Hamilton-Wenham Public Library's 6th Annual Teen Poetry Contest
2016 Theme: Glass or have an associative metaphor such as: reflection, transparency, shatter, window, mirror, etc.
Open to teens in grades 6 to 12, who are residents of Essex County in Massachusetts.
Dads bring their kids to the library for story time, music & movement, crafts and of course donuts and light refreshments too! Free for children and their dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, mentor and so on! This program is a collaboration with CFCE of the North Shore and the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers
The Middle School Night Program, sponsored by The Community House, purpose is to provide an outlet for middle school aged youth to enjoy safe and supervised social activities. Each event has a theme along with interactive dances and games featuring a local DJ. Concessions are available at every event.
In this course, kids ages 11 and up will learn the basics of first aid and learn what to do if they are presented with a person who is injured, in shock, bleeding or burned. This course goes beyond just calling 911, and the information your child learns could make a critical difference if they are presented with an emergency in their daily lives! Knowledge of first aid basics is an important life skill that builds confidence as they face new and different situations as they grow. Course fee includes certification (valid for 2 years).
You do not have access to view this node teams up with the Essex County Greenbelt Association to celebrate Halloween with spooky fun on the farm for the whole family! Costumes are optional, but strongly encouraged because there will be a costume parade!
Bring the family for some spooky fun on the farm. Scheduled events include:
Learn guitar anatomy, tuning, strumming and picking. Use tablature and diagrams to learn melodies and chords. Focus will be on good technique and practice strategy, basic music, theory, and of course, playing song and having fun!
Curious about robots? A representative from iRobot will bring their robots to the library. Enjoy a presentation and hands-on demonstration of robots used both in the home and by soldiers and emergency response teams.
Come try to defeat Lynn Fire as they defend their claim to the Firefighters Perpetual Team Trophy for the 2nd Year in a row! Run to benefit the Hamilton Fire Department Relief Association which is a non-profit organization set up to help firefighters and their families in times of tragedy or distress.
Join professional photographer Toni Carolina and learn the hottest tips and latest techniques in photography.
Register at the Library's Reference desk, or call 978-468-5577. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
1:00-2:00 is for the 1st-3rd graders.
2:00-3:00 is for the 4th-6th graders.
Take a practice PSAT test, complete with results, provided free of charge by Kaplan Test Prep. A proctored PSAT practice test shows students what to expect in a test-like environment.
Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance from Kaplan, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses. Bring a #2 pencil and a calculator to use during the test.
