Read-to-a-Dog on Saturdays

Steam Up! with Mitch & Tori - a STEAM program for ages 3+

Join STEAM Up! for a fun morning of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics! We'll start with a story and then use our imaginations to turn everyday treasures into extraordinary inventions! Suggested for ages 3-7.This program requ...

Children's Book Groups

Our book groups have gone virtual! The children's department offers a monthly parent/child book group for children in grades 2 & 3; and a book group for children in grades 4 & 5. New members are always welcome to join us a fun discussion!

Fall Storytimes

Our storytimes are back in person this fall! We offer storytimes for children ages 0-8 and their caregivers. Fall storytimes require registration.

Join the Teen Advisory Board!

Teen Advisory Board is back! Teens from Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for bimonthly meetings where teens are encouraged to share their ideas and thoughts for the library and work together to keep making it a great place for our community.

Teen Knitting Club

Let's get together for a cozy afternoon of knitting! As the days get colder, what better hobby to pick up for the fall and winter but knitting? Open to teens in Grades 6-12, all levels of knitters are welcome. 

This is a space for teen knitting en...

Join our Teen Anime Club!

Join Anime Club, a group for teen anime enthusiasts in Grade 6-12. Come meet other teens who love anime and have some fun watching anime!

Play Magic: The Gathering at the Library!

Looking for someone to play Magic: The Gathering with? Look no further! Come spend the afternoon playing a great game and making new friends! Magic newbies, beginners, and experts all welcome! There will be snacks. For teens in Grades 6-12.

Understanding Intermittent Fasting with Kathy Jordan MS, RDN, CPT

Intermittent fasting is all the rage in the world of dieting. Join us to learn the current research and pros and cons to intermittent fasting. This program will be presented by Kathy Jordan MS, RDN, CPT, and in-store registered dietitian for Big Y.This ev...

Evening with the Author: Zack Lamothe and A History Lover's Guide to the South Shore

Join author Zack Lamothe as he takes us on a historical road trip through the South Shore with a presentation from his book "A History Lover's Guide to the South Shore." The book not only chronicles the history of the region's ...

Evening With the Author: Caroline Kautsire presents What Kind of Girl?

For Caroline, being a girl in Malawi is confusing, and she is constantly asked, “What kind of girl behaves this way?” With a thousand cultural ideas flooding into her head from American media, she struggles to fit into traditional Afri...

Boston Classical Guitar Society Presents Jaclyn Jones

Jaclyn Jones earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Hartt School of Music with performing arts scholarships and was selected to play several 20/20 Honors Chamber Music concerts. She has played at notable venues such as the Connecticut Go...

The Mask Above the Mask: Halloween Facepainting in Covid Times

Looking to improve your Halloween costume? Anne Kerrigan of Fabulous Facepainting will demonstrate several Halloween Makeup looks and then attendees will have time for hands-on practice.Registration is required for this event, and space is limited. To joi...

HPL Movie Night

HPL Movie Night is held on the third Wednesday of every month, followed by a matinee showing the next afternoon. Please join us! For more information: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.

HPL Book Group

The HPL Book Group meets the last Tuesday of each month (except December) and new members are always welcome! Pick up a copy of this month's book or ask for more information at the Reference Desk: 781-741-1405 ext. 1404.