Programs for Adults
Coffee and Hot Chocolate Hour
with the Director and Library Trustees
Saturday, December 2, 10:30-11:30 am
Large Event Room (Strong Room)
Heading out on the Holiday Stroll? Stop in to the library first for a warm drink and a chat with Library Trustees and Library Director Heather Backman.
Women for Women
Monday, December 4, 6:30 pm
Lower Level Classroom
Hopkinton Chamber Orchestra
Wednesday, December 6, 7 pm
Large Event Room (Strong Room)
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library
The Friends' annual chamber music concert returns to 13 Main Street!
Impressionist Roger Kabler
Monday, December 11, 6:30 pm
Large Event Room (Strong Room)
As a celebrity impersonator, Kabler is known for his impressions of Robin Williams and Jon Lovitz.
Mindful Self-Care for the Holiday Season
with Mary Green
Monday, December 18, 6:30 pm
Large Event Room (Strong Room)
Come and learn a number of simple but powerful stress-busting practices that can be especially helpful during the often busy holiday season. The evening will include breathing exercises, gentle stretching (while sitting in a chair) and a variety of guided meditations. No prior experience is necessary!
Mary Starr Green is a certified Kripalu yoga instructor and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practitioner.
COMING IN JANUARY:
Astronomy Talk and Telescope Demonstration
Wednesday, January 3, 6:30 pm
Large Event Room (Strong Room)
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library
Come learn the basics of amateur astronomy using the library telescope. Hear about the constellations, stars, and planets visible in the Hopkinton sky. Also learn simple techniques for processing images you've taken with a digital camera and telescope.
Teen Programs
Holiday Teen Crafternoon
Saturday, December 2, 1 pm
Children's Activity Room
For grades 6-12
Registration required to athie@hopkintonma.gov
Make three spa products from all-natural materials. Keep to use yourself, or give as a gift!
Children's Programs
Magic Show with Scott Jameson
Saturday, December 2, 2:30 pm
Large Event Room (Strong Room)
Mrs. Grady the Music Lady
Thursday, December 7, 10:30 am
Sign up required in the Children's Room
Storytime with Santa and Mrs. K.
Thursday, December 14, 3:30 pm
Large Event Room (Strong Room)
Storytimes
Tuesdays, December 5 and 12, 10:30 am
Wednesdays, December 6 and 13, 10:30 am
Children's Activity Room
For ages 2.5-5
Sign up required in the Children's Room
This Month's Staff Pick
 The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
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In this newsletter...
The library will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1.
Library News
Goodbye to Deb Ervin
Deb Ervin, who was our Interim Director from March 2016 - August 2017 and then our Transition Officer, finished her time at the library on November 30. Deb was a steady guide through a period of significant change, and we are grateful for everything she did for the library over the past year and a half. Thank you, Deb!
New Event Calendar
You might notice something different if you click on the event calendar links on our website! We are offering a new event calendar using the same software as our room reservation system.
Meeting Room Reservations Coming Soon!
We are getting ready for the next stage of our reopening growth! We plan to open our meeting rooms for public reservations in early December.
If your group would like to request a room, please begin by reading our Meeting Room Use Policy, which explains guidelines and procedures for reserving and using our meeting rooms.
The online reservation form will be linked from the Meeting Rooms page on our website. Check that page over the coming days to see when the link goes up!
Book Clubs
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