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.

Schedule Update
On Friday, Dec. 15, the library will have a late opening of 1 p.m. due to a professional development meeting. The library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday, as well as Saturday, Dec. 30, through Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2-7 p.m.
Register on the Red Cross website at https://rcblood.org/3AmuYsP.

50-Plus Job Seekers Networking Group
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
This Zoom program is a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help with a career transition. This session will focus on creating a marketing plan and brief.

Chat ’n’ Chew Book Group
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 12:30-2 p.m.
Instead of assigning a book for all participants to read, each person reviews something they read this month. Newcomers are welcome. All reviews will be posted to Facebook to share with the Hopkinton reading community.

Scrabble Club
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.
The new Scrabble Club is a gathering where individuals will play Scrabble. The library will provide boards, but participants are free to bring their own. No registration is required.

Women’s Financial Round Table
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1-2 p.m.
This virtual program is for anyone confused about financial markets, wondering what Bitcoin is all about or staring blankly at retirement statements. Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone present Women and Money Round Table: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets. Each session focuses on a different topic. Register at the library website.

Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Participants are invited to bring their current project or pattern. This group is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. All fiber arts crafts (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, needle felting, etc.) are more than welcome. This group meets on the second and last Wednesdays of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library Annual Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 6:30 p.m.
The Friends’ annual meeting will be held in the lower-level classroom at the library. All members are invited to attend. The agenda will include the election of officers, approval of the dues structure and affirmation of regular business. The annual meeting will be followed by the January board meeting.