Summer Reading Sign Up Begins Today
Prevent the summer slide -- sign up for the Library's summer reading program to earn prizes all summer long for any reading you do. It's easy, fun, and free! Stop by the children's department anytime over the next couple of weeks to sign up. 

In addition, the children's department has lots of fun activities planned and we hope your summer will include many stops at the Library. Here's what's coming up next week:
Imagination Station: Building Play
Monday, June 26 between 10 and 4:30 

Calling all master builders! You provide the ideas, we provide the materials (Keva planks, Legos, cardboard, cups, craft sticks, etc.) and let the construction begin! Drop-in event. Activity Room.
  • 10 – 11:30: Ages 3-5
  • 1 – 2:30: Ages 6-8
  • 3 – 4:30: Ages 9+
Book Party: Story Time & STEM Craft
Tuesday, June 27 from 10:30 – 11:30, for ages 4-8

The Hingham Public Library launches its Summer Reading Program with a reading of Twenty-One Elephants and Still
Standing.  After the Brooklyn Bridge was built people feared it wasn’t safe. P.T. Barnum and his 21 elephants demonstrated otherwise. Drop-in event. Activity Room.
Henna with Shweta Tekade
Tuesday, June 27 from 5 – 7, for ages 9+

Talented Henna artist, Shweta Tekade will talk about the history of henna and why it is used. Everyone will leave with a henna design painted on them by Shweta. Activity Room.
Read to Luke
Wednesday, June 28 from 10:30 – 11:30, for ages 5+

Keep your reading skills sharp; read to a certified therapy dog! Please call 781-741-1405 ext. 1403 to register. Children’s Room.
Stories & Seeds
Wednesday, June 28 from 1-2:30, for ages 4+

Investigate different types of seeds and explore how plants grow. Be prepared to get your hands (a little) dirty and do some planting. Drop-in event. Activity Room.
Build a Book
Thursday, June 29 from 1 – 3, for ages 5+

Be the author and illustrator of your own book! Design your cover and start your story. When your book is finished, feel free to bring it back to the library for display. Drop-in event. Activity Room.
Lego Team Building Project
Thursday, June 29 from 4-5:30,for ages 9+
Kids will work together to build the 604 piece Legends of Chima: Maula’s Ice Mammoth Stomper kit. The finished piece will put on display in the children’s department through September. Activity Room.
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