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, and on X, @HopkintonPLMA.

Schedule Update
The library will be closed Saturday, Oct. 12, through Monday, Oct. 14, for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Supreme Court, Conservatism and Current Controversies
Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1-3 p.m.
The Supreme Court is one of the most consequential institutions of government in the United States. Its decisions have profound and enduring importance for American life and politics. In this series, four of the major cases decided by the Supreme Court during its last term will be explored. Registration is available at the library website. Lifelong Learning programs are presented by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.

Journey Into Hidden World of Tropical Bats
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2-3 p.m.
Three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists will present on the remarkable world of tropical bats. For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing 76 species coexist. Registration is available at the library website.

YA RPG Club
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6-7:45 p.m.
Every other Wednesday is an evening of imagination and skill. Participants will play Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering and other dice, card and tabletop role-playing games. This program is open to Grade 5 and up. Registration is appreciated. New players are always welcome.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 3, 1-6 p.m.
Registration can be found at rcblood.org/3AmuYsP.

French Conversation Group
Saturdays, Oct. 5, 19 and 26, 11 a.m.-noon
Participants in this weekly gathering will learn and practice the French language in an informal rendezvous facilitated by a licensed French teacher. Anyone with interest in the language and its associated cultures is welcome. All French proficiency levels are invited. Registration is available at the library website.

Grade 3-5 Book Club
Mondays, Oct. 7 and 21, 4:15-5 p.m.
Third, fourth and fifth graders are invited to chat all things books and reading. Participants can share about a book they have read or are currently reading. The group will talk about favorite genres, and kids will hear what their peers are reading. Ms. Carly also will share book recommendations and give kids the scoop on the latest books to hit the Children’s Room.

Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga Class
Monday, Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The traditional style of beginner and intermediate yoga is open to ages 18 and older and will be held in the Betty Strong Room (Large Event Room). No prior yoga experience is needed. Classes will include asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), dhyana (meditation) and yoga nidra (relaxation techniques).

Narcan Training and Community Harm Reduction
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Narcan, the brand name of the generic drug naloxone, is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids. This free training from the Hopkinton Health Department will provide participants with brief instruction on how to recognize an opioid overdose, when and how to use Narcan, and a free kit to take home.

Liberating Latin American Fiction
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7-8 p.m.
This virtual program invites individuals to free their minds with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including “Mexican Gothic,” “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau,” “Gods of Jade and Shadow” and many more. Moreno-Garcia’s most recent novel, “The Seventh Veil of Salome,” is set in 1950s Hollywood.

Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle
Thursday, Oct 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Participants are invited to bring their current project or pattern. This group is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. All fiber arts crafts (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, needle felting, etc.) are more than welcome.

English Language Learning Conversation Group: Beginners
Fridays, Oct. 11, 18 and 25, 10-11 a.m.
This class is appropriate for someone with very limited experience with the English language. This learner may be familiar with basic vocabulary and simple phrases but is struggling with everyday conversations. The beginner group provides an opportunity to build English vocabulary and practice grammar and reading. Registration is available at the library website.

Introduction to e-books
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10-11 a.m.
Libby is a phone app that allows individuals to borrow digital library books. But some people might not know what a digital book is or how to use it. Librarian Danielle Cook presents this introduction to e-books and e-audiobooks at the Hopkinton Senior Center.

Women’s Financial Round Table
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1-2 p.m.
Financial advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone present the Women and Money Round Table. This series is a virtual, monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women in all walks of life. Attendees will learn about financial matters in a welcoming environment where they can ask questions and share financial experiences. (Although the program is targeted for women, all diverse genders are welcome to attend.) Registration is available at the library website.

English Language Conversation Group: Intermediates
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10-11:30 a.m.
Intermediate learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple grammar and are focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations. At the intermediate level, this class will prioritize 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. Registration is available at the library website.