Mini Golf at the Library

Friends of the Library Mini Golf Fundraiser  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mini-golf-at-the-library-2/

Betty Strong Room (Large Event Room) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Recommended for ages 0-3 Mondays from 10:00am-10:45am Sure to delight, this storytime is full of songs, stories, wiggles, and rhymes. Start with play/social time and end with bubbles! Registration opens the week before the storytime date you want to attend. https......More

Recommended for ages 0-3 Mondays from 10:00am-10:45am Sure to delight, this storytime is full of songs, stories, wiggles, and rhymes. Start with play/social time and end with bubbles! Registration opens the week before the storytime date you want to attend. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-storytime-60/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours: For Teens!

Join us for teen-only Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace!  Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jess, our Teen Librarian! Her expertise is in general crafts. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users mu......More

Join us for teen-only Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace!  Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jess, our Teen Librarian! Her expertise is in general crafts. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Reference Desk. Users must be over the age of 10. Users age 10-17 require a parent's or legal guardian's signature before CreatorSpace use. The maximum capacity of the room is 10 users at one time.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-creatorspace-hours-for-teens-25/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Project ABC: Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Join us for a bedtime playgroup and drop off your stuffed friends at the library for a night of giggles, games, and cozy chaos. Pick them up the next day after their big night out among the books EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Bedtime Themed Playgroup Monday, March 23rd from 5......More

Join us for a bedtime playgroup and drop off your stuffed friends at the library for a night of giggles, games, and cozy chaos. Pick them up the next day after their big night out among the books EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Bedtime Themed Playgroup Monday, March 23rd from 5pm-6pm Put on your PJs and join us for bedtime-themed games, crafts, and stories. We'll end with a snuggly circle time full of songs and smiles. Stuffed Animals Stay the Night Pick up Tuesday, March 24th during library hours. Please bring a stuffed animal that can stay overnight and isn't used for bedtime or comfort. Pick it up the next day with a journal filled with pictures from their sleepover. Dress Code Your Favorite pajamas or onesie! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-stuffed-animal-sleepover-w-project-abc/

Betty Strong Room (Large Event Room) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours

Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jak. Her expertise is in fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving); paper crafts; and general craftiness.  Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.o......More

Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jak. Her expertise is in fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving); paper crafts; and general craftiness.  Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Reference Desk. Users must be over the age of 10. Users age 10-17 require a parent's or legal guardian's signature before CreatorSpace use. The maximum capacity of the room is 10 users at one time.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-creatorspace-hours-81/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

VIRTUAL - America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country......More

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. Click here to register! Today, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain people get a real chance to recover. Despite record numbers of overdose deaths, our default response is still to punish, while rehabs across the United States fail to incorporate scientifically proven strategies and exploit patients. In this book, you’ll find the stories of four people who represent the failures of the rehab-industrial complex, and the ways our treatment system often prevents recovery. April is a black mom in Philadelphia, who witnessed firsthand how the government’s punitive response to the crack epidemic impeded her mother’s recovery—and then her own. Chris, a young middle-class white man from Louisiana, received more opportunities in his addiction than April, including the chance to go to treatment instead of prison. Yet the only program the judge permitted was one that forced him to perform unpaid back-breaking labor at for-profit companies. Wendy is a mother from a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles, whose son died in a sober living home. She began investigating for-profit treatment programs—yet law enforcement and regulators routinely ignored her warnings, allowing rehab patients to die, again and again. Larry is a surgeon who himself struggled with addiction, and would eventually become one of the first Suboxone prescribers in the nation, drawing the scrutiny of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Be sure to register now to participate in this urgent conversation and learn insight on how we might fix the system to save lives. About the Author: Shoshana Walter is a reporter for the Marshall Project covering the criminal justice system. Her reporting has been honored as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and Selden Ring, and she has won the Knight Award for Public Service, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She started her work on the treatment system at The Center for Investigative Reporting, where her work appeared in The New York Times Magazine, in newspapers, and on NPR stations across the country. She is based in Oakland, California. About the Guest Host: Barbara Ellen Kingsolver is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, essayist, and poet. Her widely known works include The Poisonwood Bible, the tale of a missionary family in the Congo, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, a nonfiction account of her family's attempts to eat locally. In 2023, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the novel Demon Copperhead. Her work often focuses on topics such as social justice, biodiversity, and the interaction between humans and their communities and environments. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-america-s-failed-response-to-the-opioid-crisis/

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Chess Club

Chess Club for ages 6 and up. High school volunteers will be available to guide and instruct. New players are always welcome! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-6/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours: For Teens!

