Author: Nanci Hill

Keep the memories, lose the stuff: declutter, downsize, and move forward with your life  by Matt Paxton This book is an excellent resource for individuals tasked with decluttering and downsizing!  As a new empty nester, we will be moving to a smaller home.  As I...

On March 14th, President Trump signed an Executive Order  14238, stating that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) should be reduced to the maximum extent permitted by law. On March 31, all IMLS staff were placed on leave. The IMLS is the...

Credit for artwork goes to Ray/Otto Stephenson The weather is getting warmer and as the sun shines on our faces, our minds turn to Spring and gardening.  Fret not, the Hopkinton Library’s Seed Library is now open! Funded in part by the Hopkinton Garden...

Danielle Cook This month’s Guest Librarian is Danielle Cook.  Danielle is the Reference & Technology Supervisor at the HPL.  She likes to crochet, bind books, go for walks with her dog, and read too many books.  She is known for her quirky clothing and...

Matt Leathers, HPL Administrative Assistant Our Guest Librarian for March is the library’s new Administrative Assistant, Matt Leathers.  Matt grew up in North Providence, Rhode Island, before recently moving to Massachusetts.   He has been a frequent visitor of his local libraries ever since...

Please be advised that the Library will open at 10:00 am on Friday, 2/7/25 so that the staff may meet to discuss topics of interest to the HPL and the profession.

Lucas Ferreira, Applications Support Specialist Our Guest Librarian for the month of February is Lucas Ferreira. Lucas has been with the Town of Hopkinton for 3.5 years, currently serving as a Data & Applications Support Specialist in the IT department.  His love for words...

The Library will close at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 and will remain closed through January 1, 2025. The staff and trustees of the Hopkinton Public Library wish you a safe and Happy Near Year!

Ben Ledoux, IT Support Specialist January’s Guest Librarian is Ben Ledoux. Coming from a family of avid readers, Ben started reading at a very young age.  Growing up in Amherst, Ben and his family would often visit the library and regularly check out books. ...

Kristin Merrill, HR Generalist Kristin Merrill, Human Resources Generalist, has worked for Hopkinton for 7 years and is responsible for most of the recruitment efforts for the Town among other responsibilities. Kristin developed a love of reading as a child growing up in a...