Upcoming Events

The Hubbard Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. Our regular hours will resume on Friday, January 1.

For kids, teens, and families. LHS student and sports enthusiast Christian Kochanek will co-host a fun sports themed game of bingo with lots of cool prizes to win! Please register. 

This group is limited to 6 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.

For 10-14 year olds.The group has room for 5 players, experience preferred but not necessary. During the first meeting ("Session Zero"), the Dungeon Master will help everyone create character ffor the campaign. Please register.

Make cool fireworks-themed paper art—out of cupcake liners!Best for children who can use scissors. Drop-in.

For ages 7-11. Bring your own device or use one of the library's computers and Minecraft accounts to build, play, and create. Please register.

The Youth Room runs a volunteer program for youth in grades 6-12, which is open to Ludlow residents and non-residents. There are 2 options, the afterschool program and the summer program, which coincide with the Ludlow public schools' calendar. Youth may work for part or all of the year.&nb...read more

6 weeks of stories, songs, & games about dragons, fairies, giants, and other magical beings, tailored for 3-5 year olds, with a craft & snack at the end.Space is limited, please register.

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 month...read more

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. 

For 5–8 year olds. A fun, gently educational storytime that uses non-fiction picture books and picture book  biographies to share inspiring stories about real people & historical events, with a craft or activity at the end. Please register.  

For grades 3-8. Bring your cards, Nintendo Switch, phone, or tablet for Pokemon Go, handheld gaming, and trading. All trades will be supervised by staff who will check market value; all trades must be of equal market value.Please register. Once you register you are signed up for all club dates....read more

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&...read more

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&...read more

Have some fun by joining us for chair volleyball! No running or jumping required.Registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins welcome

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...read more

Seamstress Janet Foy will teach everything you need to know to make your own full-size quilt, including measuring & cutting fabric, using a pattern, hand sewing, & using a sewing machine. Meet every other week for 6 weeks, and make an entire winter or holiday-themed quilt!For ages 10-17.All ...read more

Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Book GroupFor 4th-6th graders. Kids decide who wins this award after reading at least 5 nominated books.Meet once a month to play games, discuss the books & which to vote for & eat snacks.Celebrate at the last meeting in April with an ice cream party...read more

6 weeks of stories, songs, & games about dragons, fairies, giants, and other magical beings. This program, which is tailored for 2-3 year olds, begins with a free play period, followed by 15 minutes of stories, songs and games, and finishes up with a craft & snack.Space is limited, plea...read more

This group is limited to 6 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.

Join us for the new Smurfs movie (featuring Rihanna as Smurfett!), with free popcorn and drinks!Stay after the movie to make a fun smurfy craft!Drop-in.

For ages 7-11. Bring your own device or use one of the library's computers and Minecraft accounts to build, play, and create. Please register.

The Youth Room runs a volunteer program for youth in grades 6-12, which is open to Ludlow residents and non-residents. There are 2 options, the afterschool program and the summer program, which coincide with the Ludlow public schools' calendar. Youth may work for part or all of the year.&nb...read more

6 weeks of stories, songs, & games about dragons, fairies, giants, and other magical beings, tailored for 3-5 year olds, with a craft & snack at the end.Space is limited, please register.

All experience levels are welcome for an hour of chess, some instruction provided. Club meets every other Monday. For ages 9-17, please register.  No matter what level you start at, you'll be better after playing with the club!

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. 

For 5–8 year olds. A fun, gently educational storytime that uses non-fiction picture books and picture book  biographies to share inspiring stories about real people & historical events, with a craft or activity at the end. Please register.  

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&...read more

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&...read more

Have some fun by joining us for chair volleyball! No running or jumping required.Registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins welcome

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...read more

Join us for a talk by Dave Robison of Old Bones Genealogy discussing with you the dangers of depending upon online family trees. He will go over how to tread lightly, what you should and should not trust and how to verify. He will also give you tools to avoid the temptation to believe everything tha...read more

6 weeks of stories, songs, & games about dragons, fairies, giants, and other magical beings. This program, which is tailored for 2-3 year olds, begins with a free play period, followed by 15 minutes of stories, songs and games, and finishes up with a craft & snack.Space is limited, plea...read more

Today is an early release day from Ludlow Public Schools, and Monday is the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday.Come make peace stickers to celebrate Dr. King’s message of peace!All ages. Drop-in. 

This group is limited to 6 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.

For 10-14 year olds.The group has room for 5 players, experience preferred but not necessary. During the first meeting ("Session Zero"), the Dungeon Master will help everyone create character ffor the campaign. Please register.

Upcycle picture book dust jackets and scrapbooking paper into amazing art.All ages. Drop-in. 

For ages 7-11. Bring your own device or use one of the library's computers and Minecraft accounts to build, play, and create. Please register.

The Youth Room runs a volunteer program for youth in grades 6-12, which is open to Ludlow residents and non-residents. There are 2 options, the afterschool program and the summer program, which coincide with the Ludlow public schools' calendar. Youth may work for part or all of the year.&nb...read more

Monday, January 19The Hubbard Memorial Library will be closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Day. Our regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.

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 month...read more

For middle & high schoolers. Meet once a month to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or other Switch games, while munching on free pizza & drinks! 16 person limit.Please registerGenerously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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. 

