Monday, May 1
Organizational Readiness – Becoming Grant Ready: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. The first step to grant writing is to assess your organization’s culture, goals, and staff resources, and more. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Fraud Prevention: 10 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. 978-829-1780.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SWAGLY-North: 4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join this welcoming, teen-lead group celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, have fun, and enjoy snacks; grades 7-12. 978-534-7522.
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; ages 2 months-2 years. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Virtual – Cozy Mystery Book Club: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss books by Krista Davis “Murder, She Barked” and “The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer”. 978-597-1714.
Leominster Meditation Group: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West. New people welcome. 978-534-7522.
Tuesday, May 2
Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and motion; ages 3-5. 978-534-7522.
Pumpernickel Puppets: 10 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy this puppet show; hosted by MOC. 978-829-1789.
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; ages 6 months-5 years. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun making your way through an obstacle course, then enjoy a story time; 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 all supporting cognitive development and early literacy; ages 0-24 months. 978-874-7416.
“100 Books Bucket List” Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Read and discuss “Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. 978-582-4140.
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. Francis Purcell will help you solve problems, practice reading skills and more. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
3rd and 4th Grade Book Club: 4 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Read and discuss “Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. 978-425-2620.
Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A place for caregivers, family, and friends of people with dementia to meet and support each other. 978-549-1458.
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. lawrencelibrary.org.
“Make a Mushroom” Story and Craft Time: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy the magical story “Mushroom Lullaby” by Kenneth Kraegel and them make a silly craft. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Walking to Wachusett: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join author Robert Young as he walks along the roads traveled by Henry David Thoreau 1842. 978-368-8928.
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 –Fantastic Ferns: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn how migrating amphibians navigate at night, discover the subtle magic of buds, and enjoy the emergence of beauty through wildflowers. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 24 meet: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. Installation of officers will be held. For more information, call 978-537-1541.
Wednesday, May 3
Zoom – 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 9:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Deborah Hope, executive career coach, presents “Interview Preparation & Strategy”. 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 with books, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. 978-582-4140.
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. Songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-829-1789.
Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members welcome. 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.
Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun all supporting cognitive development and early literacy; 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, musical instruments and more; ages 0-3. 978-425-2620.
Finger Paint Fun: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Paint with textured brushes, sponges, and even your hands; ages 2-4. 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.
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 Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site: Noon; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts Colony. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Joe’s Book Group: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Read and discuss “Grunt” by Mark Roach. 978-368-8928.
First Friends-Baby/Toddler Group: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
Middle School Book Club: 2:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Read and discuss “The Swap” a novel by Megan Shull. 978-425-2620.
Run Around at the Library: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
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.
Craft Club: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Tap into your creative side by making daisy chains out of craft materials; ages 9-10. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Food Explorers Cooking Class (Week 2): 5 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn basic food safety, nutrition, and good food hygiene. This week, make Greek tacos and peach cobbler cups; ages 9-up. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.
Stress Reduction: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Brad and Pamela Thompson of Wellness Within will offer advice on coping with stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and more; free. 978-874-7416.
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 Yoga: 6 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Led by Linda Snay; $15 per class. Call 978-425-2620 to register.
Chill Game Night: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy an evening of sensory-friendly games; pizza and refreshments. 978-534-7522.
Inspired Creations Craft Circle: 6-7:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring a craft project to work on and relax with fellow crafters. bigelowlibrary.org.
Zoom – Racial Equity Book Group: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Read and discuss “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How we can Prosper Together” by Heather McGee. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Coffee Production Talk and Tasting: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Jacie from Smokestack Roasters of Lunenburg to discuss and demonstrate coffee production and the roasting process. To register, call 978-597-1714.
F-Word Farm Vinegar Class: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Learn what vinegar is and the chemistry behind the process. The class will include a demonstration and tasting. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
“The Heart of Europe” presentation: 7 p.m.; Fitchburg State University, Miller Oval in Miller Hall, 230 Highland Ave., Fitchburg. FSU students and staff will share their experiences and lessons learned about contemporary international relations in an open discussion; free.
