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.

ALL AGES PROGRAMS

Animals of the Rainforest Live Animal Show
Wednesday, June 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Joys of Nature presents a live animal show about rainforest animals around the world. A wet, leafy habitat requires animals to develop special adaptations to survive. How do they find food and avoid predators in the forest? Do they climb? Change color? How do some species deal with extreme temperatures and other challenges? Attendees will learn the answers to these questions and more while meeting some rainforest animals up close. Registration is required, and children under the age of 9 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible person age 12 or older while visiting the library.

Puzzle Race
Saturday, June 28, 2-4 p.m.
Teams will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Registration is required, and up to six people may be on a team. This event is appropriate for patrons aged 9 and up. Questions can be directed to Adult Services librarian Dan Boudreau at dboudreau@hopkintonma.gov.

CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Half-Day Library Arcade
Monday, June 23, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
On the last day of school, the library’s Betty Strong Room will be open to middle school and high school students starting at 12:30 p.m. Music will be played, and board games, table tennis, cornhole, giant Jenga, Nintendo Switch and other activities will be set up.

Living the Otter Life
Tuesday, June 24, 4-4:30 p.m.
In this virtual program, award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate will talk to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, “Odder, which is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Thursday, June 26, 6-6:45 p.m.
Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, Science Heroes gets kids excited about the science that’s all around and celebrates the scientists who color the world with art. This program is for ages 5-12.

Science Heroes: Experiment Lab
Thursday, June 26, 7-7:45 p.m.
In this informal and interactive workshop, children ages 12 and up will work together to investigate exciting science concepts through hands-on experimentation.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Get to Know Your Government: Massachusetts Office on Disability
Thursday, June 26, 2-3:30 p.m.
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) is a small state agency that provides information, guidance and training on disability-related civil rights and architectural access. The MOD helps people understand their disability rights and obligations, how regulations apply to the specifics of their situation, and practical steps they can take to assert their rights and comply with the law. This presentation will help the community navigate the government, have more successful government interactions and learn more about the MOD and how it can help them. It does not include legal information.

MEETINGS/TRAININGS

Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m.
The quarterly Volunteer Information Session will be held in the Ellsworth Room.