Hopkinton Public Library Encourages Reading, Understanding and Community Through One Book/One Hopkinton

HOPKINTON — Community members in Hopkinton will have the opportunity to come together through reading and community conversations via the Hopkinton Public Library’s first One Book/One Hopkinton program. 

Hopkinton is a fast-growing community and with that growth comes wonderful diversity! This fall, the Hopkinton Public Library invites and encourages everyone to come together by reading and discussing the same book: “Digging to America” by Anne Tyler.

The novel is about two families — the Yazdan and Donaldson families — who meet at the airport in Baltimore as they are picking up their adopted infant daughters from Korea. The families form a lifelong friendship and as they raise their daughters, both families grapple with questions of assimilation and cultural identity.

The book has many topics that will make for valuable community discussion. How does one assimilate into a new community while honoring and keeping their own cultural traditions? How do different cultures view their elderly? What is it like to try for years for a child and then to finally adopt one?

“Let’s come together as a community and celebrate our similarities and differences through the lens of the same book,” Director Hill said. “We encourage our patrons to participate in the initiative by checking out the book, participating in a book discussion or attending one of the many programs we have planned for the coming months.” 

Hopkinton’s One Book/One Hopkinton program began on Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 17. Thanks to funding from The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, the library has 150 copies of “Digging to America” for community members to check out over the course of the three-month initiative. Those who read the book are also encouraged to celebrate with a pin from the Circulation Desk declaring “I’ve Read It!”

Community members are also encouraged to attend scheduled book discussions and other programs for all ages:

Book Discussions

Book discussions will be facilitated by library staff members. Please visit hopkintonlibrary.org for more participation information.

• Monday, Sept. 25 from 6-7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library
• Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6-7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library
• Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 1-2 p.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center
• Monday, Nov. 6 from 9-10 a.m. at Hopkinton Town Hall, Lower Level
• Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library

Adult Programs

All programs are at the Hopkinton Public Library unless otherwise noted and may require registration. Please visit hopkintonlibrary.org for more participation information.

• Suitcase: A True and Inspiring American Dream Story, by D.N. Chadha
  Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• The Fabric of Fusion – One of Many, Many to One
  Saturday, Sept. 30 from 3-4 p.m.
• Information Session on Fostering and Adopting in the State of Massachusetts
  Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m.
• Adult Take & Make: Origami Diya for Diwali
  Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make origami Diya to celebrate Diwali. Pickup starts Monday, Nov. 10.
• Adult Take & Make: Fondant Leaf Cupcake Toppers for Thanksgiving
  Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make fondant leaf toppers for cupcakes. Pickup starts Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Adult and Teen Programs

All programs are at the Hopkinton Public Library unless otherwise noted and may require registration. Please visit hopkintonlibrary.org for more participation information.

• Pesky Pronouns and a Drowning Dog: Adventures in Translating Fiction with Dave Dollenmayer
  Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Genealogy with Eric Migdal: Ethnicity and Migration
  Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (VIRTUAL)
• Make Your Own Korean Lantern with the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project
  Saturday, Nov. 4 from 3-4 p.m. 
• Genealogy with Eric Migdal: Adoption
  Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (VIRTUAL)
• Japchae, Traditional Korean Dish with the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project
  Saturday, Nov. 18 from 3-4 p.m. (VIRTUAL)

Children Programs

All programs are at the Hopkinton Public Library unless otherwise noted and may require registration. Please visit hopkintonlibrary.org for more participation information.

• October StoryWalk®: “Ten Little Eggs: A Celebration of Family”
  Throughout the month of October.
• Baby-Toddler Storytime
  Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24
  Wednesdays at 10 a.m.: Oct. 11, 18 and 25
• Preschool Storytime
  Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 11-11:30 a.m. (SENSORY-FRIENDLY)
  Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 11-11:30 a.m.
• Monthly Music & Movement featuring Shon Gordon
  Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 10: 30-11:15 a.m.

Programs for All Ages

All programs are at the Hopkinton Public Library unless otherwise noted and may require registration. Please visit hopkintonlibrary.org for more participation information.

• Kathakas: Dancing Rhythms and Stories of India
  Saturday, Sept. 23 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Hopkinton Family Day at the Outdoor Stage, Hopkinton High School Campus
• Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics:Acrobatic Performance with Li Liu
  Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1-2 p.m.
• Coffee House: Josee Vachon, French Canadian Singer and Musician
  Saturday, Oct. 21 from 3-4 p.m.
• Time to Spout Off Pottery
  Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-2:30 p.m.

The One Book/One Hopkinton program is generously funded through the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation. Learn more about One Book/One Hopkinton at: hopkintonlibrary.org/one-book-one-hopkinton.

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