50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale MA 01747

Contact: Elaine Kraimer, Acting Library Director/Children’s Librarian, 508-634-2209

Columbus Day

The Bancroft Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observance of Columbus Day.

Tiny Halloween Bird Houses

Get ready for Halloween by creating a spooky scene with Mary Alice Gruppi on Monday, October 4 at 6:30pm. This program is for ages 16 to adult. Please call the Library at (508)634-2209 to register.

National Friends of Libraries Week

National Friends of Libraries Week is October 17-23. Help us thank The Friends on Monday, October 18 from 1-5pm. The Friends of the Hopedale Library provides funds for equipment, materials, and programming not provided in the regular operating budget. Stop by and express your thanks on a sticky note and have a celebratory treat! Interested in joining the group? Membership forms will be available.

National Cookie Month 

October is National Cookie Month. Stop by every Saturday in October and pick up a new recipe to try out with your family! Some ingredients will be provided each week.

Ongoing Monthly Library Events

Helen Symonds Book Group

The Hopedale Book Discussion Group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm in the Bancroft Memorial Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to join the group. If interested in joining the group, please leave your contact information at the Circulation Desk.

The group will meet on Wednesday, October 6 at 1pm to discuss The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. “Explore the secretive world of Bletchley Park in this immersive saga. Debutant Osla Kendall meets fellow Bletchley Park recruit Mab Churt on the train in 1940. While working at Bletchley, they share a room at the home of Beth Finch. After discovering Beth’s talent for solving crosswords, Osla helps Beth get a job interview at Bletchley Park. Beth shines in her work on breaking codes, but when she discovers someone at Bletchley is likely a traitor, no one believes her. Soon, she winds up the suspected traitor and is committed at Clockwell Sanitarium after having a mental breakdown. In 1947, almost four years later, Beth contacts Osla and Mab, who help Beth escape from Clockwell. Together, the women work to crack a code that will help them find the traitor. Quinn’s page-turning narrative is enhanced by her richly drawn characters, who unite under the common purpose of Britain’s war effort, and by the fascinating code-breaking techniques, which come alive via Quinn’s extensive historical detail.” --Adapted from PW Reviews

The book for discussion in November will be Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano.  Napolitano builds a gentle but persistent tension as she navigates the mind of passengers on a plane that is about to crash, and the thoughts of the boy who is the only survivor. Twelve-year-old Eddie Adler is flying with his family from New York City to Los Angeles, a temporary relocation for his mother’s television writing job. When the plane crashes in Colorado, Eddie is the sole survivor. Follow Eddie in his struggle to build a new life living with his aunt and uncle. Napolitano’s depiction of the nuances of post-trauma experiences is fearless, compassionate, and insightful.

Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Group

Join Knovel Knitters for an evening of knitting and crocheting every Wednesday night from 6:00pm until 7:45pm.

Friends of the Hopedale Library

The Friends of the Hopedale Library are pleased to present Ghosts & Legends with Bellingham native Jeff Belanger Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 pm in the downstairs program room. Registration is required. To sign up please call 508-634-2209 or stop in to register. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Drawing from dozens of stories, Ghost & Legends changes every time it›s given. For over 20 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends worldwide and in your backyard. His talk presents highlights from his own adventures, a look at the investigation process, and compelling audio and visual paranormal evidence. Not just focused on ghost stories, Belanger’s presentation will delve into the reasons behind the legends. Drawing from a huge library of locations, this program is different every single time it’s presented.

Bellingham resident Jeff Belanger knows all about things that go bump in the night.  He is the author of a dozen books on the paranormal (published in six languages), including the best sellers The World’s Most Haunted Places, Our Haunted Lives, Who’s Haunting the White House (for children), and Picture Yourself Legend Tripping. He’s the founder of Ghostvillage.com, the Web’s most popular paranormal destination according to Google.com, and a noted speaker and media personality. He’s also the host of the Cable/Web talk show 30 Odd Minutes, which is available in over 3 million homes in the United States.  Mr. Belanger has written for newspapers like The Boston Globe and is the series writer and researcher for Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. He’s been a guest on more than 200 radio and television programs including The History Channel, The Travel Channel, PBS, NECN, Living TV (UK), The Maury Show, The CBS News Early Show, FOX, NBC, ABC, and CBS The BBC, Australian Radio Network, and Coast to Coast AM.

The Friends of the Hopedale Library helps to support the Library by providing funds for equipment, materials and programs not covered by the regular operating budget. They offer adult events September- June and pay for the children’s summer reading and other programs. More information can be found at https://www.hopedale-ma.gov/bancroft-memorial-library/pages/friends-library.

 

News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room

October Story Hours with Mrs. Kraimer

Story hours continue into the month of October!

Book Fun, for children ages 4+, will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 to 3:45 pm (October 5, 12, 19 and 26). This program will feature stories and crafts.

Tell Me A Story, for children ages 2-4, will be held on Thursday mornings from 11:00 to 11:45 am (October 7, 14, 21 and 28). This program will feature music, fingerplays, and puppets.

 Registration is required. Please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508)634-2209 to register.

Movie Matinees

Join us for some out-of-this-world movies this October! Space is limited and registration is required. Please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508)634-2209 to save you a seat!

Mars Needs Moms on October 13 at 3:30pm (Ages 6+)

Aliens in the Attic on October 20 at 3:30pm (Ages 7+)

Pumpkin Days!

Enjoy an assortment of Halloween crafts, a story, and a little pre-Halloween treat with Mrs. Kraimer on October 18 at 6:30pm. Wear a costume and your face mask, of course! This program is for ages 6 to 9. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508)634-2209 to register. Wrapped refreshment donations are welcomed and appreciated.

Halloween Fun with Kathy Earabino

Join Kathy Earabino for some Halloween fun with music and refreshments on October 27 at 6pm. Make sure to wear your costume and face mask! This program is for ages 2.5 to 5. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508)634-2209 to register. Wrapped refreshment donations are welcomed and appreciated.

Tween/Teen Take and Make Craft – Mandala CD Suncatcher

Need a break from your studies? Try a mandala CD suncatcher take and make craft kit. All you need are permanent markers. Kits can be picked up on Wednesday, October 6!

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