Hubbard Friends of The Library

06/10/2026

As always, SO much to do at Hubbard Public Library! Books and 'beyond-books'! There is a coloring contest at Circulation for patrons to participate in. Pick up a coloring sheet, color it, and enter your masterpiece in this contest. There are three categories, Adult, Teen and Children. The prize is a book in each category! All entries are posted at the Circulation Desk! Thank YOU to everyone at Hubbard Public Library for their wonderful programs, activities, prizes and more!!

06/09/2026

Interesting hypothesis, theory! And you can easily test this theory at Hubbard Public Library! Visit the library, check out a book, and settle in at the Sensory Garden--and its wonderful Reading Nook--and read! Test this hypothesis for yourself! And enjoy the health benefits of reading in nature!!

Have you ever noticed that a book somehow feels different when you read it outside? Maybe it’s the warmth of the sun, the sound of leaves moving in the wind, or simply the feeling of being away from screens for a while.

From Claude Monet's paintings under open skies to Japan’s philosophy of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), there may be a deeper reason why reading in nature feels so calming, immersive, and unforgettable. Discover why taking your book outdoors might change the way you experience stories forever.

Read more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/why-reading-outside-feels-different/

06/09/2026

And, again, the BRAVOS, CONGRATULATIONS and KUDOS continue to flow for Hubbard Public Library Children's Librarian Mary Anne Russo! She is a winner of the prestigious ALA (American Library Association) "I Love My Librarian Award 2026"!! She recently retired after more than 38 years of service, brilliance and innovation and creativity at Hubbard Public Library! And her legacy at the library will continue forever--through her vision and creation of the light and beauty of the Children's Room, its programs and resources including the "Toy Lending Library," and the unique and amazing Outdoor Resources which include the Sensory Garden, the Permanent StoryWalk, the Sensory Path and more! Thank You, Mrs. Russo, for your brilliance, vision and more. You have created so much magic, and that magic will continue forever!

Hubbard librarian wins ”I Love My Librarian Award.” The American Library Association recognized Mary Anne Russo of the Hubbard Public Library.

06/08/2026

Additional Congratulations, Bravos and Kudos for Mrs. Russo, Children's Librarian at Hubbard Public Library for more than 38(!!) years! Her contributions and service are phenomenal and her legacy will continue forever! This month (June 2026), she will receive the prestigious "I Love My Librarian 2026 Award" from the American Library Association (ALA) at their annual Convention in Chicago! BRAVOS, KUDOS and CONGRATULATIONS, Mrs. Russo!!

Congratulations to Mary Anne Russo!

We’re proud to celebrate Hubbard Public Library 's longtime Children’s Librarian, Mary Anne Russo, who has been named a 2026 recipient of the American Library Association’s prestigious "I Love My Librarian" Award — a national honor recognizing librarians who make an extraordinary impact in their communities.

Throughout her remarkable career, Mary Anne created welcoming spaces and innovative programs that inspired learning, creativity, and connection for children and families. From the StoryWalk® to Outdoor Musical Instruments and other engaging experiences supported in part through BRHF grant funding, her work has helped bring literacy, play, and wellbeing outdoors and into the community.

It’s always exciting to see dedicated community leaders recognized for the difference they make every day — and Mary Anne’s legacy is one that will continue to benefit local families for years to come.

Join us in congratulating Mary Anne on this well-deserved national recognition!

🔗 Learn more about the award: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/04/ten-librarians-receive-prestigious-2026-i-love-my-librarian-award-outstanding-public

06/08/2026

Another wonderful, interesting and entertaining program at Hubbard Public Library! This Wednesday, June 10th! Thank you HPL!!

Spots still available!

Call 330-534-3512 ext-2 to sign up for video game night! A smartphone is required. We will play rounds of bingo and trivia. Refreshments will be provided and prizes will be awarded! Ages 13+ are welcome.

06/08/2026

Only TWO WEEKS until the PA-OH Gives "GIVING WEEK" fundraiser to support amazing area non-profits, including Hubbard Friends of the Library, is here! More details in previous and ongoing posts! THANK YOU for your generous support! This is a wonderful, straightforward way to benefit Hubbard Public Library since all proceeds to Friends go to support the library and its programs and resources!

06/08/2026

ONLY TWO WEEKS--SAVE THE DATES: June 20-26. "PA-OH Gives 2026" is a one-week electronic fundraiser for area non-profits sponsored by the wonderful community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH. You can support amazing non-profits and facilitate their mission and good works by going to www.paohgives.org and click on the non-profits you wish to support, during the week June 20-26! Please help raise funds for Hubbard Public Library by donating to Hubbard Friends of the Library during that week. ALL proceeds to Friends to to support the library and its new and ongoing programs!! Thank you for your generous support!

In order to provide another layer of support during these challenging times, the Community Foundation is holding our seventh giving week between the dates of June 20th - 26th, 2026. Check back after June 15th to see this year's participating programs!

06/08/2026

WOW! SO much going on at Hubbard Public Library this summer! The Time Capsule is being 'unveiled' on June 20th. (See below for details.) Thus, you can celebrate America's 250th Birthday, Hubbard's 50-year Time Capsule and 'Through the Eras' Summer Reading Programs and Activities all at Hubbard Public Library this June. YAY!

50 years in the making!

We will be having a ceremony featuring guest speakers on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm to view the contents of Hubbard's 1976 time capsule! The citizens of Hubbard buried a time capsule in 1976 in front of the library with the intention of unearthing it in 50 years to celebrate America's 250th Birthday!

***Due to logistics of excavation of the time capsule, we will open it prior to June 20th to determine the condition of the items inside. We realize some will want to be here for the unearthing of the time capsule. Please exercise caution if observing the process and stay behind the barriers we set in place.

06/08/2026

Children's Summer Reading at Hubbard Public Library is also wonderful! Lots of activities and more for children and families! Thank you to all the creative, talented library workers in the Children's Room! And when you visit, check out the beautiful, newly-renovated Sensory Garden adjacent to the library's Children's Room! See the new Pollinator Garden and the bees, butterflies, birds (and chipmunks and squirrels!) who visit and enjoy that magnificent, glorious Garden!!

Sign ups for weeks 3 & 4 begin on Monday, June 8th at NOON!

06/08/2026

Summer Reading continues at Hubbard Public Library!! There are Summer Reading programs for Children, Teens and Adults! And lots of wonderful prizes for all these categories. Adult Summer Reading 2026--the theme is "Through the Eras"! You can come to the 2nd floor and play the Wordle game (a new word each day), check out the Book displays, pick up a June Schedule, check out the wonderful prizes and more!! Thank you to everyone who works at HPL for all their talent, time, commitment and more!