Hanson Public Library

June 2026 Mid-Month Check In

SUMMER READING 2026

The 2026 Summer Reading theme is Plant a Seed, Read! The program kicks off on June 26th (details below), and we'll be offering dozens of amazing programs throughout July and August. Children, teens, and adults are invited to track their reading from June 26 to August 14 for a chance to win prizes.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Joe's Craz-zy Critters

Friday, June 26th - 10:00am & 11:30am

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff featuring an animal show with Joe's Craz-zy Critters. Audiences will learn about and interact with different animals, and will have a chance to win a Plant a Seed, Read t-shirt! There are two shows, at 10:00 and 11:30. Please register for only one.

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

Read to a Therapy Dog: Campbell

Jun 25, 5:00pm

Liberty Kids

Jul 1, 12:00-4:00pm

Save Me a Seat Lunch Bunch

Jul 13, 12:00pm

Stars & Stripes Parade Ribbons and Bubble Wands

Jul 2, 12:30pm

Fairy House Crafting

Jul 9, 5:00pm

Summer Crafternoon: Plant Pot Painting

Jul 15, 2:00pm

Dinosaur Safari

Jul 2, 5:30pm

Science and Snacks: Plant Science

Jul 8, 2:00pm

Nature Journaling

Jul 13, 2:00pm

Summer Garden Science

Jul 14, 2:00pm

Storytime and Craft/Play

Wednesdays, 10:00am

Move & Groove Storytime

Fridays, 10:00am & 11:00am

Saturday Stories

Saturdays, 9:30am

Playdough Playtime

Jun 16 & 30, Jul 14, 4:00pm

LEGO Free Play

Jun 23 & Jul 7, 4:00pm

EVENTS FOR ADULTS & TEENS

13th Annual Trivia Night

Wednesday, July 15 - Camp Kiwanee Needles Lodge

Doors open at 6:30pm / Questions begin at 7:30pm

Don't miss a fun competitive experience that brings friends together to tackle brain-tickling questions! Cost is $120 per table (up to 8 people) or $15 per person (will be seated at a table with others). Complimentary popcorn and water. Cash bar, lottery board & 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by the HPL Foundation.

Decoupage Mason Jar Workshop

Jun 16, 6:00pm

Sea Glass Art Workshop

Jun 17, 12:00pm

No-Sew Quilt Workshop

Jun 24, 3:00pm

Tech Help Drop In

Jul 6, 1:00pm

Reiki for Self-Healing Workshop

Jun 25, 6:00pm

Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

Jul 7, 6:00pm

Quick Pickling Workshop

Jul 14, 6:00pm

Nature Walk: Poor Meadow Brook Conservation Area

Jun 20, 10:00am

Half-Day Hangout

Jun 18, 12:30-2:30pm

Teen Empowerment Yoga: Session One

Jun 18, 6:00pm

Pride Craft Night

Jun 23, 6:30pm

BOOK & MOVIE EVENTS

Book Cafe

Jun 22, 10:30am

Dinner Detectives: Early American Mysteries

Jul 9, 6:30pm

Book-to-Movie Group: Practical Magic

Screening: Jun 18, 5:30pm

Discussion: Jun 25, 6:30pm

TAKE HOME KITS & BOXES

Take & Make Craft: Clothespin Butterfly

Kit Pickup Jul 13

STEAM Team Experiment Kit: CD Case Greenhouse

Kit Pickup Jun 22

Mother Reading a Story Book to her Kids

Storytime to Go

Kit Pickup Jul 7

Adult & Teen Book Boxes

Kit Pickup Jul 3

Art History Makers Kit: Hokusai Waves

Kit Pickup Jul 10

Hygge at Home: Scented Clay Fresheners

Kit Pickup Jun 26

POPULAR SERVICES & RESOURCES

Borrow/Reserve
Library of Things
Adventure Passes
Meeting Rooms
Digital Library
Libby/OverDrive
Hoopla
Kanopy
Early Literacy
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Adopt a Reading Buddy
Educate Station
Library Services
Notary
Homebound Delivery
Book Recommendations
Ancestry.com

Hanson Public Library

132 Maquan Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-2151

hansonlibrary.org

Library Hours

Mon, Wed & Fri: 9am-5pm

Tue & Thu: 12pm-8pm

Sat: 9am-3pm

Sat (summer): 9am-1pm

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