Sunday, Feb. 5
Pop-Up Art School: 2 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own painting; ages 14-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Monday, Feb. 6
Kiddie Music Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stephanie Rogers, accompanied by Joe Mazzarella on keyboard, will introduce children to classic and original music, song, percussion instruments, and dance; ages 5-under. 978-534-7522.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. This weekly story time features songs, rhymes, finger plays and books with Miss Maren. thayermemoriallibrary.org
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.
Little Listeners Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your child develop a life-long love of reading with books, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages newborn-4. lunenburglibrary.org
Zoom – Job Search Help “How to Improve Your Interviewing Skills”: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. In this interactive role-playing workshop, learn how to prepare for a variety of types of interviews, led by Joyce Mandel, owner of JMGM Employability Training. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.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. leominsterlibrary.org
Nintendo Game Night: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Meet up to play the library’s Nintendo Switch; snacks provided. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Knitting Group: 6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join this small, friendly group of knitters of all ages and abilities. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Tween Makerspace: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Explore and build with the library’s Marble Run kit. Create tracks with spins, jumps, and falls and watch your marbles zoom by. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Stand-up Comedy Workshop: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Everyone’s life is rich with comedy, and Jerry Caruso will help you “find the funny” parts of your story. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and motion for children ages 3-5. 978-534-7522.
The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun making your way through the obstacle course with steppingstones, hop spots, balance beams, tunnels and more, then enjoy a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-874-7416.
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.
“100 Books Bucket List” Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Read and discuss “Selected Stories” by Alice Munro. lunenburglibrary.org
Story Time – Mail: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of mail-themed stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org
English Conversation Class: 11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This class is free and open to all speakers of all languages and abilities. 978-534-7522.
Romantic Movie Matinee: 1-3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Here’s looking at you, kid. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, enjoy the movie “Casablanca.” thayermemoriallibrary.org
Zoom – Forgotten Disney: Extinct Rides & Attractions: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Explore these attractions, some loved and still missed by fans together, others maybe best forgotten. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.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.
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. 978-534-7522.
Family Fun Night: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Build amazing structures using toothpicks, marshmallows, and gumdrops; ages 3-7. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Family Craft Night: 6-7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Children, ages 5 and up, welcome to create 3D Valentines at the library. 978-829-1789.
Identifying Fraud and Common Scams: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Topics will include email and phone scams, postal mail scams, other current scam trends, and best practices to protect yourself. 978-582-4140.
Online – Owls of Massachusetts (Session 3): 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon. Learn the best times, locations, and methods for seeing owls, and how to identify them by sight and sound. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24 meeting: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. For more information, call 978-537-1541.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Pre-K Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your child develop a lifelong love of reading with stories, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. lunenburglibrary.org
Terrific Twos Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music and fun for 2-year-olds and a caregiver; siblings welcome. 978-534-7522.
Chair & Stand: 10:15 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416
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, visit townsendlibrary.org.
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.
Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-874-7416.
Story Time – Mail: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of mail-themed stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org
Quilting at Forbush: Noon-3 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. This is a group for quilters to gather and work on their own projects. 978-874-6154.
Zumbini: Noon; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Join Julie Quirk from Studio Q for this motivational experience featuring music, colorful scarves, bongo drums, bubbles, and dancing with disco lights. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
FPL Book Club: 1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Read and discuss “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan. Books available at the library. 978-829-1780.
MOC CFCE: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join Miss Kelley for an afternoon of creating, exploring, and sharing; ages 0-6. 978-874-7416.
Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Regardless of skill level, this class is open to everyone. 978-874-7416.
Family Board Game Night: 5:30-7 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Drop-in for board gaming fun; refreshments. bigelowlibrary.org
Tiger Den Meeting: 5:45-7:15 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Westminster Cub Scout Pack 33 will meet. forbushlibrary.org
Mineral Mosaics: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This class is art and geology rolled into one fun project; ages 8-12. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Intergenerational Tai Chi: 6 p.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road. Jeff Cote, The Occidental Taoist, will lead this class; open to the community. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Tea & Chocolate – A Pleasant Pairing: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Kim Larkin, licensed chocolatier, for a fun and educational presentation highlighting the history and health benefits of tea and dark chocolate. To register, call 978-534-7522.
FPL Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Read and discuss “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan. Books available at the library. 978-829-1780.
Online – Hometown Habits “Forests”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon. Find forest types and what their presence can tell you about soil, weather, and geography. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Thursday, Feb. 9
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
Open Sew: 10 a.m.-noon; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. ashburnhamlibrary.org
Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Dance, sing and listen to playful stories; ages 12-24 months. 978-534-7522.
