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 UPDATES

The Library Board of Trustees will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on March 17.

ALL AGES PROGRAMS

Odissi: Sculptures, Paintings, and Poetry in Motion
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2-3 p.m.
Performer Mouli Pal will lead an interactive, multimedia session that provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India. In the performance, Pal presents cultural pieces and connects them to works of Indian literature, paintings and temple sculpture that come alive through the storytelling and demonstration. Pal’s choreography is based on work by Indian poets Kalidasa, Jayadeva and Noble Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Planning for Medicare
Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield will lead an informational seminar about planning for Medicare to help participants be confident in making the right health coverage decisions. The event is strictly informational; Blue Cross Blue Shield will not solicit contact information or go over product information, nor will the library share patron information. Attendance is both virtual and in-person, and registration for the in-person session is encouraged.

CONVERSATION CIRCLES

ELL Conversation Group: Intermediate
Wednesday, March 4, 10-11 a.m.
This English Language Learners (ELL) group is for those who have mastered basic vocabulary and simple grammar. The group prioritizes components of grammar, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension and group discussion. Reading together helps to expand vocabulary and provides a focus for group discussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.

ELL Conversation Group: Conversation and Culture
Thursday, March 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Under the direction of a leader, participants focus on English fluency. Topics of interest will be identified for discussion, which often is led by local community experts. This group will help participants to enrich vocabulary, practice communication skills and learn about the local community.

ELL Conversation Group: Beginning Learners
Friday, March 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
This group is appropriate for individuals with limited experience with the English language. It provides an opportunity to build English vocabulary and practice grammar and reading in a supportive setting. Meetings emphasize new vocabulary, common idioms and basic rules of grammar, along with improving conversation skills.