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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mini Golf at the Library
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library’s Mini Golf weekend returns. Entry fee is $5 per player, with a maximum of $20 per family.

Flamenco Boston
Sunday, March 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand is Flamenco Boston, with two dancers this year. Not only will the dancers demonstrate the art of flamenco, they will talk about its history and origins.

‘Rough Sleepers’
Monday, March 24, 6-8 p.m.
Dr. Jim O’Connell, the subject of Tracy Kidder’s bestselling book “Rough Sleepers,” will discuss how he created a program to care for Boston’s homeless population. This program was rescheduled from last year due to an unexpected postponement.

Town Meeting Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 25, 6-7 p.m.
New England’s municipal government structure is unique and highly participatory, and one of the most important nights of the year is Town Meeting. However, for anyone not familiar with the structure and rules of Town Meeting, attending and participating can be downright confusing. The library will host a panel discussion featuring Town Manager Elaine Lazarus, Town Clerk Connor Degan and Chief Financial Officer Kyla LaPierre to explain how Town Meeting is structured, how to participate and why attending is important.

ADULT PROGRAMS 

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.”

Dungeons & Dragons
Sundays, March 2 and 30, 1-4 p.m.

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
This meeting will take place in the Ellsworth Room.

Scrabble and Mahjong Group
Tuesday, March 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

Library Visit to Fairview Estates
Wednesday, March 5, 10 a.m.-noon

The Genealogist is In
Wednesday, March 5, 2-3:30 p.m.

Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Seeing History with Martha Chiarchiaro
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2-3 p.m.
This program will take place in the lower-level classroom.

Medicare Supplement Plans/Medicare Advantage Plans
Thursday, March 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This program, which helps determine the best coverage for individuals, will take place in the Betty Strong Room.

ELL Conversation Group: Conversation and Culture
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
This program is co-sponsored with the Friends of Hopkinton Library.

ELL Group: Beginning Learners
Fridays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10-11 a.m.
This program is co-sponsored with the Friends of Hopkinton Library.

Board of Library Trustees Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 10, 7-8 p.m.

Narcan Training and Community Harm Reduction
Tuesday, March 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
This program, presented by the Health Department, will take place in the Ellsworth Room.

The Power to Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working
Wednesday, March 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
Individuals can register for this virtual program on the library’s online calendar in order to receive the link to participate.

Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle
Thursday, March 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
Individuals can register for this program on the library’s online calendar in order to receive the link to participate.

Yoga Class
Tuesday, March 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This program will take place in the Betty Strong Room.

Quarterly Library Volunteer Interest Group
Wednesday, March 19, 4-5 p.m.
Anyone wishing to volunteer at the library must attend one of these sessions.

How Has Women’s Liberation Transformed America?
Thursday, March 20, 2-3 p.m.
Individuals can register for this virtual program on the library’s online calendar in order to receive the link to participate.

Planning for Medicare
Thursday, March 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This program will take place in the Betty Strong Room.

Dreams We Chase
Wednesday, March 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
Individuals can register for this virtual program on the library’s online calendar in order to receive the link to participate.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Virtual Fortnite Tournament with One Up Games
Thursday, Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 6-8 p.m.

YA RPG Night
Wednesday, March 5 and 19, 6-7:45 p.m.

Young Adult Crafternoons
Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 3-5 p.m.

YA Animanga Club
Wednesday, March 12 and 26, 6-7:45 p.m.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Drop-in Family Activities
Saturday, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Kids Creative Writing Club
Mondays, March 3, 17 and 31, 4:15-5 p.m.

Open Chess Play
Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 5:30-7 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Baby/Toddler Storytime (Ages 0-3)
Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10-10:45 a.m.

Lego & Pokemon Club
Thursdays, March 6 and 13, 4-4:45 p.m.

Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, March 4, 18 and 25, 11-11:30 a.m.

Lego & Duplo Club
Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 4-4:45 p.m.

Baby/Toddler Storytime (Ages 0-3)
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10-10:45 a.m.

Alphabits (Ages 3-6)
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11-11:45 a.m.

Read to a Therapy Dog
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 7-7:45 p.m.

Parent/Child Playgroup
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10-11 a.m.
This program is co-sponsored with the Metrowest YMCA.

Babytime (Ages 0-18 months)
Friday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:15-10 a.m.

Little Explorers (Ages 2-5)
Friday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Grade 3-5 Book Club
Mondays, March 10 and 24, 4:15-5 p.m.

Monthly Music & Movement (Ages 0-5)
Wednesday, March 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
This program is sponsored by the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation.