Friday, September 22
Laurelwood Garden Club meets: 9:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Main St., Fitchburg. Featuring an Ikebana floral lecture and demonstration. Contact Julie Palioca at 978-537-7630.
Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy this motivational and colorful experience with bongo drums, bubbles, and even disco lights. Led by Julie Quirk. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Healthy Senior Living – Fitness, Take 10: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Learn the elements of a healthy exercise program, suitable for all fitness levels. 978-368-8928.
YA Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Drop by after school to watch “The Little Mermaid”; light refreshments. Grades 6-12. To register, visit gpl.org.
Writing Family Stories – An Evening with Harry P. Haldt III: 5:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Local author Harry P. Haldt III discusses his latest book, “Upper To’gallants and Rusty Scuppers: Adventures of an Amateur Mariner”. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Saturday, September 23
Craft Fair, Truck-A-Palooza and Toy Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy trucks, food, baked goods, pony rides, a petty zoo, crafts, and toys. 978-597-1714.
Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown: 10:15 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton. Learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with certified yoga instructor Ellen Olson-Brown; ages 3-5. To register, visit gpl.org.
Play Dough Play Day: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Engage in the excitement of play dough – craft, play, and form new friendships; ages 3-6. 978-433-0330.
Art Program: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Explore your artistic side with Devon Berry of PrattorBerry Studios. ashbylibrary.org.
Annual Hey Day Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Enjoy canoeing, hayrides, music, pumpkin painting, children’s activities, food, craft beer, and vendors. Admission: $10; or $30 per carload. massaudubon.org.
Watercolors with Brooke Lambert: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn to paint still life using watercolor in a relaxed and welcoming environment. To register, visit gpl.org.
The Hot Club of Pepperell: 7-9 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. The Hot Club of Pepperell presents a fun night of music, light refreshments. Donations to a local food pantry are welcomed. 978-433-0330.
Fundraiser: 7-10 p.m.; VFW Pepperell Post 3291, 55 Leighton St., Pepperell. Enjoy the music of Eastwood Peak. Proceeds to help repair damages sustained from a broken pike. Tickets are $10, at the door.
Sunday, September 24
Community Read Event – Level Up Your Hiking Skills: 1 p.m.; Peabody Conservation, 200-298 Holman St., Lunenburg. Tim Swanson and the North County Land Trust will help you take hiking to the next level. Hosted by Leominster Public Library. leominsterlibrary.org.
Monday, September 25
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Reading, music, movement and more; ages infant-2. To register, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Preschool STEM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join Miss Kathleen for songs, stories, dancing, finger plays, and a STEM project; ages 3-5. 978-425-2661.
Baby/Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movements for infants and toddlers. 978-433-0330.
Preschool STEM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy songs, stories, dancing, and a STEM project; ages 3-5. 978-425-2661.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Miss Maren will lead you with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. 978-368-8928.
Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach gentle and easy movements helping to improve balance and calm the mind. lawrencelibrary.org.
Stories and Songs: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy stories and songs with Ms. Jess from The Family Partnership Center. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Little Listeners Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Develop a life-long love of reading with activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 0-4. 978-582-4140.
Button Making with Bradley: 2:45-3:45 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy an afternoon of making your own buttons, materials provided. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Story Ninja: 4 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. This after-school story time is designed for children, ages 5-9. Enjoy stories, crafts, and games. ayerlibrary.org.
Sock Puppets Drop-In Craft: 4-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make and decorate your own sock puppet. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Do Us a Flavor – International: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Hang out, answer international trivia, and try interesting new snacks from a different continent. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Tuesday, September 26
Creative Kids Drop-In Craft: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Let the creativity flow. gpl.org.
Story Time: 10 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Enjoy stories and make new friends. 978-386-5377.
The Storytime Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make your way through an “obstacle course”, then cool down with a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Community Services Assistance: 2-6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Becky Morse will assist residents with applications, referrals, and more. townsendlibrary.org.
Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Need help with a pattern or looking to learn a new skill? Stop by the group for some help. 978-582-4140.
Tech Help with Quinn: 5-7 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make an appointment to set up an email, assistance with new mobile devices, and more. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Pajama Story Time: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Get comfy in your PJs and enjoy a story and craft before bedtime; ages 3-5. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Weekly Meditation: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Join Anita McHugh for midweek tranquility and renewal. 978-433-0330.
Mushroom Foraging: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join expert field mycologist Noah Siegel as he discusses everything you ever wanted to know about wild mushrooms but were afraid to ask. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Bigfoot in Massachusetts: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Ronny LeBLanc, star of Travel Channel’s “Expedition Bigfoot and Paranormal Caught on Camera” will share stories from his team’s expeditions and experiences with Sasquatch. 978-597-1714.
Wednesday, September 27
Songs & Stories with Grandma Sara: 9:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572.
Pre-K Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. The staff will share books, readiness activities, songs and more to help your child get ready for kindergarten; ages 4-5. 978-582-4140.
Encanto Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Led by Strega Mama. 978-386-5377.
Right Start Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Occupational Therapist Denise Lynch will lead crawlers and walkers in this fun and developmentally appropriate play group. 978-386-5377.
Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Rhymes, songs, puppets, music and more for babies and toddlers; 0-3 years. To register, call 978-425-2661.
Move and Groove Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybooks; ages 2-up. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Barnyard Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Moo, Oink, Cluck – enjoy this farm-themed story time and craft session. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Peapods Story Time: 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy story time; ages 0-2. To register, visit gpl.org.
Senior Center Book Club: 1 p.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid” by Bill Bryson. To register, call 978-597-1710.
Homeschool Ecologists – “Water-Loving Creatures”: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Use nature journals to build observation skills, focus on drawing, sketching, and more; ages 12-16. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
First Friends-Baby/Toddler Group: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
Decluttering with Bonnie Borromeo Tomlinson: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Bonnie Borromeo Tomlinson as she discusses downsizing your possessions, creating organizing systems, and using what you have, and more. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Jazz Concert: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Join jazz musician and composer Stephen Page in concert. 978-582-4140.
Wrapping Up The Fall Garden: 7 p.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Join Master Gardener Betty Sanders on the must do’s, should do’s, could do’s, and don’t do’s to ensure your garden gets off to a great start next spring. boltonpubliclibrary.org.
Poetry Circle: 7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Bring a poem (or poems) of any style or era to share. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Virtual – Gardening Water Wisdom — Save Water, Money & The Environment: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. In recognition of Climate Preparedness Week, review climate changes impact on Massachusetts relative to drought and precipitation. To register, visit gpl.org.
Thursday, September 28
Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Rhymes, songs, puppets, music and more; 0-3 years. To register, call 978-425-2661.
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Reading, music, movement and more; ages infant-2. To register, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org.
CFCE Preschool Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572.
Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. 978-368-8928.
Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Listen to the story “Acorn was a little wild” and make a simple craft; ages 2-6. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Teen Journaling Workshop: 3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Journal together in this guided workshop; ages 13-18. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Cooking Program with Food Explorers: 3:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn how to make Barbecue Chickpea Wraps and Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cups; ages 9-12. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Historical Fiction Book Club: 5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “The Librarian Spy” by Madeline Martin. 978-433-0330.
Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day: 5-8 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Enjoy food trucks, art, games, and music.
Adventures in Seed Saving: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn about the importance of saving seeds, seed saving ‘how to’s’, and tips and tricks for storing seeds. Presented by Judith Taylor of Seeds2Plate. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Mario Kart Club: 6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. All ages ready for friendly competition. 978-386-5377.
Art Exhibit Reception: 7-9 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Visit this opening art reception for the “Voices from Ukraine: Images of War” exhibit. gpl.org.