Community Calendar

Jun 17, 2023

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, stories, rhymes and more. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Preschool STEM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy songs, stories, dancing, and a project; ages 3-5. 978-425-2661.

First Friends Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and toddlers. 978-597-1714.

Animal Adventures: 11 a.m., Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join the zookeeper from Animal Adventures for a wild time, learn interesting facts, hear some awesome stories, and pet a variety of animals; ages 5-10. To register, call 978-829-1789.

Foot Painting: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Visit the children’s garden to paint your feet and create art; supplies included. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Tween+ Hangout: 1:30-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Hang out in the Teen Center while you read manga, make plans with friends, or just exist. 978-829-1789.

Bean Art: 2:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Stop by for a fun afternoon of making some colorful art with beans. To register, visit townsendlibrayr.org.

Unlock-the-Box: Magic Potion II: 3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Children, ages 7-12, invited to work as a team to beat the clock and open the box before it’s too late. 978-829-1789.

Buildwave: 3:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Create designs using Legos, PlusPlus, and custom-made Buildwave materials; ages 6-up. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

SWAGLY-North: 4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join this welcoming, teen-lead group celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, have fun, and enjoy snacks; grades 7-12. 978-534-7522.

Virtual – Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Read and discuss “Klara and the Sun” by Kazu Ishiguro. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Wild Explorers of Fitchburg “Wonders of Water” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary, Fitchburg. Discover the wonders of nature and increase your curiosity about what lives in the green spaces around Fitchburg; ages 6-14. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Origamido: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn to fold several charming origami projects representing creatures from the sea with Origamido Studio Artist Michael LaFosse. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Puppet Show: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some story time fun. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Foster Care Info Session: 10:30 a..m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. 508-752-3969.

Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-829-1789.

Growing Places Market: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Fresh local produce available. 978-597-1714.

Alpacas!: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Harvard Alpaca Ranch, based in Harvard, is bringing two fluffy friends to visit the library. Learn a bit about alpacas and even get to meet them. To register, visit forbushlibrary.org.

Outdoor Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and parachute fun; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

“100 Books Bucket List” Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. This month, read and discuss “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt. 978-582-4140.

Family Book Club: Noon; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Each week read an early reader or picture book together, talk about it, then do a fun activity. Bring your lunch if you like. This week’s book is “Bink and Gollie”. To register, visit forbushlibrary.org.

Gems Rock! Gemstone Mining with Dinosaurs Rock: 1-3:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn how to operate a real sluicing machine and learn how rocks, minerals, and gemstones are formed. To register, for a half-hour time slot, call 978-534-7522.

Kindness Rocks: 1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Using bright colored acrylic paints, create a work of art on your own Kindness Rock to keep, gift, or share; ages 4-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Dance It Out! 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Kelley Stroup, creative director, and owner of Free Form Dance Academy, will teach her own choreography inspired by fun books; ages 9-12. To register, visit forbushlibrary.org.

Community Services Assistance: 2-6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Becky Morse will be on hand to assist residents with applications, referrals, and more. townsendlibrary.org.

Creative Movement: 2:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Kelley Stroup, creative director, and owner of Free Form Dance Academy, will teach her own choreography inspired by fun books; ages 6-8. To register, visit forbushlibrary.org.

Stitchcraft Knitting & Crochet Group: 3-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Chat while working on a project, or learn a new skill. 978-582-4140.

Growing Places Mobile Market: 3:15-4:15 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Get fresh, local produce at this pop-up market.

Songwriting with Jodie (Session 2): 3:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Learn the basics of songwriting with this two-session workshop. To register, call 978-829-1780.

LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Tech Help with Quinn: 5-7 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Get help setting e-mail, getting started with Libby, new mobile devices, and more. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

National Night Out: 5-8 p.m.; City of Leominster. The city of Leominster, it’s public safety department, in collaboration with LUK, Inc. will host an evening of entertainment, resource tables, vendors, and more.

“Our Cosmic Canvas” Astrophotography Talk and Exhibit: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Kevin Boucher from the Aldrich Astronomical Society will discuss how astronomy pictures such as Galaxies, Nebula, and other night sky targets are taken. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Make Your Own Operation Game: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn to make your own Operation-style game, build a simple circuit and more; supplies provided; ages 9-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A place for caregivers, family, and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a support system. 978-549-1458.

“Chickens in My Garden” 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast as she discusses inviting chickens into a small landscape beautifully, and safely. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Weekly Meditation: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Join Anita McHugh for midweek tranquility and renewal. 978-433-0330.

Full Moon Hike: 7 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Stroll the meadows and explore the woods under the full moon on this gentle, 1.5- to 2-mile guided hike. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Virtual – Author Talk: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Author Kate Storey will discuss her brand-new book, “White House by the Sea: A Century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port”. To register for this zoom event, visit gpl.com.

Summer Band Concert: 7:30 p.m.; Carter Park’s Bisceglia Bandstand, Leominster. Enjoy music by the 30-piece Leominster Colonial Band with music for all. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held indoors at Leominster City Hall.

Virtual – 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 9:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library. In this professional forum, discuss the topic “Self-Assessment & Transferrable Skills”. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. This interactive program uses rhymes, songs, puppets and more to stimulate the learning process for babies and toddlers; ages 0-3. 978-425-2661.

Story Time with Miss Molly: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-829-1789.

Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy this 30-minute program for the littlest of patrons with songs, stories and fun; ages 0-24. 978-874-7416.

Outdoor Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and parachute fun; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

DROP-IN – Family Game Day: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Need a cool place to have fun on a hot day, visit the library for lots of fun games. townsendlibrary.org.

