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.

ALL AGES PROGRAMS

Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library will host their annual Pop-Up Book Sale. There will be books for all ages, in good to excellent condition. There will be Bag of Books deals for $10 per bag during the final hour of the sale. Cash, checks or credit cards (via Paypal) are accepted.

CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Thursday, June 26, 6-6:45 p.m.
In this program for ages 5-12, participants will join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure. Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, Science Heroes gets kids excited about the science that’s all around and celebrates the scientists who color the world with art.

Science Heroes: Experiment Lab
Thursday, June 26, 7-7:45 p.m.
In this informal and interactive workshop, children 12 and older will work together to investigate exciting science concepts through hands-on experimentation.

ADULT PROGRAMS

All About Local Mushrooms
Thursday, June 5, 6-7 p.m.
Mushrooms are all over the web, all over the news, and, in the right season for those who are lucky, all over local woodlands. Mushrooms are the mysterious eruptions from an otherwise hidden world of life and death. When they emerge, they can delight nature lovers with beautiful colors, strange shapes and curious aromas. Professional natural interpreter Jonathan Kranz will present this entertaining mushroom talk in which participants can explore the joys and hazards of the fungus among us, including discovering which mushrooms are safe to eat and how to find, collect and prepare them; how to identify and avoid the most dangerous toxic mushrooms in our region; unraveling the secrets to using sight, scent and context to identify mushroom finds; the strange ways mushrooms live; and the vital, hidden roles they play in our habitats.

Get to Know Your Government: Massachusetts Office on Disability
Thursday, June 26, 2-3:30 p.m.
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) is a small state agency that provides information, guidance and training on disability-related civil rights and architectural access. The MOD helps people understand their disability rights and obligations, how regulations apply to the specifics of their situation, and practical steps they can take to assert their rights and comply with the law. This presentation will help the community navigate the government, have more successful government interactions and learn more about the MOD and how it can help them.

MEETINGS/TRAININGS

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Monthly Meeting
Monday, June 2, 7 p.m.
This meeting will take place in the Ellsworth Room.

Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the Strong Room.

Board of Library Trustees Monthly Meeting
Monday, June 16, 7 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the Ellsworth Room.