By MATT SCHOOLEY When school stops for the summer, the learning doesn’t. That’s the hope of local libraries at least, as Bow and Hopkinton’s summer reading programs are geared to keep young minds fresh. “It’s extremely important to read during the summer,” said Baker Free Library director Lori Fisher. ...

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bow doesn’t exactly have the climate for the large pink birds that are common in tropical locations, but the Baker Free Library has residents on the lookout for flamingos around town. The town’s library is sponsoring a contest that will reward keen-eyed residents with a sweet movie treat. June 12 was the ...

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bow’s Baker Free Library will still have books on its shelves and programs for town residents, but one aspect of the library will soon change. Residents entering the building will no longer see a familiar face as Linda Kling, the library’s director, will retire after 21 years of service. In addition to ...

BY KEVIN SHALVEY Hopkinton Town Library director Elizabeth Levy stopped reading the “Harry Potter” book series after the fourth installment, but she’s apparently in the minority. “For the first four, I was very into them, but after that they didn’t have much appeal,” said Levy. For the library, ...

BY RYAN O’CONNOR When Baker Free Library children’s librarian Jennifer Ericsson saw Katie Wilton at a recent bookstore promotion she decided then and there that the up-and-coming author and chef was due for a visit to Bow. “I told myself, ‘I’ve got to get her to come to the library. I think the kids would really ...

BY RYAN O’CONNORCharlotte Buxton has been with the Baker Free Library in Bow for more than 20 years. And she’s still loving every minute of it. “It’s gone fast, and yet, it’s been a long time,” said Buxton, who celebrated her 20th year Nov. 16. “ Its been a good experience and a great job.” Prior ...