Library of Things

Why buy when you can borrow?

HPL has moved beyond traditional library materials to bring you a brand new Library of Things! The collection includes games, puzzles, tech equipment, crafts, instruments and more. This collection is generously supported by the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation.

Use the widget below to browse what we currently have to lend, and place your loan requests! All items must be picked up and returned directly to the Reference Desk on HPL's lower level. We'll be adding more items throughout the year - check back here for new additions!

You can read our Library of Things Policy here. Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 508-497-9777.

Special Things

Some of our Library of Things items have their own policies, and may require training and agreement forms to be signed prior to use. These items are listed below.

Telescope

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library and the assistance of the Aldrich Astronomical Society, the library has a telescope that you can take home!

You must be an adult Hopkinton resident with a library card in good standing to check out the telescope. It may be borrowed for 14 days, with no renewals and a $10/day overdue fine. Please read the full telescope policy before placing your reservation.

You may reserve our telescope online using the widget above! Select the day you would like to pick up the telescope (reservations may be made up to one month in advance) and make a reservation like you would for a destination pass. Please be aware you may not pick up or drop off the telescope on Sundays. You must pick up the telescope at the reference desk by appointment with a librarian, and you must return the telescope to a librarian at the Reference Desk at least thirty minutes before closing.

To watch a video tutorial on how to use and repack the telescope, visit our YouTube channel.

Questions? Please email dcook@hopkintonma.gov or call 508-497-9777 and ask to be transferred to the Reference Desk.