50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale MA 01747

Contact: Tricia Perry, Library Director  508-634-2209 [email protected]

Veterans Day

The Bancroft Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Hours                                                                                                                                           

Wednesday, November 23 open 10am-2pm                                                                                                    Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) CLOSED                                                                                       Friday, November 25 (open regular hours) 1pm-5pm                                                                                      Saturday, November 26 (open regular hours) 10am-2pm

Ongoing Monthly Library Events

Helen Symonds Book Group

The Helen Symonds Book Group meets in the Library Program Room at 1:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to join the group. If interested, please call the Library at (508)634-2209 to request a copy of the discussion book.

The group will meet on November 2 at 1pm to discuss The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure. “A Parisian architect is paid handsomely to devise secret hiding spaces for Jews in his Nazi-occupied country but struggles with risking his life for a cause he is ambivalent towards, until a personal failure brings home their suffering.” – CW MARS catalog

Join the Helen Symonds Book Discussion Group to discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens on December 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm. We will get ready for the holiday season, by exploring this Christmas classic. Why did Dickens write this story and what are the messages for us in this book written in 1843?

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!

The Friends of the Hopedale Library

After a several year hiatus, The Friends of the Hopedale Library are excited to host a wine tasting on Saturday, November 19 from 7-9pm at the Hopedale Country Club. Hopedale Country Club is located at 90 Mill Street in Hopedale. Come and enjoy an evening out with specially selected wines, hors d’oeuvres, and friends. Enjoy the latest wines from Terroir Wines and the Hopedale Package Store. We will even have some Thanksgiving Day theme wines! The Friends of the Hopedale Library will hold a 50/50 raffle as well. Proceeds of this event help fund year-round adult and children’s library programming, including the popular summer reading program. A suggested donation of $20 may be paid at the library or at the door on the night of the event. You must be 21 or older to attend. ID is required.

Come hear the sounds of the season on Saturday, December 3rd at 2 pm with the local acapella group Holiday Harmony Quartet. This free event will take place in the upstairs Reading Room. To register, please sign up at the upstairs registration desk or call 508-634-2209.

Interested in joining the group? The Friends hold their meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. New members are always welcome!

News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room

Homeschool Hangout!

Join homeschool families from the Hopedale area to learn, engage, and socialize on Tuesday mornings 11am-12pm. All ages invited!

Story Hour with Mrs. Kraimer

Story Hour begins again on Tuesdays at 3:30pm. Join Mrs. Kraimer for stories, flannel boards, music, and crafts (Nov 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec 6 &13)! Please call to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 3-6

Mother Goose

It’s Mother Goose time! Enjoy stories, puppets, music, and rhymes on Thursday mornings at 10:30am (Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, & 15). Please call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 2+

Spend a Little Time with Me!                                                                                                                                

Join us in the fascinating world of Miniatures on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30am! Learn how to create a dollhouse-size room. Create a dining area of your own. All materials are provided. Let us know your favorite color when you register. Call Mrs. Kraimer to register at (508)634-2209. Ages 10+

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. The library webpage is https://www.hopedale-ma.gov/bancroft-memorial-library .