For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA.

Monthly Music & Movement
Wednesday, July 17, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
This month’s children’s concert, supported by the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, is with Roli Poli Guacamole. It’s recommended for ages 0-5.

Women’s Financial Round Table
Wednesday, July 17, 1-2 p.m.
This virtual program is for anyone confused about financial markets, wondering what Bitcoin is all about or staring blankly at retirement statements. Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone present Women and Money Round Table: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets. Each session focuses on a different topic. Registration can be found at the library website.

Animanga
Wednesday, July 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Anime and manga fans will meet in the Betty Strong Room to discuss manga, watch Crunchyroll, draw characters and eat fun snacks. This program is open to teens and pre-teens in grades 6 and up. Those interested can email Jess at jdyment@hopkintonma.gov with any questions.

Planning for Medicare
Thursday, July 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts presents this informational seminar about planning for Medicare. This event is offered in-person and virtually via Google Meet. Registration can be found at the library website.

Over the Rainbow Book Group
Tuesday, July 23, 1-2 p.m.
All adults are invited to join the group, which meets in the Ellsworth Room on the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. This group explores fiction and nonfiction work, written by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes. Copies of the titles to be discussed will be available at the Circulation Desk at least one month before each meeting. This month’s discussion is “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir” by Curtis Chin.

In the Middle Book Club
Tuesdays, July 23 and Aug. 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
This summer book club is open to fifth graders and up and meets in the Ellsworth Conference Room every other Tuesday. On July 23, the discussion will be “What Happened to Rachel Riley” by Claire Swinarski. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. Those interested can email Jess at jdyment@hopkintonma.gov with any questions.

Whalemobile
Tuesday, July 23, 10-10:30 a.m.
The Whalemobile team takes children inside to explore these creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons. Registration is required. This program is recommended for children entering first through sixth grade. Children younger than 5 are welcome to watch from the outside.

Artist Studio: Character Design with Artist Mark Parisi
Wednesday, July 24, 2-2:45 p.m.
This program, funded by the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, is recommended for ages 6-18. It features an interactive and humor-filled presentation with fun, hands-on exercises to help create characters.

STEM Scavenger Hunt with Mobile Quest
Tuesday, July 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The STEM Scavenger Hunt, for kids 4 and older, will take participants to six different challenges including robots, flying frogs and pictures on a green screen. This activity is ideal for families to complete together.

Battle Bots with Mobile Quest STEM
Tuesday, July 30, 1-2 p.m.
In this program, participants will modify Dash Robots using balloons, skewers, plastic straws and other components as they prepare for battle. Participants will work individually to code-control their Battle Bot until the last balloon is popped. Its open to teens and pre-teens in sixth grade and up. Registration is required.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Aug. 1, 1-6 p.m.
Registration can be found at rcblood.org/3AmuYsP.

Scrabble Club and Mahjong Club
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.
Scrabble sets will be provided, but the library does not yet have a mahjong set. Participants are encouraged to bring a set if they have one. No registration is required.

All-Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2-4 p.m.
Everyone is invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Registration can be found at the library website.

Puppet Storytime
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Newton and the puppet gang from Through Me to You Puppetry will perform songs and tell stories. Kids ages 0-5 are welcome. After the show, children are invited to participate in a hands-on, puppet free-play session.

Needle Felting Workshop for Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:30-4 p.m.
Participants can make their own bubble tea from wool. Pop Up Art School will demonstrate the basics of needle felting. Individuals will leave the class with a completed piece and the tools and knowledge to needle felt on their own. This program is suitable for students ages 11 years old and up (no exceptions due to safety concerns).