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Library Corner, Jan. 27 edition

by | Jan 26, 2021 | Featured

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA.

Special Popup Art Teen Crafternoon
Friday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m.
Make a miniature chocolate box for Valentine’s Day. Sign up at the library’s website calendar.

Friends of the Library Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m.
For information on how to join the Zoom meeting, contact Beth Mezitt at BethM@westonnurseries.com.

Teen Book Groups
All events are on Zoom and require registration via the library’s website calendar.
Catalyst High School Book Group meets Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m.
YA for Adults (including Grades 11-12) Book Group meets Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m.
Grade 6-7 Book Group meets Thursdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 25 at 3 p.m.
Grade 8-9 Book Group meets Thursdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.

Hopkinton Public Library Trustees Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
Meetings are open to the public. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings are being held via Zoom for the time being. For information on how to access the meeting, contact the library director at hbackman@hopkintonma.gov, or refer to the Town of Hopkinton’s meeting calendar.

Chat ‘n’ Chew Book Group
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 12:30 p.m.
This book group will be held online via Jit.si. Register on the library’s website calendar.

Know the 10 Signs: Early Alzheimer’s Detection Matters
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.
The library and the Senior Center have partnered to feature a workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Sign up at the library’s website calendar at bit.ly/HPL-events or by calling the library at 508-497-9777, ext. 1512.

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