50 Hopedale Street

Tricia Perry, Library Director

(508) 634-2209

The Library will be closing early at 5pm on Wednesday, July 3rd and will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of the holiday

Coming Soon: The American Heritage Museum Pass!

The Hopedale Foundation has graciously donated a Library Pass Membership for the American Heritage Museum in Hudson! Each pass admits up to 6 visitors at half price; you can reserve any of our passes using the “Online Pass Reservation Program” on the Library website.

New Magazines! We now have subscriptions to Down East, Cook’s Country and the Food Network Magazine. The newest issues are available to check out and the loan period is one week.

Required Reading for Summer: Copies of the required reading titles for Summer Reading are available at the Bancroft Memorial Library and via Libby (Overdrive) for e-books and e-audiobooks.

NextTrex Recycling Challenge Program: Trex® is proud to sponsor local Girl Scout Troop #64904 in recycling household bags and wrap. If the Scouts collect 1,000 pounds of soft film plastics and packaging in a 12-month span, they will be awarded a Trex® furniture bench, which they plan to donate to the Bright Beginnings Center! A collection bin is located in the front entry way of the Library. Acceptable items include produce bags, ice bags, cereal box liners, bread bags, bubble wrap, newspaper sleeves and more! Please be sure that all materials are clean and dry.

Weekly Events in the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room: Every Monday there will be a new code word of the week. Search the Library to find the word, relay that to Miss Laura and you will receive an entry ticket for the Weekly Prize Drawing.

Every Friday there will be a Brain Buster puzzle (maze, word search, crossword, etc.). Complete it, show Miss Laura and you will receive a second entry to win a weekly prize!

Campfire Storytime: Mondays 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 6pm - 7pm, all ages welcome

Bring something to sit on and join us at the Statue of Hope to share a story, enjoy the summer evening and relax before heading off to sleep. 

Art Day:  Tuesdays, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 & 7/30 from 2pm - 4pm, all ages welcome

Did you know that the Blue Heron is the symbol for the Hopedale Parklands? Drop in between 2:00-4:00pm and create art featuring the Blue Heron. On Wednesday, August 14th, we will host an Art Show at the Library to showcase the fabulous art our community created! There will be 3 different groups of art materials based on age, so all are welcome!

Picnic Storytime: Thursdays 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 at 11am, all ages welcome

Join Miss Laura on the lawn of the Hopedale Community House for a Picnic Story Time! We’ll share a story, do a finger rhyme or two, dance and sing, run through bubbles and play with some outdoor toys. You might decide to stay and have a picnic lunch when we’re through! If the weather is inclement we will meet in the program room at the Library.

Kayla’s Crochet Crew: Friday, July 26th from 1pm - 2pm, Ages 8-12

Join Kayla as she teaches crocheting! Registration is required and the link to register is on the Library website on the Calendar of Events.

Weekly Wednesday programs:

Create a Terrarium:  Wednesday, July 3rd at 3pm, all ages welcome

Make a terrarium you can take home! We will have all the materials needed to build your terrarium, but jars may be limited so you are welcome to bring in a container of your own (the jar should be wide and have a large opening - think of a medium sized pickle jar!) The jar can be glass or plastic; if the lid is missing, we can use cellophane and an elastic to keep the moisture in. Registration is required. The link to register is on the Library website on the Calendar of Events.

Conservation Conversation: Wednesday, July 10th at 6pm, all ages welcome

Drop in for a conversation about conservation!

Bug Hunt with Hands on Nature!: Wednesday, July 17th at 6pm, ages 3-5

Discover some fascinating local bugs - such as beetles, worms, slugs, ladybugs and caterpillars! Gain a greater appreciation for their importance in our lives and their role in our ecosystem. Observe live bugs with magnifiers and see the world through the eyes of an insect with our “bug glasses”! Learn more about the world of insects, as we explore together on a fun LIVE BUG HUNT on the grounds of the Library! Registration is required. The link to register is on the Library website on the Calendar of Events.  This program is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Hopedale Library and supported by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.  

Nature’s Design! Wednesday, July 24th at 6pm, ages 12-18 

Join us for Kevin Kopchynski of KWK Explorations and discover the many patterns, shapes, and designs in nature. The plants and animals around us are design engineers and we will see how some of their solutions are related to the famous Fibonacci Numbers. The show features photographs and computer demonstrations of the many patterns found in the natural world. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The link to register is on the Library website on the Calendar of Events. This program is supported by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.  

Pumpernickel Puppets: Wednesday, July 31st at 6pm at the Hopedale Community House

Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that not only entertain but stimulate children’s imagination and creativity. “Bugsy and Friends” is a variety show in which an assortment of puppets perform a range of musical numbers. Registration is required. The link to register is on the Library website on the Calendar of Events.  All ages are welcome!  This program is supported by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.  

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