Get Ready for the 27th Annual Hubbardston Library 5K Run/Walk

Saturday September 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. SHARP! Rain or shine

picture of runners beginning the 26th library road race

The Twenty Seventh Annual Hubbardston Library 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday September 77h..  This event marks more than a quarter century of  community support for the Library, approaching $85,000 raised for ongoing operations. The race is an out and back course starting and finishing at the Hubbardston Center School. 

  

Applications for the event are available at the Hubbardston Public Library and by clicking this link. The registration fee for the fundraising event is $25 and $30 for those who register after August 2nd.  Long sleeve cotton race shirts will be provided to the first 100 registered runners.  Awards to overall 1st place Male/Female Runners and Walkers as well as age group winners will be provided.  Prizes provided are possible due to the generous donations of local businesses and individuals.

 

For additional information on this event, interested runners/walkers or donors can contact Mark Wigler, Race Director at (978) 928-5120 or MTWigler@gmail.com.   The 2023 Race/Walk raised over $3500 for support of the library’s activities and Scholarship Fund.

Storytime! changes are coming!

Monday to Thursday beginning in August

Monday Storytime is moving to Thursdays!  The time will stay the same at 1:00 p.m.  Miss Tricia is very excited about the move and can't wait to see all her friends on August 1, 2024.

picture of a mulitcolored book worm reading a book

 

Come to the the Library! Friday July 26, 2024 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

We Have Dragons!

Flyer with books and a dragon that reads Hubbardston Public Library Proudly presents Dungeons and dragons teen program

Calling all teen adventurers! Come join us in the library for Dungeons and Dragons....and there will be dragons. Middle school to High School players will embark on adventures with characters straight out of your imagination battling monsters, quizzing wandering traders and making unlikely friendships along the way. If you are interested, please fill out the form https://forms.gle/LsS24pP13kmbVw8F7 and more information to come!

Your Library "At a glance"

Your Library at a glance

FY24 YTD

From July 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 our patrons borrowed 15,352 items, and saved $213,175 by borrowing instead of buying!

Top five authors checked out by patrons: Dav Pilkey, Mo Willems, Jeff Kinney,Jerry Pallotta, andLauren Tarshis

Items most checked out by patrons: The Bad Guys, Wings of Fire: The Graphic Novel, Lunch Lady, Taproot Magazine, and Oppenheimer (Nolan DVD)

Senior Book Club

Fourth Wednesday of the Month, July 24th, 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 Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes.

Book Cover of the Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

 

Museum Highlight

Check out Davis Farmland in Sterling, MA

Davis Farmland Logo

Davis Farmland Mega Maze and BBQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have passes that offer $5.00 OFF the general admission rate discount for up to four guests. 

Visit http://www.DavisFarmland.com  for the most up-to-date operating schedule.  Adults MUST be accompanied by at least one child 12 years or younger when visiting Davis Farmland.

Davis Mega Maze is open mid-September to October.  Visit http://www.DavisMegaMaze.com for dates, rates  & times.

Open weather-permitting

Can't find what you are looking for in the Library

Use the link below and tell us what it is

Is there an item that you think should be on the shelves at the library?  Then click this click this link to complete the form.  We will add your request to our purchase list.  Please provide at much information as possible, such as the Title of the item, the author, performer or director, the year it was published and the ISBN or ISSN if available.

library mascot Page with her bookshelf

 

Storytime with Miss Tricia

Mondays at 1:00 p.m.

Come join Miss Tricia for a great book and craft!  Children of all ages are welcome and no registration is necessary. Questions?  Send Miss Tricia an email by clicking here

an owl reading a book for storytime

More Storytime with Miss Tricia!

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

One Storytime is not enough! Come join Miss Tricia for a second Storytime with a different book and craft on Wednesdays! Children of all ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.  Qustions? Send Miss Tricia an email by clicking here

a women reading a book to children at her feet.

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 Scan the QR code above to apply for a CWMARS ECard!

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