Bancroft Memorial Library
50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale
Keely Bethel-Penny, Library Director
(508) 634-2209
Library News
The Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Library website! More streamlined and easy to navigate, you can find anything you are looking for! Visit: www.bancroftmemoriallibrary.org
On Wednesday, January 8th at 11:15am we are thrilled to welcome Senator Ryan C. Fattman as he presents to us a citation celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Bancroft Memorial Library!
Helen Symonds Book Group
Wednesday, January 8th at 1:00pm
The group will be discussing First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Community Conversations
Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30pm
Community Conversations will meet in the Program Room to talk about “The Ukraine War - Current State and Resolution Options.”
News from the Friends of the Hopedale Library:
DUPED! The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Art Theft
Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30pm
The Friends of the Hopedale Library are pleased to host Bob Ainsworth, author of Duped!, a fictional account of the robbery, as he reviews the actual details of the theft, the suspects, and the motives behind the world’s most valued art theft. He will also tell of his own brush with the infamous crime. A retired CPA, Bob worked in corporate accounting as a CFO and Controller and taught accounting. He uncovered two fraud cases during his career. The idea for the Harry Bartlett stories sprang from his accounting students’ positive reactions to fraud anecdotes. He started to write his first story while commuting and then continued after retiring. Please register online on the Library website under Calendar of Events or call the Library at (508) 634-2209.
Book Donation Days
Saturday, January 25th from 10-2pm
The Friends of the Hopedale Library would love your like-new books for our Ongoing Book Sale. Children’s books of any age are welcome. Due to space constraints, we ask that adult hardcovers be five years old or newer and adult paperbacks be ten years old or newer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept old books, textbooks or cookbooks. We depend on books in gift-giving quality to raise money to support our programming.
Maker Mondays
Monday, January 27th at 6:00pm
In this month’s adult crafting workshop you will experiment with colors, shapes, composition and textures as you create your own collage masterpiece. Registration is required. To register, please sign up online on the Library’s Event Calendar or call 508-634-2209.
Commemorative Glass Suncatcher Special Fundraiser
Help us celebrate Bancroft Memorial Library’s 125th Anniversary by purchasing a commemorative glass suncatcher featuring the Library. These handcrafted suncatchers are available in blue or clear for $20 and come boxed for gift giving. To purchase, simply stop by the Library. Cash and checks will be accepted; any checks should be made out to The Friends of the Hopedale Library. All monies raised help support the Library in paying for museum passes and adult and children’s programming.
About the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Hopedale Library, founded in 1983, is an active volunteer, non-profit organization with a town-wide membership and a representative executive board. We work with the library staff and the trustees to support the library in providing funds for equipment, materials, and programs not covered by the library’s regular operating budget. The Friends of the Hopedale Library meets the second Wednesday of the month, September through June at 6:30 pm. New members and ideas are always welcome.
News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room:
Special events:
Trivia Day!
Saturday, January 4th 11:00am – 1:00pm for ages 6 – 11 years old
Celebrate Trivia Day at the Library by answering some trivia questions and winning a prize!
Puzzle Palooza!
Wednesday, January 29th 4:00pm – 7:30pm
All are welcome to drop in, pick a puzzle and see how long it takes you to complete it. Different size puzzles will be available to choose from.
NEW! After School hangout
Weekly, Monday through Friday, from 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Starting January 6th, students in Grades 3-6 are welcome to come in after school to the Program Room and play Wii, board games, finish up some homework, study or just socialize with friends!
NEW! LEGO Days
A monthly program! If you love Legos, we’ve got thousands to play with! Come in on Friday, January 10th from 3-4:30pm, Saturday January 11th from 11am-1pm and Monday, January 13th from 6-7:30pm and use our Legos to create a masterpiece that we can put on display for all to see. All ages welcome!
Weekly Programs:
Tummy Time Play
Tuesdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 and 1/28 at 10:30am, ages 0-18 months
Join us for some infant fun in a safe environment! Along with a story there will be fun, developmentally appropriate toys that encourage gross motor development. Drop in!
Toddler Tunes
Thursdays 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 and 1/30 at 10:30am, ages 18 months– 3 years
This program is perfect for energetic toddlers! Along with a story, we will work on gross motor skills and play with balls, a parachute, instruments, bean bags, scarves and more. Drop in!
Rhyme Time
Thursdays 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 and 1/30 at 11:30am, ages 3-5 years
Each week we will build early reading skills as we learn a new rhyme, dance and sing, do finger plays, play musical instruments and engage in other activities. Each class will end with a craft that is a reminder of our rhyme. Drop in.
Monthly Programs:
HQ Crew Book Club
Monday 1/6 at 4pm, Grades 4-6
Do you like the Who Was/Where Was/What Was series of books? Join this club and build your own HQ Scrapbook! Read a book from these series and when we gather you will be given a composition notebook to create entries for the books you read. All materials will be provided; just come to the meeting, share information about the book you read and work on your scrapbook. Drop in.
Book Buffet Book Club
Monday 1/6 at 6:30pm, Grades 7-12
Book Buffet is a monthly book group for tweens and teens. Read a book of your choice and create your own Mini Book Library Jar. All materials (and snacks!) will be provided. Drop in.
Genre Book Club
Wednesday 1/15 at 4pm, Grades 1-3 Here’s a book club for kids in Grades 1 - 3 who want to discover what they love about reading. Miss Laura will help participants find a right-for-them book in a genre of their choice. Each month the readers will earn a new genre badge to add to their personal bookmark as they explore all the different types of stories offered! Drop in.
TACO: Teen Advisory and Community Organization
Wednesday 1/15 at 6:30pm
TACO is the advisory and activity planning organization for teen patrons here at the Library. Open to students in Grades 7-12, we will meet once a month to discuss specific programming, ideas and opportunities for the Young Adult residents of Hopedale. Drop in.
Volunteer Saturdays for High School Students
Saturday 1/18 11:00am-1:00pm
Each month there will be an opportunity for high school students to earn 2 hours of volunteer time from 11am - 1pm. Registration is required. Please register online on the Library website under Calendar of Events or call the Library at (508) 634-2209. We will provide all necessary supplies, you just bring your energy and motivation.
Desserts & Discussions
Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00pm
Desserts and Discussions is a program of the Milford Family Community Network CFCE that is meeting in the Program Room. Come connect with other parents to share stories, challenges and triumphs. This is a fun night for parents/caregivers only and will be a participant led discussion, so bring your questions, concerns and advice! Coffee and desserts will be provided; please call 508-277-4981 to register.
For updates throughout the month, Friend us on Facebook and sign up at www.wowbrary.org to discover the Library’s newest books, movies and music. Our webpage is www.bancroftmememoriallibrary.org