For 5–8 year olds. A fun, gently educational storytime that uses non-fiction picture books and picture book  biographies to share inspiring stories about real people & historical events, with a craft or activity at the end. Please register.  

For grades 3-8. Bring your cards, Nintendo Switch, phone, or tablet for Pokemon Go, handheld gaming, and trading. All trades will be supervised by staff who will check market value; all trades must be of equal market value.Please register. Once you register you are signed up for all club dates....read more

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&...read more

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&...read more

Have some fun by joining us for chair volleyball! No running or jumping required.Registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins welcome

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...read more

For ages 9-13. Meet on the fourth Thursday of each month with other graphic novel lovers to discuss and share books, play games, and make crafts. Copies of the book of the month are available in the Youth Room. Free snacks!Please register. 

Seamstress Janet Foy will teach everything you need to know to make your own full-size quilt, including measuring & cutting fabric, using a pattern, hand sewing, & using a sewing machine. Meet every other week for 6 weeks, and make an entire winter or holiday-themed quilt!For ages 10-17.All ...read more

6 weeks of stories, songs, & games about dragons, fairies, giants, and other magical beings. This program, which is tailored for 2-3 year olds, begins with a free play period, followed by 15 minutes of stories, songs and games, and finishes up with a craft & snack.Space is limited, plea...read more

This group is limited to 6 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.

Squishy and cute, they fit in your hand perfectly, but made by YOU!Recommended for ages 7 & up.Please register

For ages 7-11. Bring your own device or use one of the library's computers and Minecraft accounts to build, play, and create. Please register.

The Youth Room runs a volunteer program for youth in grades 6-12, which is open to Ludlow residents and non-residents. There are 2 options, the afterschool program and the summer program, which coincide with the Ludlow public schools' calendar. Youth may work for part or all of the year.&nb...read more

For kids. Get a paper scoop of ice cream for every book you check out this week. Write the titles on the scoops, bring back by 2/7 to add them to the super-sundaes on the wall. Read 5 books and win a prize! A free ice cream scoop generously donated by Cindy's Drive In. 

6 weeks of stories, songs, & games about dragons, fairies, giants, and other magical beings, tailored for 3-5 year olds, with a craft & snack at the end.Space is limited, please register.

All experience levels are welcome for an hour of chess, some instruction provided. Club meets every other Monday. For ages 9-17, please register.  No matter what level you start at, you'll be better after playing with the club!

For kids. Get a paper scoop of ice cream for every book you check out this week. Write the titles on the scoops, bring back by 2/7 to add them to the super-sundaes on the wall. Read 5 books and win a prize! A free ice cream scoop generously donated by Cindy's Drive In. 

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 month...read more

The group chooses what to watch each time - join us to geek out on anime, hang out with friends, try out your cosplay, and eat yummy snacks!Registration recommended.

Youth Room Assistant Kristin will teach beginners and support those with some experience in exploring the creative fun of crocheting! Yarn and crochet hooks will be supplied, or feel free to bring your own.For ages 10-17.

Celebrate International Lego Day with a hunt for pictures of your favorite Lego minifigs. Win a prize if you find them all! Drop-in.

For kids. Get a paper scoop of ice cream for every book you check out this week. Write the titles on the scoops, bring back by 2/7 to add them to the super-sundaes on the wall. Read 5 books and win a prize! A free ice cream scoop generously donated by Cindy's Drive In. 

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. 

For 5–8 year olds. A fun, gently educational storytime that uses non-fiction picture books and picture book  biographies to share inspiring stories about real people & historical events, with a craft or activity at the end. Please register.  

For kids. Get a paper scoop of ice cream for every book you check out this week. Write the titles on the scoops, bring back by 2/7 to add them to the super-sundaes on the wall. Read 5 books and win a prize! A free ice cream scoop generously donated by Cindy's Drive In. 

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&...read more

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&...read more

Have some fun by joining us for chair volleyball! No running or jumping required.Registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins welcome

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...read more

For kids. Get a paper scoop of ice cream for every book you check out this week. Write the titles on the scoops, bring back by 2/7 to add them to the super-sundaes on the wall. Read 5 books and win a prize! A free ice cream scoop generously donated by Cindy's Drive In. 

6 weeks of stories, songs, & games about dragons, fairies, giants, and other magical beings. This program, which is tailored for 2-3 year olds, begins with a free play period, followed by 15 minutes of stories, songs and games, and finishes up with a craft & snack.Space is limited, plea...read more

This group is limited to 6 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.

Book chat and snacks for ages 14 & up. Meets one Friday a month. Books will be chosen by all members together at each meeting.

For 10-14 year olds.The group has room for 5 players, experience preferred but not necessary. During the first meeting ("Session Zero"), the Dungeon Master will help everyone create character ffor the campaign. Please register.

For kids. Get a paper scoop of ice cream for every book you check out this week. Write the titles on the scoops, bring back by 2/7 to add them to the super-sundaes on the wall. Read 5 books and win a prize! A free ice cream scoop generously donated by Cindy's Drive In. 

Sound healing uses gentle tones and vibrations from instruments like crystal bowls to help the body and mind slow down, release tension, and shift into a state of deep rest, relaxation, and inner calm—creating a peaceful space to unwind, reset, and restore balance. Enjoy an hour of peace and c...read more

For ages 7-11. Bring your own device or use one of the library's computers and Minecraft accounts to build, play, and create. Please register.