16TH ANNUAL BOSTON BRUINS PJ DRIVE

The Hanson Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their 16th Annual Pajama Drive to benefit DCF Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons!  Help Massachusetts children stay warm and get a good night’s sleep. We can accept brand new pajamas, appropriate for all seasons, from sizes 0-3 months through adult medium. Bring a pair of pajamas to the Library from February 1 to March 15!

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

All About Penguins Craft & Story

Join Miss Kate for a penguin themed storytime & craft!

Ages 3-7

Wednesday, February 1, 10:00am

The Thing About Yetis Craft & Story
Join Miss Kate as we learn all about Yetis with a storytime and craft! Ages 3-7

Friday, February 3, 10:00am

Saturday Stories

Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess! Ages 0-3

There will be no Saturday Stories on February 18th

Saturdays, 9:30am

Take & Make Craft: Dino-mite Valentines
Celebrate Valentine's Day with our dino-mite valentine craft to make at home! Grades K+

Kit Pickup Monday, February 6

Preschool Playmates

Drop in for an afternoon of fun with new friends! Ages 0-5

Tuesday, February 7 & 21, 4:00pm

Love Monster Craft & Story

Join Miss Kate for a Love Monster storytime and craft! Ages 3-7

Wednesday, February 8, 10:00am

Valentine Crafts & Story

Join Miss Kate as we celebrate Valentines Day!  We will read love filled stories and make 2 crafts! Ages 3-7

Friday, February 10, 10:00am

Valentine Card Creation Station

Come make cards for your loved ones, and for seniors in the community! All Ages

Saturday, February 11, 10:30am-12:30pm

LEGO Builder Club

Join us to create and connect with new friends, then display your LEGO creations in the Library lobby!  All Ages

Tuesday, February 14 & 28, 4:00pm

Read to a Dog: Aspen

Practice your reading this winter with Aspen! Grades

PreK-6

Tuesday, February 14, 21, & 28, 4:00pm

Snow Stories & Craft

Join Miss Kate to read stories all about snow and make a fun "Let It Snow" picture frame! Ages 3-7

Wednesday, February 15, 10:00am

Snow Stories & Craft

Join Miss Kate for more silly snow stories & make a snowglobe craft! Ages 3-7

Friday, February 17, 10:00am

Teen Book Box

Sign up for our subscription box service to get a new library book picked just for you, treats, crafts, and more! Grades 6-12

February Box Pickup Monday, February 6  

Oreo Taste Test

What oreo do you think is the best?  Join us to try out 6 different flavors and vote for your favorite! Ages 11+

Friday, February 10, 1:00pm

FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS

William's Winter Nap StoryWalk

Join us this February Vacation for our newest StoryWalk, William's Winter Nap by Linda Ashman! Drop by anytime (weather permitting) to enjoy this outdoor, self-paced storytime! 

Tuesday, February 21-Saturday, February 25

Buildwave!
Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Grades K-6

This program in funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.

Tuesday, February 21, 4:00pm

Creative Writing with Erin Petti

Join local author Erin Petti for a creative writing workshop! This hour-long class session is designed to spark inspiration and creativity. Grades 3-5

This program in funded in part by State Aid to Public Libraries.

Tuesday, February 21, 6:00pm

Music & Movement with Miss Marsha

Join Ms. Marsha  as we sing, dance and move to the groove together. We will use instruments and props and have a wonderful time together!

All Ages

Wednesday, February 22, 10:30am

Minecraft Winter Wonderland

Players explore snow-covered mountains and glaciers, competing in a series of games, challenges, and scavenger hunts! No prior experience is needed. Grades K-5.

Thursday, February 23, 3:00pm

Curious Creatures Exotic Animals
Come meet and learn about animals from all around the world, such as a chinchilla from Peru or a beautiful red footed tortoise from South America!

All Ages

Friday, February 24, 10:00am

LIBRARY OF THINGS

Stuck inside and bored? Check out one of our board games!

You can now borrow board games, card games, and more from the Hanson Public Library's Library of Things! Try an old favorite like Scrabble or Catan, or learn a new game like Taco vs Burrito or Proof. We also have educational games for kids, like The Allowance Game and Alphabet Mystery Box Game

Click here to see all the games available and learn more about our new Library of Things!

ADULT PROGRAMS

Felted Winter Landscape  

Learn how to “paint” with wool and make your own seasonal landscape! Adults

Thursday, February 2, 6:00pm

Winter Watercolor Class

 Join local artist Bill Patton for a five-week beginning watercolor class! $30 for 5 sessions.

Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25, & March 4, 9:30am

Dinner Detectives: Suspicious Spouses

Join our mystery book group! February's theme: suspicious spouses. Don't know what to read? Book suggestions are available!

Thursday, February 9, 6:30pm

Monthly Movie Matinee

Join us and the Hanson Senior Center for a recently released flick with free refreshments! This month's pick is: Father of the Bride (2022). Rated PG-13

Monday, February 13, 1:00pm

Book-to-Movie Discussion Group
 Join us this month for a lively discussion about Where the Crawdads Sing! Copies of the book and movie will be available.

Thursday, February 23, 6:30pm

Hygge at Home: 

Stitched String Art
Pick up a diy kit at the library, and take it home to make your own stitched string art notebook! Adults and Teens

Kit Pickup on Friday, February 24

Beginner Yoga
Join a certified instructor from the Whitman Wellness Center for a fun, beginner yoga class at the Library! $10 per class

Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation

Saturday February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00am

A Concert of Irish Music

Dublin born folklorist, folk-singer and instrumentalist Tom O'Carroll presents A Concert of Irish Music, featuring anecdotes from Irish history and songs.

Sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation

Thursday, March 2, 6:00pm

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