Thursday, May 4
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.
Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy the story “Mushroom Lullaby” and do a related craft; ages 2-6. To register, visit townsendlibrary.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, and musical instruments; ages 0-3. 978-425-2620.
Tech Help for Seniors: 11 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Jon Roper will provide help with electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones. 978-368-8928.
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.
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 for information.
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.
LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination and the library will bring the bricks; ages 5-12. 978-829-1789.
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.
Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace: 5 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Celebrate Star Wars Day with the original movie released in 1999 – May the Force be with You! bigelowlibrary.org.
A Visit with Ken Gloss: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Ken Gloss, proprietor of the Brattle Book Shop, discusses growing up in the book business, will show his favorite finds, and explain the appraisal process. forbushlibrary.org.
Anime Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Wal-nut St., Clinton. Enjoy Anime games, movies, trivia, and more; snacks provided. bigelowlibrary.org.
Writers’ Club for Kids: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Participate in fun writing prompts and activities; grades 2-4. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Sound Bath: 6:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Waves of soothing echoing sound from crystal bowls will create vibrations that lead you to a deep state of relaxation. Presented by Indigo Feather Healer. 978-827-4115.
Art Exhibition Reception and Exhibit Opening: 7-8:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join the New England Shutterbugs at this reception opening; free. 978-534-7522.
Friday, May 5
Preschool Story & Nature Hour – Backyard Birds: 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.
Inspired Creations Craft Circle: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring a craft project to work on and relax with fellow crafters. bigelowlibrary.org.
Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Little ones, ages 4 months-4 years, welcome to this motivational music, bongo drums, bubbles, bells, and disco dancing class. 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.
Teen Video Game Night: 6-9 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Visit the library after hours to play video games with One Up Games; ages 11-18. 978-582-4140.
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.
Saturday, May 6
Clean-Up Day: 8 a.m.-Noon; Wards 1 & 6, City of Fitchburg. Volunteers needed to clean up neighborhood streets and parks. Coffee, donuts, and light lunch provided by Salvation Army. For details, call 978-829-1801.
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.
Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A representative of the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will be available to assist genealogists of any level of ability. 978-534-7522.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Shop amongst hundreds of books, DVDs, CDs, and even puzzles. 978-534-7522.
Coronation Tea Party: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. The community is invited to honor His Royal Highness, King Charles III; formal attire required. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members welcome. 978-433-0330.
May Birthday Bash for Kids: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Celebrate your May birthday with stories, crafts, games, photo props, snacks and a goodie bag to take home. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Read to a TheraPAWS Therapy Pet: 10:30 a.m.-Noon; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Children will have the opportunity to read to a pet. Hosted by BePawsitive Therapy Pets & Community Education. 978-829-1789.
STEM Robotics: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn about the mBot robot; ages 7-11. To register, call 978-582-4140.
Library LEGO Friends: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy this fun-filled afternoon building LEGOS with friends; ages 6-12. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.
“A Tale of Two” Concert: 7 p.m.; 1st Congregational Church, 14 Mountain Road, Princeton. Vocalist Stephanie Adington and guitarist Aaron Lessard combine the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling. Suggested donation is $10. Presented by the Princeton Arts Society.
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 pastels – with artist Jill Pottle; basic materials provided. To register, call 978-582-4140, Ext. 15.
Community Ride: 11 a.m.; Doyle Field, Priest Street, Leominster. Ride, wheel or skate to Fitchburg and back on the new rail trail. Free; however, donations to benefit the Twin Cities Rail Trail Association, who oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the trail appreciated. Wheelchairs, skateboards, and roller skates encouraged. Healthy refreshments, and raffles provided by Roots Natural Foods. 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. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. 978-534-7522.
Old Common Cemetery / Horace Cleveland: 2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. 978-368-8928.
