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 will be closed from Feb. 14-16 in observance of Presidents Day.

ALL AGES PROGRAMS

Coffee House: The Music of Stephen Sondheim
Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Attendees will experience the genius of one of Broadway’s most revered composers in A Place for Us: The Music of Stephen Sondheim. Pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels pays tribute to Sondheim’s extraordinary legacy with heartfelt interpretations of songs from “Gypsy,” “A Little Night Music” and more. The concert also features a special sing-along portion, inviting the audience to join in beloved selections from “West Side Story.”

ADULT PROGRAMS

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures
Thursday, Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m.
Author Vanessa Riley will host an online discussion about her newest book, “Fire Sword and Sea.” The novel is based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

CONVERSATION CIRCLES

ELL Conversation Group: Intermediate
Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and 11, 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
Thursdays, Feb. 5 and 12, 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
Fridays, Feb. 6 and 13, 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.