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.

CHILDREN’S/YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Tween Painting
Thursday, April 24, 2-3 p.m.
Art instructor Julie Harrold will lead a step-by-step painting class for ages 8 and up. Participants will create their own koi fish painting to take home. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Virtual Fortnite Tournament
Thursday, April 24, 6-8 p.m.
This tournament is run by One Up Games in collaboration with the Hopkinton Public Library and other local libraries. This is a virtual program that can be joined from home. Participants must have their own gaming platform, online connection and a copy of the game. E-mail jdyment@hopkintonma.gov to register.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, Suspense
Thursday, April 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
This virtual conversation with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz is about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. Registration is required.

Chicken-Keeping 101: Raising Poultry for Exhibition
Sunday, April 27, 2:30-4 p.m.
In the last of the library’s Chicken-Keeping 101 series, participants will learn about the wonderful world of showing poultry. Jak Miller will display some “fancy” breeds of exhibition poultry and explain what it takes to breed a show-quality bird, prepare a bird for show, navigate health-testing procedures, and understand adult and junior show classifications. This is a good opportunity for any children who may be interested in getting into livestock exhibitions to get information and ask questions about the showing process.

Narcan Training and Community Harm Reduction
Tuesday, May 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The Hopkinton Health Department will lead this free training on how to recognize and treat an opioid overdose with Narcan.

Coffee House: Peregrine Road
Thursday, May 1, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Peregrine Road plays captivating acoustic music that occupies a sweet spot somewhere between chamber music and folk music, with complex arrangements and lush textures alongside raw energy and multicultural influences. Karen Axelrod and Rachel Bell have become known as a powerhouse duo capable of a huge variety of styles, in demand throughout North America and beyond for concerts, workshops, festivals, English country dances, contra dances and other events. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation. Registration is not required for this event.

DCF Adoption Table
Saturday, May 3, noon-5 p.m.
Attendees will learn about the importance of fostering and adopting from the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families. Staff members from the DCF will be available to answer questions, provide guidance and explain navigating the fostering and adoption systems to interested patrons.

Snakes of New England and the World
Thursday, May 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Patrons will get to take an up-close look at a variety of snakes, both local and exotic, at this informational and fun presentation by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. The presenter will talk about the lives and behaviors of various snakes during a live animal presentation. Registration is required for this program, which is appropriate for all ages.

MEETINGS/TRAININGS

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Monthly Meeting
Monday, May 5, 7 p.m.
This meeting will take place in the Ellsworth Room.

Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the Strong Room.

Board of Library Trustees Monthly Meeting
Monday, May 12, 7 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the Ellsworth Room.