Children's Victory Garden Reception

The Hubbardston Public Library is holding a reception that is open to all to celebrate the work children did in the Victory Garden program. This program was inspired by the book, "How are You Peeling" written by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers and was funded by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in Brooklyn, NY.Please come to enjoy a snack, read books, do some crafts.Dress to get dirty.

Saturday October 24, 10-noon

Hubbardston Public Library

Feel free to bring a snack to share.

See you there

Call the HPL for more info.

978-928-4775

Library Book Sale

The Hubbardston Library is currently accepting your gently-used books for its upcoming book sale. We do not however take magazines, textbooks, moldy or musty books or condensed books.
Our tireless book sale organizer Wendy is busy sorting all your donations in preparation for the BIG SALE.
The library will hold it's annual Book Sale on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Please Go Green and recycle your gently-used books to benefit the library.
And Remember to stop in and shop on October 17.

Images of America Hubbardston

Join us at the Library for a Book Signing. On Monday, October 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm author Gary Kangas will be on hand to discuss his new book: Images of America HUBBARDSTON.
The library will hold an intimate reception to celebrate the release of this new book featuring images of Hubbardston's past.
I have it on good authority that McArthur's Famous Danish will be on hand, so come early.

Monet's Magic Garden

The Hubbardston Public Library is very happy to welcome back Mr. Greg Maichack, pastel artist and teacher extraordinaire. This years workshop will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m at Hubbardston Public Library. Mr. Maichack will introduce his new program entitled How to Pastel Paint As Impressionists MONET'S MAGIC GARDEN. No experience necessary to participate in this adult workshop and all materials are provided. Seating is limited so sign up in advance by calling the library at 978-928-4775 or emailing at hublib@charterinternet.com This program is supported by a grant from the Hubbardston Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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.