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 UPDATE

National Friends of the Library Week
In recognition of National Friends of the Library Week, the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library is teaming up with Blue Square Pizza for a fundraiser. Fifteen percent of sales from orders made on Monday, Oct. 20, from 4-8 p.m. will be donated to the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library. And new or renewed memberships made before Oct. 25 will be entered into a drawing to win a children’s ride in a police cruiser. More information can be found on the organization’s website at hopkintonlibraryfriends.org.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Old School Role-Playing Game Group
Sunday, Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m.
New and experienced players alike are invited to join this group that focuses on “old school” tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and other classics from the 1970s and ’80s. No registration is required.

American Painting Through the Centuries
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2-3:30 p.m.
Presenter Martha Chiarchiaro presents the first part of a four-part series on American painting. The presentation will explore the works of painters across the centuries, from John Singleton Copley to 20th century artists like Georgia O’Keefe and Jackson Pollock. Chiarchiaro’s presentations are designed to provide an in-depth look at the life and times of people through their art. Registration is required for this series, as space is limited.

News Media in the Misinformation Age
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Award-winning freelance journalist Philip Eil will lead a discussion about the current state of news media, covering the 24-hour news cycle, misinformation, the influence of social media algorithms and more. Eil’s presentation will discuss how the current state of news media evolved and what media consumers can do to maintain a healthy information diet.

CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Art Forms of South Asia: Rangoli
Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-noon
Instructor Charusmitha Ram will lead the second part of a two-part series on art forms of South Asia. Participants will decorate wooden mandala mats with vibrant colored sand. Rangoli, or “rows of color,” is a traditional Indian art form where decorative mandala patterns are created using materials like colored powders, rice flour, flower petals and sand. This program is for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 9 must have a responsible person age 12 or older accompany them during the program. Supplies are limited, and registration is required.