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Book Discussion group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
Our Coffee House music series is on the first Thursday of each month.
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13th Annual Library 5K Road Race and Walk
Sign up now to enter the 13th annual Library 5K Road Race and Walk. The race kicks off at 9:00 am sharp, rain or shine, at the Hubbardston Center School and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Plaques and prizes will be awarded to the winners in each class.
Awards will be given to:
- First male and female runner and walker
- Awards to first male and female in following divisions:
<12, 12-15, 16-18, 19-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70 +
For more information, contact Mark Weigler at 978-928-5120 or soccer928@charter.net. The entrance fee of $18 goes towards the Library. Long-sleeved t-shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants, so sign up today!
Click here to download Road Race application.
HPL Now on Facebook
Get the latest news about the our book groups, crafts, and other activiites from our Facebook page. This is a great way to join the conversation and to let us know what you like about the Library, tell us about any events you might think would interest us or our patrons, or to tell us how we could improve our service to you. Visit us online and "Like" us to get started!
Recycled Crafts Workshops Were Lots of Fun
In August, the Library sponsored three recycled crafts workshops. Patrons learned how to create dog toys out of old t-shirts, attractive magnets out of bottle caps and photographs, and colorful beads out of magazines. It got Library Director Jayne Arata thinking about instituting a regular crafting program. If this sounds good to you, give Ms. Arata a call at (978) 928-4775 or send email to library@hubbardstonma.us and let her know how you feel!
These dog toys were made from some old t-shirts. Greta the Icelandic Sheepdog really loves her new toys!
A young library patron enjoyed making colorful beads from magazines.
About the Library
The Hubbardston Public Library was founded in 1872, and originally housed its collection of books in the local Mechanics Hall. In 1874, Jonas G. Clark, a native of Hubbardston and founder of Clark University, purchased property on Main Street and funded the construction of the brick and stone library building.
The building is in the Second Empire/Italianate style and was designed by Elbridge Boyden and Son, of Worcester. In September 1875, the Hubbardston Public Library moved to its 7 Main Street location. The first floor was originally half library, half post office, hence the plaques you might notice flanking the front door. The gallery level was added to the rear of the building in 1929. Many residents recall the gallery's original translucent glass floor. The property underwent a historical restoration project in 2000.
The Library serves the citizens of Hubbardston by providing a wide variety of materials and services and by hosting public events. We have best-selling books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines available to borrow. And Internet access and the C/W MARS online catalog are offered at no charge.