Read to a Dog!

Our Read-to-a-Dog program provides a supportive environment to practice reading! Reading to trained therapy dogs helps develop literacy skills and builds confidence and self-esteem. Our canine friends are all wonderful, patient listeners who are looking f...

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!

Teen Book Group

Wednesday, January 19 at 4:30 online via Zoom -- Join our Teen Book Group, for teens in Grades 6-12! 

This month's book pick will be We Can't Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon. Copies of the book will be available for pickup a...

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 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! We're meeting online in January and February.

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! For teens in Grades 6-12.

Intro to Libby

Tuesday, January 18 at 11:00 online via Zoom -- Libby is an app that makes borrowing library eBooks, audiobooks, and online magazines easy. This class will cover getting Libby set up on your phone, tablet, or computer; and demonstrate the app's f...

Evening With the Author: Charles Gallagher presents Nazis of Copley Square

Thursday, February 3 at 7:00 online via Zoom -- The Library is pleased to welcome Charles Gallagher presenting his book Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front during our virtual February Evening with the Autho...

Take and Make Craft Kit: Hug in a Mug Card

Register for a Take and Make craft kit! This kit will include everything you need to make an adorable mug card that also holds a hot chocolate packet or tea bag. Give this card to a loved one to warm them up this winter.The kits will be available at the R...

The Best of Beantown and Beyond: Wicked Awesome Boston Movies with Frank Mandosa

Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 online via Zoom -- With so many movies set in New York City and Los Angeles, it's time to give Boston its time in the spotlight. So grab your Dunkin' Donuts coffee, bang a U-ey, and join us on Zoom for a behin...

Intro to Hoopla

Thursday, February 10 at 2:00 online via Zoom -- Hoopla is a website and app that offers library eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies & TV shows, music, and more. This beginner's class will get you started and familiarize you with the basic f...

Internet Safety Basics

Wednesday, February 23 at 5:00 online via Zoom -- Learn the basics of internet safety with presenter Kelsey Keefe, co-owner of Central Square Technologies, Inc. We’ll look at worst case scenarios, how to resolve issues if you are compro...

Native Americans of New England: History, Colonial Legacies and Survival

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.