs American Jazz and music in the spirit of guitarist Django Reinhardt, which originated in France in the 1930s. Reinhardt teamed with violinist Stéphane Grappelli to co-found the Quintette du Hot Club de France whose music from the 1930's and 40's epitomized the genre. The repertoire of Betty's Bounce includes classic and modern popular tunes played with a “gypsy” twist.

No registration is required for this event.

OLLI: Some Like It with Sugar

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 Music Parents Association Meeting

HPL Book Group: "Stay True" by Hua Hsu

The HPL Book Club is a friendly group of library patrons and bibliophiles which has been meeting regularly for over ten years. We average 15-20 members each meeting and are always happy to see new faces! Whether you're someone who wants to meet regularly or just pop in when a title piques your interest, you'll always be welcome in the HPL Book Club.

Copies of this month's title will be available at the Reference Desk on or around the 1st of the month.

This month's meeting will be held in the Whiton Room at the Hingham Public Library.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday's Preschool Storytime includes reading interactive picture books followed by a fun and simple craft with lots of singing and silliness in between! This storytime is designed specifically for 3-5 year olds with a focus on building early literacy skills as well as fine motor skills with craft activities such as tearing, coloring, cutting, drawing, gluing, and painting.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

2nd & 3rd Grade Book Group | Big Foot and Little Foot (Book 1)

At the Academy for Curious Squidges, Hugo learns all manner of Sneaking—after all, the most important part of being a Sasquatch is staying hidden from humans. But Hugo dreams of roaming free in the Big Wide World rather than staying cooped up in caves.

When he has an unexpected run-in with a young human boy, Hugo seizes the opportunity for a grand adventure.

The two soon team up to search high and low for mythical beasts, like Ogopogos and Snoot-Nosed Gints. Through discovering these new creatures, together, Big Foot and Little Foot explore the ins and outs of each other’s very different worlds but learn that, deep down, maybe they’re not so different after all.

This month, our 2nd & 3rd grade book group is reading Big Foot and Little Foot (Book #1) by Ellen Potter.

Join us for this fun in-person book club. We will discuss the book and play games or do crafts. No registration necessary. We hope to see you there!

Music & Movement with Ms. Rebecca | ages 4 and under

Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv. She is bringing her multiple talents to our library. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. This is a great program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Music & Movement.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Read-to-a-Dog | Finn (and his partner Aileen) are our listeners today | Ages 5+

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 hearing your read!

Our listening teams are at the library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 in a quiet corner of the Children’s Department.

To register, please call the Children’s Department at 781-741-1405. Each reading session is 15 minutes.

Saturday Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Room Reserved - KAS

S.T.E.M. Day with FrankenS.T.E.A.M. | Ages 7-12

Join us for a S.T.E.M.-filled afternoon of robotics and coding with Dash robots. Participants will help Dash solve a maze and play soccer and shoot some baskets with Dash robots!

This program is for children ages 7-12.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Room Reserved - KAS

Learn-to-Play Chess Club | Ages 6-10

Local high school students are offering a beginner’s learn-to-play chess club at the Hingham Library! The chess club will meet one Saturday per month and will teach the basics of chess. Players will learn the names of pieces and how they move, the rules of the game, and what they need to do to win. They will have an opportunity to play against the club leader(s) and other club members. This is a fun, interactive way to learn the basics of chess. Players do not need to bring any equipment. Registration is required.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. To join us, please register online.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday's Preschool Storytime includes reading interactive picture books followed by a fun and simple craft with lots of singing and silliness in between! This storytime is designed specifically for 3-5 year olds with a focus on building early literacy skills as well as fine motor skills with craft activities such as tearing, coloring, cutting, drawing, gluing, and painting.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Book Group for 4th & 5th Grade: "Odder" by Katherine Applegate

"Odder" is a middle-grade verse novel by Newbery Medalist, Katherine Applegate, focusing on a fearless, curious sea otter in Monterey Bay, CA. Inspired by real Monterey Bay Aquarium surrogate programs, it follows her journey through danger, rescue, and rehabilitation. Please join us for this fun in-person book club. No registration necessary. We hope to see you there!

Music & Movement with Ms. Rebecca | ages 4 and under

Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv. She is bringing her multiple talents to our library. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. This is a great program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Music & Movement.

Space in this program is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Read-to-a-Dog | Milo (and his partner Katie) are our listeners today | Ages 5+

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 hearing your read!

Our listening teams are at the library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 in a quiet corner of the Children’s Department.

To register, please call the Children’s Department at 781-741-1405. Each reading session is 15 minutes.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday's Preschool Storytime includes reading interactive picture books followed by a fun and simple craft with lots of singing and silliness in between! This storytime is designed specifically for 3-5 year olds with a focus on building early literacy skills as well as fine motor skills with craft activities such as tearing, coloring, cutting, drawing, gluing, and painting.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Music & Movement with Ms. Rebecca | ages 4 and under

Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv. She is bringing her multiple talents to our library. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. This is a great program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Music & Movement.

Space in this program is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Pokémon Club | Ages 6-11

Do you love Pokémon? Pokémon fans ages 6-11 are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Club! Come share your collection, face off against other trainers in battles, and enjoy themed activities. If you don’t have cards, you can borrow one of the Library’s decks.

Beginners welcome. No registration required.

Read-to-a-Dog | Ruby (and her partner Michelle) are our listeners today | Ages 5+

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 hearing your read!

Our listening teams are at the library on Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 in a quiet corner of the Children’s Department.

To register, please call the Children’s Department at 781-741-1405. Each reading session is 15 minutes.

Sensory Play (ages 5 and under)

Sensory play helps your child engage their senses, boosts their language and motor skills, and promotes exploration, creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving. Please join us to explore and play with the library’s collection of sensory toys.

Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. Registration for this event will open on Thursday, March 19 at 10:00am.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday's Preschool Storytime includes reading interactive picture books followed by a fun and simple craft with lots of singing and silliness in between! This storytime is designed specifically for 3-5 year olds with a focus on building early literacy skills as well as fine motor skills with craft activities such as tearing, coloring, cutting, drawing, gluing, and painting.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under)

Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime.

Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required weekly. Registration for each week opens on the prior Thursday at 10:00 am.

Teen Advisory Board

Looking to earn community service hours while getting more involved at your local library? Join Teen Advisory Board! TAB meets once a month to work on projects around the library and to talk about how the library can better serve the community. No registration or community service application required.

Teen Pop Up Art School - Felt Hummingbird

Join Pop Up Art for an afternoon of spring felting! Everyone will make a beautiful felted hummingbird design on a hoop. No felting experience needed, and all supplies will be provided. Open to teens in grade 6 and up. Space in this program is limited and registration is required. Registration will open Monday, March 9.