Upcoming Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Hubbard Memorial Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
 Limit by event type:
Monday, Dec. 30, 9:00am-5:00pm

Find pictures of classic children's books about winter that are hiding around the Youth Room to win a prize - and then check out some winter books while you're here!
For youth of all ages and families. Drop-in. 
 

Mario Kart Tournamen
Monday, Dec. 30, 1:00pm-3:00pm
For middle & high schoolers, limited to 16 people, please register.
Free pizza and drinks!
Monday, Dec. 30, 3:30pm-4:30pm (9/23/24, 10/7/24, 10/21/24, 11/4/24, 4/18/24, 12/2/24, 12/16/24, 12/30/24, 1/13/25, 1/27/25, 2/10/24, 2/24/24, 3/10/24, 3/24/24, 4/7/25, 5/5/25, 5/19/25, 6/2/25, 2/16/25 )
All experience levels are welcome for an hour of chess, some instruction provided. Club meets every other Monday. For ages 9-17, please register. 
Tuesday, Dec. 31
The Hubbard Memorial Library will be closing at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31 for New Years Eve. The Library will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 as well. Our regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 2.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10:30am-11:00am
If you have a little one who loves music, this program is for you! Join us for a half-hour of adult-&-child singing, clapping, and stomping along to favorite kids’ songs!
No need to register, just drop in. Emergency cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page.
Note: During warmer months when the weather is nice (over 55 degrees, dry, and not too windy), this program will take place on the lawn.
Holiday Movie & Craf
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:30am-12:30pm

Enjoy free popcorn & drinks while watching this one-hour G-rated movie, then make a New Years Resolution “Hunny” jar after!
Drop-in.

New Year’s Res
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Decorate a sparkly, colorful jar to save your New Year’s resolutions and then open the jar the next New Year’s Eve to see how you did! 
Drop-in.

Tabletop RPG Club
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 3:30pm-5:30pm
This ongoing table top role play gaming club for ages 14-17 is currently playing Dungeons & Dragons, with room for a few more players. Please register.
Wednesday, Jan. 1
The Hubbard Memorial Library will be closed Wednesday, January 1 for New Years Day. Our regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 2.
Lego Build Challenge
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Pull a Lego Build Challenge Card and try to build it with the library's Legos, or free build just for fun! All creations will be put on display in the Youth Room for the week! Drop-in. 
Grow, Play & Learn P
Thursday, Jan. 2, 10:45am-11:30am
Stories, songs and skill building, led by Early Childhood Developmental specialist Jane Christian of Pathways for Parents, guiding caregivers in strengthening interactions with their child.  Program includes curriculum, "Ages and Stages" Questionnaire, and resources to fit your child’s individual needs. This Program is targeted for children ages birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Please register. Sponsored by Pathways for Parents CFCE.
Grow, Play & Learn P
Thursday, Jan. 2, 9:45am-10:30am
Stories, songs and skill building, led by Early Childhood Developmental specialist Jane Christian of Pathways for Parents, guiding caregivers in strengthening interactions with their child.  Program includes curriculum, "Ages and Stages" Questionnaire, and resources to fit your child’s individual needs. This Program is targeted for children ages birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Please register. Sponsored by Pathways for Parents CFCE.
National Science Fic
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1:00 PM
For adults.

Join us on National Science Fiction Day for a movie showing of a modern day sci-fi classic: Super 8.  The film follows a group of friends in 1979 who witness a train crash and investigate strange happenings in their town.
Directed by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Lost) and produced by Steven Spielberg (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park)
Rated PG-13.
 
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Have some fun by joining us for chair volleyball! No running or jumping required.  The library thanks the Ludlow Senior Center for cosponsoring by providing their volleyball net and scoreboard for this program

Please sign up below or by calling the circulation desk at 413-583-3408. Walk-ins are welcome.
Thursday, Jan. 2, 3:30 PM
Join us for this month’s Who Picked This Book? Book Club meeting! You can pick up a copy of the book at the circulation 
desk. 
Magic the Gathering
Thursday, Jan. 2, 5:30pm-7:00pm

For youth grades 5 & up.
Bring your own cards or use one of our spare decks for 90 minutes of gaming fun! 
Please register.

PreK Pals, January s
Friday, Jan. 3, 9:30am-10:30am
This ongoing playgroup supports children ages 2-5 and their families.
Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play.
Areas explored include early literacy, fine motor development, science, math, cognitive and social emotional skills. 
Please register.
(Note: you will be registering to attend for the entire month, please let us know if there are any weeks when you cannot attend)
  Sponsored by Pathways for Parents.
Friday, Jan. 3, 2:30-4:45pm
This group is limited to 7 experienced high school-aged players, and meets on Fridays from 2:30-4:30pm. The DM will help you roll up a character to join our ongoing campaign. Click below to sign up.
Friday, Jan. 3, 3:30pm-4:50pm
Meet new friends or bring old ones as you play Roblox, Minecraft and more. Roblox players must have their own accounts; Minecraft players can bring their own device or use one of the library's eight computers and/or Minecraft accounts. Note: while Switch players cannot multiplay with PC users, they can multiplay with each other. For ages 8-15.
Please register.
Saturday, Jan. 4, 9:30am-12:45am

Turn the covers of your favorite picture books into your own unique artistic creations! 
Drop-in.

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