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Library Corner, March 22 edition

by | Mar 20, 2023 | 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.

Nutrition Facts Label Reimagined
Thursday, March 23, noon-1 p.m.
In this Zoom program, attendees will discover the nutrition facts needed to know for maintaining a healthy weight throughout one’s life. With an understanding of these nutrition numbers, individuals will be able to create a balanced, sustainable eating plan.

SAT Practice Test
Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This free SAT practice test is with the Princeton Review. Registration is available via this link: secure.princetonreview.com/event?PSOId=518552.

Author Talk: Pam Jenoff
Tuesday, March 28, 7-8 p.m.
This Zoom program features New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff, author of “The Lost Girls of Paris.” She will talk about her newest book, “Code Name Sapphire.”

Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle
Wednesday, March 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Participants are invited to bring their current project or pattern. This group is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. All fiber arts crafts (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, needle felting, etc.) are more than welcome. This group meets on the second and last Wednesdays of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Hopkinton SEPAC Parent Meetup
Wednesday, March 29, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Hopkinton SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is hosting a meetup event for parents and caregivers of special needs students. Attendees can meet other special needs parents and learn more about Hopkinton SEPAC.

‘Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western’
Wednesday, March 29, 7-8 p.m.
African American Westerns have a rich cinematic history and visual culture. In this virtual program, professor and author Mia Mask examines the African American Western hero within the larger context of film history by considering how Black Westerns evolved and approached wide-ranging goals.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, March 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Register on the Red Cross website at rcblood.org/3AmuYsP.

‘The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy’
Tuesday, April 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Author and scholar Jennifer Brunton, Ph.D., will take part in a discussion of her new book, “The #ActuallyAustistic Guide to Advocacy,” which she co-authored with Jenna Gensic, M.A. “The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy” takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship

Author Talk: Kate Beaton
Tuesday, April 4, 7-8 p.m.
This enlightening hour online is with highly acclaimed cartoonist Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of “Hark! A Vagrant!” and “Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.”

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