July 2023 Newsletter
Summer Reading Program for
All Ages!
The 2023 summer reading program for all ages is underway! Register online and participate to win some great prizes.
Click here for more information.
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Jump Into Journaling
Thursdays, July 6 - August 10
4:00pm-7:00pm
Embrace your creativity in this workshop series for teens & adults! Learn how to begin a journaling practice as you enjoy writing prompts and creative writing time. Click here to learn more.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults
Monday, July 10, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Have you ever wanted to try playing Dungeons and Dragons and don't know where to start? Or maybe you've played before but don't have a regular group? Whatever your level of experience come join us for a one-shot adventure! Reference and Technology Librarian Lindley will be your Game Master for this two hour session. Learn more & register here.
July Memory Cafe: Silent Movies with Richard Hughes
Tuesday, July 11, 10:30-11:30am
Let silent movie pianist Richard Hughes take you on a trip into our colorful past when Nickelodeon theatres showed black & white flickers to the accompaniment of live piano. Richard will re-create the atmosphere by playing ragtime, novelty and Tin Pan Alley tunes before showing the films!
All are welcome and registration is not required!
An Evening with Author Lisa See (Virtual)
Wednesday, July 12, 7:00-8:00 PM

Join New York Times bestselling author Lisa See as she talks about her new book Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, a captivating story of women helping other women. See’s latest historical novel was inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China and is a triumphant reimagining of the life of a woman who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today.
This is a virtual program over Zoom - please register for the Zoom link here.

July Teen Programs
We have awesome summer programs for teens including workshops to make duckie soap and clay yeti luminarias, palmistry painting, and mini golf!

Click here for more information on these fun programs and all of your teen summer reading needs.
Mobile Mini-Golf
Wednesday, July 19, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mobile-Mini Golf brings a unique, artsy and colorful 10 hole game of golf to play in and around the first floor of the library! Families of all ages are welcome to drop-in for this unique golf outing among the stacks!

No registration is required, but we recommend arriving early to guarantee a space.
July Children's Programs
The library offers wonderful opportunities for children and families to play and learn this summer! Join us for Summer Sensory Sensation, Swamp Romp: A Musical Adventure, Talewise- Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together and more!

Click here for more information on children's programs and resources.
Friends of the Library Book Donation Days
Mondays 10:30am-4:00pm
July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31

Please give us your BOOKS, CDs and DVDs in good condition to sell at our book sales. Donations are limited to 4 bags at a time. If you have a donation larger than 4 bags please email the Friends at fohwpl@gmail.com.
Author Talk with Ryan Bernsten
50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy
Wednesday, July 26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Is America as divided as it seems? Ryan Bernsten journeys through all 50 states to answer that question. Leading with the desire to listen and overcome our preconceived notions, 50 States of Mind asks how we can infuse humanity and nuance back into political conversations to keep our democracy strong.
All are welcome and no registration is required.
July Book Clubs
The Patton Homestead Book Club will meet on Tuesday, July 11 at 3:00 at the Patton Homestead. They will be reading and discussing "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict.

The Wednesday Night Book Club and Literary Luncheon are on break during the summer. They will be back this September with more great book club reads!

Book clubs are open to all and titles are available for check out at the library.
Heritage Films & Dan Tremblay Presents: Civil War Life & Medicine
Friday, July 28, 11:00am-12:00pm
Dan embedded himself with a Union and Confederate re-enactment group to film a fascinating look and the activity of life and medicine during the Civil War.

There will be a brief discussion after the film.
All are welcome, no registration required.
Art Display Program
Join our art exhibition series! Each artist or arts organization accepted to participate will be invited to hang their artwork in designated areas of the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library for two months, subject to availability.

For full guidelines and applications, please contact Adult Services Librarian, Jessica Furtado at jfurtado@hwlibrary.org