Hopedale, Bancroft Memorial Library
Upcoming Events
B.A.S.H. - Bancroft After School Hangout
B. A. S. H. - Bancroft After School HangoutStudents in grades 4 - 6 are welcome to walk over from school and drop in Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 4 pm to complete homework, use the library computers, play Wii, play board games, do crafts or just hangout with friends.…Learn More
Friends of the Hopedale Library monthly meeting
Join the Friends of the Hopedale Library at their monthly meeting to discuss all things Library related!
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
B.A.S.H. - Bancroft After School Hangout
B. A. S. H. - Bancroft After School HangoutStudents in grades 4 - 6 are welcome to walk over from school and drop in Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 4 pm to complete homework, use the library computers, play Wii, play board games, do crafts or just hangout with friends.…Learn More
Builder Saturdays!
If you love Legos, we’ve got thousands to play with! Use our Legos to create a masterpiece that we can put on display for all to see. Drop in and all ages welcome!
Dino Dance Party
Dino Dance Party! Come celebrate our LOVE of Dinosaurs with bubbles, glow stick bracelets, disco lights and Dinosaur songs! Bring your friends together to move and groove and have fun!Drop in, all ages are welcome!
Dino Adventures
Dino Adventures! Featuring fossils, dinosaur skulls, velociraptor claws, dinosaur skin and more Dino artifacts that our audiences can see and touch as well as live animals such as monitor lizards, alligators, scorpions, birds, and snapping turtles. Brought to you through a grant from Hopedale Cultural Council.
Dinosaur Story Time
It's a Dinosaur Story Time!Start with reading 2 dinosaur books, followed by dancing with instruments to some dinosaur songs, then making a dinosaur craft!Drop in and this program is geared to Pre-K and early elementary ages.
Prehistoric Ooze
Make Prehistoric Ooze at the library!Explore chemistry at your fingertips as you mix together liquids to create a slimy, gooey prehistoric ooze. Your ooze will be custom made with your choice of add-ins like glitter and food color. Drop in fun for all…Learn More
Movie Matinee at the Library
Drop in to the library and enjoy a family friendly movie in the Program Room. Feel free to wear your PJs and bring: a blanket, a cuddle, a pillow, a snack. Movie title will be on display in the library at the beginning of the month or you are welcome to call and ask!Hints about the movie: February is a month to celebrate LOVE! In our movie today we see how love can hurt and love can heal - heal 2 fathers, 2 daughters, a kingdom.…Learn More
B.A.S.H. - Bancroft After School Hangout
B. A. S. H. - Bancroft After School HangoutStudents in grades 4 - 6 are welcome to walk over from school and drop in Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 4 pm to complete homework, use the library computers, play Wii, play board games, do crafts or just hangout with friends.…Learn More
Maker Monday
This month the adult crafting workshop is Make Your Own Junk Journal
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
B.A.S.H. - Bancroft After School Hangout
B. A. S. H. - Bancroft After School HangoutStudents in grades 4 - 6 are welcome to walk over from school and drop in Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 4 pm to complete homework, use the library computers, play Wii, play board games, do crafts or just hangout with friends.…Learn More
B.A.S.H. - Bancroft After School Hangout
B. A. S. H. - Bancroft After School HangoutStudents in grades 4 - 6 are welcome to walk over from school and drop in Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 4 pm to complete homework, use the library computers, play Wii, play board games, do crafts or just hangout with friends.…Learn More
Historic Houses of Hopedale with Dan Malloy
Local residents and history enthusiasts are invited to step back in time for an illustrated presentation on the historic houses of Hopedale, MA. Local historian Dan Malloy will present Historic Hopedale Homes, exploring the architectural and social history of the town through its most significant residences.…Learn More
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
B.A.S.H. - Bancroft After School Hangout
B. A. S. H. - Bancroft After School HangoutStudents in grades 4 - 6 are welcome to walk over from school and drop in Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 4 pm to complete homework, use the library computers, play Wii, play board games, do crafts or just hangout with friends.…Learn More
Volunteer Saturday
High School students can earn 2 volunteer hours. Activities vary as needed by the library. Registration is required.
Maple Syrup Tree Tapping with Kelly
Learn the art and tradition of maple sugaring at a hands-on, family-friendly event hosted by resident and local historian Kelly Merchant. Learn the basics of tapping maple trees, including how to identify suitable trees, when and how tapping is done, and how sap is collected and transformed into delicious maple syrup.…Learn More
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Library Trustee monthly meeting
Join the Board of Library Trustees in their monthly meeting to discuss all things Library related.