Stretch, Strengthen & Balance: 10:15 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-974-7416.
Every Child Ready to Read: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Liz Garreffi will lead this early literacy story time featuring songs, stories, and a craft; ages 2-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Miss Jessie will read “Hug Machine” and help you create a simple project to take home; ages 2-6. townsendlibrary.org
Brown Bag Book Group: Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Read and discuss “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman. Bring your lunch if you wish, beverages provided. To borrow a copy of the book, call 978-534-7522.
Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on your project or get ideas. 978-345-5968.
An Introduction to Writing: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Learn more about writing fiction, nonfiction, essays, and more kinds of writing. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Story Time: 1:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.
Valentine Craft Program: 3:30-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make a Valentine monster; 36 kits available. To sign-up for a kit, call 978-582-4140.
Espanol para los estudiantes: 4 p.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
Pro-Valentines Perler Beads: 4-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Stop by the Garden Room to make perler bead Valentines; ages 13-18. 978-829-1789.
Teen Craft Lab: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Create Clay Snow People. To register, call 978-827-4115.
Family Game Night: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Play various board games and card games that you can play with family and friends. lunenburglibrary.org
Toastmasters Weekly Meeting: 6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Great Decisions 2023: 6:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Topic is “China’s Foreign Policy.” To register, call 978-874-7416.
The Paleo/Primal Diet Discussion: 6:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Registered Dietitian, Lucy Hastings, for a presentation on what the Paleo/Primal diet is all about, who it can help, and what to eat on it. Tips, recipes, and food samples provided. To register, visit ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Discovering the American Story: an Historical Book Club: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Diane Sanabria, local history and genealogy librarian, will discuss “Isaac’s Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History” by Erik Larson. To register, or get a copy of the book, call 978-534-7522.
Online – Winter Nature Photography (Session 3): 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon. This series is designed to improve your technical and artistic photography skills using winter as your backdrop. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Friday, Feb. 10
Laurelwood Garden Club: 9:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St. Ralph Baker, Ph. D, will present “Soil for a Healthy Planet”. Contact Julie Palioca at 978-537-7630.
Me, You, We Playgroup: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This playgroup will focus on social-emotional skills, geared for children ages 2-5. 978-534-7522.
ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Each week focus on one letter with the alphabet, books, and crafts. Led by Miss Maren; ages 3-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Julie Quirk from Studio Q for this motivational experience featuring music, colorful scarves, bongo drums, bubbles, and dancing with disco lights. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
COVID Vax Clinic: 1-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. The Fitchburg Board of Health is hosting a Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic for ages 5-up. Bring your vaccine card for second shots or boosters. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. 508-922-4138.
Zoom – Los Literarios – Spanish Literary Society: 4 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. A new reading group dedicated to people who love reading and speaking Spanish. Partnering with Groton Public Library. bigelowlibrary.org
Puppy Love Pawty & Auction Benefit: 6-8:30 p.m.; River Styx Brewing, 166 Boulder Drive, Fitchburg. Dogs and their owners encouraged to attend. Cost is $10 and features a paw paddle, River Styx Microbrew exclusive pour, light refreshments, and auctions. All proceeds to support The Fitchburg Dog Park.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Ski, Snowshoe, or Hike: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Finnish coffee bread and beverages sold in the Function Hall. All invited to bring a bag lunch. saima-park.org
Saturday Craft Camp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Drop in the Makerspace for an easy winter craft. 978-827-4115.
“Take Your Child to the Library” Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Celebrate the 12th Annual “Take Your Child to the Library Day” with door prizes, drawings, crafts, and face painting. bigelowlibrary.org
Art Gallery Reception: 10 a.m.-Noon; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join the Gallery Group and artists for a fun art reception to celebrate “Art Under Lockdown;” on exhibit today through March 31. townsendlibrary.org
Tech Help at the Library: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Sign-up for a 15-minute tech session to learn more about the Libby app, laptops, phones and more. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Habitat for Humanity Information Meeting: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. diana@ncmhabitat.org
DIY Valentine Mason Jars: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. This simple fun, craft idea is perfect as a gift for a loved one. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Valentines for Seniors: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and create Valentines for senior citizens. All supplies provided. Valentines will be shared with residents at The Highlands. 978-829-1789.
Library LEGO Friends: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Kids, ages 6-12, invited for a fun-filled afternoon building LEGOs with friends. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Owl Prowl for Adults: 6:30 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Take a walk at the sanctuary after dark in search of resident owls. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
