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Bancroft Memorial Library

Bancroft Memorial Library
50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale
Contact: Keely Bethel-Penny, Library Director 
(508) 634-2209

Library News
The Library will be closed on October 14th in observance of Columbus Day
Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Participate in the Library’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Decorate a faux/foam pumpkin at home and bring it in the week of October 7th. Voting with non-perishable food items will take place October 15th – 25th. All food items will be donated to The Daily Bread Food Pantry in Milford, so vote as many times as you’d like!  The pumpkin with the most votes will win a prize.
Helen Symonds Book Group – Wednesday, October 2nd at 1:00pm
The group will be discussing The Gown by Jennifer Robson. 

Community Conversations – Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30pm
Community Conversations will meet in the Program Room to talk about “Media Spin.”

News from the Friends of the Hopedale Library
Maker Mondays – Monday, October 21st at 6:00pm
This month the crafting workshop for adults will “Respect Your Elder” by learning a bit of history, exploring the practical uses of Elderberry and then making a take home remedy….just in time for cold and flu season!  Registration is required.  Please register online on the Library website under Calendar of Events or call the Library at (508) 634-2209.
Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger – Monday, October 7th at 6:30 pm
The Friends of the Hopedale Library are pleased to present Ghosts & Legends with Bellingham native Jeff Belanger! For over 20 years, Jeff’s talk presents highlights from his adventures, a look at the investigation process, and compelling audio and visual paranormal evidence.  His presentation will not just focus on ghost stories but also delve into the reasons behind the legends. Registration is required.  Please register online on the Library website under Calendar of Events or call the Library at (508) 634-2209. 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.
FlowerPower.org Fundraiser
Our Flower Power Fundraiser runs through 10/15! You can order fall bulbs online and have orders shipped directly to you. The Friends of the Hopedale Library earns 50%. Shop at http://hopedalelibrary.fpfundraising.com.
Ongoing Book Sale
You can support the Friends of the Hopedale Library anytime the Library is open by shopping the Ongoing Book sale. We offer a selection of adult and children’s titles and puzzles! You can find the sale area downstairs outside of the Children’s Room.
About the Friends of the Library
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization. Our purpose is to stimulate interest in the use of the Library, focus attention on community services the Library offers, and raise funds for equipment, materials, and programs not covered by the Library’s regular operating budget. Our fundraising supports the museum pass program and children’s and adult programming, including Summer Reading. Our meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month from September through June at 6:30pm at the Library. We love new members!
News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room:

Special Events:
SpongeBob Saturday! – Saturday 10/5 from 10am-12pm, all ages welcome
Hey kids!  Are you ready for a morning of fun? Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm for SpongeBob crafts, games and a photo booth!

Wizardry Wonders Workshop – Monday 10/28 at 6pm, Ages 8+
Embrace your inner wizard and make a dragon egg, special “potions” and more! Registration is required.  Please register online on the Library website under Calendar of Events or call the Library at (508) 634-2209.

Boo Bash! – Wednesday 10/30 from 5:30pm-7:30pm, all ages welcome
Get ready for Halloween with crafts, a not-so-spooky movie, and grab a treat from a witch’s cauldron! 

Weekly Programs:
Tummy Time Play – Tuesdays 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 and 10/29 at 10:30am, ages 0-18 months
Join us for some infant fun in a safe environment! Along with a story there will be fun, developmentally appropriate toys that encourage gross motor development.  Drop in!
Letter Explorers  – Tuesdays 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 and 10/29 at 12:30pm, ages 4+
Did your child miss the cut off for Kindergarten but is ready for classroom learning?  This class will focus on a different letter each week.  We will read a book highlighting the letter, review items that begin with the letter, make a craft of the letter and complete worksheets about the letter. For school readiness, we will also work on reading and listening skills, classroom expectations and organization, socialization, self-regulation, time management, communication, and writing. 
Toddler Tunes  – Thursdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31 at 10:30am, ages 18 mos– 3 years
This program is perfect for energetic toddlers!  Along with a story, we will work on gross motor skills and play with balls, a parachute, instruments, bean bags, scarves and more. Drop in!
Rhyme Time – Thursdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31 at 12:30pm, ages 3-5 years
Each week we will build early reading skills as we learn a new rhyme, dance and sing, do finger plays, play musical instruments and engage in other activities.  Each class will end with a craft that is a reminder of our rhyme. Drop in.
Monthly Programs:
NEW! HQ Crew – Monday 10/7 at 4pm, Grades 4-6 
Do you like the Who Was/Where Was/What Was series of books? Join this club and build your own HQ Scrapbook!  Read a book from these series and when we gather you will be given a composition notebook to create entries for the books you read. All materials will be provided; just come to the meeting, share information about the book you read and work on your scrapbook.  Drop in.

Book Buffet – Monday 10/7 at 6:30pm, Grades 7-12 
Book Buffet is a monthly book group for tweens and teens. Read a book of your choice and create your own Mini Book Library Jar. All materials (and snacks!) will be provided.  Drop in.

NEW!  Genre Book Club – Wednesday 10/9 at 4pm, Grades 1-3
Here’s a book club for kids in Grades 1 - 3 who want to discover what they love about reading. Miss Laura will help participants find a right-for-them book in a genre of their choice. Each month the readers will earn a new genre badge to add to their personal bookmark as they explore all the different types of stories offered!  Drop in.

NEW!  TACO: Teen Advisory and Community Organization – Wednesday 10/9 at 6:30pm
TACO is the advisory and activity planning organization for teen patrons here at the Library.  Open to students in Grades 7-12, we will meet once a month to discuss specific programming, ideas and opportunities for the Young Adult residents of Hopedale. Drop in.

Volunteer Saturdays for High School Students – Saturday 10/12 11:00am-1:00pm
Each month there will be an opportunity for high school students to earn 2 hours of volunteer time from 11am - 1pm. Registration is required.  Please register online on the Library website under Calendar of Events or call the Library at (508) 634-2209. We will provide all necessary supplies, you just bring your energy and motivation.


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