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.

SCHEDULE UPDATE

The Hopkinton Public Library will be closed from Oct. 11-13 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Seeing History: A Survey of American Painting Through the Centuries
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2-3:30 p.m.
Presenter Martha Chiarchiaro presents the first part of a four-part series on American painting. The presentation will explore the works of painters across the centuries, from John Singleton Copley to 20th century artists like Georgia O’Keefe and Jackson Pollock. Chiarchiaro’s presentations are designed to provide an in-depth look at the life and times of people through their art. Registration is required for this series, as space is limited.

News Media in the Misinformation Age with Journalist Philip Eil
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Award-winning freelance journalist Philip Eil will lead a discussion about the current state of news media, covering the 24-hour news cycle, misinformation, the influence of social media algorithms and more. Eil’s presentation will discuss how the current state of news media evolved and what media consumers can do to maintain a healthy information diet.

CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Music & Movement
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10-10:45 a.m.
Shon from Rock-A-Bye Beats will lead this month’s Music & Movement program, which is recommended for ages 0 to 5.

Explore the Art Forms of South Asia: Rangoli
Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-noon
Instructor Charusmitha Ram will lead the second part of a two-part series on art forms of South Asia. Participants will decorate wooden mandala mats with vibrant colored sand. Rangoli, or “rows of color,” is a traditional Indian art form where decorative mandala patterns are created using materials like colored powders, rice flour, flower petals and sand. This program is for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 9 must have a responsible person age 12 or older accompany them during the program. Supplies are limited, and registration is required.