Community Calendar
Monday, Dec. 28
‘The Night Before New Years!’ story time and craft: Townsend Public Library. Listen to Miss Jessie read “The Night Before New Years” and then create beautiful fireworks using supplies from your kit. This will be a prerecorded event. To register, call 978-5971714.
11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Share books, music, dancing and activities. Weather permitting. To register for a craft, call 978-582-4140.
5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This Slow Flow Vinyasa yoga class is for the yogi who wants to practice a slower pace; suggested donation of $5-$12 per class. To register, call 978597-1714.
AMVETS Post 38: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, Main Hall, 100 West St. Face masks and social distancing required.
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Storytime Live!: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library. Join Miss Jackie on
Facebook for a life story time. 978-386-5377.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Online Move and Groove Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. AND 1-1:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite story books. To register, call 978-597-1714. Zoom – Intermediate Yoga: 7:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Carin Duteau, certified Fluid Yoga instructor, will teach this class; suggested donation $5-$12. Email carinlynn7@hotmail.com.
Thursday, Dec. 31
Noon Year’s Eve Party Online: 11:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster. Staying up until midnight can be a challenge so send 2020 off early! Pick up a party pack from the library and log onto Zoom for stories, a dance party and a virtual countdown to welcome in 2021. To register, call 978368-8928.
Monday, Jan. 4
Online Slackers Book Club: Townsend Public Library. This is a self-service book club and open to all readers. Book chose for January is “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Patio Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Share books, music, dancing and activities. Weather permitting. To register for a craft, call 978-582-4140.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Virtual Lunch Table for Homeschoolers: Noon; Townsend Public Library. This group meets weekly using Zoom to socialize, make friends and have some fun. To register, call 978597-1714.
Virtual Cozy Mystery Book Club: 7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Read “Death at Wentwater Court” and “The Winter Garden Mystery,” both written by Carola Dunn. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, Main Hall, 100 West St. Face masks and social distancing required.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
Online Move and Groove Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite story books. To register, call 978-597-1714. Virtual Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Molly on Zoom for a fun social Lego Club; weekly activities include building challenges, Lego trivia and more; ages 6-up. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Zoom: ‘Race Relations Through the Other Lens’ — Film Viewing and Discussion-Part 1: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public
Library, Clinton. Join the library for a viewing of the first part of this film, followed by a group discussion with moderator Janet Parnes. 978-3654160.
Homeschooling Resource Roundtable: 7-7:45 p.m. This group will provide a place for homeschooling parents/guardians to share useful resources, advice and some grown-up time. To join, email mbenevides@cwmars.org.
Thursday, Jan. 7
Online Story Time: 10:3011:15 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Join Miss Claire for stories, songs and activities. A themed craft and free play will follow. Age 3. For information, call 978-8274115.
Zoom Journaling for Wellness: 7-8:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This workshop, presented by Lara Tupper, includes a brief discussion about the health benefits of journaling, short and sweet exercises, and tips about how to sustain greater self-compassion and self-awareness through writing.
Online Massachusetts Wildlife Success Stories: Wood Duck: 7-8 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton. Discover how wildlife agencies, conservation organizations and enthusiastic citizens worked together to restore this bird through a “housing” effort that eventually resulted in the abundant populations here today. To register, call 978-464-2712.
Friday, Jan. 8
Virtual Friday Adventurers: Noon, Townsend Public Library. Explore the world on these virtual field trips for homeschoolers. Visit different museums, historical sites, zoos, and more. Grades 1-5. To register, call 978549-1714.
Homeschool Program – Bobcats at Little Wachusett: 1-2:30 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Meet at Little Wachusett to learn about the elusive bobcat and its favorite denning sites. Take a hike afterwards. To register, call 978-464-2712.
Sunday, Jan. 10
Zoom Paint Party: Townsend Public Library. Markus and Leslie will teach you how to create a copy of one of their original canvas paintings. This month features “Olaf in Summer.” Kits available for pickup; cost is $12 each. To register, email sschuttler@cwmars.org.
Monday, Jan. 11
Patio Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Share books, music, dancing and activities. Weather permitting. To register for a craft, call 978-582-4140. Virtual LEGO Club: 4-5:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster. Discuss your LEGO creations and get some tips with fellow master builders. To register, call 978-368-8928.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Online A-Z Together Story time: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Virtual Lunch Table for Homeschoolers: Noon; Townsend Public Library. This group meets weekly using Zoom to socialize, make friends and have some fun. To register, call 978597-1714.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Online Move and Groove Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite story books. To register, call 978-597-1714. Senior Center Book Club:
11 a.m.; Senior Center,
Dudley Road, Townsend. This month’s discussion is on “The Bookshop on the Corner” by Jenny Colgan. Meet on Zoom or in person at the center. To register, or request a copy of the book, call 978-597-1020.