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Friday April 19 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Babytime (recommended for ages 0-18 mos.)
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
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Friday April 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
English Language Circles
English Language Learners Conversation Circles are for people at all levels, whether just getting started or refining skills and vocabulary. Please register at https://forms.gle/VmdRxxUQZRosGGwW9 to be placed with a group. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractiv......More
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Friday April 19 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
World Cultural Interactive Dance Story Time: Ballet (recommended for ages 3-6)
Join us for Ballet Story Time! This program will be led by Girl Scout Cadette Troop 62495 as they present their Silver Award project, World Cultural Interactive Dance Story Time. Over the course of three events held in partnership with the Hopkinton Public Library, ......More
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Friday April 19 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
SAT Study, Practice and Strategy Session
Looking for help preparing for the SAT? Join us for peer-led, drop-in study sessions to help you achieve your best score. Drop in on Friday = in the Hopkinton Public Library's Teen Room from 3:15 - 4:15. There is no need to register, but please feel free to do so if ......More
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Student Led Chemistry Lab by Young Scientists Association (recommended ages grades 3-6)
Young Scientists of Hopkinton will be hosting a chemistry lab for kids in 3-6th grade. Students will learn about PH and other chemical properties and conduct experiments. This lab is led by high school student volunteers and is limited to 20 participants. As a note,......More
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Sunday April 21 All Day
April StoryWalk
Stop by the library to visit our outdoor April StoryWalk! The StoryWalk is located on the back-wall of the library (adjacent to the parking lot) and can be accessed any time of day. The featured story is: "Penguin Cha-Cha" by Valiant. The StoryWalk® Project was cre......More
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Sunday April 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hopkinton Trails Club: Duck Pond Trail Walk
We'll explore the often-overlooked system of trails behind the Hopkinton State Park headquarters on the west side of Cedar Street. The main trail goes over to Duck Pond, off Saddle Hill Road, and other trails form loops we can follow. Expect moderate terrain and a wal......More
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Monday April 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Chess Club (recom. ages 6-12)
Stop by to play chess and to get tips and tricks! Recommended for ages 6-12. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-recom-ages-6-12-16/
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Monday April 22 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Craft Lab (recom. ages 6-12)
Drop by to craft, create, and make. This hands on, artistic exploration program is intended for ages 6+ and is self guided. We will provide the materials, you bring the imagination! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-lab-recom-6-12-14/
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Monday April 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
¡Español Ahora! - Spanish Conversation Group
If learning Spanish is on your bucket list, here is your chance. This is Spanish for right now, as you travel to the airport, as you cook paella, order in a restaurant or meet new friends. Informal conversation will be used to build vocabulary, learn common phrases a......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Baby-Toddler Storytime (recommended for ages 0-3)
Join Ms. C for a storytime that includes stories, songs, and rhymes...and maybe even some bubbles (recommended ages 0-3)! This storytime always starts with play/social time for children and their caregivers! NOTE: All storytimes include "sensory friendly" practices (......More
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Tuesday April 23 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Baby-Toddler Storytime (recommended for ages 0-3) [SENSORY-FRIENDLY]
Join Ms. C for a storytime that includes stories, songs, and rhymes...and maybe even some bubbles (recommended ages 0-3)! This storytime always starts with play/social time for children and their caregivers! NOTE: All storytimes include "sensory friendly" practices (......More
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Tuesday April 23 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Red Cross Blood Drive
Register on the Red Cross website at https://rcblood.org/3AmuYsP https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/red-cross-blood-drive-29/
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Tuesday April 23 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Alphabits (recom. ages 3-6)
A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. Learning is supported through group discussion and play-based activities. Recommended for ages 3-6. Registration opens 1 week prior to the event. https......More
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Tuesday April 23 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Book Club
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to join Ms. Carly to discuss books. There is no assigned book to read! Each meeting kids can share about a book they have read or are currently reading. We will talk about our favorite genres and kids will hear what other kids are......More
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Tuesday April 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Chess Club (recom. ages 6-12)
Stop by to play chess and to get tips and tricks! Recommended for ages 6-12. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-recom-ages-6-12-26/
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Tuesday April 23 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Over the Rainbow Book Group
You are invited to join us for our Over the Rainbow Book Group which meets in the Ellsworth Room on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 7:45 unless otherwise noted. This Adult book group will explore works of both fiction and nonfiction written by LGBTQ+ ......More
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Baby-Toddler Storytime (recommended for ages 0-3)
Join Ms. C for a storytime that includes stories, songs, and rhymes...and maybe even some bubbles (recommended ages 0-3)! This storytime always starts with play/social time for children and their caregivers! NOTE: All storytimes include "sensory friendly" practices (......More
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Wednesday April 24 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Alphabits (recom. ages 3-6)
A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. Learning is supported through group discussion and play-based activities. Recommended for ages 3-6. Registration opens 1 week prior to the event. https......More
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Afternoon Activities: Card Making (recommended for ages 5+)
Drop in to the Children’s Programming Room on Wednesday afternoons between 3:30-4:45PM for a new activity each week. This week we are making cards Create a card for a special event, to give to a friend, or just for fun. Children will also learn tric......More
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Wednesday April 24 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Craft Lab (recom. ages 6-12)
Drop by to craft, create, and make. This hands on, artistic exploration program is intended for ages 6+ and is self guided. We will provide the materials, you bring the imagination! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-lab-recom-6-12-32/
