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Library Corner, Nov. 11 edition

by | Nov 9, 2020 | Featured

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA.

30-minute Baptiste Yoga Series
Mondays, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, noon
This Zoom class, taught by Natasha Linton of Nourish, is a vinyasa flow designed to leave participants vitalized and reinvigorated so they can step back into their day recharged. Register on the library’s website calendar.

Decoding the News
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
In this Zoom class, participants will get the facts they need to avoid the bias, hype and disinformation when it matters most. Register on the library’s website calendar.

Chat ’n’ Chew Lunchtime Book Group
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12:30 p.m.
The Chat ’n’ Chew book club will meet on Jitsi. Instead of assigning a book for all participants to read, each person reviews something they read this month. Register on the library’s website calendar.

Catalyst Book Club for Grades 9-12
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Registration and book information for this online book club can be found at the library’s website calendar.

Grade 8/9 Book Group
Thursday, Nov. 19, 3 p.m.
Registration and book information can be found at the library’s website calendar.

November-Themed StoryWalk
Starting Nov. 10, stop by the library anytime to visit the outdoor StoryWalk. It will remain displayed through November as long as the materials last the weather. The StoryWalk is located on the back wall of the library (adjacent to the parking lot). The featured story is “How to Catch a Turkey” by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton.

Story Times
A number of virtual story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers will be held in November. Check the website calendar for offerings.

Friends of Hopkinton Library Children’s Book Bonanza
During the month of November there will be a children’s book sale in the Children’s Room. All books are pre-COVID donations and withdrawn library books. There is no cost, but donations to the Friends are welcomed.

Library Closed Thanksgiving Weekend
The library will close Thursday, Nov. 26, and reopen Monday, Nov. 30. The library also might close early on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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