Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
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Harvard Museum of Natural History Field Trip
 Tuesday, July 10, 7:45 - 3:00.
The air-conditioned motor coach leaves at 7:45 AM (sharp!) to head into the Harvard Museum of Natural History. There will be a guided tour of the famous Glass Flowers exhibit, with time on your own to explore the fossils, minerals and gems. We will depart the Museum at noon, and stop for lunch at The Continental: your choice of Chicken Parmesan with linguine or London Broil with whipped potatoes. We will arrive back to the Library around 3:00. The trip has been generously subsidized by the Friends and costs $25.00, everything is included. Please stop by the circulation desk to sign up, please bring cash or check to secure your spot. There is space for 55 people, there are 18 seats remaining.
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 Cultural Connections: South America Tuesday, June 5, 6:30-7:30. Hamilton resident David Unsworth has spent the last two years living, working, and traveling in South America. Join us as he shares his experiences and provides details regarding the political, economic, and cultural developments in Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Venezuela. Afterwards he will take any questions the audience may have. |
Children's Room Events 
Paws to Read! Read to Tessie, a Certified Therapy Dog. Readers who are in Kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to meet Tessie, a labradoodle, and read a book to her. Each session will last approximately 10 minutes. Pre-registration is required. Please visit the children's desk to sign up, a parent's signature is required for participation. Tessie has 2 sessions: June 15 at 2:00 and June 29 at 11:00.
Weekly story times continue until the second week in June. The next sessions run from the week of July 9 through the week of August 13. Registration begins Monday, June 18, please stop by to sign up. No phone/web/email registrations will be accepted. The entire lineup of programs and times can be found in the children's summer reading flier or online.
Summer Storytime & Craft Saturday, June 16, 11:00-11:45 . Join us as we celebrate the season with stories and a craft featuring the joys of summer. Great for children ages 2 years and older, no registration necessary, free and open to the public.
Topsfield Fair presents 'Growums' Monday, June 18, 3:00-4:00 Add some flavor to your garden! Come and grow your own Pizza garden, Taco garden, or Herb garden! Designed for ages 4 and up, all materials provided at no charge by the generosity of the Topsfield Fair, space is limited, register now: 978-468-5577.
Monday, June 18, pick up your Reading Logs and register for the programs! (Exception! Saturday 6/23 Photography Workshops, registration opens on Tuesday, June 12th)
Photography Workshops
Saturday, June 23:
1:00-2:00 for students entering 1st - 3rd grade.
2:00-3:00 for grades 4th - 6th.
Professional photographer Toni Carolina shows you the hottest tips, tricks and techniques. Space is limited for these workshops, registration is required and begins on Tuesday, June 12. Stop by!
Wednesday, June 27, 6:30-7:30.
Vic 'n' Sticks Recycled Rhythm Band kicks off the summer with plenty of audience participation, so practice your best air guitar moves and don't forget the camera!
Dads & Donuts Saturday, June 30, 11:00-Noon. Enjoy stories connected to the summer reading theme: Dream Big, Read. Donuts, juice, and coloring to follow. (Moms are invited, too.) Designed for ages two and up, no registration necessary, open to the public at no charge.
July dates to save: Photography contest opens July 1, Wingmasters: Owls, July 11 @ 6:30; Wizard of Oz by Hampton Stage Co, July 18 @ 6:30; Monarch Butterflies w/ Dr. Charlie Hoffman, July 21 @ 1:00; Awesome Robb Pirate Magic Show, July 25 @ 6:30.
Questions? Stop by, or call 468-5577 x13, or email Lorraine Der, Children's Librarian at lder@mvlc.org.
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Teen News & Events
The teen summer reading programs are all lined up! Pop by for a schedule or view complete details on the Informed Teens blog: view summer programs or the movie schedule. School required summer reading lists and copies of books will be on display for check out in the Teen area starting June 10. Our Young Adult Librarian, Kim, is working on this right now!
The next Teen Think Tank meeting is on June 7 from 6:30-7:45. Make the future happen, create it in your vision. Come share your bright ideas! This group (for patrons ages 11-18) is the Library's teen advisory board, which improves the programs and services designed specifically for teens.
Low-Light Photography Class
Part I: Workshop: Tuesday, June 19, 6:30-8;
Part II: Exhibit: Tuesday, July 3, 2:00-3:00.
Join Toni Carolina for a two-part photography and exhibit workshop on low light and painting with light. Bring a camera with a timer and/or a night scene setting, and a tripod or two bags of rice or beans to steady the camera shots. This workshop is free, and is open to teens 12-18 years old, or students who will be entering grades 6-12 in 2012. There is a 12 person limit, you must register to attend by signing up at the Reference desk, or by calling 978-468-5577, or by emailing Kim Claire at kclaire@mvlc.org.
Be sure to check out the full article on Holly Thompson's meet the author & creative writing events!
