Hanson Public Library Upcoming Events - October 2023
From: Hanson Public Library
October 3, 2023
Featured Programs
New England Desserts
Join chef and author Tammy Donroe Inman for an evening all about New England desserts and seasonal baking! Adults
Thursday, October 5, 6:30pm
Adopt a Reading Buddy Pizza Party & Sleepover
Bring your reading buddy to the Library for a pizza party, then let them stay for a sleepover!
Thursday, October 19, 6:00pm
An Eccentric & Eerie Evening
Join us for a presentation on the life and work of Edward Gorey, led by the Director and Curator of the Edward Gorey House
Tuesday, October 24, 6:30pm
What's New
Educate Station
Educate Station is a full curriculum resource (Pre-K through Fifth Grade) created by a team of experienced and passionate educators from across the United States. It provide ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school. Materials are available in the following subjects along with 100s of worksheets: English language, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. All you need is your library card to get started! Click here to learn more.
Homebound Delivery Service
Get library materials delivered to your doorstop! We now offer delivery to homebound Hanson residents who are unable to come to the Library due to illness, disabilities, physical capabilities, or injury. Select your own materials or have a librarian put together some recommendations for you! Learn more and sign up here.
Upcoming Programs
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
LEGO Builder Club (All Ages) - Create and connect with friends
Tuesday, October 3, 17, & 31, 4:00pm
Fiber Art Fridays (Adults) - Knitters, crocheters, and more welcome
Fridays, 11:30am
Hanson Fire Department Drone Demo (All Ages)
Saturday, October 7, 12:30pm
Robot Saturdays (Ages 8-11)
Saturday, October 7, 1:00pm
Thrifted Ghost Painting (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, October 10, 6:30pm
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party (All Ages)
Saturday, October 14, 12:00pm
Take & Make Craft: Spider Web (Grades K+)
Kit Pickup Monday, October 16
LEGO Night for Adults! (Adults)
Thursday, October 17, 6:30pm
Makerspace Challenge (Ages 8-11) - Explore our Makerspace Cart
Tuesday, October 26, 5:00pm
Hygge at Home: Fall Wreath (Adults & Teens)
Kit Pickup Friday, October 27
Wellness Events
Beginner Yoga (Adults) - $10 yoga class for all levels and abilities
Saturdays, 10:00am
Piece It Together Puzzle Race (All Ages)
Saturday, October 21, 12:00pm
Scrabble & Snacks (Adults) - Play with other word lovers
Monday, October 23, 1:00pm
Halloween Themed Kids Yoga with Miss Jenni (Preschool)
Wednesday, October 25, 10:00am
Paint by Sticker (Adults) - Try a mindful and meditative craft
Monday, October 30, 1:00pm
Book & Movie Events
Family Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros Movie (PG)
Saturday, September 30, 12:00pm
Dinner Detectives: Haunted Mysteries
Thursday, October 12, 6:30pm
Monthly Movie Matinee: Jules (PG-13)
Monday, October 16, 1:00pm
Book-to-Movie Discussion: Are You There God, It's Me Margaret
Film Screening on Thursday, October 19, 5:30pm
Discussion on Thursday, October 26, 6:30pm
Family Movie Matinee: Ghostbusters (PG)
Saturday, October 28, 12:00pm
Hocus Pocus Movie Night & Candy Taste Test (Adults & Teens)
Tuesday, October 31, 6:30pm
Storytime Programs
Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)
Saturdays, 9:30am
Hanson Fire Truck Visit (Preschool)
Wednesday, October 4, 10:00am
Music & Movement (Ages 2-5)
Friday, October 6 & 13, 10:00am
Preschool Playmates - Preschool Drop-in Playdate (Ages 0-5)
Tuesday, October 10 & 24, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Meet Ziva! Hanson Police Community Resource Dog (Preschool)
Wednesday, October 11, 10:00am
Pumpkin Storytime & Craft (Preschool)
Wednesday, October 18, 10:00am
Parachute Preschool Playgroup (Preschool)
Friday, October 20, 10:30am
Halloween Storytime & Parade (Preschool)
Friday, October 27, 10:00am
Subscription Boxes
Teen Book Box (Grades 6-12) & Adult Book Box (new!)
Box Pickup Monday, November 6
Library Of Things
Do you love puzzles? Borrow one from our Library of Things or compete in our Puzzle Race!
Borrow puzzles and more from our Library of Things. Click here to see all the puzzles available and to learn more about our Library of Things!
Can your team complete a jigsaw puzzle faster than your friends and neighbors? Join us for a Puzzle Race to find out!
Saturday, October 21, 12:00pm
Adventure Passes
- Boston Children's Museum
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Massachusetts ParksPass
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Museum of Science
- New England Aquarium
- Plimoth Patuxet
- Robbins Museum of Archaeology
- Roger Williams Park Zoo
- USS Constitution Museum
- Zoo New England (Franklin Park & Stone Zoo)
Digital Library
Hoopla
Stream movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, and comic books.
OverDrive
Download eBooks and audiobooks with OverDrive's app Libby.
Kanopy
Instantly stream movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain!
TumbleBook
Enjoy animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books and more.
Ancestry
In-library use only
Access a vast collection of records to research your family history.
NoveList
Find reading recommendations based on your favorite titles, authors, and series.
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