Join us for teen-only Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Matt. His expertise is in model-making. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the ......More

Join us for teen-only Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Matt. His expertise is in model-making. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Reference Desk. Users must be over the age of 10. Users age 10-17 require a parent's or legal guardian's signature before CreatorSpace use. The maximum capacity of the room is 10 users at one time.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-creatorspace-hours-133/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

250th: CreatorSpace Workshop: Applique Tea Towel

Applique is a fun and easy way to add designs to a fabric background. In this event, we will learn how to add a simple decorative shape to a tea-towel.  This program is for ages 16-adult. A signed CreatorSpace waiver is required to access this event. If the attendee......More

Applique is a fun and easy way to add designs to a fabric background. In this event, we will learn how to add a simple decorative shape to a tea-towel.  This program is for ages 16-adult. A signed CreatorSpace waiver is required to access this event. If the attendee is age 16-17, a parent/guardian must sign this waiver before the event starts. This program is part of our celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/250th-creatorspace-workshop-applique-tea-towel/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

250th - National Treasures Book Group

Introducing the National Treasures book discussion group, where we’ll read classic American literature through the ages. Revisit those high school cornerstones to see if they’re any different than you remember. Or, if you haven’t read them before, see what all the fus......More

Introducing the National Treasures book discussion group, where we’ll read classic American literature through the ages. Revisit those high school cornerstones to see if they’re any different than you remember. Or, if you haven’t read them before, see what all the fuss is about!  For March, we will be reading the 1959 play A Raisin In the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Copies can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. It's also available on Libby! We'll meet the fourth Tuesday of the month.  Registration is optional! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/national-treasures-book-group-2/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Board of Library Trustees

Call to Order Public Forum Acceptance of Previous Meeting Minutes  Director’s Report & Updates Hopkinton Library Foundation Liaison Report Friends of Hopkinton Library Liaison Report Old Business New Business Future agenda items Adjournment https://hopkinto......More

Call to Order Public Forum Acceptance of Previous Meeting Minutes  Director’s Report & Updates Hopkinton Library Foundation Liaison Report Friends of Hopkinton Library Liaison Report Old Business New Business Future agenda items Adjournment https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/board-of-library-trustees-8/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours

Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Danielle, our Reference and Technology Supervisor and the CreatorSpace Coordinator. Her expertise is in fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving); paper crafts; and general c......More

Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Danielle, our Reference and Technology Supervisor and the CreatorSpace Coordinator. Her expertise is in fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving); paper crafts; and general craftiness.  Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Reference Desk. Users must be over the age of 10. Users age 10-17 require a parent's or legal guardian's signature before CreatorSpace use. The maximum capacity of the room is 10 users at one time.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-creatorspace-hours-237/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

ELL Conversation Group - Intermediate Learners

Intermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple grammar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations. At the Intermediate level, we will prioritize components of grammar, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension, and group ......More

Intermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple grammar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations. At the Intermediate level, we will prioritize components of grammar, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension, and group discussion. Reading together helps to expand vocabulary, and provides a focus for group discussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language. Registration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar. Our English Language Learning groups are made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-ell-intermediate-26/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Preschool Storytellers

Preschool Storytellers includes a short storytime followed by play-based activities. We will start with a few songs and then Ms. Carly will read a picture book with children, inviting them to respond to the story and pictures. After this shared reading children will c......More

Preschool Storytellers includes a short storytime followed by play-based activities. We will start with a few songs and then Ms. Carly will read a picture book with children, inviting them to respond to the story and pictures. After this shared reading children will continue storytelling through crafts, sensory activities, dramatic play, and more.  This program supports the five early literacy practices and is best for children ages 3-6.  Please register starting 1 week before the program. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytellers-30/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Quarterly Library Volunteer Interest Orientation

Interested in volunteering at the library? Giving back to your community can be rewarding, can help you complete mandatory volunteer hours, and help with college applications or resume building. Adults and teens 14 and older, join us in learning about the library's vo......More

Interested in volunteering at the library? Giving back to your community can be rewarding, can help you complete mandatory volunteer hours, and help with college applications or resume building. Adults and teens 14 and older, join us in learning about the library's volunteer needs.  If you are 18 years of age or older, you must bring an ID, and fill out a CORI form (available at the library) in order to volunteer at the library.  No need to sign up, just join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 4 PM in the Ellsworth small conference room. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/quarterly-library-volunteer-interest-orientation-12/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Kids Creative Writing Club

