The Coffee Houses Continue in 2008!

Happy New Year! Ring in 2008 at the library Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Hear, performing on acoustic guitar, Tom Dibuono. Please join us for this free performance. For more information 978-928-4775.

January Book Club

We've been remiss in posting Book club selections and resolve to improve this in the New Year! Consider joining the discussion (and the food!) the first Tuesday of each month. No great knowledge of books or literature required, just read the title each month. The Library makes every effort to have copies available to patrons with occasional exceptions.

January is the exception. We will be meeting on Tuesday, January 8 due to the New Year holiday and we will be reading Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Due to the popularity of the book, those wishing to read the book should try to secure a copy on their own. If you have a copy you've read and would like to share, stop by the Library.

December Coffee House

Thursday, December 6 from 6 to 7:30 pm, come enjoy Holiday music from a talented resident family. Jocelyn Defranza Langer will be appearing with her father Robin and brother Caleb with a mix of flute, recorder and fiddle and more with guest appearances from some of Jocelyn's students. There'll be lots of goodies and coffee, of course. FREE!

Library Holiday Raffle

Enter to win great prizes and support the library! Tickets are $5 for 6 tickets and available at the library. Prizes include

• gift certificates and products to local businesses - Hair 4 You, Hubbardston Hobby Barn, and more.


• hand crafted items - ornaments, jewelry, journals, lighted holiday tabletop tree, framed photos, and more.


• a bookcase


• and cash and gift cards

New prizes will be added each week. There are over 23 prizes to date! Stop by the library to see the complete list. Drawing to be held December 18.

Are you a business owner, crafter, artisan or have a much-requested specialty? Consider donating an item or service to the raffle. See a library staff person or Trustee to make a donation. Thanks to all who have donated for their support!

November Coffee House

Thursday, November 1 from 6 to 7:30 pm, come hear original folk songs of Denis Caughlin. Enjoy some coffee, treats, good company and good music! FREE -donations welcome.

Banned Books Week is September 29 -October 6

What do Stephen King, Judy Bloom, Toni Morrison and J.K. Rowling all have in common? They have all spent time as authors of banned books. Celebrate Banned Books Week! Check out and read some of the 100 most challenged books. Exercise your right to access the free press - give them a read and post your comments about them here.

Book Donations Wanted for Book Sale

The Library will be holding a book sale on Saturday, October 20 from 9am until 3 pm. Donations of books are needed. No magazines, condensed books, texts or encyclopedias, please. All donations can be brought to the library during regular library hours. Thanks in advance for helping support the library through this event!

Book Discussion Group Meets Every Month!

For good conversation about good books (as well as some good food!), join the Library Book Discussion on the first Tuesday of each month. In September, we're reading The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Jackson is often known for her short story The Lottery.

Call or stop by the Library to request a copy of this month's book and join us on October 2 from 7 to 8:30 pm for discussion.

October Coffee House

Stop by the library on Thursday, October 4 from 6-7:30 pm for the musical styling of The Green Tones. They will be providing this month's musical entertainment. Coffee Houses happen the first Thursday of every month. See you there!

Pastel Painting Workshop

Join artist Gregory Maichak for an encore workshop on pastel painting for adults on Wednesday, September 19 from 6-8 pm. Materials are provided. Bring a simple photo or image to copy.

Space is limited so please call to reserve your space.

This program is made possible by the Hubbardston Cultural Council.

Coffee House Series Returns

The Library will be kicking off this season's Coffee House Series on Thursday, September 6 from 6 to 8 pm. Come enjoy the Contemporary and Renaissance blends of flute and guitar duo Contenpanssance.

The event is free but if you enjoyed the music, the company, the treats or the coffee (or just love the library!), donations are always welcome. This program is made possible by a grant from the Hubbardston Cultural Council.

Catch the Beat!

Children can sign up for the Summer Reading Program by stopping by the library. This year's theme is Catch the Beat. Children earn ice cream rewards for reading!

Road Race Applications Available

The Annual Hubbardston Library 5K Road Race/Walk will be held Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 9 am - sharp! The race will go off rain or shine. Registration is $15 prior to August 15, $18 after. Long sleeve T-shirts go to the first 100 registered racers. Stop in the Library to pick up an application.

Museum of Science Program

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 10 am, the Hubbardston Public Library will be presenting the Museum of Science's Science Magic at the Hubbardston Center School. The program is for children ages 7 and older. Children will learn the science behind phenomenon that appear to be magic. This program is free and made possible in part by a grant from the Hubbardston Cultural Council. No registration is required.

We're here!

Just one more milestone for the Hubbardston Library! We've automated, bar coded and are scanning library cards and books for our patrons! Now we're bloggin'!

Check back often for updates and news. We're looking forward to hearing from you - our patrons!