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
The Science of Star Trek with Geek Girl
In 1964, a science fiction show premiered that would boldly go where no show had gone before, not only inspired by the science of the day but encouraging generations of scientists to make their own discoveries. In this panel we'll talk about the real science that influenced the many versions of Star Trek, and the scientific breakthroughs that Star Trek helped to later inspire.…Learn More
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Get help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL
Do you need assistance filling out applications for MassHealth, WIC, Fuel Assistance or Medicare? Obtaining financial resources to address past due accounts? Or do you simply need guidance solving some of life's challenging situations? Jenna is here to help! Jenna is a Community Health Worker with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health and works in close collaboration with the Hopedale Board of Health.…Learn More
Get help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL
Do you need assistance filling out applications for MassHealth, WIC, Fuel Assistance or Medicare? Obtaining financial resources to address past due accounts? Or do you simply need guidance solving some of life's challenging situations? Jenna is here to help! Jenna is a Community Health Worker with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health and works in close collaboration with the Hopedale Board of Health.…Learn More
Get help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL
Do you need assistance filling out applications for MassHealth, WIC, Fuel Assistance or Medicare? Obtaining financial resources to address past due accounts? Or do you simply need guidance solving some of life's challenging situations? Jenna is here to help! Jenna is a Community Health Worker with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health and works in close collaboration with the Hopedale Board of Health.…Learn More
Get help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL
Do you need assistance filling out applications for MassHealth, WIC, Fuel Assistance or Medicare? Obtaining financial resources to address past due accounts? Or do you simply need guidance solving some of life's challenging situations? Jenna is here to help! Jenna is a Community Health Worker with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health and works in close collaboration with the Hopedale Board of Health.…Learn More
Friends of the Hopedale Library monthly meeting
Join the Friends of the Hopedale Library at their monthly meeting to discuss all things Library related!
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
Sunny the Reading Dog and Mrs. Poisson
Visit with Sunny the Reading dog and Mrs. Poisson, the human he has claimed! Drop in for a story and read a story to Sunny too. All ages are welcome.
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Cribbage Tournament
Calling all card players! Come represent your library at Blackstone Valley Libraries Cribbage Tournament! Test your cribbage skills against the other towns' teams, and see if your team can bring home the trophy. Don’t miss out on an evening of strategy, laughter, and great company.…Learn More
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
Maker Monday - Book Folding
This month the adult crafting workshop is folding pages of a book to create a 3D design.
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Cybersecurity and Scams
In today’s digital world, scams and cyber threats are everywhere - from phishing emails to fake websites and malicious apps. Staying vigilant can protect your personal information, finances, and devices. Join us for a presentation by Rob Russell from Hopedale Technologies as he shares practical tips on how to stay safe online and avoid scams.
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
Volunteer Saturday
High School students can earn 2 volunteer hours. Activities vary as needed by the library. Registration is required.
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Library Trustee monthly meeting
Join the Board of Library Trustees in their monthly meeting to discuss all things Library related.
Friends of the Hopedale Library monthly meeting
Join the Friends of the Hopedale Library at their monthly meeting to discuss all things Library related!
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Blackstone Valley Labor Strikes
Discussion and presentation on the Blackstone Valley Labor Strikes
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
Craft Swap at Bancroft Memorial Library!
The Friends of the Hopedale Library are hosting a Craft Swap downstairs in the Program Room!No need to bring something to take something — everyone is welcome!We're accepting all types of arts and crafts supplies, including kits, equipment, and tools.…Learn More
Teddy Bear Picnic
Teddy Bear Picnic with music by Cindy Tuminelli!Bring you lunch, a blanket and your favorite cuddly friend and Cindy Tuminelli with play her guitar and sing songs that we can sing along with and dance to as we eat our lunch together. Registration is re…Learn More
Drop-In Cribbage
Join us in the Program Room at Bancroft Memorial Library and play cribbage! We have a few cribbage boards and decks of cards on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite set! Drop in - no registration is required.
Volunteer Saturday
High School students can earn 2 volunteer hours. Activities vary as needed by the library. Registration is required.
Sunny the Reading Dog and Mrs. Poisson
Visit with Sunny the Reading dog and Mrs. Poisson, the human he has claimed! Drop in for a story and read a story to Sunny too. All ages are welcome.
Maker Monday
This month the adult crafting workshop is TBD
Tummy Time
Welcome parents and newborns! Join us for some infant fun in our program room. Tummy Time will have a story time and free play with developmentally appropriate assorted toys that encourage gross motor development and social interaction. Drop in! Ages newborn - 18 months.…Learn More
Toddler Tunes
Toddlers are full of energy and this program is perfect for them! Each class we will do an assortment of story time, movement games, parachute fun, ball movement skills, instruments, bean bags, scarves and bubbles. Drop in! Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.…Learn More
