HPL Current and Upcoming Events

2023 Current and Upcoming Events
Ongoing Events (check for COVID restrictions)
Past and Additional Events

Multi-Media Drawing with Karen McLean

at Karen McLean's Studio
14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:30 pm
from September 27th to October 25th
Join us for 5 sessions of multi-media drawing in black and white, and color, with trees as the focus of our subject matter. Spaces are limited for this event. Registration will open at the end of August and no advance registration will be taken. To be the first to be notified when registration is open, please subscribe to our email list! This exciting event is already at capacity. Register here for the wait list!
Thursday, September 14th & 28th | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
at the Hopewell Train Station
“We knit at night!” Join a friendly group of knitters who want to knit at night! This group meets twice a month at the Hopewell Public Library on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm.

**Night Knitters usually meets at the HPL. On September 28th only, the group will meet at the Hopewell Train Station!**
Tuesday, October 3rd | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
at the Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library is happy to host a knitting club again for all interested adult patrons.  Come to the library to socialize and work on your current knitting projects with Nina Lane!
The club will meet every first Tuesday of the month at the Hopewell Public Library from 2:00pm-4:00pm. For more information, contact Sara Schoonover at sschoonover@redlibrary.org.

with Ange Chianese

"You can’t help but enjoy yourself at Ange’s drum circle…. Your performance can be as complex or as simple as you like- all judgment free!"
-Toni Flint, patron of HPL & regular attendee at Ange’s drum circle
Tuesday, October 3rd | 2:30 - 3:30 pm
at the Hopewell Park Gazebo

​Ange Chianese has been leading interactive, non-competitive drum gatherings since beginning his studies with Music for People in 1986. His focus in recent years has been to bring folks together in a non-judgmental forum, with emphasis being on doing (rather than explaining).

Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate as they bang out their own frustrations, find their own fancy rhythm, or tap into their inner child. Participants are welcome to bring their own drum(s), bells, or percussion. Some drums will be provided. Since this event will take place outdoors, please bring your own folding chair or lawn chair. Register here!
at the Hopewell Public Library
13 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Tuesday, October 3rd  |  6:30 - 8:00 pm
The HPL Book Club will meet to discuss their latest literary selection:  Riverman: An American Odyssey  by Ben McGrath.

For more information, visit redlibrary.org/book-clubs.
Thursday, October 12th & 26th | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
at the Hopewell Public Library
“We knit at night!” Join a friendly group of knitters who want to knit at night! This group meets twice a month at the Hopewell Public Library on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm.

How to Create a Large Native Plant Garden,
from Seeds to Sowing

Saturday, October 14th, 10:00 - 11:30 am
at the Hopewell Train Station
2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Through a step-by-step visual timeline, attendees will learn how to create a large native plant garden. We’ll learn how to collect and sort seeds, when to and how to sow those seeds in winter, and how to prepare a plot. By playing a fun Native Plant Party Game, attendees will become familiar with the appearance of native plants, and the ways that they support native food webs. Participants will also learn about the Lenni Lenape’s uses for native plants, from pre-colonial times up to today. There will be time at the end of the presentation to share seeds, so please bring seeds to share if you have any!
​Presenter Kari Lloyd is a 6th grade science teacher and environmental club advisor at Melvin H. Kreps Middle School in East Windsor, NJ.  In addition to her home gardens, recently featured in the Hidden Gardens of Hopewell Valley 2023 tour, Kari has worked with her students to create two large native gardens at her school using plants that were started from collected seeds.  Kari is also an experienced native plant event coordinator, and has facilitated anti-racism workshops as well.

Hopewell Porchfest

Saturday, October 14th, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Hopewell Borough, NJ 08525
A day of music and fun in Hopewell Borough! Porchfest is a free, family-friendly, community-wide celebration of music taking place on Saturday October 14th (rain date October 15th) from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Performances will be spread across historic Hopewell Borough, and involve performances from over 30 local and regional performers. For more, check out www.hopewellporchfest.com, and follow Hopewell Porchfest on Instagram (@hopewell_porchfest) for updates!

To celebrate Porchfest, the Library will be open from 12:00 - 5:00 on Saturday, October 14th!

Bespoke Bake Sale

Saturday, October 14th, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Hopewell Public Library, 13 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525
As you stroll through the historic village of Hopewell to enjoy art and music on your neighbors' porches during Hopewell's first annual Porchfest, please stop by the library to purchase well-curated and finely crafted baked goods, including some gluten free options. All proceeds will go to support programming at the library!
Sunday, October 15th
Meet the Hopewell Borough Council candidates during this non-partisan virtual townhall on Sunday, October 15th, 7-8:30pm. To register for the event and pre-submit questions, check back here for more details. This event is co-sponsored by Hopewell Public Library and the League of Women Voters of Hopewell Valley.

Stargazing

Sunday, October 15th, 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Location TBD
Hopewell, NJ 08525
Bill Murray of the AAAPand others will be on hand to guide us in the observation of the October night sky. Please check back here for the most up-to-date event information! This event is co-sponsored by the Hopewell Public Library and the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton.
Rain date: Tuesday, October 17th, 8:00 - 9:30 pm.

Halloween Extravaganza!

Sunday, October 29th, 1:30 pm
at the Hopewell Park Gazebo
S Greenwood Ave, Hopewell, NJ 08525
After the Hopewell Fire House’s annual Halloween parade, the HPL will host a Halloween-themed extravaganza at the Hopewell Gazebo Park! Come in costume and join us for a variety of Halloween-themed activities, including a spooky read aloud. This event is free and open to the public, but please register in advance. Please check back here for the registration link, or in the meantime, email hpl@redlibrary.org.
Preschool Storytime

Storytime takes place at the Hopewell Park Gazebo every Monday at 10:30am! Masks are not required for the fully vaccinated.

Starting in October 2023, weekly storytime will take place at the library.

HPL Book Club

The HPL Book Club  meets in the library on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information on attending, call or email the library. See HPL Book Club for the current book list.
HPL Recommended Books

Click here to browse the full list of staff suggestions, or drop by the Library to browse the Adult and Children's books!
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  Tues.  12 pm - 8 pm
  Wed.  12 pm - 5 pm
  Thurs.  12 pm - 5 pm
  Fri. 12 pm - 5 pm
  Sat. 10 am - 2 pm
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  Hopewell, NJ 08525
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