Leominster Public Library

Sunday, May 28

Sunday Morning Bird Walks: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Explore Wachusett Meadow’s trails in search of resident birds and spring migrants while enhancing your birding knowledge. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Monday, May 29

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

Tuesday, May 30

Firelight Kids Music & Movement: 10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Get ready to beat the drums, sing songs, and dance, dance, dance; ages 6 months-5 years. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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.

The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun making your way through the obstacle course, then enjoy a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Zoom – A Trip to Greece (Macedonia): 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, as he highlights his journey to the northern provinces of Greece. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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

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

LEGO Club: 5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stop by the library to build, play, and make friends; ages 4-up. 978-433-0330.

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

Online – Drumming Up Woodpeckers: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn the quirks that make woodpeckers unique, and how to tell the various species apart. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Kids Book Club: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Read and discuss “Odder” by Katherine Applegate. 978-534-7522.

Wednesday, May 31

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

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this fun-filled interactive program using rhymes, songs, puppets, and musical instruments; ages 0-3. 978-425-2620.

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.

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members welcome. 978-433-0330.

Music & Movement for Kids: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Move and groove to fun kids’ tunes; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-433-0330.

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

Teen Hangout: 1:30-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Hang out at the library while you work on homework or read manga. fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

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

Run Around at the Library: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Tweens & Teens Craft: 4:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Color an image with watercolor crayons and watch it come to life. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

YA Book Group: 5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Readers, ages 13-18, invited to join friends to discuss “Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson, eat pizza, and play book BINGO. 978-368-8928.

Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Regardless of skill level, community yoga is open to all. 978-660-6759.

Citizenship Class: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett area. To register, call 978-343-8184.

Adult Book Club: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read and discuss “Burn our Bodies Down”. 978-874-7416.

Adult Yoga: 6 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this gentle Hatha Yoga Class. To register, call 978-425-2620.

New Leaves Concert: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy the music of New Leaves, an Americana duo, featuring Cameron Sutphin and Mary Hastings. For details, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Zoom – Author Talk: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Author Sara Petersen discusses her new book “Momfluences: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture”. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Thursday, June 1

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.

Strega Mama Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Strega Mama for stories, songs, and a surprise from the “Giving Tree”. 978-534-7522.

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, books, finger plays and more; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Listen to the story “Waiting for Wings” then create a simple project to take home; ages 2-6. To register, call 978-597-1714.

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

Story Time: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join the library for stories and songs; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.

Chair Yoga: 11:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on a project or get help with any questions. 978-345-5968.

Teen Craft: 3:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make a rainbow suncatcher wind chime; all supplies included. Ages 11-18. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

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

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.

Make A Tulip Quilt: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join local quilter, Claudia Ewing for this hands-on program. To register, visit ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Stuffed Animal Workshop: 6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Participants will make their own stuffed animals and then listen to a bedtime story; ages 3-8. To register, call 978-829-1789.

NEADS Puppy Raiser Information Session: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Have you considered fostering and raising a service dog? Join Heather Romanoff of NEADS for more information. 978-534-7522.

Paint Night for Kids: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Paint lilacs on a canvas; grades K-3. To register, call 978-433-0330.

Zoom – Hall of Presidents Book Club: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “George H.W. Bush” by Timothy Naftali. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Historical Society Program: 7 p.m.; Lunenburg Historical Society, 10 School St., Lunenburg. “The Mystery of Two Lunenburg Meeting Houses” will be presented. 978-582-0858

Friday, June 2

Blood Drive: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Legislative Building, 700 Main St., Fitchburg. To sign up, visit http://bit.ly/FitchMGH.

“Inspired Creations” Craft Circle: 10:30 a.m.-Noon; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring your unfinished craft projects to work on in the company of fellow crafters. bigelowlibrary.org.

Zentangle: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn this relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns; ages 6-up. To register, 978-874-7416.

Saturday, June 3

Friends Book Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Check out their selection of books, DVDs, and puzzles for all ages. Free-will donations appreciated. 978-582-4140.

Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A representative of the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will be available for questions. 978-534-7522.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. With hundreds of books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles, there is something for everyone. 978-534-7522.

Neighborhood Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 670 Mechanic St., Leominster. Enjoy this potluck lunch and a great way to meet neighbors. E-mail Christine Niemi at cniemi@kw.com.

Full Moon Hike: 7 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Experience the sanctuary under the light of the full moon. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Sunday, June 4

Fern Ramble: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Take a leisurely walk observing ferns and learning easy ways to tell them apart. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Shakespeare Sunday: 5 p.m.; Main Street Studios, 675 Main St., Fitchburg. Join a convivial group to read aloud “Midsummer Night Dream”; free, light refreshments. Hosted by Fitchburg Cultural Alliance.

