Hubbard Friends of The Library

03/21/2026

Today, March 21st, is "World Poetry Day"! You can find many books on poetry at Hubbard Public Library, or if the book you are seeking isn't at HPL, you can put it on hold, and it will be delivered to HPL for you to pick up!

Happy World Poetry Day! That’s right, today is World Poetry Day, and it is celebrated on March 21st of each year. This UNESCO initiative highlights poetry’s power to unite, inspire, and foster inclusion. This year’s theme is Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion, reminding us that words can transcend borders and bring us closer together.

Wherever you are, you can join the celebration! From global literary events to local library readings, poetry is taking center stage. Let’s celebrate the beauty of words and the connections it create.

Find out more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/the-significance-of-world-poetry-day/

03/21/2026

Spring 2026 is finally here (at least officially)! And so now is the perfect time to check out the Weather Station displays in the Children's Room at Hubbard Public Library! And thanks to the amazing people in the Children's Room who put these displays together. There are always so many(!) interesting displays, books and more to explore there!

03/21/2026

Yes, we love Hubbard Public Library! This is a timely opportunity to let legislators and everyone know that libraries are loved, that libraries are essential in today's challenging, complex world!! This is also a great opportunity to thank the wonderful people at Hubbard Public Library for all they do to make HPL amazing, unique and an invaluable community center and resource!

Advocates are ramping up the campaign to : are you ready to take action? Congress needs to hear from constituents like you.

☎️ Call your House Rep TODAY and urge them to include library funding in next year's federal budget: Link in bio (or head to ala.org/showup)

03/20/2026

March 20th is also a day to celebrate "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"! And, note that, there are many (!!) wonderful children's books to read at Hubbard Public Library! Perfect for hungry 'book-readers'!

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day is March 20. Get ready for a celebration of love with Eric Carle’s beloved character! Join the online festivities by filling the day with lots of fun activities for your little ones, and share online using .❤️🐛

03/20/2026

It's March 20th! Happy Spring AND Happy "International Day of Happiness"! Of course, visiting Hubbard Public Library is a great way to be happy any day of the year! And, for more information, you can visit

Celebrate on 20 March. Join the Action for Happiness community and help create a happier and kinder world, together.

03/19/2026

Celebrate "Neurodiversity Week," March 16-20. [Post/Part 2] AND Celebrate "World Poetry Day," March 21st. The theme of World Poetry Day 2026 is "Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion," a perfect complement to Neurodiversity Week celebrations! There are many books of/on poetry AND neurodiversity at Hubbard Public Library, the perfect opportunity to celebrate and learn about these events and topics.

03/19/2026

Today, March 19th, is "International Read To Me Day"! International "Read to Me Day" is an international event focused on encouraging children to remind adults and family members in their to read to them every day or at least very frequently! You can always find books to read to children (or anyone, ages 0 to 100+) at Hubbard Public Library! And, for more information on this special day, visit the website at https://www.readtomeday.com/.

International Read to Me! Day is an international campaign aimed at encouraging children to remind adults in their village to read to them often.

03/17/2026

Celebrate "National Neurodiversity Week," part 2. And, remember, 'Brains are like snowflakes--each one is unique AND all are beautiful.'

03/17/2026

Another wonderful celebration in March: "Neurodiversity Celebration Week"! Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. "It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organizations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual." [from the website] For more information, visit the website

Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! And, in honor of this special day, you can receive a free(!) Shamrock at Green's Floral Shop in Hubbard when you show your Hubbard Public Library card! Another wonderful program and opportunity from Hubbard's own amazing, beautiful and unique public library! For more information, go to

FREE Shamrock Plant with your library card!March 16th - March 20thShow your library card at Green's Floral to get a FREE Shamrock plant starting *March 16th to March 20th.*While supplies last  

03/17/2026

Happy March! And so many events and celebrations in March. And, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, read below about the first library in Ireland! Of course, you can find more information on libraries in general Hubbard Public Library!

Marsh’s Library, founded in 1707 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, is Ireland’s first public library and one of the few in Europe still housed in its original 18th-century setting. Designed by Sir William Robinson, it features elegant dark oak bookcases, rolling ladders, and reading cages once used to prevent book theft. Jonathan Swift and Bram Stoker were among its notable visitors.

📍 St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, D08 FK79, Ireland

Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday - Monday: Closed

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03/14/2026

Save the date, mark your calendars! Another example of the incredible, diverse and helpful programs that Hubbard Public Library provides to this community. And at no cost! Thank you to all the amazing library workers at the library for all they do to make HPL the beautiful, amazing and unique library that it is!

Mark you calendars for this popular annual event! Learn more at https://www.beyond-books.org/content/shred-day-2026