At Kids Creative Writing Club, children will have fun exploring the world of writing, imagination, and storytelling with their friends. Each meeting will include creative activities like interactive games, poetry prompts, group storytelling, and more.  This program i......More

At Kids Creative Writing Club, children will have fun exploring the world of writing, imagination, and storytelling with their friends. Each meeting will include creative activities like interactive games, poetry prompts, group storytelling, and more.  This program is for children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-creative-writing-club-30/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

YA Animanga Club

Anime & Manga Fans: Meet in the YA Room to discuss manga, watch anime, draw characters, and eat fun snacks! Open to teens and pre-teens in grades 5-12. Please note: In this program we may watch and/or discuss material that is rated TV-14 or unrated. Please e-mail J......More

Anime & Manga Fans: Meet in the YA Room to discuss manga, watch anime, draw characters, and eat fun snacks! Open to teens and pre-teens in grades 5-12. Please note: In this program we may watch and/or discuss material that is rated TV-14 or unrated. Please e-mail Jess at [email protected] with any questions. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-animanga-club-30/

Teen Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

D20's D&D Campaign (Ages 18-25)

A Dungeons & Dragons group for adults ages 18-25! Meet every other Wednesday at 6:00pm in the library's Ellsworth Room. New and experienced adventurers welcome. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/d-d-gathering-ages-18-25-4/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Read to a Therapy Dog

Drop by the Children's Room to practice reading aloud to Hula, a local therapy dog! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-a-therapy-dog-140/

Children's Department Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Parent-Child Playgroup

Join us for Parent-Child Playgroup, cohosted with the Hopkinton YMCA (Project ABC). This event will include free play as well as a circle time with stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 0-5, with a caregiver. Registration is required starting 1 w......More

Join us for Parent-Child Playgroup, cohosted with the Hopkinton YMCA (Project ABC). This event will include free play as well as a circle time with stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 0-5, with a caregiver. Registration is required starting 1 week prior to the event. Project ABC is a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (ECC) and managed by the MetroWest YMCA. Project ABC currently serves Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, and Natick. Interested in learning more about your child's development? Take this Ages and Stages Questionnaire.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/parent-child-playgroup-135/

Betty Strong Room (Large Event Room) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

National Quilt Project: Share your story with a block printed quilt square

Participate in the National Quilt Project, an initiative that seeks to "stitch American together again." Decorate a quilt square representing your part in the rich mosaic of our country, and leave it with us to be exhibited locally and nationally. Learn more about the......More

Participate in the National Quilt Project, an initiative that seeks to "stitch American together again." Decorate a quilt square representing your part in the rich mosaic of our country, and leave it with us to be exhibited locally and nationally. Learn more about the Project at https://nationalquiltproject.org/. This event is offered with the assistance of the Hopkinton Marathon Quilter's Guild. This session, we will cut our own stamps and use them to stamp quilt squares. We will use linoleum cutting techniques. Because of the use of sharp implements, this program is for ages 15 to Adult.  A signed CreatorSpace waiver is required to access this event. If the attendee is age 10-17, a parent/guardian must sign this waiver before the event starts. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/national-quilt-project-share-your-story-with-a-block-printed-quilt-square/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Lego & Pokémon Club

Children can play and create at Lego & Pokémon Club! Build a creation out of Legos or Duplo blocks. Creations will be displayed in the children's department for a few days. Do you play Pokémon? Looking for someone to play with, trade cards, and chat about all that i......More

Children can play and create at Lego & Pokémon Club! Build a creation out of Legos or Duplo blocks. Creations will be displayed in the children's department for a few days. Do you play Pokémon? Looking for someone to play with, trade cards, and chat about all that is Pokémon? This club is for you! Bring your Pokémon cards if you have some. If you do not have cards, we will have a small amount for in-library use. This is a drop-in style club. No registration necessary.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-pok-mon-club-117/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

ELL Conversation Group - Conversation and Culture

Conversation and Culture is a gathering of new and old friends who meet under the direction of a leader to focus on English fluency. Participants who choose this offering are fairly comfortable in everyday conversation but recognize the need to be more comfortable in ......More

