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January Events
Tuesday, January 7th- Stitch 'n' Knit Tuesday, January 7th- HPL Book Club Wednesday, January 8th- Night Knitters Tuesday, January 14th- Slow Quilting Tuesday, January 14th- Cookbook Club Wednesday, January 15th- Speakers Series: Preservation of the Hopewell Railroad Station Wednesday, January 22nd- Night Knitter Saturday, January 25th- Cozy Storytime with Aaron Sunday, January 26th- Zero Waste Potluck Wednesday, January 29th- Creative Aging: Winter Artist Series |
February Events
Tuesday, February 4th- Stitch 'n' Knit Tuesday, February 4th- HPL Book Club Wednesday, February 5th- Creative Aging: Winter Artist Series Wednesday, February 5th- Night Knitters Tuesday, February 11th- Game Night (CANCELLED) Wednesday, February 12th- Creative Aging: Winter Artist Series Wednesday, February 19th- Creative Aging: Winter Artist Series Wednesday, February 19th- Night Knitters Wednesday, February 26th- Creative Aging: Winter Artist Series |
March Events
Tuesday, March 4th- Stitch 'n' Knit Tuesday, March 4th- HPL Book Club Wednesday, March 5th- Night Knitters Tuesday, March 11th- Cookbook Club Saturday, March 15th- Saturday Storytime with Aaron Wednesday, March 19th- Night Knitters Saturday, March 22nd- Seed Exchange Wednesday, March 26th- Creative Aging: Spring Artist Series |
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April Events
Tuesday, April 1st- Stitch 'n' Knit Tuesday, April 1st- HPL Book Club Wednesday, April 2nd - Creative Aging: Spring Artist Series Wednesday, April 2nd- Night Knitters Tuesday, April 8th- Sew Now What? Wednesday, April 9th- Sew Now What? Wednesday, April 9th- Creative Aging: Spring Artist Series Wednesday, April 9th- Speaker Series The Secrets of Butterfly Gardening - What do Butterflies Really Need? Wednesday, April 16th- Creative Aging: Spring Artist Series Wednesday, April 16th- Night Knitters Wednesday, April 16th- Speaker Series: Exploring Hopewell's Black History through the Archives Thursday, April 17th- Craft Night Wednesday, April 23rd- Creative Aging: Spring Artist Series Wednesday, April 30th- Night Knitters |
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Every First Tuesday of the Month | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
at the Hopewell Public Library The Hopewell Public Library is happy to host a knitting club again for all interested adults. Come to the library to socialize and work on your current knitting projects!
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 [email protected]. The meeting will be held in person at the library and via Zoom. |
Every First Tuesday of the Month
6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Hopewell Public Library Every first Tuesday of the month, the HPL book club meets to discuss their latest literary selection.
For more information, visit redlibrary.org/book-clubs. |
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Every other Wednesday | 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 Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Night Knitters will take place in-person at the library and online via Zoom.
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Slow Quilting
with Lori
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Tuesday, January 14th 1:00 - 3:00 pm The Hopewell Presbyterian Church |
Participants will create an original fabric postcard. The workshop will include adding patches with hand stitching. No experience necessary. Materials provided. Please bring small scissors if you have them. Advance Registration required. |
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Tuesday, January 14th
6:30 - 8:00 pm The Hopewell Presbyterian Church |
The Hopewell Public Library Cookbook Club selects a cookbook from which members choose a recipe to prepare and share with the group.
New members are always welcome! For more information please reach out to Nancy Kennedy or check the "Hopewell Public Library Cookbook Club" Facebook Group. In January, the Cookbook Club has chosen to do appetizers and desserts. There are five cookbooks at the library to choose from. |
Preservation of the Hopewell Railroad Station: A Partnership with the New Jersey Historic Trust
Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum
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Wednesday, January 15th 7:00 - 8:30 pm * Doors opens at 6:45 pm In Person at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525 or Online via Zoom This event is free and open to the public. Please register for Zoom attendance only. If you plan to attend in person, no registration is required.
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The recent rehabilitation project at the Hopewell Railroad Station is the result of an ongoing relationship between the Borough of Hopewell and the New Jersey Historic Trust. Since the early 1990’s, the station has twice been a recipient of grants in aid from the Trust to preserve its form and materials. The station is one of the oldest in New Jersey and its picturesque Second Empire detailing has made it a favorite subject for artists. The building has become the visual symbol of the community and is part of the official seal of the Borough.
