Not a Runner? Not a Problem.

The 12th Annual Hubbardston Library 5K Road Race/Walk is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM Sharp. Rain or Shine.

Even if you're not participating in this year's event you can look like you did! For a limited time, these indigo blue, 100% cotton, long sleeved t-shirts are being made available to the general public for only $12.00 each. Order forms are available at the Hubbardston Public Library until Wednesday, August 26. Don't get left at the starting line, order your tee shirt today.

Getting Up to Speed

The week of August 24, 2009 the Hubbardston Public Library will begin implementing our winter schedule. We are currently advertising for a paid staff position to help cover our new expanded hours. The library interim schedule (until our position is filled) will be:

Monday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Wednesday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Thursday 1:00PM to 5:00 PM

After our new staff member completes their training period, we will increase the library's hours to include Thursday until 7:00 PM and add Saturday hours from 9:00 AM to Noon to our existing schedule.

We are also in the process of reinstating some of the library's previous library programing.

Look For:

• Story Hour each Wednesday from 10 to 11 beginning September 16


• Book Discussion Group for Adults will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM beginning September 17


• Coffee House Musical Series will continue on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM beginning in October.

Thank You Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and Josephine Amato

After 8 weeks of digging, planting, weeding, composting and all other means of gardening, the Children's Victory Garden Project has come to its conclusion. The participants in this program took part in designing a garden, learning about plants, creating whimsical art and donating to the local food pantry. The Library owes a BIG Thank You to the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation for funding this socially relevant project for Hubbardston's Youth.

The Children's Victory Garden and Art Exhibit was brought about through the hard work of our own Library Trustee, Josephine Amato. The Victory Garden Art Exhibit is currently on display at the library. Please stop by and see the photographic display.