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Wednesday April 24 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons Group (Suggested Ages 10+)
Join Nate, Hopkinton's resident Dungeon Master for HPL's weekly Dungeons and Dragons Group. Players will test their skills and wills through challenging and fun campaigns and character development. Upper elementary students, teens, tweens, and new adults are welcome......More
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Wednesday April 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
English Language Circles
English Language Learners Conversation Circles are for people at all levels, whether just getting started or refining skills and vocabulary. Please register at https://forms.gle/VmdRxxUQZRosGGwW9 to be placed with a gr......More
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Wednesday April 24 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
Drop by to practice reading aloud to one of our therapy dogs, Gracie and Hula! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-a-therapy-dog-41/
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Parent-Child Playgroup (recommended for ages 0-5)
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! Registration is required starting 1 week prior to the event. https://hopkintonlibrary.assa......More
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
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 tha......More
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pokémon Club - After school free play (ages 9+)
Do you play Pokémon? Looking for someone to play with, trade cards, and chat about all that is Pokémon? You've found you place! Join us at the HPL for after school Pokémon club. This club is a peer directed event that will be held in the main floor community area o......More
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Thursday April 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Coffee with Congressman McGovern
A chance for constituents to come and speak with the Congressman. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coffee-with-your-congressman/
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Thursday April 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
English Language Circles
English Language Learners Conversation Circles are for people at all levels, whether just getting started or refining skills and vocabulary. To be placed with a group, fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/VmdRxxUQ......More
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Friday April 26 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Babytime (recommended for ages 0-18 mos.)
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
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
English Language Circles
English Language Learners Conversation Circles are for people at all levels, whether just getting started or refining skills and vocabulary. Please register at https://forms.gle/VmdRxxUQZRosGGwW9 to be placed with a group. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractiv......More
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Friday April 26 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Little Explorers (recommended for ages 2-5)
Join us for hands-on learning for curious little kids. Each week children will explore a new concept through a variety of fun activities and have a chance to discover and experiment at their own pace. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration required starting 1 week be......More
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Friday April 26 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
SAT Study, Practice and Strategy Session
Looking for help preparing for the SAT? Join us for peer-led, drop-in study sessions to help you achieve your best score. Drop in on Friday = in the Hopkinton Public Library's Teen Room from 3:15 - 4:15. There is no need to register, but please feel free to do so if ......More
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Sunday April 28 All Day
April StoryWalk
Stop by the library to visit our outdoor April StoryWalk! The StoryWalk is located on the back-wall of the library (adjacent to the parking lot) and can be accessed any time of day. The featured story is: "Penguin Cha-Cha" by Valiant. The StoryWalk® Project was cre......More
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Monday April 29 All Day
Adult Take & Make: Bee Bath
Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make a bee bath! Bee's don't actually wash up in the bath, but it does provide a safe place for them to land and drink clean water. Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and support biodiversity and healthy wildlands. Ki......More
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Monday April 29 All Day
Adult Take & Make: Bee Bath
Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make a bee bath! Bee's don't actually wash up in the bath, but it does provide a safe place for them to land and drink clean water. Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and support biodiversity and healthy wildlands. Ki......More
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Monday April 29 All Day
Adult Take & Make: Bee Bath
Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make a bee bath! Bee's don't actually wash up in the bath, but it does provide a safe place for them to land and drink clean water. Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and support biodiversity and healthy wildlands. Ki......More
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Monday April 29 All Day
Adult Take & Make: Bee Bath
Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make a bee bath! Bee's don't actually wash up in the bath, but it does provide a safe place for them to land and drink clean water. Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and support biodiversity and healthy wildlands. Ki......More
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Monday April 29 All Day
Adult Take & Make: Bee Bath
Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make a bee bath! Bee's don't actually wash up in the bath, but it does provide a safe place for them to land and drink clean water. Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and support biodiversity and healthy wildlands. Ki......More
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Monday April 29 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
An Introduction to Neurodiversity for Local Businesses
Join Hopkinton resident and neurodiversity consultant Betsy Johnson, M.Ed. for an introduction to neurodiversity and autism for local businesses and organizations! Betsy currently works as an autism specialist and educator, coaching neurodivergent adults in meeting th......More
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Chess Club (recom. ages 6-12)
Stop by to play chess and to get tips and tricks! Recommended for ages 6-12. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-recom-ages-6-12-17/
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Monday April 29 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Craft Lab (recom. ages 6-12)
Drop by to craft, create, and make. This hands on, artistic exploration program is intended for ages 6+ and is self guided. We will provide the materials, you bring the imagination! https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-lab-recom-6-12-15/
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Monday April 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
¡Español Ahora! - Spanish Conversation Group
If learning Spanish is on your bucket list, here is your chance. This is Spanish for right now, as you travel to the airport, as you cook paella, order in a restaurant or meet new friends. Informal conversation will be used to build vocabulary, learn common phrases a......More