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Federal Court Halts Dismantling of Federal Library Agency in ALA Lawsuit 

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Washington – Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The decision was issued in response to a lawsuitfiled by the American Library...

10 Most Challenged Books in 2024*

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Andrews, Jesse. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Chbosky, Stephen. The Perks of Being a Wallflower Curato, Mike. Flamer Green, John. Looking for Alaska Hopkins, Ellen.. Crank Hopkins, Ellen. Tricks Johnson, George M. Johnson. All Booys Arennt Blue: a Memorial Manifesto Kobabe, Markia....

Guest Librarian – May 2025

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Lance DelPriore Lance DelPriore serves as the Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Hopkinton. During his childhood in Brattleboro, Vermont (Winner of the 2023 Strongest Town Contest) he learned firsthand how people of seemingly divergent backgrounds can peacefully coexist to create stronger communities...

A Letter from the Board of Library Trustees

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Dear Neighbors, Like you, the Hopkinton Library Board of Trustees holds our library in high regard and deep appreciation. We take our role of fortifying and championing our library seriously. Unfortunately, the need to advocate for this institution has arrived at our doorstep, so...

Book Review

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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...

Executive Order 14238 and How It May Impact Your Library

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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...

From the Desk of the Director

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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...

April’s Guest Librarian

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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...

March’s Guest Librarian

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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...

Delayed Opening

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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.