The presentation will discuss: the historic background of the station, the chronology of the original project including the Preservation Plan, grants from the NJ Trust and DOT, the uses of the building, deferred exterior maintenance over time, the preservation plan update, and the recent grant work. Michael Mills, FAIA, of Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC, the architect for both grant projects will discuss the project history and 1990’s restoration, and Senior Associate, Jennifer Arnoldi, AIA, will review the building conditions that the current project addressed, show work in progress during construction, and present the vision for the completed project.
The presentation will discuss: the historic background of the station, the chronology of the original project including the Preservation Plan, grants from the NJ Trust and DOT, the uses of the building, deferred exterior maintenance over time, the preservation plan update, and the recent grant work. Michael Mills, FAIA, of Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC, the architect for both grant projects will discuss the project history and 1990’s restoration, and Senior Associate, Jennifer Arnoldi, AIA, will review the building conditions that the current project addressed, show work in progress during construction, and present the vision for the completed project.
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About the Speakers
Michael Mills is a nationally recognized architect and preservation expert, renowned for his work in the design and restoration of historic structures. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, he has dedicated over 30 years to leading the rehabilitation and preservation of historic buildings, with a focus on adaptive reuse and continued functionality. Jennifer Arnoldi is a Project Manager at Mills + Schnoering, where she has worked since 2020, specializing in the rehabilitation of both historic and contemporary buildings. With a strong background in architecture and design, she is skilled in building diagnostics, restoration planning, and historic documentation, including National Register of Historic Places nominations and Federal Tax Credit projects.
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To view a recording of this event, please visit the Hopewell Valley Historical Society website or click below.
This event is hosted by Hopewell Valley Green Team in partnership with the Hopewell Public Library
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Sunday, January 26th
5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Hopewell Train Station |
Join us for a community meal! Please bring a dish to share and your own eating dishes/utensils. Please do not bring or use disposable products. We will also have an optional puzzle swap -- bring a puzzle you no longer need if you'd like to swap! Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages welcome. |
Visit tinyurl.com/ZWHopewell for all the details.
This class is open to our Creative Aging Participants. Registration is required for this class. Space is limited.
Winter Artists Series:
CHAIRS AS ART/ CHAIRS IN ART
A Drawing Class in Color and Black & White
Artwork by Henri Matisse
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Henri Matisse referred to his pictures of chairs as Portraiture!! This class will use actual chairs and photographs of chairs to explore issues of Color, Form, Negative Space and Composition in their own drawings. Participants will reference artwork by Picasso and Matisse. |
Wednesdays
January 29th through February 26th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Karen McLean's Studio in Hopewell |
Registration for this event is not open yet. Registration will open Friday, January 3rd at 12:30 pm. Please check this page for the most up-to-date information, or join our mailing list here!
Board Game NightAll ages are welcome!
CANCELLED
Tuesday, February 11th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Hopewell Public Library |
Join us for our first game night of the year at the library! Be among the first to try out our brand-new board game table. Whether you are a seasoned player or a beginner, it's the perfect opportunity for an evening of fun and friendly competition.
A variety of board games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favorite to share. Hope to see you there! |
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Tuesday, March 11th
6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: The Hopewell Presbyterian Church 
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The Hopewell Public Library Cookbook Club selects a cookbook from which members choose a recipe to prepare and share with the group.
New members are always welcome! For more information please reach out to Nancy Kennedy or check the "Hopewell Public Library Cookbook Club" Facebook Group. In March, the Cookbook Club has chosen to do Barefoot Contessa recipes. There are several cookbooks at the library to choose from. |
Saturday, March 15th | 10:00 - 11:00 am
at the Hopewell Train Station 2 Railroad Pl., Hopewell Come join us at the Hopewell Train Station to kickoff Spring early with one of our amazing storytime readers, Aaron. We will say goodbye to winter with stories that welcome the changes that spring brings. Hope to see you there!
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This class is open to our Creative Aging Participants. Registration is required for this class. Space is limited.