Woo! Art Club: Noon; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Make an art journal to use all summer; ages 6-8. To register, call 978-874-7416.

Joe’s Book Group: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Read and discuss “Hiroshima” by John Hersey. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Teddy Bear Checkup: 1-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Bring in your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal for a check-up and medical appointment with a stuffed animal veterinarian. To make an appointment, call 978-534-7522.

First Friends-Baby/Toddler Group: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Floral Crowns and the Language of Flowers: 3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Learn about the language of flowers and create a lasting wearable floral crown; ages 7-14. All supplies included. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Construction Club: 4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Build your own creation using Legos as well as duct tape and recyclables; ages 6-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Little Spark Theatre – Theatre Games: 5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn the basics of improv and get some energy out while doing it; ages 9-11. To register, visit gpl.org.

Summer Reading Finale Event: 6-7:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Celebrate the end of summer as the Toe Jam Puppet Band performs in concert. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Authors Visit the Library: 6 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join authors Janet Raye Stevens and Sharon Healy-Wang for an engaging, multi-media event revealing some intriguing inspirations for creating a mystery circa WWII. 978-425-2661.

Virtual – “The Giants of Science: A Look at the Life and Work of Enrico Fermi” 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Enrico Fermi, born in 1901, was an Italian and naturalized-American physicist. This discussion will be led by E. Anthony Sierra, M.S., M.Ed., M.A. To register for this zoom event, visit gpl.com.

Ashby Band Concert: 7:30 p.m.; Ashby Town Common. The 32-piece professional concert band will perform marches, light classical overtures, show tunes, pop medleys, children’s favorites, and big band numbers.

Wild Explorers of Fitchburg “Wonders of Water” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary, Fitchburg. Discover the wonders of nature and increase your curiosity about what lives in the green spaces around Fitchburg; ages 6-14. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

DROP-IN – Makerspace Morning: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Explore and create paper, markers, pipe cleaners and more; ages 5-13. 978-534-7522.

Espanol para los ninos: 10 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Sing, dance, color, and talk Spanish together; ages 3-6. Led by Senora Emily West. forbushlibrary.org.

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, stories, rhymes and more. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy the story “Kite Day” and do a related craft; ages 2-6. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Espanol para los estudiantes: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn the basics of Spanish including colors, numbers, days of week, animals and more; ages 6-11. Led by Senora Emily West. forbushlibrary.org.

Zumbini: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy motivational music, colorful scarves, bongo drums, bubbles and more with Julie Quirk; ages 4 months-4 years. To register, visit ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Tech Help for Seniors: 11 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Jon Roper will provide help with electronic devices. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Young Writer’s Workshop: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Author Erin Petti will lead this writing workshop; ages 8-12. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters for friendship and/or assistance. 978-345-5968.

Buildwave: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Students will create with over a dozen different building materials; ages 6-up. To register, call 978-874-7416.

Summer Read Finale: 2-4:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Celebrate the end of summer at the library. 978-425-2661.

Tween+ Knit and Crochet Club: 2 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Share your week, some adventures with your friends, and knit or crochet together. 978-829-1780.

Craft, Meet & Greet: 3-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy this special Craft, Meet & Greet with Angela Thomas and one of her certified therapy dogs, Archie or Calvin; ages 8-12. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Family Fun: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

“Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks” performance: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. This performance includes a mock trial that invites the audience to participate by questioning Lizzie and voting on her guilt or innocence. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Boston Red Sox Program: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Marty Gitlin, award-winning sports journalist, will be on hand to discuss his book, “The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book”, as well as sharing information on the history of the team. 978-874-7416.

Online – Birds of Summer “Swifts & Swallows” 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Which birds can you find this summer? To register, visit massaudubon.org.

ESL Conversation Circle: 7 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Join this small group to improve your English. Presented by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Aera. lvmonta.org.

ABC Follow Me: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy a story and activity for healthy reading and exercise habits; ages 0-3. 978-874-7416.

Stories, Songs, and Snuggles: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join Miss Maren for songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and snuggles. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Lego Free-Build: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make anything that you want over the course of an hour. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Yo-Yo Workshop: 1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn to become a proficient yo-yo player in this fun and engaging workshop; ages 8-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Messy Art Club: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Make your very own wall art that changes pictures when you look at it from different angles. To register, visit forbushlibrary.org.

Chapter Book Club: 3 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read and discuss “Freewater” by Amina Luqman-Dawson. Copies available at the library; ages 9-12. forbushlibrary.org.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Each week a new adventure book will be read out loud, followed by a STEAM activity; ages 6-10. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Ukulele Jam: 9 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Denise Dayton, educator, and musician will teach this class; ages 6-9. To register, call 978-874-7416.

Saturday Craft Camp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Drop in the Makerspace for an easy summer craft; ages 6-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A representative of the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will assist you on your genealogical journey. 978-534-7522.

Lots of Legos: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Free play with Legos, Duplos and blocks. 978-874-7416.

Library Commemoration: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join this informal reception in honor of the late library supporters, Wayne and Marta Klemetti. Light refreshments. 978-874-7416.

Story Time with Will the Therapy Dog: 11 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Will the Therapy Dog will co-host this special story time; ages 3-8. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Lego Club: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main ST. Bring your imagination, the library will have the bricks; ages 5-12. 978-829-1789.

Art Gallery Reception: 3-7 p.m.; Gallery Luxama, 45 Main St., Leominster. The community is welcome to an art exhibition reception celebrating “Symphony of Colors” by Ryan Randell, along with wine and cheese from Fromagerie Madeline.

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