Conversation and Culture is a gathering of new and old friends who meet under the direction of a leader to focus on English fluency. Participants who choose this offering are fairly comfortable in everyday conversation but recognize the need to be more comfortable in the world around them. Under the direction of the group leader, an informal survey is conducted to identify topics of interest for the group. These topics of conversation provide a focus for expanding vocabulary and understanding idioms and colloquialisms. One night the conversation might focus on great places to hike, or fascinating facts about the Boston Marathon or how and why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Other times the focus might be more practical: how to navigate town government or how to become a volunteer. Often local community experts will lead the discussion. A member of town government, a local historian, or business owner may lead the group. Participants always are encouraged to share their own stories and expand the conversation. No matter what the evenings focus might be, Conversation and Culture will help the participants to: Enrich vocabulary Practice communication skills Learn about the local community Registration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar. Our English Language Learning groups are made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-ell-convo-and-culture-26/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

VIRTUAL - Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky with Kate Messner

Join us for an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner as we delve into her Over and Under series, best suited for a K-3rd grade audience.  Click here to register. The bea......More

Join us for an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner as we delve into her Over and Under series, best suited for a K-3rd grade audience.  Click here to register. The beautifully illustrated Over and Under books explore precious ecosystems, landscapes, and the animals that call these places “home,” all over the world. From snowy terrains to the Everglades, to the rainforests and even the dirt beneath our feet, these books make an upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world’s natural habitats. Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals living in it, and the Over and Under books help to nurture that interest by celebrating the hidden marvels and creatures all around us.  About the Author: New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner is passionately curious and has written over seventy books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Coral Reef, The Next Scientist, and The Scariest Kitten in the World as well as novels for older readers like All the Answers and The Trouble with Heroes. Kate also writes the popular History Smashers graphic nonfiction series and leads the multi-author team behind The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class chapter books. She splits her time between Lake Champlain and South Florida. Missed the live session? Have questions about these virtual talks? Visit our Virtual Author Talks website page for recordings of past talks and an FAQ guide to the events. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-explore-secret-worlds-in-the-earth-sea-and-sky-with-kate-messner/

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Babytime

This baby lapsit storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, gentle tickles, bounces, and body-awareness. This storytime will begin with play/social time for babies and their caregivers! Recommended for babies bi......More

This baby lapsit storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, gentle tickles, bounces, and body-awareness. This storytime will begin with play/social time for babies and their caregivers! Recommended for babies birth to 18 months. Registration required starting 1 week before the event. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babytime-ages-0-18-mos-44/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Little Explorers

Join us for hands-on learning for curious little kids. Each month children will explore a new subject through a variety of activities and have a chance to discover and experiment at their own pace.  In March we are exploring CONSTRUCTION! Recommended for ages 2-5. ......More

Join us for hands-on learning for curious little kids. Each month children will explore a new subject through a variety of activities and have a chance to discover and experiment at their own pace.  In March we are exploring CONSTRUCTION! Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration required starting 1 week before the event. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-explorers-for-ages-2-5-52/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

ELL Conversation Group - Beginning Learners

ELL Conversation Circle for Beginning Learners is appropriate for someone with very limited experience with the English language. This learner may be familiar with basic vocabulary and simple phrases but is struggling with everyday conversations. The beginner group p......More

ELL Conversation Circle for Beginning Learners is appropriate for someone with very limited experience with the English language. This learner may be familiar with basic vocabulary and simple phrases but is struggling with everyday conversations. The beginner group provides an opportunity to build English vocabulary, and practice grammar and reading in a supportive setting. Each meeting emphasizes new vocabulary, common idioms and basic rules of grammar. Emphasis is also placed on improving conversation skills that reflect everyday interactions. In order to create a comfortable environment, this class is limited to true beginners. Please consider our Intermediate group or Conversations and Culture if you are no longer a beginner. Registration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar. Our English Language Learning groups are made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-ell-113/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Drop-in Family Activities

Drop by the Children's Department programming room for some family activities (i.e. chess, board games, blocks, coloring, etc). https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-family-activities-181/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Quarterly Library Volunteer Interest Orientation

Interested in volunteering at the library? Giving back to your community can be rewarding, can help you complete mandatory volunteer hours, and help with college applications or resume building. Adults and teens 14 and older, join us in learning about the library's vo......More

Interested in volunteering at the library? Giving back to your community can be rewarding, can help you complete mandatory volunteer hours, and help with college applications or resume building. Adults and teens 14 and older, join us in learning about the library's volunteer needs.  If you are 18 years of age or older, you must bring an ID, and fill out a CORI form (available at the library) in order to volunteer at the library.  No need to sign up, just join us on Saturday, March 28th at 10 AM in the Ellsworth small conference room. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/quarterly-library-volunteer-interest-orientation-11/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Old School Roleplaying Game Group