Spring Artists Series:
Looking Outside and Inside
Artwork by: Wyeth and Bonnard
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Students will explore windows and doors as visual and spatial devices in Art, using watercolor, pencil, and collage. Images by Andrew Wyeth, Henri Matisse and Pierre Bonnard will serve as sources of inspiration. |
Wednesdays
March 26th through April 23rd 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Highland Studio in Hopewell |
Registration for this event will open up Friday, February 28th at 12:30pm. Please check this page for the most up-to-date information, or join our mailing list here!
A sewing tutorial & a community mending day
Tuesday, April 8th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
and again on
Wednesday, April 9th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
at the Seeds to Sew Shop
16 Seminary Ave., Hopewell Boro
and again on
Wednesday, April 9th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
at the Seeds to Sew Shop
16 Seminary Ave., Hopewell Boro
Got a sewing machine you're unsure how to use or thinking of getting one? Join this class to learn how to thread the machine, fill a bobbin, change a needle, and sew simple stitches and corners. Bring your own machine or use one of ours. Seeds to Sew International will provide thread, fabric, and needles.
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Bring your garments needing mending to Seeds to Sew International to fix the clothes you already own. They will provide the supplies.
This is a self-guided community drop-in event, open to all. |
Seeds to Sew International in partnership with the Hopewell Public Library is SEW excited to announce a sewing tutorial along with a community mending day. This event will be offered on April 8th from 6:00 to 8:00pm, and again on April 9th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Space for the SEW NOW WHAT? tutorial is limited, so please only sign up if you can commit to the time selected. If the sewing class fills up, you’ll be put on a waitlist.
The community mending session is drop-in, so feel free to come and go as you please. However, please sign up in advance at the Seeds to Sew International website so they can ensure there are enough chairs and supplies for everyone.
Space for the SEW NOW WHAT? tutorial is limited, so please only sign up if you can commit to the time selected. If the sewing class fills up, you’ll be put on a waitlist.
The community mending session is drop-in, so feel free to come and go as you please. However, please sign up in advance at the Seeds to Sew International website so they can ensure there are enough chairs and supplies for everyone.
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Wednesday, April 9th 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525 Discover the secrets to creating a thriving butterfly garden by learning what these delicate pollinators truly need. This workshop covers essential elements like host plants, nectar sources, and the basics of habitat design to attract and sustain butterflies. Gain insights into their behavior, life cycle, and role in a healthy ecosystem while picking up practical tips to transform any space—big or small—into a butterfly-friendly haven. Join us to bring your garden to life with color, movement, and biodiversity! |
About the Speaker:
Kirsi Bhasin is passionate about butterflies and dedicated to native plants and sustainable land stewardship. Winner of the 2024 Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Land Ethics Award, she serves on the Hopewell Township Environmental Commission and leads the Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife team. A Rutgers Environmental Steward with training from the “Knowing Native Plants” course at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, she is committed to promoting conservation and ecological restoration. Her work has been featured in NABA’s Butterfly Gardener magazine.
Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, The Hopewell Museum, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum,
and the Hopewell Public Library
and the Hopewell Public Library
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Wednesday, April 16th 7:00 - 9:00 pm * Doors open at 6:45 pm In Person at the Hopewell Theater 5 S Greenwood Ave, Hopewell, NJ or Online via Zoom |
In this talk, Kate Jackson will present her multi-faceted research on Black history in Hopewell Valley, discussing the various archival sources she has found and analyzed. Thanks to the work of Beverly Mills and Elaine Buck from the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, Black history in Hopewell Valley has become more visible in recent years. There is still much to be discovered and discussed. By examining census details, trends of migration, employment records, and documented residences of Black families, Kate’s research commits the existence of the Black community to the historical record. Using other archival sources, Kate pieces together a broader sense of the nature of life in Hopewell for this long oppressed community.
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About the Speaker
Kate Jackson is a life-long Hopewell Borough resident, who interned with the Hopewell Valley Historical Society this past summer. In her final year of undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, Kate continued researching Black history in Hopewell by making it the subject of her senior capstone project. Through her work with the Rutgers Scarlet and Black Research Center, Kate has explored newspaper advertisements detailing freedom seeking events of enslaved folks in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. She maintains engagement in the Hopewell community by volunteering for the Chubby’s Project. |
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This event is free and open to the public. Please register for Zoom attendance only. If you plan to attend in person, no registration is required.
