Besse and Bergeron winners at 28th Hubbardston Library 5K Fundraiser
Threatening skies ruled the day for the runners and walkers on Saturday, September 6th for the 28th Annual Hubbardston Library 5K Run/Walk. Thankfully, the rain held off throughout the morning hours. Race Director Mark Wigler thanked the participants as well as the sponsors and gift donors for their role in continuing to make this library fundraiser a successful family friendly event. Bill Shea , Hubbardston’s first Citizen of the Year and perennial race sponsor kicked off the event.
A total of 97 runners and walkers registered for the annual event. Participants acknowledged that this event could not continue to be a success without the cooperation of local police, emergency personnel, library trustees and race volunteers. The Library raised approximately $4,000 from Saturday’s event to assist in ongoing library operations and scholarship activities.
Repeat winner Templeton’s Arthur Besse ran 18:44 to win the 28thAnnual Run/Walk Fundraiser Baldwinville resident and frequent winner Julie Bergeron captured the women’s side finishing in 22:56 notching another win in this yearly event., First Male racewalker was Brian Savilonis of Princeton in a time of 34:11 while the Women’s winner was Lee Ann Coleechi of Gardner in a highly respectable time of 35:07.
Senior Book Club
Fourth Wednesday of the Month, September 24, 2025 11:00 a.m. at the Hubbardston Senior Center
Come join us and talk about books for an hour at the Senior Center. We will discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon.
Book Club
Monday September 29, 2025 6:00 p.m. and Monday October 27, 2025 at the Hubbardston Public Library
September’s book selection is “The Glass Throne” by Sarah J. Maas, October October’s will be “Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” by Grady Hendrix. Join us for a fun-filled hour of book talk! Let the front desk know if you need a copy.
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Museum Highlight
Check out Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA
We offer discount passes to the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast. Step inside more than 40 original buildings, and explore homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops – all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. The pass offers 50% for daytime admission for up to four people
Libby Magazines
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How’s it going at your Library?
July 2025
From July 1st to July 31st our patrons borrowed 1,203 physical items and saved $19,237 by borrowing instead of buying! Congratulations!
Top five items most checked out by patrons: The Berry Pickers,The West Wing: the Complete Series (DVD), Museum Pass for the Old Sturbridge Village, The New Yorker (Periodical) and 30 Rock (DVD)
Top five authors checked out by patrons: Elin Hilderbrand, Dav Pilkey, Colleen Hoover, Jeff Kinney and Charles Todd.
Storytime with Miss Tricia!
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Come join Miss Tricia for Nonesuch Storytime! with a book and craft on Wednesdays! Children of all ages are welcome and no registration is necessary. Questions? Send Miss Tricia an email by clicking here
Not Just Knitting
August 19, 2025 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Bring your needles, hooks, cross stitch, felting, yarn or what have you and spend a couple hours with other crafters. No registration is necessary, Just come and have fun!
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