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!
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
Saturday Stories
Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess! Ages 0-3
There will be no Saturday Stories on February 18th
Take & Make Craft: Dino-mite Valentines
Celebrate Valentine's Day with our dino-mite valentine craft to make at home! Grades K+
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
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
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+
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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
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.
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
Click Here for more information.
