Library News

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 1st for the Labor Day weekend holiday.

Our Friday Regular Hours (1pm-5pm) resume on September 5th.

Cribbage Tournaments

We are excited to partner with Blackstone Valley Libraries to host Cribbage Tournaments! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is open to players of all levels. Enjoy an evening of strategy, fun, and great company!  Registration is mandatory; please contact the hosting Library directly to sign up.

At Bancroft Memorial Library, Wednesday, September 17th 5:30-7:30pm

At Millbury Public Library, Wednesday, October 8th 5:30-7:30pm

We are looking for suggestions!

As a community gathering place, we welcome ideas from residents for programs and passive activities - whether it’s a coloring/puzzle table, or space to play Cribbage or Mahjong!

Helen Symonds Book Group – Wednesday, September 3rd at 1:00pm

The group will be discussing James by Percival Everett.

Community Conversations – Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:30pm

Community Conversations will meet in the Program Room to talk about “Lessons on Tyranny, Part II”.  This meeting can be attended via Zoom; please email [email protected] to request the link.

News from the Friends of the Hopedale Library:

The next Friends of the Hopedale Library Meeting is Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30pm.

Hopedale Day in the Park – Saturday, September 20th from 10am to 4pm

Be sure to stop by our booth at the Day in Park on the Hopedale Community House lawn (NEW location). We will have puzzles and books for sale and our 125th Anniversary Glass Ornaments! These glass ornaments are perfect for your window or the Christmas tree. The commemorative ornaments are handcrafted by Becker Glass and are available in blue and clear for $20. They also can be purchased at the Library during open hours. 

Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England by Ted Reinstein – Monday, September 29th  at 6:30 pm

Join us as journalist and author Ted Reinstein shares his new book Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England:  Stories of Struggles, Resilience and Triumph. Ted Reinstein has spent 25 years covering New England, sharing its rich history and evolving character. Now, he brings together his travels in one heartfelt journey through all six states, highlighting unforgettable people and their surprising stories – tales of resilience, humor, and hope that capture the true spirit of New England and the best of America.  From a surfer on New Hampshire’s short coast to a one-man music museum in Maine, treehouse dreams in Vermont, and a Rhode Island cartoonist spreading comfort citywide – each story unfolds in the voices of those who live them. This is New England as you’ve never seen it: honest, intimate, and full of unexpected wonder. Books will be available for purchase. To register for this free program, please stop by the Library, call 508-634-2209, or sign up through the online program calendar.  This program is funded in part by a grant from the Hopedale Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Book Donation Day – Wednesday, September 24th from 5:30-7:30pm

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.

Honey Dew Fundraiser – Thursday, October 2nd from 7am to 11am

Stop by either Milford Honey Dew location for delicious coffee and treats and help the Friends of the Hopedale Library raise funds for programs! No special flyer or code needed. Honey Dew Donuts is generously donating 10% of the sales. A big thank you to them for their support of our community!

FlowerPower.org Fundraiser

Please support The Friends of the Hopedale Library by shopping our FlowerPower.org fundraiser through October 15th! You can order fall bulbs 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.

Ongoing Book Sale

Did you know that you can support the Friends of the Hopedale Library anytime the library is open by shopping at 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 the library staff and the 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 6:30 pm. New members and ideas are always welcome.

News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children's Room:

Summer Reading 2025

Our Summer Reading Program wrapped up on Friday, August 15th and with over 330 participants, it was our most successful summer yet!  More than 132,000 reading minutes were logged in the Children’s Room – that’s the equivalent of 91 straight days of reading! A huge thank you to our sponsors, readers, and the entire community for making this program possible – we couldn’t do it without you!

Now accepting gently used costumes and dress up clothes! 

We are now accepting donations of gently used costumes and dress-up clothes – from infant to teen sizes – for a Halloween Costume Swap!  This program allows kids to pick out “new-to-them” Halloween costumes and accessories. This is a fun way to recycle costumes, reduce waste, and offer affordable options for our community.  Stay tuned for more information!

Just a reminder:  There will be no regular Children’s Programs during September, as Miss Laura prepares for her fall programs that will begin in October.  

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