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.

Schedule Update
The library will be closed Saturday, Feb. 15, through Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day.

Reading Marathon
With the Boston Marathon approaching, the library is hosting its Reading Marathon during the month of February. The program is for all ages, so families can do it together. Registration began Feb. 10, and the program begins Feb. 16. Those who stop by the library can pick up an official paper reading log.

ADULT PROGRAMS

ELL Conversation Group for Intermediate Learners
Wednesdays, Feb. 12, 19 and 26, 10-11:30 a.m.

ELL Conversation Group: Conversation and Culture
Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle
Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ELL Group: Beginning Learners
Fridays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 10-11 a.m.

Book Discussion: ‘James’ and ‘Huckleberry Finn’
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-7:30 p.m.
“James,” by Percival Everett, was inspired by “Huckleberry Finn,” by Mark Twain. Everett’s novel is a retelling of the American classic, told from the perspective of Jim, the slave who travels down the Mississippi River with Huck, allowing for a deeper reality of slavery and racism. The Hopkinton Public Library hosts a discussion of both novels this month. Copies of the books are available at the library.

Puzzle Race
Saturday, Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m.
This program is for ages 9 and older.

Author Talk With Salvatore Tocco
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hopkinton’s Salvatore Tocco is the author of “The Cardinal and the Crook.”

TEEN PROGRAMS

YA Animanga Club
Wednesdays, Feb. 12 and 16, 6-7:45 p.m.

Improve Games with Little Spark Theater
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2-3 p.m.
This program is for ages 10 and older.

YA Game Night
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6-7:45 p.m.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament with One Up Games
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2-5 p.m.

Young Adult Crafternoons
Monday, Feb. 24, 3-5 p.m.

Virtual Fortnite Tournament with One Up Games
Thursday, Feb. 27, 6-7:45 p.m.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Parent/Child Playgroup
Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 10-11 a.m.

Lego & Pokemon Club
Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 4-4:45 p.m.

Babytime
Fridays, Feb. 14 and 21, 9:15-10 a.m.
This program is for ages 0-18 months.

Sensory Friendly Baby/Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, Feb. 18 and 25, 10-10:45 a.m.
This program is for ages 0-3.

Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Feb. 18 and 25, 11-11:30 a.m.

Big Kid Creative Drama with Little Spark Theater
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2-3 p.m.
This program is for ages 6-8.

Lego & Duplo Club
Tuesdays, Feb. 18 and 25, 4-4:15 p.m.

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, Feb. 19 and 26, 10-10:45 a.m.
This program is for ages 0-3.

Monthly Music & Movement
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
This program is for ages 0-5.

Alphabits
Wednesdays, Feb. 19 and 26, 11-11:45 a.m.
This program is for ages 3-6.

Who Would Win? Animal Showdowns
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
This program is for ages 7 and older.

Read to a Therapy Dog
Wednesdays, Feb. 19 and 26, 7-7:45 p.m.

Drop-in Family Activities
Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Open Chess Play
Monday, Feb. 24, 5:30-7 p.m.