Monday, May 22

Parachute Play for Babies: 10 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy this interactive and music-filled program featuring songs and activities; for babies and pre-walkers. 978-829-1789.

Baby/Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stories, songs, and movement for infants and toddlers. 978-433-0330.

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.

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, books, finger plays and more; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

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. 978-425-2620.

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

MOC CFCE Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Kelley for a morning of creating, exploring, and sharing. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

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.

Parachute Play: 11 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. An interactive and music-filled program featuring songs, activities and more; ages 2-5. 978-829-1789.

Rachel’s Book Group: 12:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Read and discuss “The Woman Inside” by E.G. Scott. 978-368-8928.

Zoom – Job Search Help “The Benefit of Being Overqualified”: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Seasoned job seekers find themselves being called overqualified. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer’s misconceptions about you. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

SWAGLY-North: 4-5:30 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.

Velvet Art Posters: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Use watercolors, colored pencils, and markers to decorate your unique work of art. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.

Learn about Foster Care and Adoption: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Learn about foster parenting and adoption with the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families. 978-433-0330.

Zoom – Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Steven Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Read and discuss “One Italian Summer” For details of the book, visit ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Virtual – Leominster Meditation Group: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Leominster Public Library. 978-534-7522.

AMVETS Post 38 Meeting: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. Installation of Officers will be conducted. 978-537-1541.

Tuesday, May 23

Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and motion; ages 3-5. 978-534-7522.

Firelight Kids Music & Movement: 10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Get ready to beat the drums, sing songs, and dance; ages 6 months-5 years. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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.

Zoom – “Walking the Camino de Santiago”: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Meg Holmes will talk about her 500-mile walk that extended from the French border across Spain to Santiago, she experienced in 2011 and 2015. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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

Tween + Hangout: 1:30-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Hang out at the library to work on homework or read manga. fitchburgpubliclibrary.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.

Homework Help Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Ms. Francis Purcell will help you solve problems, practice reading skills and more to accomplish homework studies. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

LEGO Club: 4-5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Photography Workshop: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Spring Craft for Kids: 5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Create your own tassel duct tape pen; grades 3-5. To register, call 978-433-0330.

Family Craft Night: 6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Families with children ages 5 and up invited to make Lego crafts; all supplies provided. To register, visit fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

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

“This Is the Life: This Diary of Jennie McLeod”: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. “This Is the Life” paints a vivid picture of the life and times of Jennie McLeod, an early 20th-century college student from Clinton. Presented by Author Leslie Perrin Wilson. 978-368-8928.

Virtual – Passport to Kindergarten: 7 p.m.; Join Project Apples to discuss your child’s preschool development and what they will need to know and do to be ready for kindergarten. To register, e-mail lisa.novelli@leominsterschools.org or call 978-534-3038.

Zoom – “50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Dust off your hiking shoes and hit the road with Author Madeline Bilis as she talks about her book “50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts”. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Wednesday, May 24

Terrific Twos Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music and fun for 2-year-olds and a caregiver. 978-534-7522.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this fun-filled interactive program using rhymes, songs, puppets, and musical instruments; ages 0-3. 978-425-2620.

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.

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

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.

Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members welcome. 978-433-0330.

Puppet Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Through Me To You Puppetry will perform songs and read stories; ages 6-under. fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

Spring Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Enjoy a springtime story and craft; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-433-0330.

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

Story Time: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Quilting at Forbush: Noon-3 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Gather to work on a project or get instruction. 978-874-6154.

Zoom – “Explore The Lowell National Historical Park”: Noon; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn about this National Historical Park with Supervisory Park Ranger Tess Shatzer. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Senior Center Book Club: 1 p.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams. 978-597-1710.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: 1-4 p.m.; Leominster Community Branch YMCA, 108 Adams St., Leominster. Moderna will be offered for ages 18 and older; Pfizer will be offered for ages 5 and older. To register, call 978-534-3145. Hosted by the Spanish American Center.

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

Chapter Chat: 4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Each month, Miss Tiffany will read the first chapter of that month’s book, then discuss and enjoy a snack; ages 10-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Run Around at the Library: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

DROP-IN – Earring Workshop: 5-6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Drop-in and make cute earrings with charms or beads. For teens and tweens. 978-433-0330.

Seven Bridge Open Mic Night: 6-7:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. All writing is welcome – poems, songs, non-fiction, humor, and more. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Citizenship Class: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett aera. To register, call 978-343-8184.

Zoom – 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 6 p.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Deborah Hope, executive career coach, presents “Interview Preparation & Strategy”. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

“I Am Zelda” performance: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Rita Parisi from Waterfall Productions will perform this one-act play about Mrs. F. Scott Fitzgerald. 978-874-7416.

“Welcome to the Graveyard” Presentation: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Presented by The Gravestone Girls, this ‘virtual tour’ will chronicle cemetery art, history, and symbolism, examining why we have cemeteries and gravestones, and how they have evolved over almost 400 years. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Zoom – “A Greek Odyssey-Athens, Delphi, Crete, and a Fulbright Fellow”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Bruce Magnuson will present historical and current context on this fascinating and complicated country. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Online – Phonology & Connection: 7:30 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn about the study of interconnected natural systems and how they present themselves in Massachusetts. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Thursday, May 25

Mindfulness Hike: 9 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Strengthen your connection to nature through mindfulness and exploration. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and fun for 12- to 24-month-olds and a caregiver. 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, books, finger plays and more; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this fun-filled interactive program using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more; ages 0-3. 978-425-2620.

Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy the story “Giraffes Can’t Dance” and do a related craft; ages 2-6. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Story Time: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join the library for stories and songs; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.

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

Chair Yoga: 11:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on a project or get help with any questions. 978-345-5968.

Learn to Crochet: 3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. The Knitting Group will offer their expertise and instruction for interested tweens and teens; ages 10-12 and 13-18. To register, visit fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

Family Fun: 4-5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

LEGO at the Library: 4-5 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. For children ages 12 and under, drop in and build with Legos. 978-425-2620.

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.

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking Program: 4:30 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library. Brittany Wujek, registered dietitian with Hannaford Supermarket, presents “Cooking the Rainbow”’ ages 10-14. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Gardening for Kids: 5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Plant wheatgrass and decorate the pot with cool stickers; ages pre-k-up. To register, call 978-433-0330.

Historical Fiction Book Club:  5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. 978-433-0330.

Tech Thursdays: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Tonight’s topic is learning how to find and share information online. To register, call 978-874-7416.

All Ages Chess Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Visit the library and find like-minded chess players. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Make A Tulip Quilt: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join local quilter, Claudia Ewing for this hands-on program. For details on this program, and to register, visit ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Plant Swap: 6-8 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your garden or house plants to swap, light refreshments. Hosted by the Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library. 978-829-1780.

Fiction Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Film Night for Grown-Ups: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Watch the movie “Devotion” rated PG-13. 978-534-7522.

Homeschooling 101 – Let’s Talk: 7 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Share best practices, exchange ideas, what works, what doesn’t, curriculum ideas, and best field trips; adults only. 978-365-4160.

Friday, May 26

MOC CFCE Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join MOC for this fun playgroup.

Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Little ones, ages 4 months to 4 years, are welcome to enjoy motivational music, bongo drums, bubbles, bells, and of course, disco dancing. To register, call 978-597-1714.

COVID Vax Clinic: 1-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. The Fitchburg Board of Health is hosting a vaccine and booster clinic for ages 5-up. 508-922-4138.

Clay Creations: 1:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Mold together a fun surprise with model magic; ages pre-k-up. 978-433-0330.

Graphic Novel Book Club: 3:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read “Pizza and Taco”, then chat about it while doing a fun activity. 978-874-7416.

Board Game Night: 6-9 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy a late-night board game session. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Saturday, May 27

Pannukakku Breakfast: 8-10 a.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy Finnish oven pancake, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa, $10. Loaves of coffee bread and cinnamon rusks will be for sale, and vendor Son of a Bee will offer honey and other bee products.

Flea Market Fundraiser: 8 a.m.-noon; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Books, toys, puzzles, jewelry, household items, purses, totes, and lots more for sale. Proceeds to benefit the center’s scholarship fund.

4-H Babysitter’s Basics (Session 2): 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn skills needed. To register, call 978-874-7416.

Games at the Library: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Sunday, May 28

Sunday Morning Bird Walks: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Explore Wachusett Meadow’s trails in search of resident birds and spring migrants while enhancing your birding knowledge. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Monday, May 15

Kiddie Music Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Stephanie Rogers and Joe Mazzarella from Monument Square Community Music School for song, instruments, and dance; ages 5-under. 978-534-7522.

Growing Places Mobile Produce Market: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Get fresh, local produce at this pop-up market. 978-425-2620.

Baby/Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stories, songs, and movement for infants and toddlers. 978-433-0330.

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.

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. 978-425-2620.

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, books, finger plays and more; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and peace. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

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.

Growing Places Mobile Produce Market: 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Get fresh, local produce at this pop-up market. 978-425-2620.

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

Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Oskar Tokoi: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Historical Society, 781 Main St., Fitchburg. A brief talk about episodes in Tokoi’s life will be presented by Roy Helander, along with a display of Finnish artifacts and photos. Birthday cake and good strong Finnish-style coffee served. 978-345-1157.

Nintendo Game Night: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Hang out, eat snacks, and play on the library’s Nintendo Switch. 978-368-8928.

Baby Signing: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn about the benefits of using sign language with Mary Beilman, of Baby Connections. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Leominster Meditation Group: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. 978-534-7522.

Tuesday, May 16

Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and motion; ages 3-5. 978-534-7522.

Firelight Kids Music & Movement: 10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Beat the drums, sing songs, and dance, dance, dance; ages 6 months-5 years. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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 finger plays, movement, stories, and songs. 978-829-1789.

Zumbini: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Julie Quirk will introduce dance, bubbles, bells and more; ages 4 months-4 years. To register, call 978-425-2620.

The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun making your way through the obstacle course then enjoy a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. To register, call 978-597-1714.

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

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

Homework Help Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Francis Purcell will help you solve problems, practice reading skills, and more. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Tween ‘Bad’ Art Night: 3:45 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Hang out and make “bad” art, in honor of National Drawing Day. Pens, pencils, and paints provided; ages 10-12 and 13-18. To register, visit fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

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

Tweens & Teen Craft: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill will teach participants about Kokedama, a Japanese planting style; ages 10-14. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Puzzle Race: 5:15 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Compete against other teams in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

LEGOS at the Library: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Participate in a Lego challenge or just visit the library and build. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Tuesday Book Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Author Jane Healey will talk about her book “Good Night from Paris”. bigelowlibrary.org.

Pajama Story Time: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Get comfy in your PJs and enjoy a story and craft; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-433-0330.

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

Online – Singing Frogs: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn about local frog sounds and how to differentiate them. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Tween Makerspace Night: 7-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Make STEAM School Strawbees; ages 9-12. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.

Wednesday, May 17

Zoom – 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 9:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Deborah Hope, executive career coach, presents “Interview Practice”. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.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. 978-534-7522.

Pre-K Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your child develop a lifelong love of reading as you share books, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. 978-582-4140.

Outdoor Chalk Art for Kids: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Draw with chalk on the path by the Mahony Garden; ages pre-k-up. To register, call 978-433-0330.

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

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and peace. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

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.

Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members welcome. 978-433-0330.

Story Time: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

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

Zoom – Explore the Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Noon; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn about this National Historic Site with Park Ranger and Historic Weapons Supervisor Susan Ashman. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Quilting at Forbush: Noon-3 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Gather to work on a project or get instruction. 978-874-6154.

DROP-IN Game Afternoon for Grown-Ups: 1-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Play some board games. 978-534-7522.

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

Run Around at the Library: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Kids Crafternoon: 4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Paint using puffy paints to create colorful artwork. 978-827-4115.

First Bites Book Club: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Join library staff as they read the first chapter out loud of a book they picked out; then everyone can discuss their first impressions; ages 10-13. Snacks provided. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Creative Corner: 4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn a new skill or complete a craft project; all supplies provided; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.

Chess Club Plus+: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Plays games of chess, checkers, backgammon, mancala and more; ages 7-18. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Food Explorers Cooking Class (Week 4): 5 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn basic food safety, nutrition, and good food hygiene skills. This week, make lettuce wraps with rice noodles and black forest cake pops; ages 9-up. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.

Teen Open Mic Night: 5 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. From poetry to visual art, to dance – come show off the cool things you do. Pizza and snacks served. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.

Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Regardless of skill level, community yoga is open to all. 978-660-6759.

Family Board Game Night: 5:30-7 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Play board games while enjoying refreshments; ages 4-12 and their families. bigelowlibrary.org.

Cookbook Club “Dinner in One”: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. “Dinner in One” is full of simple, one-pan recipes to leave you with minimal clean-up and a delicious meal. For a copy of the book, and to register, call 978-433-0330.

Genealogy Consultations: 6:15 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make a 30-minute appointment for one-on-one genealogy assistance. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Citizenship Class: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett aera. To register, call 978-343-8184.

Adult Craft Lab – Flower Lanterns: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Use pressed dried flowers to decorate a spring/summer lantern; ages 16-up. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Music of Johnny Cash: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Musician Matt York will present the music and history of Johnny Cash. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Online – Moon Snails: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn about Moon Snails, an intertidal water regulator found in Massachusetts. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

The Eclectic Book Club: 7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “Recipe for a Perfect Wife” by Karma Brown. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Thursday, May 18

Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and fun for 12- to 24-month-olds. 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.

Adult Craft Lab – Flower Lanterns: 10:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Use pressed dried flowers to decorate a spring/summer lantern; ages 16-up. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Every Child Ready to Read: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Liz Garreffi leads this early literacy story time featuring stories, songs, and a craft; ages 2-5. 978-368-8928.

Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy the story “Lou” and do a related craft; ages 2-6. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Strega Mama Mia Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join Strega Mama (Jacquie Waters) for stories and fun. 978-425-2620.

Story Time: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join the library for stories and songs; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.

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

Chair Yoga: 11:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on a project or get help with knitting questions. 978-345-5968.

Writers’ Critique Group: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. 978-368-8928.

Tween + Hangout: 1:30-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Hang out at the library to work on homework or read manga. fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

Women’s Writing Group: 2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Combining feminism with creative writing and healing. E-mail jessicaalvarez413@gmail.com.

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.

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

LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination, the library has the bricks; ages 5-12. fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

Science Time: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Create a beautiful tie dye image in glue while exploring surface tension; ages 4-18. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking Program: 4:30 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library. Brittany Wujek, registered dietitian with Hannaford Supermarket, presents “Cooking the Rainbow”’ ages 10-14. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Fiber Frenzy: 5 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a project that you are working on or start something new. townsendlibrary.org.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416.

Teen Craft Lab: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Ages 12-18 invited to join library staff in the Makerspace for an out of this world craft using Cyanotype paper to create star patterns. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Magic Tree House Book Club: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “Mummies in the Morning” by Mary Pope Osborne; grades 2-3. For a copy of the book and to register, call 978-433-0330.

Creating an Ecological Garden: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Robin Venezia will present “The Ecological Garden Design Process”. 978-582-4140.

Movie Night – “Night at the Museum: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Pass the popcorn and enjoy this family movie night. 978-433-0330.

Adult Craft Night: 7 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Choral Evensong: 7 p.m. Christ Church, 569 Main St. Selections will be sung by the Choir and Senior Choristers of Christ Church, including works by George Dyson, G.F. Handel, Herbert Howells, and Jean Langlais.

Play Reading with Stratton Players: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. If you enjoy reading and theatre, this night is for you. Led by Sally Cragin. 978-320-1335.

Friday, May 19

ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Focus on one letter each week with the alphabet, books, and crafts; ages 3-6. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Preschool Story & Nature Hour – Turtles: 10:30 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Enjoy a story, make a nature craft, and take a walk on one of the sanctuary’s beautiful trails; ages 2.5-5. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Little ones, ages 4 months-4 years, welcome to enjoy motivational music, bongo drums, bubbles, bells, and of course, disco dancing. To register, call 978-597-1714.

COVID Vax Clinic: 1-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. The Fitchburg Board of Health is hosting a vaccine and booster clinic for ages 5-up. 508-922-4138.

Virtual – Novel-Tea Book Club: 1 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “The Lions of Fifth Avenue”, while sipping a cup of “Pina Colada” tea. Visit the library to pick up your book and tea sample. townsendlibrary.org.

Library Apps on your Mobile Device – What, How, Why?: 4 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring your wi-fi ready mobile devices and learn about free library apps. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Teen Video Game Night: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Ready, set, GAME! Come to the library after hours and play video games. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Open Mic Night: 7-10 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Musicians, singers, poets – share your talent. For details, call Deb Spratt at 978-433-0330.

Saturday, May 20

Phillips Street Playground Clean Up: 8 a.m.-Noon; Phillips Street Playground, Fitchburg. Join Keep Fitchburg Beautiful volunteers, along with the Fitchburg Rotary, for a neighborhood and park cleanup.

Free Recycling Event: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster DPW Yard, 109 Graham St., Leominster. Open to the community of Leominster and surrounding towns. 978-534-7590.

22nd Annual Apple Blossom Festival & Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster. The festival will feature over 50 crafters, children’s activities, a scavenger hunt, free wagon rides, food trucks, a gift basket silent auction, and a butterfly release at 2:30 p.m. sholanfarms.com.

Dungeons and Dragons: 10 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Led by D&D Master Leann Key-Wallace; ages 10-16. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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

Friends Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. With hundreds of books, CD’s, DVD’s, and puzzles – there is something for everyone. 978-534-7522.

Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Meet with a representative of Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society. 978-534-7522.

Ecological Garden Hands-On Workshop: 10 a.m.-Noon; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Visit the library to help build its Pocket Pollinator Garden. Sun protection, sturdy shoes, and gloves suggested. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Tasty Treats for Kids Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Listen to a story about ants and then make a delicious ant on a log snack; ages pre-k-up. To register, call 978-433-0330.

Hidden Treasures – Historic Pepperell Postcards: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. 978-433-0330.

Construction Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany with special construction stories, songs, and crafts. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Learn About Rauscher Farm: 11 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join Gloria Parkinson to learn more about Rauscher Farm, 62 acres of town-owned conservation land. bigelowlibrary.org.

Friends Pop-Up Art Shop: 11 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Buy some “new” art for your walls at this pop-up shop. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Library. 978-433-0330.

Sunday, May 21

Sunday Morning Bird Walks: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Explore Wachusett Meadow’s trails in search of resident birds and spring migrants while enhancing your birding knowledge. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Breathe in the beauty of Wachusett Meadow in this all-levels outdoor yoga class. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Perennial Planting Hands-On Workshop: 10 a.m.-Noon; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Visit the library to plant perennials in its Pocket Pollinator Garden. Sun protection, sturdy shoes, and gloves suggested. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

(Not So) Young Adult Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Read and discuss “How We Fall Apart” by Katie Zhao. Copies are available at the library. 978-582-4140.

Sunday, May 7

Sunday Morning Bird Walks: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Explore Wachusett Meadow’s trails in search of resident birds and spring migrants while enhancing your birding knowledge. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Pastel Workshop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Experiment with a new art medium – pastels – with professional artist Jill Pottle; basic material provided. To register, call 978-582-4140.

Community Ride: 11 a.m.; Doyle Field. Bike riders will meet at Doyle Field and ride to Fitchburg and back on the new rail trail. Refreshments and raffles, provided by Roots Natural Foods, available at the end of the ride. For details, call 978-534-7668.

“Broadway and the Movies” concert: 2-3:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. The Boston Saxophone Quartet will perform fan-favorite selections of music from Broadway and the movies; free. 978-534-7522.

Old Common Cemetery / Horace Cleveland: 2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. 978-368-8928.

Monday, May 8

Project Development & Introduction to Grant Seeking: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Focus on developing a framework for a successful program and serve as an introduction to Grant Seeking using the Foundation database at the library. Presented by Debbi Mallinson, founder of Magic Lamp Consulting. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.

Messy Monday – Tiny Art: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Children invited to make a mini masterpiece that will be featured in the library’s Tiny Art Show from May 15-June 3. This is a morning of sensory art exploration and creation; ages 2-up. To register, call 978-829-1789.

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, books, finger plays and more; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Baby/Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stories, songs, and movement for infants and toddlers. 978-433-0330.

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.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.

Avoiding Fraud and Scams: 10:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. A financial specialist from Leominster Credit Union will lead this program. Registration encouraged. 978-582-4140.

Preschool STEM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy songs, stories, felt board stories, dancing, and a STEM project; ages 3-5. 978-425-2620.

Senior Book Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”. 978-433-0330.

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 “Online Reputation Management”: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Manage your online reputation to minimize mistakes that may cost you opportunities. Led by Susan Joyce, president of NETability, Inc. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

SWAGLY-North: 4-5:30 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.

LEGO Club: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Get creative with the library’s LEGOs and meet fellow master builders. 978-368-8928.

Sensory Story Time: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy the story “The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo” by Laura Murry, then make your own gingerbread man using kinetic sand and buttons and foam sensory paint. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Adult Craft Night: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Use citrus fruits to create artistic patterns stamped on tea towels. 978-433-0330.

Zoom – Immigration Policy Updates and the Work Ahead: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn some of the changes that have occurred over the past year and what MIRA Coalition’s advocacy is focused on for the future. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Zoom – “Lioness of Boston – The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Author Emily Franklin will discuss her brand-new novel, ‘The Lioness of Boston,’ in conversation with author Dawn Tripp. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Online – Kindergarten Readiness Workshop: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Project Apples. Parents and caregivers are invited to join Project Apples as they discuss the development of language and literacy skills to help pave the way for your child’s reading success. To register, e-mail lisa.novelli@leominsterschools.org or call 978-534-3038.

Virtual – Leominster Meditation Group: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Leominster Public Library. New people are welcome. 978-534-7522.

Tuesday, May 9

Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and motion; ages 3-5. 978-534-7522.

Firelight Kids Music & Movement: 10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Get ready to beat drums, sing songs, and dance, dance, dance; ages 6 months-5 years. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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

The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun making your way through the obstacle course, 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 Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a fun craft about caterpillars; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Tuesday Matinee: 12:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Watch the movie “Dial M for Murder”. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Tween + Hangout: 1:30-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Hang out at the library to work on homework or read manga. fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

Homeschool Connections: 2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Connect with other homeschooling families with crafts, board games and more. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Middle School Watercolor Class: 2:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Learn the basics of watercolor painting and take home a mattered watercolor fall-themed painting; all supplies provided. To register, call 978-425-2620.

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.

Homework Help Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Ms. Francis Purcell will help you solve problems, practice reading skills and more to accomplish homework studies. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

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

Perler Bead Crafts: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. This fun hour is all you need to craft your very own perler bead creation; ages 9-up. To register, call 978-597-1714.

LPL Kids Book Club: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Kids in grades 3-5 meet once a month to discuss some thoughtfully chosen books from a wide variety of genres. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Photography Workshop: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Knit and Crochet at the Library: 5-7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a project or start something new. 978-597-1714.

Play Dough Play Day: 5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Create, play, and make friends; ages 3-6. 978-433-0330.

Elder Law: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Attorney Mike Gorman will present a program on legal issues affecting seniors and their caregivers. 978-534-7522.

Teen Advisory Board: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Library lovers, ages 12-18, invited to make their voices heard by joining this board; snacks provided. 978-874-7416.

Writers Group: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Whether new at writing, getting back into it, or a seasoned profession, this group provides support to all. 978-433-0330.

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

“North Sea Gas” Scottish Music Concert: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Guitars, mandolin, diddle, bouzouki, harmonica, whistles, bodhrans, banjo and good humor are all part of the entertainment. Registration encouraged. 978-582-4140.

Native Americans of New England: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. UMass Lowell History Professor Christoph Strobel will discuss the history of Native Americans in New England and his book of the same title. 978-368-8928.

Online – Nature by the Yard: 7:30 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon. Learn how to transform your corner of the earth into an ecofriendly haven for native flora and fauna. This week discuss “How to Build and Maintain a Healthy Ecosystem”. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Virtual Movie Club: 8 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Watch and discuss the movie “The Truth About Cats & Dogs” with film lecturer, Frank Mendosa. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Wednesday, May 10

Terrific Twos Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music and fun for 2-year-olds and a caregiver. 978-534-7522.

Pre-K Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your child develop a lifelong love of reading as you share books, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. 978-582-4140.

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

Spring Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Enjoy a story and craft; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-433-0330.

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.

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.

Zoom – Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this fun-filled interactive program using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more; ages 0-3. 978-425-2620.

Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members are always welcome. 978-433-0330.

Pandemic Bereavement Support Group: 11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Bereavement Counselor Renee Anderson and Kristina Ceckowsi, LICSW, of UMass Memorial Health HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital. To register, call 978-660-0126.

Story Time: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

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

Quilting at Forbush: Noon-3 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Gather to work on a project or get instruction. 978-874-6154.

Zoom – Explore the Adams National Historical Park: Noon; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, this park is the story of “heroes, statesman, philosophers … and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform 13 disparate colonies into one united nation. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

FPL Book Club: 1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Read and discuss “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. 978-829-1780.

MOC CFCE Playgroup: 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.

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

DROP-IN – Teen Craft: 3-4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Create flowers out of book pages (while supplies last); ages 11-18. 978-582-4140.

Run Around at the Library: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Construction Club: 4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Use Legos as well as straws and connectors to build in the Makerspace; ages 6-12. 978-827-4115.

Native Plant Gardening for Wildlife: 4 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Learn how gardening choices can help you turn your garden into your own wildlife sanctuary. 978-425-2620.

Food Explorers Cooking Class (Week 3): 5-6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn basic food safety, nutrition, and good food hygiene skills. This week, make Southwest Pinwheels and Banana Bread Bites; ages 9-up. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.

Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Regardless of skill level, community yoga is open to all. 978-660-6759.

Adult Yoga: 6 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Led by Linda Snay; $15 per class. Call 978-425-2620 to register.

Cookbook Club: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “Tasty: Latest and Greatest” and bring a dish from the cookbook for a potluck. 978-597-1714.

Citizenship Class: 6-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett aera. To register, call 978-343-8184.

“The Resilient Girl” Workshop: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Calling all beautiful, strong, intelligent, and resilient girls, grades 6-12, to an evening with host Katrina Foucher, author of the book and journal, “For the Resilient Girl!” To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

“Paying for College Without Going Broke”: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Explore the complex world of need-based and merit-based financial aid. To register, call 978-433-0330.

FPL Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Read and discuss “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. 978-829-1780.

Johnny Cash Songs & Stories: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash’s career, spanning from his early beginnings in the 1950s to his passing in 2003. To register, call 978-597-1714.

MicroAdventures in Central Massachusetts: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Experienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O’Leary will provide a tour of a dozen day trip options in Massachusetts that are sure to excite your family. Discover hikes, kayak and canoe trips, waterfalls, wildlife tracking, “island” adventures, and abandoned towns. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Online – Native Animals in Spring: 7:30 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn about the life cycles, migration, mating, nesting, and rearing of different native animals in Massachusetts. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Thursday, May 11

Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and fun for 12- to 24-month-olds and a caregiver. 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 & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy the story “Turtle Splash” and do a related craft; ages 2-6. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, books, finger plays and more; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this fun-filled interactive program using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more; ages 0-3. 978-425-2620.