The history of tabletop roleplaying stretches back over 25 years ago, and its popularity continues to this day. This group was started with a focus on "old school" games, like Dungeons & Dragons and other classics from the 1970s and '80s, but these days we play all s......More

The history of tabletop roleplaying stretches back over 25 years ago, and its popularity continues to this day. This group was started with a focus on "old school" games, like Dungeons & Dragons and other classics from the 1970s and '80s, but these days we play all sorts of games, old and new. Whether you're an experienced player or just curious about the hobby, join us for epic adventures, fierce battles, and general shenanigans. Dive into a world of imagination as we venture through dungeons, explore distant worlds, and have fun! New members are always welcome! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/old-school-roleplaying-game-group-2/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Tiny Art Show Reception

Join us for a public reception to celebrate the artists who contributed to our 2nd annual Tiny Art Show. Light refreshments will be served. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tiny-art-show-reception-2/

Library: See Event Description for Exact Location Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

National Quilt Project: Share your story with a reverse applique quilt square

Participate in the National Quilt Project, an initiative that seeks to "stitch American together again." Decorate a quilt square representing your part in the rich mosaic of our country, and leave it with us to be exhibited locally and nationally. Learn more about the......More

Participate in the National Quilt Project, an initiative that seeks to "stitch American together again." Decorate a quilt square representing your part in the rich mosaic of our country, and leave it with us to be exhibited locally and nationally. Learn more about the Project at https://nationalquiltproject.org/. This event is offered with assistance from the Hopkinton Marathon Quilter's Guild.  This session, we will use simple reverse applique techniques to create shapes on a background. This program is for ages 14 to Adults. A signed CreatorSpace waiver is required to access this event. If the attendee is age 10-17, a parent/guardian must sign this waiver before the event starts. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/national-quilt-project-share-your-story-with-an-applique-quilt-square/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Recommended for ages 0-3 Mondays from 10:00am-10:45am Sure to delight, this storytime is full of songs, stories, wiggles, and rhymes. Start with play/social time and end with bubbles! Registration opens the week before the storytime date you want to attend. https......More

Recommended for ages 0-3 Mondays from 10:00am-10:45am Sure to delight, this storytime is full of songs, stories, wiggles, and rhymes. Start with play/social time and end with bubbles! Registration opens the week before the storytime date you want to attend. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-storytime-61/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours: For Teens!

Join us for teen-only Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace!  Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jess, our Teen Librarian! Her expertise is in general crafts. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users mu......More

Join us for teen-only Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace!  Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jess, our Teen Librarian! Her expertise is in general crafts. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Reference Desk. Users must be over the age of 10. Users age 10-17 require a parent's or legal guardian's signature before CreatorSpace use. The maximum capacity of the room is 10 users at one time.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-creatorspace-hours-for-teens-26/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours

Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jak. Her expertise is in fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving); paper crafts; and general craftiness.  Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.o......More

Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Jak. Her expertise is in fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving); paper crafts; and general craftiness.  Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Reference Desk. Users must be over the age of 10. Users age 10-17 require a parent's or legal guardian's signature before CreatorSpace use. The maximum capacity of the room is 10 users at one time.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-creatorspace-hours-82/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

CreatorSpace: YA Wooden Model Kit Workshop

Looking for a fun after-school hobby that encourages creativity while working with your hands? Sign up for our Wooden Model Kit Workshop! In this program, participants will learn how to safely use basic hobby tools before selecting and constructing a wooden model ki......More

Looking for a fun after-school hobby that encourages creativity while working with your hands? Sign up for our Wooden Model Kit Workshop! In this program, participants will learn how to safely use basic hobby tools before selecting and constructing a wooden model kit alongside a few friends. After completing their kits, participants will be able to customize their wooden model using the Creatorspace’s resources, and take their work home! This program is intended for young adult patrons aged 12 to 17. Because this workshop will involve using sharp tools, the age requirement will be strictly enforced. Interested participants must return a completed waiver form, signed by a parent or guardian in front of library staff. We strongly encourage interested participants to complete this step ahead of time! Registration is required; supplies are limited. Participants will not be allowed into the Creatorspace without a completed waiver form, signed by a parent or guardian in front of library staff. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-creatorspace-hours-134/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Watch Party! - Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky with Kate Messner

Did you miss the live virtual author talk from Thursday? Join us in the Children's Programming Room for coloring, activity sheets, and to check out Kate's books while we stream the recording of an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Mess......More

