2022 – Read Beyond the Beaten Path

All summer reading logs must be checked by Friday, Aug. 12, at noon! Winners of the raffles will be notified by Mrs. Kraimer on Friday afternoon.

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 August. The group will meet again on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1pm to discuss Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. “A resourceful Puritan woman in 1662 Boston plots to escape a violent marriage only to find herself targeted by her disapproving and superstitious neighbors for failing to save a child’s life.” – CW MARS Catalog

Wednesday Needlework Group

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

News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room

YA Coloring Club

Come in on Monday, Aug. 1, at 2pm to relax and color with your friends! Grades 5+.

Summer Story Hour with Mrs. Kraimer

Join Mrs. Kraimer for stories, songs, and crafts on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 3pm! Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 3+

Disney Movie Matinee

Enjoy a Disney movie at the Library on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 3pm. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 4+

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.

Talewise presents Pirates: Lost at Sea

Don’t miss your chance to experience an interactive nautical tale about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island — with a refreshing splash of science on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 2pm! This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Hopedale Library. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 4+

Tween/Teen Make & Take Craft - Zen Garden

Create a Zen garden on Friday, August 5 from 10:30am-12:30pm! Ages 11+

Kids Make & Take Craft - Boat

Drop in on Saturday, Aug. 6 to make a boat from 10:30am-12:30pm! Ages 3-10

Build a Bird Feeder

Bring a hammer and make a bird feeder on Monday, Aug. 8 at 5pm. Thank you to Home Depot for donating the materials. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 12+

Craft Fun!

We are opening up our craft closets. What can you make? Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 2pm. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Grades 2+

Cracklin’ Campfire Tales & Tunes

It’s a crowd-pleasing, classic show with Mary Jo Maichack on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 2pm. Enjoy folktales, tunes, and interactive fun! 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 and The Friends of the Hopedale Library. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 3+

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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