Community Calendar
Sunday, June 19
Finnish Summer Festival: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy live music and dancing, outdoor games, a chess tournament, chicken barbecue and more. www.saimapark.org
Monday, June 20
Teen Hours: 3:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Unwind with friends and play Nintendo Switch, board games, listen to music and more; ages 13-18. www. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Meditation Virtual Meetup: 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, June 21
Dads, Donuts, Moms, and Munchkins: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy a donut (or two), munchkins, coffee, tea, juice, and other drinks, while socializing and enjoying grown-up conversation. Plenty of fun toys for the kids to play with too. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Chalk Art: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Swing by the library to help create beautiful designs on the library’s sidewalks; all supplies included. 978-597-1714
Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. www.fitchburglibrary.org
English Conversation Group: 11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Practice speaking English with Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Region (masks required if not vaccinated). 978-343-8184
Story Time — Sunshine: 11 a. m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages newborn-5. www.ashburnhamlibrary. org
Teen Read- a- Thon: Noon- 5 p. m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Teens welcome to visit the library to relax and catch up on their reading or to simply hang out. www. fitchburglibrary.org
Pandemic Bereavement Support Group: 1 p. m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. A special bereavement group addressing the grief process and its complexities due to the pandemic; hosted by Healthalliance Home Health and Hospice. 978582- 4140
Zoom — Traveling Librarian: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Join Jeff Klapes for an armchair travel presentation journey to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3 p. m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Need help with a pattern or looking to learn a new skill, stop by the group for help. 978-582- 4140
Programming Boot Camp: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn the very basics of computer programming using the Python language. This is a five-week course. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Beaded Sunburst Craft: 3:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Celebrate the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) by making a fun summer craft; ages 3-up, while supplies last. 978-874-7416
Crafternoon: 4 p. m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Create a fun craft at the library; ages 5- up. www. fitchburglibrary.org
Library Laps: 5:30 p.m.; Central Park, Clinton. Meet in front of the Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton for a walking book club or just a relaxing walk around the park. www.bigelowlibrary.org
Vinyasa Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Carin Duteau for in-person indoor group Vinyasa yoga classes; bring a mat and water. To register, visit www. townsendlibrary.org.
Book Discussion: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Read and discuss “The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley. Reserve a copy of the book by visiting www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Online — The Wonder of Spring: Fireflies: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton. Learn the how’s and why’s of fireflies, their magical summer light shows, and how you can help assure that they continue to light up our lives in the future. To register, visit www.massaudubon.org.
Wednesday, June 22
Move and Groove Story Time: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybooks; ages 3-up. To register, visit www. townsendlibrary.org.
Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join this 30-minute program with songs, stories, and fun; ages newborn-24 months (siblings welcome). 978-874-7416
Sensory-friendly Story Time: 10:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Young children and caregivers can enjoy stories, sing songs, and engage in sensory play. www.fitchburglibrary.org
Playgroup: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary. org
Knitting Club: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org
Zoom — Landscaping & Gardening for Wildlife: 11 a.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn how you can support local species by utilizing wildlife-friendly gardening practices. Presented by Mass Audubon. To register, visit www.bigelow library.org.
Beaded Sun Bracelet: 11:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Make a beautiful solar system bracelet that is truly out of this world; ages 7-up. To register, call 978-874-7416.
Senior Center Book Club: 1 p.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict. To register, call 978-597-1710.
Teens & Tweens Perler Beads: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley
Road. Join Miss Elise to make perler bead creations; ages 9-up. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Youth Book Sale: 3-7 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Get a great deal and support your library at the same time. Sponsored by the Friends of Thayer Memorial Library. www. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Kids Crafternoon: 4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Create a fun craft in the Makerspace Room; ages 6-12. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org
Summer Reading KickOff Party: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and refreshments. 978-582- 4140
TNT Origami and Anime Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy watching anime, origami, drawing and crafts, snacks, and games. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. In this interactive, one-woman show, acrobat Li Liu will perform hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dance and more. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
Thursday, June 23
Pink Flamingo Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Listen to “Pinky Got Out!” by Mike Portis and then make a handprint flamingo in a tropical scene. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books; ages newborn- 5. www. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Travelin’ Shoes — Stories of Adventures: 11 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Sit back, put your feet up, and join storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world; ages 5-8. To register, visit www.fitchburglibrary.org.