Did you miss the live virtual author talk from Thursday? Join us in the Children's Programming Room for coloring, activity sheets, and to check out Kate's books while we stream the recording of an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner! This talk delves into her Over and Under series, best suited for a K-3rd grade audience. The beautifully illustrated Over and Under books explore precious ecosystems, landscapes, and the animals that call these places “home,” all over the world. From snowy terrains to the Everglades, to the rainforests and even the dirt beneath our feet, these books make an upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world’s natural habitats. Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals living in it, and the Over and Under books help to nurture that interest by celebrating the hidden marvels and creatures all around us. About the Author: New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner is passionately curious and has written over seventy books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Coral Reef, The Next Scientist, and The Scariest Kitten in the World as well as novels for older readers like All the Answers and The Trouble with Heroes. Kate also writes the popular History Smashers graphic nonfiction series and leads the multi-author team behind The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class chapter books. She splits her time between Lake Champlain and South Florida. Missed the live session? Have questions about these virtual talks? Visit our Virtual Author Talks website page for recordings of past talks and an FAQ guide to the events. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/watch-party-living-the-otter-life-with-katherine-applegate/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

CreatorSpace Workshop: Learn to Sew: Quilted Cotton Coaster

Learn the basics of  quilting! It's so easy, you'll make your own quilted coaster in under an hour! Though quilting is an art that can be immensely detailed, the basics are really easy to pick up. We will be using basic sewing machines. Come try it out and see why it ......More

Learn the basics of  quilting! It's so easy, you'll make your own quilted coaster in under an hour! Though quilting is an art that can be immensely detailed, the basics are really easy to pick up. We will be using basic sewing machines. Come try it out and see why it has been a quintessential American art for generations!  This program is for ages 16-adult. This program earns you Sewing Machine Certification so that you can attend more advanced sewing classes.  A signed CreatorSpace waiver is required to access this event. If the attendee is age 16-17, a parent/guardian must sign this waiver before the event starts. This program is part of our celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.  This event is a repeat of a previous session. If you attended a previous session, please do not register for this session so that we can fit as many new crafters as possible! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/250th-creatorspace-workshop-quilted-cotton-coaster-4/

CreatorSpace (Classroom) Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

ELL Conversation Group - Intermediate Learners

Intermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple grammar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations. At the Intermediate level, we will prioritize components of grammar, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension, and group ......More

Intermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple grammar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations. At the Intermediate level, we will prioritize components of grammar, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension, and group discussion. Reading together helps to expand vocabulary, and provides a focus for group discussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language. Registration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar. Our English Language Learning groups are made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-ell-intermediate-27/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Preschool Storytellers

Preschool Storytellers includes a short storytime followed by play-based activities. We will start with a few songs and then Ms. Carly will read a picture book with children, inviting them to respond to the story and pictures. After this shared reading children will c......More

Preschool Storytellers includes a short storytime followed by play-based activities. We will start with a few songs and then Ms. Carly will read a picture book with children, inviting them to respond to the story and pictures. After this shared reading children will continue storytelling through crafts, sensory activities, dramatic play, and more.  This program supports the five early literacy practices and is best for children ages 3-6.  Please register starting 1 week before the program. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytellers-31/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Library visit to Fairview Estates

Adult Services Librarian Danielle Wolber visits Fairview Estates to provide services to residents. Please contact Danielle Wolber at [email protected] for more information. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-visit-to-fairview-esta......More

Adult Services Librarian Danielle Wolber visits Fairview Estates to provide services to residents. Please contact Danielle Wolber at [email protected] for more information. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-visit-to-fairview-estates-52/

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Kids Creative Writing Club

At Kids Creative Writing Club, children will have fun exploring the world of writing, imagination, and storytelling with their friends. Each meeting will include creative activities like interactive games, poetry prompts, group storytelling, and more.  This program i......More

At Kids Creative Writing Club, children will have fun exploring the world of writing, imagination, and storytelling with their friends. Each meeting will include creative activities like interactive games, poetry prompts, group storytelling, and more.  This program is for children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.  https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-creative-writing-club-31/

Children's Programming Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

YA Dungeons & Dragons Campaign (Grades 5-12)

Join dungeon master Leann for a Spring session of D&D. New players welcome! Registration is required. Please e-mail Jess at [email protected] with any questions. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-ya-d-d-3/

Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Read to a Therapy Dog

Drop by the Children's Room to practice reading aloud to Hula, a local therapy dog! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-a-therapy-dog-141/

Children's Department Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748