Supporting Our Library, Enriching Our Community
Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library
The Friends of the Library
In Action!
The Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library provides funds for programs and services for all ages that are beyond the library's annual budget. This includes providing funds for performers, speakers and supplies for events chosen by staff for the Children, Young Adults, Adults and Seniors. We also fund the Adventure Passes, organize Lifelong Learning opportunities and run the popular English Language Learner's conversation Circles.
Thank You!!
Introducing our new display case gift to the Hopkinton community, thanks to Middlesex Bank Charitable Foundation and its creator, John Foster.
100% Volunteer Powered
We provide many opportunities for volunteers of all ages, interests and abilities to support the library.
Financial Support for the Library
We support the library's offerings and add other programs and events. Our fundraising efforts include book sales and apple crisp.
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We help the library go
Beyond the Budget!
Friends Monthly Meeting
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Programs and Events
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Mini-Golf Fun!
Thanks to all our patrons and volunteers!!
A fun and very successful Mini-Golf event...
"Thank you" to all our Mini-Golf Sponsors...
Please click here to see all of our generous sponsors...
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Life Long Learning Series
Seeing History!
Join art educator Martha Chiarchiaro for this four-part art history series! She'll provide an introduction to four significant topics in art history:
The Life and Art of Winslow Homer,
The Life and Art of Mary Cassatt,
Claude Monet: Water Lilies,
and The Monument Men: Saving Art During World War II.
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For full descriptions of the sessions, click HERE.
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This series will meet each Thursday in March at 2pm.
Registration is required for this series, as space is limited. You do not need to register for each session individually; registration is for the entire series. Register here.
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This Lifelong Learning program has been made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.
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ELL Conversation Circles
The ELL Conversation Circles program is designed to help English Language Learners (ELL) practice vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar in a structured yet fun and comfortable environment. Conversation Circles use guided conversations and real-life situations to build language confidence.
All sessions are held in the Ellsworth room at the library:
Beginning Learners - Fridays 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Intermediate Learners - Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 11;30 AM
Conversation and Culture - Thursdays 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
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Click here to access the Library calendar for more information and to register!
