BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goings On//goingson.co//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GoingsOn — MetroWest — Hopkinton X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e9f0aefb1c851d08@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261118T003000Z DTEND:20261118T013000Z SUMMARY:Board of Library Trustees DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 7:30—8:30 PM\nEllsworth Conferen ce Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748 \nCall to Order\nPublic Forum\nAcceptance of Prior Month's Meeting Minutes (Vote)\nDirector’s Report & Updates\nHopkinton Library Foundation Liais on Report\nFriends of Hopkinton Library Liaison Report\nOld Business\nNew Business\nFuture agenda items\nAdjournment LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748 \, Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/bo ard-of-library-trustees-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ca6dbe07467a171c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261118T150000Z DTEND:20261118T160000Z SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Conf erence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 0 1748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gram mar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations . At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, v ocabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Readin g together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group dis cussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegi stration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegister on line between 10/21/2026 9:00 AM and 7/13/2027 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748 \, Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in termediate-english-language-circles-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r eferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9b65ac3dc1d05@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Betwe en Earth and Sky Trilogy with Reb DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nEpic Wor lds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse\nNew York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winnin g Fantasy Author\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, politic al intrigue\, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling autho r Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and S ky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fevered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired b y the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.\nBlack Sun\, the first book in the trilogy\, introduces us to the holy city of Tova. The w inter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal\, but this ye ar it coincides with a solar eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed b y the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship launc hes from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship\, Xiala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship ca rries one passenger. Described as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is a young man\, blind\, scarred\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well know s\, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villa in.\nWhether you are a longtime fan of the trilogy or searching for your n ext immersive fantasy read\, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on.\nRegister today to go behind the scenes with one of speculative ficti on's most exciting voices!\n \nAbout the Author: \nRebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times bestselling and Nebula\, Hugo\, and Locus Award-winning s peculative fiction writer. She has published multiple award-winning short stories and novels\, including two novels in The Sixth World series\, Star Wars: Resistance Reborn\, Race to the Sun for the Rick Riordan imprint\, and the Hugo Award-winning epic fantasy trilogy Between Earth and Sky. She was the guest editor of America’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy (202 3) and a contributor to the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st C entury.” She has also written for Marvel comics and games\, and her TV w riting includes FX’s A Murder at the End of the World\, and the Marvel s eries Echo for Disney+. She has had her own work optioned by Paramount\, A mazon Studios\, Netflix\, and AMC Studios.\nREGISTER HERE LOCATION:Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/events/virtual-epic-worlds- and-celestial-prophecies-exploring-the-between-earth-and-sky-2026-11-19?ut m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6835386d87e4aa86@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261125T150000Z DTEND:20261125T160000Z SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 25\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Conf erence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 0 1748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gram mar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations . At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, v ocabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Readin g together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group dis cussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegi stration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegister on line between 10/28/2026 9:00 AM and 7/20/2027 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748 \, Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in termediate-english-language-circles-2026-11-25?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r eferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ef142d839a9fe320@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261202T150000Z DTEND:20261202T160000Z SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Confe rence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01 748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gramm ar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations. At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, vo cabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Reading together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group disc ussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegis tration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are m ade possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegister onl ine between 11/4/2026 9:00 AM and 7/27/2027 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748 \, Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in termediate-english-language-circles-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r eferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dd127022da2fc98a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - Sparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuere r DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nSparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer\nSunday Times Bestsellin g Author of The Legends of Thezmarr Series\nJoin us virtually for a downri ght intoxicating conversation with bestselling fantasy author Helen Scheue rer as we delve into her thrilling new novel\, Kiss of the Black Flame.\nS ome bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are se aled with a kiss...