Hubbard Friends of the Library

Hubbard Friends of the Library’s mission is to support Hubbard Public Library (HPL), and its new and ongoing programs and activities.  HPL evolves continuously to meet changing and unmet needs of our community, including the complex challenges presented by the pandemic.   Virtual and hybrid programs and outdoor programs have been implemented to respond quickly, innovatively and safely to patron and community needs.  The need for additional outdoor resources and programs, in particular, is huge.  HPL’s new initiative, “Beyond Library Walls/Library Beyond Walls ~ Bringing HPL Outdoors” will grow and build upon current outdoor resources and programs to serve all members of our community.  Donations enable HPL to enhance and add to outdoor programs and resources already available.  Recently, for example, in response to patron and community needs for outdoor programming in response to the pandemic, HPL has implemented new outdoor and hybrid programs and activities including a Solar Cooker Lending Program; Outdoor Children’s Summer Reading Programs; a Sensory Walk/Path; Outdoor Game Board; Telescope Lending Program; and more.  Other needed facilities and elements within this “Beyond Library Walls/Library Beyond Walls” initiative include a Permenant StoryWalk; a Pebble Harp (to encourage ‘play with a purpose’; Outdoor musical instruments (three Sunflower Petal Drums, to use for and to invite exploration of music); Outdoor seating and stage areas; Outdoor access to power; Storage facility; and other supporting equipment and facilities in space surrounding the Library building.  All funds raised from this “A Community Thrives” project will go to development, implementation and enhancement of this HPL/Friends outdoor initiative.  These funds will enable growth and further development of this unique community resource to serve and enhance the well-being, education and life-long learning of all members of our remarkable and diverse community.