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Library to host ‘wrap parties,’ bow-making class in new CreatorSpace

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The Hopkinton Public Library is bringing a new type of program to residents this holiday season: gift wrapping support.

Throughout the month of December, the HPL is offering activities related to wrapping and preparing holiday gifts. The first is a class on making bows out of different types of ribbon. Danielle Wolber, the library’s reference and technology supervisor, will lead the class this Saturday.

“[We’ll be] tying bows for gifts or for things like wreaths or stairway railings … anything you want to put a bow on,” said Wolber. She added that space is limited for the program, so registration is required.

Throughout the month, the HPL also will host “wrap parties” in its new CreatorSpace, which opened in September. Beginning Saturday, the library will host multiple wrapping sessions until Christmas Eve. The full schedule of wrap parties can be found on the HPL’s calendar.

“People can bring gifts they’ve bought for relatives and friends,” Wolber explained, acknowledging the challenges and mess of wrapping gifts at home — especially away from children. She added that the library will provide scissors, tape and wrapping paper only. Items like bags and tissue paper will not be available.

With its new CreatorSpace open, the HPL decided it wanted to run these gift wrapping programs after consulting with other libraries.

“We’ve heard from other libraries that this is something they do that patrons really seem to appreciate,” said Wolber.

— NICK SCHOFIELD

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Photo of the Day

Patrons check out some of the items on sale at the Winter Farmers Market on Sunday at Weston Nurseries.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO