Local St. Patrick’s Day events listed.
Fitchburg Public Library plans virtual concert
FITCHBURG » Singer, storyteller, harper and poet Kate Chadbourne is eager to welcome the community virtually into her home Sunday, March 14, starting at 2 p.m., to share heart-raising songs and tales that get you singing and smiling in this time when everyone is Irish.
This event is being funded by the Robert L. Rice Memorial Concert Fund and the Rice Family, and is hosted by Fitchburg Public Library.
Chadbourne is a beloved performer at venues throughout New England. She has been honored as a “tradition bearer” in the Revels Salon series and in the Gaelic Roots Concert Series at Boston College, and her music has been featured on NPR’s programs, “Cartalk” and “All Songs Considered.”
She has released six CDs and three collections of poetry, and has written two books to encourage and support artists, musicians, and creators.
Named one of “The Most Fascinating People” in Central Massachusetts by the Sentinel and Enterprise, Kate is also the founder of The Bardic Academy, a school for writers, musicians, singers and young scholars.
She brings to her audiences the sounds of the harp, piano, tin whistle, Irish flute and melodeon, a deep love and knowledge of traditional Irish story, a warm and welcoming presence, and a voice often described as “the voice of an angel.”
Learn more about joining the Bardic Academy at www.bardicacademy.com and find out about CDs, books and upcoming performances at www.katechadbourne.com.
Register for the concert at tinyurl.com/fplchadbourne to be sent the Zoom link. This is a free program. For information about this or other library programs call 978-8291780 or visit www.FitchburgPublicLibrary.org.
History of Irish in Boston
LUNENBURG » Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, join Lunenburg Public Library on Tuesday, March 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., to explore what it was like to be an Irish immigrant in Boston.
The 90-minute zoom presentation by Christopher Daley explores how Irish immigrants adapted to their new lives in Boston from the Colonial period through the 20th century. Participants will learn more about the reasons, experiences and challenges for Irish immigration over the centuries of American history.
Daley has been lecturing all over New England for over 25 years on historical topics of interest at libraries, historical societies, schools and various clubs and organizations. He is a history teacher and holds a B.A. and M.A. in political science and history.
Register with an email address to receive a link to the Zoom presentation on the day of the event. Space for the program is limited, so notify library staff as soon as possible if you are registered but cannot attend.
Ashby gets into the spirit
ASHBY » Ashby Free Public Library will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Wednesday Crafternoon event featuring Shamrock Suncatchers on Wednesday, March 10, at 3 p.m., followed by a Facebook Live event featuring “How to make a Chocolate Irish Cream Mug Cake” on Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. For more information or to order kits, call the library at 978-386-5377.
‘Taste of the Irish’ on Facebook
CLINTON » Bigelow Free Public Library will host a Facebook Live event featuring “Taste of the Irish” on Saturday, March 13, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott will walk you through a few recipes to make for St. Patrick’s Day, including Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, mint chocolatechip brownies and a peppermint ice-cream shake. To register, call 978-365-4160.
Leprechauns invade Townsend
TOWNSEND » Townsend Public Library will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as Miss Jessie reads “The Leprechaun Who Lost his Rainbow” and do a related craft Monday, March 15, at 10 a.m., via Zoom. To register for a kit to take home, call 978-597-1714.
Celebrate with take-home craft kits
LUNENBURG » Lunenburg Public library will offer St. Patrick’s Day take-home craft kits to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday, March 17, from noon to 5 p.m.
To register to pick up your kits, call the library at 978-582-4140.
For children ages 2-8, a St. Patrick’s Day Craft Kit for Kids will feature a cool craft and a few activity pages.
A Rainbow Shamrock Craft Kit for ages 9 and up will provide kids with the paper, the button and instructions to make their own rainbow shamrock or four-leaf clover.