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

Tiny Art Show Drop-Off
Thursday, April 10, all day
This is the final day for those participating in the Tiny Art Show to drop off their submissions. Registration is required.

Tiny Art Show Reception
Sunday, April 13, 1-2 p.m.
The library will host a reception for the Tiny Art Show, open to the artists, their families, friends and tiny art aficionados of all ages.

Earth Day Crafts
Tuesday, April 22, 2-4 p.m.
Crafters ages 8 and up are invited to celebrate Earth Day at the library. The library will have multiple stations to create different crafts, all utilizing recycled materials.  Registration is appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome.

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

Yoga Class
Sunday, April 13, 2:45-3:45 p.m.
The traditional style of beginner and intermediate yoga will include asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), dhyana (meditation) and yoga nidra (relaxation techniques). The class is open to adults and high schoolers. No prior yoga experience is needed. Participants should bring a yoga mat and water.

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.

MEETINGS/TRAININGS

Board of Library Trustees Monthly Meeting
Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the Ellsworth Room.

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.