Bancroft Memorial Library
50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale
Keely Bethel-Penny, Library Director
(508) 634-2209
Library News
The Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day weekend.
Check out our new website at www.bancroftmemoriallibrary.org
Community Conversations – Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30pm
Community Conversations will meet in the Program Room to talk about “Civil Discourse in Higher Education.”
News from the Friends of the Hopedale Library:
Special After Hours Event! Medium Ellen Henry – Saturday, May 17th from 2-4pm
Join us for a mediumship demonstration! Ellen Henry will discuss what mediumship is, how it differs from a psychic reading, and how she receives messages. Share in the experience as Ellen performs a mediumship demonstration for the group. Please note: Attendance at a demonstration does not guarantee that you will receive a reading. Please register online on the Library website under Calendar of Events or call the Library at (508) 634-2209. This program is limited to 40 attendees.
Book Donation Day – Saturday, May 17th from 10:00am-2:00pm
The Friends of the Hopedale Library would love your like-new books for our Ongoing Book Sale. Children’s books of any age are welcome. Due to space constraints, we ask that adult books be published within the last 10 years or later. Unfortunately, we cannot accept old books, textbooks, or cookbooks. We depend on books in saleable condition to raise money to support our programming.
FlowerPower.org Fundraiser – through May 15th
Please support The Friends of the Hopedale Library by shopping our FlowerPower.org fundraiser through May 15th! You can order flowers, bulbs, and other plants online and have orders shipped directly to you. The Friends of the Hopedale Library earns 50% which goes right back to the library. Shop at http://hopedalelibrary.fpfundraising.com.
Special fundraiser! Commemorative Glass Sun Catcher
Help support the Friends fundraising efforts by purchasing a commemorative glass sun catcher celebrating Bancroft Memorial Library’s 125th Anniversary. These handcrafted sun catchers by Becker Glass are available in blue and clear for $20. To purchase, simply stop by the Library. Cash and checks will be accepted.
Free Seed Library sponsored by the Friends of the Hopedale Library
Stop by the Bancroft Memorial Library and get free seeds from our Seed Library. There is no limit! If you don’t need a full packet, there are smaller envelopes available, just take what you need.
Help support the Friends of the Hopedale Library!
Did you know that 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 even puzzles! You can find the sale area downstairs just outside the Program Room. All monies raised go back to the Bancroft Memorial Library to pay for children’s and adult programs, museum passes and other expenses not covered by the Library budget. Thank you for your support!
About the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Hopedale Library, founded in 1983, is an active volunteer, non-profit organization with a town-wide membership and a representative executive board. We work with Library staff and Trustees to support the Library in providing funds for equipment, materials, and programs not covered by the Library’s regular operating budget. The Friends of the Hopedale Library meets the second Wednesday of the month, September through June at 6:30pm. New members and ideas are always welcome.
News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room:
Summer Reading 2025 – “Level up!”
We are almost ready for Summer Reading 2025! This year the theme is “Level Up!” and we have some amazing shows, games and other events planned during the 8 weeks of Summer Reading. Be sure to check the Library website for all of the information. Summer Reading registration begins Monday, June 2nd!
Make a card for Mother’s Day – Saturday, May 10th from 11-1pm
Materials will be provided to make a Mother’s Day card. Drop in!
Sunny the Facility Dog – Saturday, May 10th 10:00-10:30am
In partnership with Bright Beginnings Center, we are thrilled to host Sunny, a one-year old English Golden Retriever who loves being read to! To register for a time slot, please sign up online on the Library’s Event Calendar or call (508) 634-2209.
LEGO Days in May
If you love Legos, we’ve got thousands to play with! Drop in on Friday, May 2nd from 3-4:30pm, Saturday May 3rd from 11am-1pm and Monday, May 5th from 6-7:30pm and play with our Legos. All ages are welcome to drop in!
Weekly Programs:
Tummy Time Play – Tuesdays 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 & 5/27 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!
Toddler Tunes – Thursdays 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 & 5/29 at 10:30am, ages 18 months– 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 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 & 5/29 at 11:30am, 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.
Volunteer Saturdays for High School Students – Saturday, May 10th from 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.
Desserts & Discussions – Wednesday, May 21st at 6:00pm
Desserts and Discussions is a program of the Milford Family Community Network CFCE that is meeting in the Program Room. Come connect with other parents to share stories, challenges and triumphs. This is a fun night for parents/caregivers only and will be a participant led discussion, so bring your questions, concerns and advice! Coffee and desserts will be provided; please call (508) 277-4981 to register.
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 www.bancroftmememoriallibrary.org