Babysitting Course Sign up now for the July 12 class, from 10-5. Students must be 11 years of age to attend. Enrollment is limited to 14 students. Students who attend the course & successfully complete the final review will receive a certificate from Beverly Hospital. To register: 1) Sign-up at the Reference Desk in the Library, or call 978-468-5577 x14. 2) Mail your registration form with your payment to Beverly Hospital (address is on the form). The course fee is $45.00 per student, payable to Beverly Hospital Child Development Center. Registration forms are available at the Reference Desk, or one can be emailed to you. Payment must be received by Thursday, July 5, otherwise your place in the class will be given to the next person on the wait list. Students need to bring a bag lunch, drink, and two pencils to class.
Ari's Magic the Gathering card games continue to meet on Fridays in June from 3:45 to 4:45. Players in 3rd grade through 6th grade are invited to learn to play or improve their game; please bring your decks. Ari Massos, a member of the Library's teen advisory board, the Teen Think Tank, leads the game.
BOM: Battle-Gaming of Massachusetts
Saturdays from 10- 4. Play and learn a variety of tabletop strategy battle games such as Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, and Brikwars. To join this illustrious group of gamers, simply show up.
For more information contact Kim Claire, Young Adult Librarian at 978-468-5577 X14 or by email at kclaire@mvlc.org.
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Informal Networking Meetings
Thursday, June 7 & 21, from 1:00-2:00.Whether you're seeking an employment opportunity or looking to change jobs or careers, come meet up with others, share what you know, and gain insight & make a connection or two. There's no substitute for face-to-face communication. For more information contact: john.taylor.e@gmail.com or mary_stevens@comcast.net.
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 Summer Movies on
Our Big Screen
Thursday, June 14, 3:00-5:15
Sherlock Holmes 2: Game of Shadows [PG-13]
Wednesday, June 20
1:30-2:30 Winnie the Pooh [G]
3:30-5:30 Big Miracle [PG]
Thursday, June 21, 3:00-4:20 Superman vs. The Elite [PG-13]
Thursday, July 5, 3:00-5:00 Captain America: The First Avenger [PG-13]
Thursday, July 26, 3:00-5:00 The Adventures of Tintin [PG]
Thursday, August 9, 1:00-2:30 & 3:00-4:30 The Lorax [PG]
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Ocean Damaris
Coffeehouse performance Thursday, June 21, 7:30-8:30.
Local singer/songwriter Katrina Martin with guest Jessie Lovell, will perform original songs about social justice, perseverance and hope.
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Author Visit: Holly Thompson
 Thursday, July 12, 6:30-8:00. Wenham native Holly Thompson, is the author of the young adult verse novel Orchards, the picture book The Wakame Gatherers, and the novel Ash. She is also the author of Tomo: Friendship Through Fiction, an anthology of Japan-related stories to benefit teens in quake/tsunami-hit areas of Japan. Ms. Thompson will give a presentation and slide show focusing on her book, Orchards. There will be time for questions & book signing.
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Creative Writing Workshop: Telling your stories in verse with Holly Thompson. Join the author of Orchards, for a two-part writing workshop. She will introduce verse novels and poetry tools used in narrative verse, and will lead participants to writing a scene in verse. Workshops are open to teens (ages 12-19) and adults, there is a limit of 20 participants, registration is required. Stop by the Reference desk, call 978-468-5577 or email Kim Claire at kclaire@mvlc.org.
Part 1: Tuesday, July 10, 6:30-8:00.
Part II: Thursday, July 19, 6:30-8:00.
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 Summer Bridge Classes Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30, July 17 to Sept. 4 This winter we had a small bridge class that filled to overflowing before any publicity hit the newsletter or papers. The Hamilton Duplicate Bridge Club generously gave each participant a copy of Audrey Grant's Bridge Basics 1. Bridge enthusiast Bob Bonazoli did a fantastic job of convincing teacher Roy Clarke to take up the challenge of 8 sessions during the summer with a crowd in our Large Meeting room. The Hamilton Duplicate Bridge Club is pitching in for books again, and the Friends are funding the program, we are asking participants to chip in $10 to help cover the cost of this class. This course is open to teens & adults, no need to sign up with a partner, no experience necessary. To get a feel for the game check out a teen bestseller that features bridge as the main activity which crosses generations: Louis Sachar's Cardturner.(Folks who took the winter sessions were so enthusiastic that we have added a running drop-in bridge game Wednesdays from 10-12; the group would like to see more players drop by, consider yourself invited.) |
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Ongoing Programs
Drop in once, twice, or become a 'regular'.
Mondays 11-1 Mothers' Club: Infants Social time for moms and newborns to 1 year.Mondays noon-2:30 Knitting Group For experienced or beginning knit or crochet folk. Bring your UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and get back on track.
Tuesdays 10-12 Mothers' Club: Toddlers Social time for moms and little ones 1 to 3 years old.
Wednesdays 10-Noon Bridge Bring a partner or find one here. Thursdays 10-noon Cribbage Play this unique card game with a lively group of fun-loving people. All are welcome, no experience necessary to join.
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