Tues. June 23 @ 7pm

Read “18 Tiny Deaths” by Bruce Goldfarb, then discuss with others. Books are available at the Hamlin Library and through the Libby app. This is a VIRTUAL event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Wed. June 24 @ 2pm

Read “The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Bookclub” by Martha Hall Kelly and discuss as a group. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Fri. June 26 @ 2pm

Get creative with paracord! In this teen program, you’ll learn basic knotting techniques and design your own custom creations—like bracelets, keychains, lanyards, or whatever you can imagine. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed!

Tue. June 30 @ 6pm

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an educational intro how yarn and cloth were made in our early colonial days. A demonstration from wool, to the spinning wheel to make yarn, then to a frame to weave cloth.  (Families, ages 6+)

Thurs. July 2 @ 6pm

Legos and Mega Blocks available for all ages to play and build with your imagination!

Mondays. July 6, 13, 20 @ 10:30am

Read, sing and dance with Mrs.Carlson!

No registration required.

Tue. July 7 @ 11am

‘Amazing School Assemblies & Library Shows’ performer Cris Johnson brings the laughs – and facts! – in this educational, interactive program about dinosaurs. Play dinosaur-themed games, dig for fossils, touch and feel museum quality fossil replicas and more! Start your Summer Reading Challenge off with fun for the whole family!

Wed. July 8 @ 2pm

In this inquiry-based program, our museum educator brings a selection of shiny wares along with the tools used to make them, allowing the audience to observe both the process and the final product. The audience is challenged to be a “historical detective” and determine how this technology was used to solve specific problems and meet particular needs. This program also provides insights into the role of tinsmiths in early American economies and compares it to that of their 21st-century counterpart – the hardware store.

This program is for ages 3 years to adult.

Tues. July 14 @ 6pm

Eat snacks, play games, share ideas, talk books and more! Please let us know if you have any food allergies when you register. (For ages 13-17)

Learn how to use every inch of garden space whether growing herbs, vegetables or flowers. Get suggestions for container plantings and DIY projects too. This is a VIRTUAL event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Wed. July 15 from 10:30am-12pm

Come see BIG machines in the Hamlin Town Hall Parking Lot! Take tours inside and around a school bus, ambulance, S.W.A.T. truck and more! No registration required!

Thurs. July 16 @ 10am

Discover the Wonderful World of Worms through storytime and hands-on educational environmental activities and then enjoy a snack! This program is geared towards families with children ages 8 and under, but all are welcome.

This program is at Hamlin Beach State Park.

Mon. July 20 from 3pm-5pm

Welcome all who love to knit, crochet, spin, weave, felt or needle work of any kind! Bring your projects and come visit!

Tues. July 21 from 1pm-2:30pm

Bring your own item of cotton clothing to tie dye any way you want for a fun, fashionable summer style! No registration required!

Tues. July 21 from 6pm-7:30pm

A quiet hour for reading your own book in the company of other book lovers. Refreshments provided.

Thurs. July 23 @ 6pm

Come learn about the fascinating lives of monarch butterflies in this program for kids, teens and adults.