Children's Book Groups

Our children's book groups are open to new members for 2023! We host a 2nd & 3rd Grade as well as a 4th & 5th Grade book group each month. Please check our calendar for this month's dates.

LEGO Club

Our new LEGO club (for ages 4+) will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30. Join us for an afternoon of open play with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. No registration is required, just drop in!

Join us for Storytime!

Our 2023 storytimes will begin the week of January 9. Space will be limited, to join us please register online - check our calendar for the schedule and registration links. We look foward to reading with you!

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...

Teen Knitting Club

Thursday, February 9 at 4:30, in the Activity Room

Now that colder weather is officially here, start cozy season off right and join HPL's Knitting Club! This club is open to any teen in grades 6-12, no experience necessary. However, please note th...

Books and Banter

Saturday, February 11 at 1:30, in the Activity Room

Are you a fan of romance? This month, we're talking about the great YA romances that we're in love with! If that interests you, pick one of the 3 books below to read and come chat with u...

Anime Club

Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 AND Saturday, February 11 at 3:30 in the Whiton Room

Calling all Anime enthusiasts! Anime Club is for teens who love Anime and Manga to meet other teens with the same interest. We'll talk Anime and Manga, watch some A...

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 in the Activity Room

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is here! TAB is a great way for teens to get more involved at the library, let your voice be heard, have fun, AND earn community service hours, too. No need to commit to coming ev...

In-Person Class: Yoga for Everyone with Paula McCree

Mondays, Jan 30, Feb 6, and Feb 13 from 6:00-7:00 in the Whiton Room, space is limited.

HPL Book Group: "I Was Told to Come Alone" by Souad Mekhennet

Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00, Online via Zoom

Online Computer Literacy Class: Search Engine Basics

Thursday, February 9 from 4:00 - 5:00, Online via Zoom

Most of us have used a search engine such as Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo, but how much do you know about how they work? And how do you decide which one to use? We’ll go over what a search eng...

Make: Burlap and Buttons

Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30, in the Whiton Room

Come join Carol for a Valentine craft. We will be using burlap and buttons to make a cute heart design on a wooden white washed plaque. If you have a bunch of buttons, bring them in and we can use the...

BCGS Concert: Back Bay Guitar Trio

Sunday, February 19 from 3:00-4:00, in the Whiton Room

The Back Bay Guitar Trio, consisting of David Newsam, John Mason, and Jason Ennis, was formed in 2002. The Trio plays a mixture of popular jazz, well loved classical selections, and timeless songs. The...

Conversion Equipment Showcase

Wednesday, February 22 from 5:30-6:30, Online via Zoom

The winter is the perfect time to organize and update your memories! Learn what conversion equipment the library has, both to use in the library, and to borrow. From 8mm film, vinyl records, VHS&ap...

Great Books You May Have Missed! 2022

Saturday, February 25 at 11:00, in the Whiton Room

Are you looking for something good to read? Is your list of recommended books so long you just don’t know where to start? If you’re like the rest of us, you tend to read the same author...

In-Person Class: Cloud Storage for Photos

Monday, February 27 at 7:00, in the Training Room

Learn about the best cloud storage options for photos and video! Free up space on your phone or tablet, back up your memories, and share photos and videos with friends and family. We’ll take a loo...

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.