\nSaige Grayson has always believed stories could heal —even when her own body refuses to. As the most promising bookbinder in the capital\, she’s learned to work through chronic pain and crushing de bt\, restoring other people’s treasures while trying not to fall apart h erself. But when the man she owes decides her rare talent is worth more th an her payments\, Saige is traded to the Azkari—an immortal race forged by the gods for war—and imprisoned in their ancient stronghold.\nHer onl y chance of survival lies with Archer\, a fallen Azkari general imprisoned beside her—cursed\, dangerous\, and impossible to ignore. He offers her a way out\, and in return\, Saige must help him retrieve and restore an a ncient book. But the book is made of living magic\, powerful enough to sto p a great evil—or unleash it. And as Saige works with Archer\, the tome begins to awaken something dark and dangerous—both in the realm and with in her.\nAs their enemies close in and buried memories resurface\, Saige a nd Archer must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice: their freedom\, their fragile trust…or the spark that could ignite the world.\nRegister now to take part in the magic–and the spice–of Helen’s newest book !\n\nAbout the Author: \nHelen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times (London) bests elling author best known for her romantasy series\, The Legends of Thezmar r and The Ashes of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its stro ng\, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Mas ter's of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and is con stantly dreaming up new stories.\n\nREGISTER HERE LOCATION:Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/events/virtual-sparks-shado ws-and-epic-romantasy-with-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_m edium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13b0864cdfef2231@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261208T190000Z DTEND:20261208T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - Exile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nExile\, Me mory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster\nAwa rd-Winning Author\, Essayist\, and Cultural Commentator\nWhat happens when the country you love forces you out\, leaving you just 48 hours to abando n everything you’ve ever known? Join us online for an extraordinary onli ne conversation with author and essayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we discuss h er sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town.\nAna Hebra Flaster was six year s old when her working-class family was kicked out of their Havana barrio for opposing communism. Once devoted revolutionaries themselves but disill usioned by the Castro government’s repressive tactics\, they fled to the US. The permanent losses they suffered—of home\, country\, and loved on es\, all within forty-eight hours—haunted her multigenerational family a s they reclaimed their lives and freedom in 1967 New Hampshire. There\, th ey fed each other stories of their scrappy barrio—some of which Hebra Fl aster has shared on All Things Considered—to resurrect their lost world and fortify themselves for a daunting task: building a new life in a forei gn land.\nWeaving pivotal events in Cuba–US history with her viejos’ —elders’—stories of surviving political upheaval\, impossible choice s\, and “refugeedom\,” Property of the Revolution celebrates the indom itable spirit and wisdom of the women warriors who led the family out of C uba\, shaped its rebirth as Cuban Americans\, and helped Ana grow up hopef ul\, future-facing—American. But what happens when deeply buried childho od memories resurface\, demanding an adult’s reckoning?\nHere’s how th e fiercest love\, the most stubborn will\, and the power of family put nin e new Americans back on their feet.\nRegister today to gain a deeper\, mor e personal perspective on the refugee experience and the enduring quest to define home.\n \n\nAbout the Author: \nAna Hebra Flaster is journalist and the author of Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town\, published in April 2025 (She Writes Press\, Simon a nd Schuster distribution). A former child-refugee from Cuba\, Ana’s work has appeared in national print and online media\, including: The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, and The Boston Gl obe. Her commentaries and storytelling have aired on NPR’s All Things Co nsidered and PBS’s Stories from the Stage. Since its publication in Apri l 2025\, Property of the Revolution has won first place in several interna tional writing contests\, including: 2026 IBPA Book Awards (Memoir)\; 2025 Discovery Book Awards (Nonfiction overall)\; 2025 International Book Awar ds (Creative Nonfiction)\, and the 2025 IAP Book Awards (Memoir of the Yea r). The memoir was selected as the Nashua\, New Hampshire\, 2026 All-City Read and the Rivier University 2025 First-Year Read. Ana speaks regularly with student\, library\, and civic groups about her family’s journey and the refugee and immigrant experience. She is currently focused on coverin g the struggle for democracy and human rights in Cuba in her weekly Substa ck\, CubaCurious\, a project she launched in July 2024.\n\nREGISTER HERE LOCATION:Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/events/virtual-exile-memory -and-the-meaning-of-home-a-conversation-with-ana-hebra-flast-2026-12-08?ut m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:824db0b5bbeb7c9c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z DTSTART:20261209T150000Z DTEND:20261209T160000Z SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Confe rence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01 748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gramm ar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations. At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, vo cabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Reading together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group disc ussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegis tration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are m ade possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/11/2026 9:00 AM and 8/3/2027 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748 \, Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in termediate-english-language-circles-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r eferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f06b474f690d1ddb@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052421Z DTSTART:20261210T000000Z DTEND:20261210T013000Z SUMMARY:Dementia Friends Information Session at St. John's Dec. 9 DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join the movement to change the way peop le think\, act and talk about dementia by attending a Dementia Friends Inf ormation Session at St. John the Evangelist Parish on Wednesday\, Dec. 9\, at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about the five key dementia messages\, the different types of dementia and their impact\, what it’s like to live w ith dementia\, how to interact and communicate with people living with dem entia\, and the extensive resources and support for families/care partners . Register by calling the Hopkinton Senior Center at 508-497-9730. For mor e information\, email sdocknevich@gmail.com. LOCATION:St. John’s Church\, 20 Church Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748\, Unite d States\, Hopkinton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/st-johns-church/dementia-fr iends-information-session-at-st-johns-dec-9-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_ medium=referral END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR