Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day.

HPL sets up ‘CreatorSpace’ for youth, adults

Equipment like this sewing set is set up in the new CreatorSpace at the Hopkinton Public Library. The CreatorSpace is set to open next month. PHOTO/HOPKINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Hopkinton Public Library is set to open a “CreatorSpace” next month that will provide space and equipment for youth and adults to explore crafting.

According to a new page on the HPL website, the CreatorSpace is designed for adults and youth ages 10 and up. A few of the crafts available in the space include sewing, woodburning, paper quilling and more.

Patrons interested in using the space will need to sign up for a free membership card. Regular workshops and drop-in craft hours will be offered.

Danielle Wolber, HPL’s reference and technology supervisor, explained that getting the CreatorSpace up and running has been a multi-year effort. “When I started at this library over six years ago, I was told that the classroom in the lower level was designed to be able to become a CreatorSpace, and I was so excited by that prospect,” she stated in an email. “Six years later, we’ve gotten the funding, ordered the equipment and materials, and we’re finally opening it to the public.”

While the HPL had some crafting items already, much of the financial support to get the space up and running came from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation. According to Wolber, the foundation provided the HPL with $10,000 to update some furniture and purchase equipment and supplies. It also gave an additional $2,000 to hire professional artists and craftspeople to come in for events.

‘We would not have been able to even dream of opening the CreatorSpace without their funding!” Wolber stated.

The HPL will host a grand opening for the CreatorSpace on Oct. 5 from 1-3 p.m. During the event, attendees will be able to check out the space, meet with Wolber and participate in their first CreatorSpace project.

— NICK SCHOFIELD

Latest News

The town has declined to comment further on the fire alarm incident that occurred during a “First Amendment audit” as new details about the auditor emerge.

The Community Preservation Committee heard updates on several CPC projects at its meeting Thursday night as the deadline for fiscal year 2027 applications approaches.

Hopkinton High School field hockey faced off against Wellesley on Friday, and we have photos.

The annual Michael’s Run, a 5K run/walk to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center, will be held Oct. 18.

Town meetings tonight include the Planning Board (7) and Commission on Disability (7).

Photo of the Day

The Hopkinton Emergency Fund recently hosted the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Resilience CrossFit on South Street.