Hopkinton Public Library
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Friday December 5 All Day
Friends of the Library Book Sale (set up Friday, no sales. Open for sale Sat. and Sun.)
Friends of the HPL Book Sale: Set up on Friday (no sales that day) Sales Times: Saturday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM Sunday from 12:00PM to 2:00 PM https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-library-book-sale/
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Friday December 5 10:30am - 11:30am EST
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
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Friday December 5 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Little Explorers
Join us for hands-on learning for curious little kids. Each month children will explore a new concept through a variety of activities and have a chance to discover and experiment at their own pace. Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration required starting 1 week bef......More
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Saturday December 6 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Family Storytime
Join Ms. Carly for stories, movement songs, fingerplays, puppets, more! This lively, interactive storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions. Recommended for ages 0-5. Registration required. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
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-165/
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Sunday December 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Dhamma Yogi Yoga Classes
The traditional style of beginner and intermediate yoga will include Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques), Dhyana (meditation) and Yoga Nidra (relaxation techniques). The class is open to all ages 18 and above. No prior yoga experience is needed. Classe......More
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Monday December 8 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours
Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Amanda. Her expertise is in paper crafts. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Refere......More
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Monday December 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Winter Crafternoon
Gather and celebrate the upcoming solstice season with a crafternoon at the library. We’ll have stations with cookie decorating along with various winter-themed crafts to make and take. Great for handmade gifts and decorations! Open to ages 9 through adult. https:/......More
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Monday December 8 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Kids Crafternoon
Recommended for ages 6+ Every Monday from 3:30pm-5:00pm Come try out a different craft, activity, or art style each Monday. Supplies limited. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-crafternoon-19/
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Tuesday December 9 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Ages 0-3 Every Tuesday 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://hopkint......More
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Tuesday December 9 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Narcan Training and Community Harm Reduction with the Hopkinton Health Department
Narcan is the brand name of the generic Naloxone and is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids. This free Narcan training will provide participants with a brief training on how to recognize an opioid overdose, when and how to use Narcan, an......More
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Tuesday December 9 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
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 ......More
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Wednesday December 10 9:30am - 11:30am EST
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 ......More
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Wednesday December 10 10:00am - 11:00am EST
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
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Wednesday December 10 10:00am - 10:45am EST
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
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Wednesday December 10 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
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
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Wednesday December 10 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
YA Dungeons & Dragons
A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign for Fall, led by Dungeon Master Leann. Open to new and established players in grades 5 through 12. Space is limited and registration is required. Please e-mail Jess at [email protected] with any questions! https://hopkintonlib......More
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Wednesday December 10 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
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.......More
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Wednesday December 10 7:00pm - 7:45pm EST
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-125/
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Thursday December 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours
Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Danielle. Her expertise is in fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving); paper crafts; and general craftiness. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlib......More
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Thursday December 11 10:00am - 11:00am EST
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
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Thursday December 11 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
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
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Thursday December 11 6:30pm - 7:45pm EST
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
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Friday December 12 10:30am - 11:30am EST
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
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Friday December 12 1:00pm EST
DELAYED OPENING
Delayed opening due to staff development. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/delayed-opening-20/
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Saturday December 13 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
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-166/
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Saturday December 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Reverse Painting with Pop Up Art School
This free class is open to ages 12-18 and hosted by a professional artist from Pop Up Art School! Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own reverse painting! Choose from three images, and paint it using acrylic paint on clear ace......More
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Saturday December 13 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Wrap Party: Gift Edition
Need a place to wrap gifts where the kids won't barge in, your spouse will stay safely away, and cleanup afterwards is a breeze? Come to our wrap party! Bring your unwrapped gifts, and we'll supply a few rolls of paper and tape! Our librarian Danielle will also be on ......More
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Sunday December 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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
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Monday December 15 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours
Join us for Drop-In Craft Hours in the CreatorSpace! Our CreatorSpace staffer today is Amanda. Her expertise is in paper crafts. Find out more about our CreatorSpace at https://hopkintonlibrary.org/creatorspace/. CreatorSpace users must pre-register at the Refere......More
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Monday December 15 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Drop-In CreatorSpace Hours: For Teens!
Join us for 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-reg......More
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Monday December 15 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Kids Crafternoon
Recommended for ages 6+ Every Monday from 3:30pm-5:00pm Come try out a different craft, activity, or art style each Monday. Supplies limited. https://hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-crafternoon-20/