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

Story Time: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy stories and songs; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.

Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Little ones, ages 4 months to 4 years, are welcome to enjoy motivational music, bongo drums, bubbles, bells, and of course, disco dancing. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Chair Yoga: 11:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Brown Bag Book Group: Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Read and discuss “A Swim in the Pond in the Rain” by George Saunders. 978-534-7522.

Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on a project or get help with any questions. 978-345-5968.

Learn to Knit: 3-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Hang out in the Garden Room and learn to knit; yarn and knitting needles provided; ages 10-12 and 13-18. To register, visit fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

Shhh… DROP-IN Class for Mom: 3:30-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Stop in the library to make a really cool Mother’s Day craft. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Family Fun: 4-5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

LEGO at the Library: 4-5 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. For children ages 12 and under, drop in and build with Legos. 978-425-2620.

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.

Paint Night for Kids: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Paint the handprint of a caregiver and child on a canvas; grades kindergarten-3. To register, call 978-433-0330.

Movie Night: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Watch the 2016 Oscar-winning movie “Arrival”.  978-827-4115.

Family Game Night: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Fun for all ages, enjoy various board and card games that you can play with family and friends. 978-582-4140.

Paint Night: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. All supplies provided as you join this step-by-step painting session. To register, call 978-874-7416.

Anime Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Participate in Anime games, movies, trivia, drawings, discussions and more; snacks provided. bigelowlibrary.org.

Non-Fiction Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

Zoom – Spark Joy Organizing: 7-8:30 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Shannon Honeycutt will bring the life-changing magic of tidying to you. Learn the KonMari philosophy and guiding principles needed to tidy once and for all and leave feeling motivated in your home, office, and life. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Friday, May 12

ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Focus on one letter each week with the alphabet, books and crafts; ages 3-6. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Little ones, ages 4 months to 4 years, are welcome to enjoy motivational music, bongo drums, bubbles, bells, and of course, disco dancing. To register, call 978-597-1714.

COVID Vax Clinic: 1-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. The Fitchburg Board of Health is hosting a vaccine and booster clinic for ages 5-up. 508-922-4138.

Zoom – Los Literarios Spanish Literary Society: 4 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Dedicated to people who love reading and speak Spanish. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Middle School Book Club: 4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Readers, ages 9-12, welcome to discuss “Serena Says” by Tanita S. Davis. Copies available at the library. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Bird-a-Thon Evening Walk: 6 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Look, listen, and identify birds and celebrate the start of Bird-a-Thon 2023. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

“Godspell” performance: 7:30 p.m.; St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg.Presented by StageWorks Performing Arts. Tickets are $23; and available at stageworkarts.org.

Saturday, May 13

Bird-a-Thon Early Bird Walk: 7-9 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Look and listen for migrating birds in this early morning bird walk. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Friends of the Library Plant Sale: 8 a.m.-Noon; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. 978-597-1714.

4-H Babysitter’s Basics (Session 1): 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn the skills needed to become good babysitters. Must attend both sessions to receive a certificate. 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 winter craft. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Spring Puzzle Swap: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Exchange your completed puzzles for something new. To donate puzzles, call 978-582-4140.

Visit with Alpacas: 10 a.m.-Noon; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stop by the library to visit alpacas from In the Meadow Farm, enjoy themed activities and pet an alpaca or two. 978-433-0330.

Birding in Place: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Look, listen, and identify birds in celebration of Brid-a-Thon. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Pysanky Workshop: 10 a.m.-Noon; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join Hanka Robertson for Pysanky – traditional Ukrainian egg decorating; ages 14-up. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Games at the Library: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.

STEM “Discovering Density”: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Dive into density during this colorful workshop and make your own lava lamp; ages 6-13. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.

Author Visit “The Book of Turtles”: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Celebrate the diversity of the world’s more than 300 turtle species with wildlife artist extraordinaire Matt Patterson and national bestselling author Sy Montgomery’s new picture book for adults and children. 978-597-1714.

Opening Art Exhibit Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Meet artists Chris Holt and Sue Edwards. Their exhibit runs now-June 3. 978-433-0330.

DROP-IN: Buttons, Magnets and Keychains Galore: 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. 978-534-7522.

Birding by Ear with Barry Van Dusen: 4:30 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Listen and learn to identify birds by their songs and calls as you walk with local artist and naturalist Barry Van Dusen. To register, visit massaudubon.org.

Michelle Tucker Quintet: 7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. The quintet features a revolving cast of Michelle’s favorite musicians with an emphasis on friends, equity, and musicianship, refreshments served. 978-433-0330.

“Godspell” performance: 7:30 p.m.; St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg.Presented by StageWorks Performing Arts. Tickets are $23; and available at stageworkarts.org.