No shushing here! The modern library is more than just a repository of books. Correspondent Conor Knighton checks out how today's libraries are public spaces designed to foster connections while keeping pace with technology and the needs of the community.

Wildly popular at libraries across the nation, a “Library of Things” expands the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials to include physical items such as technology, instruments, equipment, games and other objects for loan to the community.

Thank you to all the families who attended Touch-A-Truck in support of Hopkinton Public Library, the generous businesses who sponsored the event and donated their time and trucks to make this such a successful day, and the many fantastic volunteers from Hopkinton High School!

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival is back! The event will take place rain or shine on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Hopkinton High School Parking Lot. This event has something for kids of all ages!

You can play the ukulele, learn photography or record a song in a top-flight studio. You can also check out a book.