Nothing says fun like glow sticks! We'll turn most of the lights down in our large Program Room and crack a few hundred glow sticks for a no-mess good time. Kids can play however they like with the glow sticks, including using plastic connectors to make shapes and designs. No registration required; drop in any time between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.
Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks, or create with crafting supplies. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Looking for a fun night of playing board games? Look no further! This is an ages 18+ evening of gaming. You can bring your favorite game, or borrow one from our extensive collection. We have games of all types available to play!
Do you love graphic novels? Want to read them with your friends? Do you like tasty snacks and fun activities? If you are in grades 4-7 and answered yes to any of these questions, join the library's Graphic Novel Club today! We meet monthly from January to June. Our first book will be Freestyle by Gale Galligan. Pick up a copy today and read it for our first meeting on January 17th at 4 pm. Hope to see you there!
Essex Public Library hosts a "Buildwave" STEM workshop for kids in grades K-7! Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of this workshop, students create with over a dozen different building materials including "Lego" "PlusPlus" and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves.
Families are invited to the library to come make their own gingerbread house out of graham crackers. Design your own candy wonderland! Registration is required.
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library invites kids to a free showing of The Little Mermaid. Families of all ages are invited to the library to watch Disney's The Little Mermaid (PG, 135 min.) on our big screen! No registration needed. BYO snacks, drinks will be provided.
You may have seen Finding Nemo before, but have you seen it on the big screen? Come enjoy our theater-like screen and sound system as we view this Disney classic. Feel free to bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable!
With the holidays quickly approaching, we'll be wrapping gifts! Stop by the library, listen to some relaxing music, and wrap gifts with us. Drop in any time between 3:30-4:45. Fro Tweens and Teens in Grades 5-12.
Brian Doser, The Music Man will entertain both young and old at the Magnolia Library and Community Center. This pop up show will include dancing, singing, live music and holiday cheer!
