Independence Day

The Bancroft Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, July 2 and Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. 

Adult Summer Reading 2022 – Read Beyond the Beaten Path

Summer Reading is for adults too! Register online or at the circulation desk and receive your Reading Log. Complete any 25 activities on the sheet and return to the library to receive 3 raffle tickets towards our Adult Prizes! Leave a book review on our website’s “Patron Picks” and receive an extra ticket.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

We are grateful to so many individuals and companies for their generous support of the 2022 Summer Reading Program. Special thanks to the Hopedale Cultural Council, The Friends of the Hopedale Library, Hopedale Fire Department, Hopedale Police Department, Hopedale Highway Department, The Hopedale Foundation, the Hopedale Council on Aging, OverDrive, An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe, Best Buy (Milford), Milford Ace Hardware, Story Land, Bass Pro Shops, Target, American Girl, Topsfield Fair “Read and Win” Program, Home Depot, Massachusetts Library System, Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Tufts Paws for People, AaTs (Animal Assisted Therapy Services), and the amazing residents and supporters of the Hopedale community.

Ongoing Monthly Library Events

Helen Symonds Book Group

The Helen Symonds Book Group will not meet in July and August. We will meet again on September 7, 2022. Enjoy the summer and keep reading!

Drop-In Tech Help

The Bancroft Memorial Library is offering Wednesday night Drop-In Tech Help from 5:30-7:30pm. Bring in your device and we will help you with any questions/problems using Libby, Kanopy, CWMARS, etc!

Wednesday Needlework Group

Join us for an evening of needlework every Wednesday night from 6:00pm until 7:45pm. Bring your latest project. No commitment required – come when you can!

News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room

July StoryWalk®                                                                                                                                          The Bancroft Memorial Library is pleased to present a special StoryWalk® featuring Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman.  The July StoryWalk® will be located on the Library’s lawn from July 1-15. 

Guesstimation Jar

Weekly through August 5

Make a guess with each week’s Guesstimation Jar. The closest guess wins the jar and everything in it!

YA Coloring Club

Mondays (July 11-August 1)   2pm   Grades 5+

Come in on Monday afternoon to relax and color with your friends!

Summer Story Hour with Mrs. Kraimer

Tuesdays (July 5-August 2)   3pm   Ages 3+

Join Mrs. Kraimer for stories, songs, and crafts! Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209.

PJ Story Hour with Mrs. Kraimer

Wednesday, July 6 & 27 6pm Ages 3+

It’s pajama time! Come in your pajamas and listen to stories and fingerplays with Mrs. Kraimer. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209.

Thursday Morning Reading Buddies (through August 11)

Grades 3&4 and Hopedale Seniors   10:30-11:15am

Grades 1&2 and Hopedale Teens   11:30am-12:30pm

Each “Reading Buddies” team will select a special book to share, and will meet each week to read together, discuss the book, and share stories. Reading Buddies will also have an opportunity to “Read to a Therapy Dog” as part of the program. If you are interested in being a part of a “Reading Buddies” Team (Seniors, Teens or Students in Grades 1 -4), please call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Hopedale Library.

Tween/Teen Make & Take Crafts

Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm July 1-August 5   Ages 11+

Drop in on Friday mornings and make a craft!

Kids Make & Take Crafts

Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm July 9-August 6   Ages 3-10 

Drop in on Saturday mornings to make a craft!

Animal World Experience

Monday, July 11 6pm Ages 3+

Develop respect and an awareness of animals in this fun, interactive presentation by Matt Gabriel, “The Animal Man.” Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Hopedale Library.

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, July 13 2pm Ages 5+

Do you like to build with Lego bricks? Come on in and show us your skills by taking the Lego Challenge!  Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209.

Star Wars Symposium

Saturday, July 16 11am Ages 5-Adult

Come dressed as a character for a costume contest, bring your show and tell items, learn about the history of Star Wars, join in a trivia contest, watch funny videos, and more! Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. This program is supported by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Rockets and Airplanes

Tuesday, July 19 1pm Ages 7+Join Ed the Wizard and learn about aerodynamics and the history of flight! Children will assemble their own vehicle, then take them outside to fly! Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. This program is supported by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Pokemon Trading Time

Wednesday, July 20 2:30pm All Ages

Bring in your Pokemon cards and trade with others! Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209.

Build a Bird Feeder

Monday, July 25 6pm Ages 6+

Must bring a hammer and be accompanied by an adult. Thank you to Home Depot for donating the materials. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209.

Bingo

Wednesday, July 27 2:30pm Ages 5+

Join us for an afternoon of Bingo! Fun! Prizes! Bring a friend! Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209.

Oceans of Possibilities

Thursday, July 28 3pm Ages 3+ 

Enjoy an afternoon of songs and stories with Davis Bates, who has been telling stories for over 38 years in schools, libraries, and communities. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. This program is supported by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Rainy Day Games

Don’t let a rainy day during the summer get you down! Come into the library and play some board and card games. 

School Summer Reading Assignments

Have you completed your summer reading for school yet? If not, just stop by the Bancroft Memorial Library and Library staff will be happy to assist you with finding or selecting the materials that you need. And we can always request titles from other libraries in our network as well!

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