Community Calendar

Sunday, Oct. 31

Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.;

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds, expect gentle to moderate activity along flat or moderate include.

The Forest Before Us: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Join staff members as they talk about forest growth from the last glacial period to the present; ages 10-up. For details, call 978-464-2987.

Mountain Wild! Life: 2 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Discover the fascinating lives of the “locals” as staff members talk about wildlife habitats, competition, and survival on Wachusett Mountain; ages 5-up. 978-4642987.

Monday, Nov. 1

Book in a Bag for 1st and 2nd Graders: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Stop by to pick up your book bag, featuring a candy treat, coloring pages, puzzle, book review to fill out. Read your book, write your review, and drop it back off at the library. Limited supply. To register, call 978582-4140.

Kiddie Music Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stephanie Rogers will be accompanied by Joe Mazzarella on keyboard, as she introduces kids to classic and original music, song, percussion instruments, and dance during this interactive class; ages 5-under and a caregiver. No registration is required. 978-5347522.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy stories, songs, readiness activities and more. 978-582-4140.

Makerspace Kids – Watercolor Pumpkins: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. This is a drop-in for creativity. 978-827-4115.

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Noon-7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.

Meditation Virtual Meet-up: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Call 712-775-7463 a couple minutes before the meeting and enter access code 123676# or by computer go to www.freeconferencecallhd.com/ dialer and enter same phone number and access code. 978-534-7522.

Tuesday, Nov. 2

ABC Story Time – Letter H: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Come along with Miss Karen and Miss Jessie on their alphabet adventure. To register, call 978-5971714.

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

HOLA! Bilingual (English/Spanish) Family Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Clinton House Authority, 58 Fitch Road, Clinton. Enjoy a bilingual story for various ages and discover new books, rhymes and songs. Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library. 978-365-4160.

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

Fall Story Time: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Join Miss Jacki for a fun morning of Fall stories. 978-386-5377.

After School Book Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join this six-week adventure in story for children in grades 1 through 3. To register, call 978-3654160.

Weather Explorers-Week 4: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. During this sixweek science program, observe the weather, make DIY observation tools, and perform experiments along the way; ages 6-10. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Crafternoon: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Create a fun craft; ages 5-up. 978-829-1789.

Zoom Tweens & Teens Cooking Program: 4:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn to prepare delicious and healthy dishes that are perfect for the season. Weekly recipes and lists of needed ingredients will be supplied by the library. To register, call 978-582-4140.

Vinyasa Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Carin Duteau for in-person indoor group Vinyasa yoga; bring a yoga mat and water. To register, call 978-5971714.

Meet an Iditarod Racer & Her Sled Dog – Virtual: 6:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library,

610 Main St. Iditarod Dog Musher Karen Land will join on Zoom for this all-ages event with her sled dog, Noggin, to talk about their adventures on the trail. Register by visiting https://tinyurl.com/FPLSledDog

Gothic Literature Book Club for Teens & Twentysomethings: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Spanning various eras and elements, each month features a different type or subgenre of gothic literature. November’s reading will be “House of Salt and Sorrows” by Erin A. Craig. To register, call 978-582-4140.

Trivial Pursuit Club: 7 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. All welcome. For information, call 978-874-7416.

Wednesday, Nov. 3

Move and Groove Story Time (in person): 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybook; ages 3-up. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Move and Groove Story Time (virtual): 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybook; ages 3-up. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Terrific Twos Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Two-year-olds and a caregiver are welcomed to enjoy storis, music and fun; siblings welcome. 978-534-7522.

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

Fall Story Hour: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy stories and a take-home craft; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-874-7416.

Knitting: 1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. All welcome. 978-345-5968.

LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination to build; ages 5-12. 978-829-1789.

TnT Origami and Anime Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join teens and tweens for an hour of fun including watching anime, origami, drawing, crafts, snacks, and games. 978-365-4160.

Terrific Terrariums with Tower Hill Botanic Garden: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. An instructor from Tower Hill Botanic Garden will teach participants about cacti and succulent care, and then kids will create a terrarium complete with a plant, sea glass, sand, marbles and more; ages 7-12. To register, call 978-534-7522.

The Highwaymen – Music & History: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut

St., Clinton. Local musician Matt York will present stories and history of The Highwaymen with songs. 978-365-4160.

‘A Burial Ground Discovery’ program: 7 p.m.; Lunenburg Historical Society, 10 School St., Lunenburg. Have you ever heard of Ebenezer Litch? Learn about a newly discovered family burial ground; preceded by the annual member’s meeting. 978-582-4140.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 24: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. For more information, call 978-537-1541.

Zoom – Mystery Lovers Author Discussion:

7 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Panel discussion will include Esme Addison, Tina de Bellegarde, Mary Keliikoa, Erica Ruth Neubauer and Laura Jensen Walker. To register for the link, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org or call 978-365-4160.

Thursday, Nov. 4

Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Children, ages 12-24 months and a caregiver are welcomed to sing songs, listen to playful stories, and play musical instruments. 978534-7522.

Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy stories with Miss Maren outdoors; ages newborn to 5. 978-368-8928.

Owl Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy a morning of owl stories, rhymes and a fun craft with Youth Services Librarian, Tiffany Call. 978827-4115.

Embroidery Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Calling all student stitchers, ages 8-12, to join with Ms. Mary Smith and Mrs. Norma Klinkhamer to start some awesome new projects for the fall. This is an 8-week class. To register, call 978-3654160.

James Webb Telescope Talk: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. The Aldrich Astronomical Society presents this educational program about the upcoming launch and capabilities of the telescope. Space artifacts, telescopes, handouts, and prizes featured. To register, call 978-582-4140 or visit www.lunenburglibrary.org

Friday, Nov. 5

ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster (outside). ABC stands for Alphabet, Books and Crafts focusing on a new letter each week; ages 3-6 and a caregiver. 978-368-8928.

Autumn Pop Up “Play Together” Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Ages 10-18 months. To register, call 978-365-4160, Ext. 5.

Hiking 101 – Online: 7 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Don’t venture outside unprepared, learn how to get the most out of your hikes in this free online program. To register, call 978464-2712.

Saturday, Nov. 6

‘First Saturday’ Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Offering thousands of gently used books, puzzles, DVDs, and CDs. Proceeds benefit Friends’-sponsored programs. 978-534-7522.

TheraPAWS: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy a visit from the therapy pets team for children to read to.

Hosted by BePawsitive. 978-829-1789.

Henry the Juggler: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Henry the Juggler will defy the laws of gravity while performing his spectacular juggling act. To register, call 978534-7522.

Harvest Dinner Dance: 6-10 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy a social hour with appetizers, followed by a turkey dinner, dessert, and coffee. Afterwards, dance the night away to the music of the Central Mass Accordion Club. Tickets are $20 (BYOB). To make a reservation, call 978-4079690 (leave your name, contact information and number of people).

Sunday, Nov. 7

The Forest Before Us: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Join staff as they talk about forest growth from the last glacial period to the present; ages 10-up. 978-464-2987.

Mountain Wild! Life: 2 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Discover the fascinating lives of the “locals” as staff members talk about wildlife habitats, competition, and survival on the mountain; ages 5-up. 978-464-2987. Compiled by Cheryl A. Cuddahy. Send community calendar items to cherylcuddahy63@gmail.com.