Bancroft Memorial Library
50 Hopedale Street,
Hopedale MA 01747
Contact:Keely Bethel-Penny,
Library Director
508-634-2209
www.bancroftmemoriallibrary.org
For more information on any programs or to register, please call 508-634-2209 for assistance or check the Event Calendar at www.bancroftmemoriallibrary.org.
Library News
The Library will be closed on Monday, April 20 for the Patriots’ Day holiday.
Southwick's Zoo Drawing for 2 FREE passes! – April 1 through April 10
Enter for your chance to win two passes to Southwick's Zoo! To enter, fill out a form at the Library from April 1st through April 10. The Friends of the Library will pull 25 winners on Saturday, April 11 and notify winners by phone. NOTE: You must be a Hopedale resident to enter and one entry per family/address is allowed.
Helen Symonds Book Group – Wednesday, April 1 at 1 p.m.
The group will be discussing Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell.
Get help with Jenna – Tuesday, April 21 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Need help with applications or support services? Jenna, a Community Health Worker with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health, can assist with MassHealth, Fuel Assistance, Medicare, past-due bills, and more. She works with the Hopedale Board of Health and has extensive healthcare experience. Schedule a free 30-minute appointment via the Library’s online Event Calendar or call 508-634-2209 for assistance.
Drop in Cribbage – Fridays 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 & 4/24 at 1:30 p.m.
Join us in the Program Room where we offer a relaxed, come-when-you-can atmosphere to enjoy friendly games with players of all levels.
BVPL Cribbage Tournament – Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Represent Hopedale at the next Blackstone Valley Public Libraries Cribbage Tournament at Grafton Public Library! Registration is mandatory; please call the hosting Library to register.
Maker Monday – Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m.
This month the adult crafting workshop is Junk Journaling. A junk journal is a handmade book made from reused materials such as envelopes, magazine clippings, fabric, and other items. Once it’s put together, you fill it with keepsakes, writing, drawings - whatever inspires you! Registration is required.
News from the Friends of the Hopedale Library:
The Blackstone Valley Labor Strikes – Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us as Park Ranger Allison Horrocks of the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park presents a talk on labor activism in the Blackstone Valley, exploring the region’s pivotal role in the history of American workers’ movements. From early mill protests to the 1913 Hopedale labor strike at the Draper Company, Horrocks will examine how workers across the Valley organized to challenge wages, working conditions, and corporate power during the rise of industrialization. Registration is required.
Craft Swap & Puzzle Sale – Saturday, April 18th from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We are holding a FREE Craft Swap in the Program Room. Gently used puzzles will also be available for sale. No need to bring something to take something — everyone is welcome! We're accepting arts and crafts supplies, kits, equipment and tools. Items can be new, used, or opened, as long as they’re clean and in usable condition. Can’t make it that day? No problem! You can drop off your donations at the Library any time during regular hours. Due to space constraints we cannot accept totes or other storage containers.
Free Seed Library!
Stop by 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 to take what you need. Sponsored by The Friends of the Hopedale Library.
About the Friends of the Library
Founded in 1983, the Friends of the Hopedale Library is a volunteer non-profit that supports the Library by funding equipment, materials, and programs beyond the regular budget. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month, September - June, at 6:30 p.m. New members and ideas are always welcome!
News from the Marjorie E. Hattersley Children's Room:
April Rainbow Crafts – Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop in the Library to create some rainbow themed crafts: a Rainbow Sun catcher, a butterfly magnet and a rainbow loom bracelet.
F.A.I.R. - Family Adventures in Reading – Monday, April 13 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
F.A.I.R. is an evening for families to spend time together and explore a book. Six families will have the opportunity to meet and share a story, a snack and a craft. When the meeting is over the family will keep their copy of the book read. Maximum of 6 families per meeting; registration is required.
April Vacation Week is April 20 – 24: All ages are welcome to join Ms. Laura and celebrate MUSIC!
Tuesday, April 21 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Join us for a Dance Party at the Library! Laser lights, glow bracelets, bubbles, temporary tattoos and everyone gets an instrument to keep!
Wednesday, April 22 1 - 3 p.m.: Vacation Family Movie Matinee: The Guys are at it again...but what happens when the Girls get involved? Who will end up being the Good Guys in the end? Drop in and be cozy - you can wear pajamas, bring a blanket, a pillow, a stuffy, a snack and a friend!
Thursday, April 23 12 - 1 p.m.: It’s a Teddy Bear Picnic! Bring a blanket, a lunch and your favorite cuddle as we gather in the Program Room to sing along with Cindy Tuminelli, make Teddy Bear bead bracelets and get silly with some face painting! Registration is required and limited to 40 attendees total.
Tummy Time Play – Tuesdays 4/7, 4/14 & 4/28 at 10 a.m., ages 0-18 months
Join us for some infant fun in a safe environment! There are fun, developmentally appropriate toys that encourage gross motor development. Drop in!
Toddler Tunes – Thursdays 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 & 4/30 at 10 a.m., 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!
Builder Saturday – Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
If you love Legos, we’ve got thousands to play with! Use our Legos to create a masterpiece that we can put on display for all to see. Drop in and all ages welcome.
Sunny the Reading Dog and Mrs. Poisson – Monday, April 27 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Visit with Sunny the Reading dog and Mrs. Poisson from BBC, the human he has claimed! Drop in for a story and read a story to Sunny too. All ages are welcome!
Volunteer Saturdays for High School Students – Saturday, April 25 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Each month there will be an opportunity for high school students to earn 2 hours of volunteer time from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration is required.
Genre Book Club – All ages
Join the Genre Book Club and create your own bookmark with a cable ring. Read any book you choose on your own schedule; after each finished book, stop by the Children’s Room to collect a genre badge. The club has no scheduled meetings, is open to all and can be joined at any time.
Reading Dragons: A Card Game Reading Club – All ages
Reading Dragons allows readers to earn collectible dragon cards through logged reading time. Every 30 minutes recorded on a Time Tracker earns one card, and completing two hours earns all four stages of a dragon. The card game can be played with friends as additional dragons are earned. Readers are invited to add book recommendations as “Book Scales” to the dragon display in the Program Room. The program runs on a rolling basis and can be joined at any time.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Bancroft Memorial Library offers the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program for young families and early readers. At registration, you will be provided a starting kit with a library book bag, cable for achievement tags, program information, suggested book list and a log for books 1–100. Every 100 books read earns a tag for the cable, and reaching 1,000 books earns a lawn sign celebrating the achievement. This program runs on a rolling basis and can be joined anytime.
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