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, April 17, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
This month’s children’s concert, sponsored by the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, is with the Toe Jam Puppet Band. It’s recommended for ages 0-5.

Chat ’n’ Chew Book Club
Wednesday, April 17, 12:30-2 p.m.
Instead of assigning a book for all participants to read, each person reviews something they read this month.

Learn to Draw with Corinne Roberts
Wednesday, April 17, 2-2:45 p.m.
Artist Corinne Roberts will guide participants (recommended ages 6-18) through several drawings during this program, funded by the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation. Participants may attend in person at the library (Teen and Children’s Department) or via Zoom. Registration is only required for those attending over Zoom.

World Cultural Interactive Dance Story Time
Wednesday, April 17, 3-3:45 p.m. — Bollywood
Friday, April 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Ballet
This program, recommended for Grades 1-5, will be led by Girl Scout Cadette Troop 62495 as part of its Silver Award project.

Author Talk: Xochitl Gonzalez
Wednesday, April 17, 8 p.m.
This virtual chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez will focus on her newest novel and Reese’s Book Club pick, “Anita de Monte Laughs Last.” Check the library’s website for more information and to register.

Sourdough Starter Workshop with Sourdough Brandon
Thursday, April 18, 6-7:15 p.m.
Attendees will learn how to make, maintain and store a sourdough starter from an expert sourdough baker and food blogger, and leave with some free sourdough starter.

Student Led Chemistry Lab
Saturday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.
Young Scientists of Hopkinton will host a chemistry lab for Grades 3-6. Students will learn about PH and other chemical properties and conduct experiments. This lab is led by high school student volunteers and is limited to 20 participants.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, April 23, 2-7 p.m.
Register on the Red Cross website at https://rcblood.org/3AmuYsP.

Over the Rainbow Book Group
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
The Over the Rainbow Book Group meets in the Ellsworth Room on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted. This adult book group will explore works of fiction and nonfiction written by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes.

Introduction to Neurodiversity for Local Businesses
Monday, April 29, 8-9:30 a.m.
Hopkinton resident and neurodiversity consultant Betsy Johnson will lead an introduction to neurodiversity and autism for local businesses and organizations.