The Leominster and Fitchburg libraries both have many fun and educational programs lined up for February school vacation that are sure to help keep the kids entertained. At the Fitchburg Public Library, which is currently temporarily housed at 166 Boulder Dr., there will be owl pellet dissection programs that require registration on Tues., Feb. 18 […]
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‘Our community is grateful’
LEOMINSTER — Dozens of entities, individuals, and organizations have been awarded 2025 Leominster Cultural Council (LCC) grants, vital funding that helps keep a plethora of arts and culture programs and events alive and well in the city community. LCC Secretary LuAnn Longenecker reported that they had 56 applications submitted this time around, 13 of which […]
‘Eager to support our local food pantries’
LEOMINSTER — There’s a lot going on at the library these days including the annual Food for Fines and Toys for Tots campaigns along with a plethora of activities and programs for all ages. The Food for Fines program that is currently running at the Leominster Public Library through Dec. 31st offers patrons the option […]
‘A collection of things that move together’
LEOMINSTER — A group of youngsters and their caregivers constructed a wide variety of mechanisms out of popsicle sticks, cardboard, paperclips, cups, scrap paper, and other common materials during a recent program at the library. Participants joined Jay Mankita and his associate Susan McGinn on July 16 for a STEM-themed maker-skills workshop called “Artful Mechanisms”. […]
DAR chapter honors library staff
LEOMINSTER — Members of the Capt. John Joslin Jr. chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated National Library Week by visiting three local libraries with tokens of appreciation for the staff. Chapter Regent Sharon Bouchard said she was thrilled to run into a teacher of hers from 50 years ago […]
Lion dance coming to library
LEOMINSTER — Families and children are in for a treat with all the upcoming library programs and can expect an especially fun event to kick them off. First up is a special performance by the Gund Kwok Asian Women’s Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe of Boston on Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. No registration […]