FREE Tutoring Services at the Library

Beginning Saturday, June 8th the STEMNauts will be offering FREE tutoring services to students in grades K-12 at the Hamilton Township Public Library.  Subjects include math, reading/writing, science, homework help and more!  For information or to register, visit http://www.stemnauts.org/join.html.

For the Love of Reading Book Club

Join us at the Hamilton Library to enjoy and discuss a variety of compelling stories.  This month’s selection is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.  Our meeting will be held Wednesday, July 17th at 6:45 p.m.  For more information, email hamiltonlibrarybookclub@gmail.com or check out our flyer.

Teen Summer Reading Program

Registration is currently available for our Teen Summer Reading program for kids from sixth grade through high school. Sign-ups run from June 26, 2019 to August 17, 2019, and check-ins are available from July 1, 2019 to August 24, 2019. We’ll be offering craft programs on July 11 (Galaxy Ornaments), July 25 (Constellation Luminaries), and August 8 (Galaxy/Nebula Window Art), and playing Clank! In! Space on August 27, all from 1:30-2:30pm. For questions or to register, stop by the Adult Reference desk.

Upcoming Events for Kids

Take a look at our summer calendar!  All kids’ programs are free, but most require pre-registration.  If you have any questions, please call 609-581-4064 or email childrensreference@hamiltonnjpl.org.

Visit the children’s reference desk (kids birth through grade 6) to sign up for the summer reading program: “A Universe of Stories.”  During this 8-week challenge, readers will track the number of books or minutes they read at home, then come to the library to check in and receive small incentives.

Summer story programs have begun!  To register, please call 609-581-4064 or click here.

On Wednesday, July 17, local artist Kenneth Lewis, Sr. will sponsor Paintopia! for kids 4 to 10 years old.  Kids will exercise creativity as they paint an original work of art to take home.  Registration begins Monday, July 8.

Kids 5 years and older will have Fun with Food on Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m.  This program is filled to capacity.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Sensei Chad Ruff of USA Karate and Fitness will offer a free demo class on Thursday, July 18.  Please call 609-581-4064 to register.

Tulpehaking Nature Center will present family nature stories for kids 4 to 6 years old at the library on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. on the following dates: July 19, 26 and August 2.  Kids will enjoy a fun story and related craft or activity.  Free; no registration required.

Juggling! Beatboxing! Comedy!  Join us on Monday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. for the fun and excitement of The Jester Jim Show.  Free tickets are available now in the children’s room.  This show is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Bring your own snacks when you join us for a movie, The LEGO Movie 2: the second part, on Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m.  No registration required.  Movie licensing is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Kids 6 to 12 years can join us for some fun crafts on Monday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m.  Registration begins Monday, July 22.

Would you like to go to a museum…for FREE?

Check out the Hamilton Township Public Library’s FREE Museum Pass Program.  Library patrons may reserve a pass to a wide variety of museums, with some passes accommodating up to seven guests! Find out how to reserve your museum pass today.

Interested in local history?

Be sure to check out Tom Glover’s Hamilton Scrapbook website for fun and interesting facts concerning the history of our town and the surrounding communities.

…..that’s what Hamilton Free Public Library is all about.  We take our role as a central meeting place in the township quite seriously. And we feel a responsibility to our patrons and others who may be less fortunate than ourselves. Therefore, we offer you the following opportunities to “pay it forward”.   We are a…