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
Beginning Sept. 8, the library will be open on Sundays from noon-4 p.m. On Sept. 8, the library will host a Sunday Sundae Social, featuring ice cream from noon-2 p.m. (while supplies last).

CreatorSpace Survey Underway
Residents are invited to participate in a survey (forms.gle/A9yK76q9TU5eGeys8) as the staff works toward bringing a CreatorSpace to the library. This survey is to help the library to understand what types of materials and equipment the community is most interested in having in a CreatorSpace. A CreatorSpace will be a room within the library that will be open to ages 10 and older (younger individuals will not be permitted to enter the room due to safety reasons).

Diversity Book Club
This passive “book club” is for all ages. Patrons can check out a book related to a theme and then engage in an at-home discussion activity. With National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28, this month’s theme is Our lands: Public lands through a diverse lens. Patrons can stop by the library lobby anytime during the month to check out a themed title for adults, young adults and children.

Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga Classes
Mondays, Sept. 9 and 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The traditional style of beginner and intermediate yoga is open to ages 18 and older. No prior yoga experience is needed. Classes will focus on building strength in the core, balance in the body, and increasing flexibility and range of motion while incorporating breath awareness and mindfulness techniques. Participants should bring a yoga/exercise mat and water.

Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle
Thursday, Sept. 12, 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 welcome. Anyone with questions should email Jak at jmiller@hopkintonma.gov.

Dungeons & Dragons Adult Group
Sundays, Sept. 15 and 29, 1-4 p.m.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeon master Keith Donohue grew up in the 1980s, back when D&D was first becoming popular. These days, he is an avid collector of old role-playing games and is a proponent of the loose, improvisational style of play that was common in the past.

Kids Creative Writing Club
Monday, Sept. 16, 4:15-5 p.m.
Children in Grades 3-5 will have fun exploring the world of writing, imagination and storytelling with their friends. Each meeting will include creative activities like interactive games, poetry prompts, group storytelling and more. This club meets every other week, alternating with Grade 3-5 Book Club.

Chat ’n’ Chew Book Club
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 12:30-2 p.m.
Instead of assigning a book for all participants to read, each person reviews something they read this month. All reviews of the books will be posted to Facebook to share with the Hopkinton reading community.

Over the Rainbow Book Group
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 12:45-2 p.m.
All adults are invited to join the group, which meets in the Ellsworth Room on the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. This group explores fiction and nonfiction work, written by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes. Copies of the titles to be discussed will be available at the Circulation Desk at least one month before each meeting. This month’s discussion is “The Paying Guests” by Sarah Waters.

Animanga
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
Anime and manga fans will meet in the Betty Strong Room to discuss manga, watch Crunchyroll, draw characters and eat fun snacks. This program is open to teens and pre-teens in Grade 6 and up. Note: In this program, participants may watch and/or discuss material that is rated TV-14 or unrated.

French Conversation Group
Saturday, Sept. 28, 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. The practice includes conversation, proficiency-appropriate reading, tabletop games, presentations and more. Registration opens Sept. 14.