A Hubbardston Business Association Fundraiser

The Hubbardston Business Association (HBA) is proud to be launching FROZEN ASSETS, a program that puts the “fun” in “fundraising”!

This winter, we’ll be setting an outhouse on Bent’s Pond (also known as Sawyer’s Pond) just off of Route 68 in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, across from the Rietta Ranch Flea Market. Guess the date and time that the ice will thaw enough that the outhouse breaks through. Whoever guesses closest to the actual sinking date and time (either just before or just after) will win $2,000 cash! If you don’t guess correctly, don’t worry! There are also five valuable prizes for the next-closest guesses!

The proceeds from FROZEN ASSETS will be divided three ways:

• One-third will be given to the Hubbardston Public Library, whose budget was cut 100% in 2008.One-third will be given to the Templeton Regional Animal Shelter, which serves Hubbardston and Templeton in its mission to protect animals and citizens from harm and to educate citizens about animal safety and responsible pet care.
• One-third will be kept by the HBA to allow it to continue its mission of promoting Hubbardston-area businesses.
  For more information on the FROZEN ASSETS fundraiser or if you’d like to become a sponsor, please contact Laura Foley at (978) 632-2933 or laura@lauramfoley.com.

New Year, New Arts Program

There is still room left - call ASAP to register!

Local teaching artist Renee Malowitz will be offering a program at the Library for students ages 8 to 14.

The 4-week series is Art & Culture for Young People.

Classes will be held on Mondays, January 12 & 26, February 2 & 9 from 4:45 - 5:30 pm.

This program is free.

Pre-registration is required.

Please call the Library to register or for more information.

This program is supported byte the Hubbardston Cultural Council, a local agency of the MA Cultural Council.

Thank You!

The Trustees and Staff of the Hubbardston Public Library would like to thank the generous prize donors and ticket purchasers who made the Annual Holiday Raffle such a huge success. We raised over $550 with your help and all of it will go directly to the Library operating costs. Thank you!

Holiday Hours

The Library will be open from 9 am to 12 noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will resume regular hours beginning Monday, December 29.

Library to Remain Closed through Storm

Despite having power restored to the Library building earlier this week, the Staff and Trustees have not been so lucky.

The Library will remain closed and resume regular hours Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23.

Hours will be shortened on Wednesday, December 24 and we will be open from 9 am until 12 noon.

We hope all are safe and warm and wish everyone a happy holiday season.

Holiday Open House/Raffel Drawing

You are cordially invited to attend

the Hubbardston Public Library's Holiday Open House

Rescheduled!

Monday, December 22, 6 -7 pm

Come t the Library for coffee, cookies (feel free to bring a plate), carolers and good company.

Trustees will be taking an opportunity to update patrons about the Library as well as take written questions, concerns and suggestions. The written responses will be used to help further address patron concerns.

We'll wrap things up with the Holiday Raffle Drawing. Tickets will be on sale right up to the drawing - we have 41 prizes and they still keep coming! Thank you!

Guess Who is Coming to the Library?!!

On Saturday, December 6 from 10 am - 2 pm, the Friends of Hubbardston Public Library are having one of their favorite friends in to visit - SANTA! Santa will be available for photos for $5 (proceeds to benefit the Library). Hot cocoa and cookies will be available as well. Raffle tickets will be available as well (drawing is December 15).