Story Time — Sunshine: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages newborn-5. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org
Zoom — Perennial Gardening: 11 a.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn which perennials will work best in your garden and discuss how to keep them healthy. Led by Kathi Gariepy, lifetime master gardener, with Massachusetts Master Gardener Association. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Mural Day: Noon-7:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Stop by the library to decorate your footprints to add to the library’s Read Off the Beaten Path mural. www.lunenburglibrary.org
Knitting: 12:30- 3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on your project or ask questions; all welcome. 978-345-5968
Galaxy Slime: 2 p.m. OR 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make Galaxy Slime with Miss Karen; ages 4- up. To register, visit www. townsendlibrary.org.
Biomimicry for Tweens & Teens — Solutions Inspired by Nature: 3 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. A representative from Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow will talk about combining biology and technology to empower everyone to think creatively about making a more sustainable human world; grades 4-8. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.
The Yo-yo Show: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy some old and new yo-yo tricks with John and Rebecca Higby. 978-534-7522.
Page Turners Book Club: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Elise to read and discuss “The Key to Extraordinary” by Natalie Lloyd. To register, visit www. townsendlibrary.org.
Teen Book Club: 3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring yourself and a book you want to include on the book group list. www.fitchburglibrary. org
Naturel Journaling: 3:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Tweens and teens invited to make their own nature journals, practice sketching still lives of objects from nature; ages 12up. To register, call 978-847416.
Opening Reception — The Art of Jeff Iacovelli: 5-7:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
National Pink Flamingo Day Celebration: 5-7 p.m.; Monument Square, downtown Leominster. Celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day where the iconic Pink Lawn Flamingo was created; in the event of rain, it will be held indoors at Leominster City Hall.
Pandemic Bereavement Group: 5 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Bereavement Counselor Renee Anderson and Clinical Social Worker Kristina Ceckowski of Umass Memorial Health will discuss pandemic impacts grief, funeral restrictions, isolation and more. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Board Game Night: 6 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St.
Meet the Author: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Meet local author Marjorie Burke who will talk about her adventures during COVID-19 and how they turned into a book, “The Wednesday Ladies.” www.bigelowlibrary. org
Discovering the American Story: An Historical Book Club: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Diane Sanabria, local history, and genealogy librarian, for a discuss of “The Wright Brothers” by David Mccullough. Call 978- 534-7522 to reserve a copy of the book; light refreshments.
Adult Book Club: 7 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Read and discuss “Empire Falls” by Richard Russo. www. ashbylibrary.org
Virtual Movie Club: 8 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Watch and discuss Indiana Jones and, “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Film lecturer, Frank Mendosa will join the club via Zoom to discuss all the Indiana Jones films. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Friday, June 24
Spectacular Science Show with Kosmic Kelly: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy this exciting, educational, and interactive science show, featuring all the best experiments ~ fizzy rainbow volcanoes, elephant toothpaste, things that fly, and more. 978-534-7522
MOC CFCE Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join MOC at the library for a playgroup. www.fitchburglibrary.org
Story Time at Academy Hill: 10:30 a.m.; Academy Hill gazebo, Westminster. Children, ages 3 and up and their siblings, welcome to enjoy stories and songs (weather permitting). Hosted by Forbush Memorial Library. To register, call 978-874-7416.
ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy the alphabet, books, and a craft; ages 3- 6 and a caregiver. 978-3688928
Family Friday Movies: Noon; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring lunch, a snack, blankets, and pillows and enjoy the movie “Trolls World Tour”. www.townsendlibrary.org
Yoga for Kids: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join Paula Magee as she leads children, ages 3- 6, with mindful movement through storytelling and play. To register, call 978-874-7416.
Movie Matinee: 2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. www. thayermemoriallibrary.org
COVID Vac Clinic: 2:304:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. The Fitchburg Board of Health is hosting a Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic for ages 5-up. 508-922- 4138
Food Truck Festival: 5-9 p.m.; Grand Army of the Republic Park, Part Street, Winchendon. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music in a “Battle of the Bands” format, a Beer Garden pouring local craft favorites from Lancaster’s own Bull Spit Brewing, as well as dozens of area artists and makers tables displaying their wares in a beautifully scenic, historic park setting.
‘A Tale of Two’ concert: 7 p.m.; 1st Congregational Church, 14 Mountain Road, Princeton. Hosted by The Princeton Arts Society, ‘A Tale of Two’ combines the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling. Suggested ticket $10.
Saturday, June 25
Lots of Legos: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Visit the library and complete some fun construction challenges with Legos, Duplos and building blocks. 978-874-7416
Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Gardner Museum parking lot, 28 Pearl St., Gardner. A variety of vendors, raffles, and refreshments.
Summer Reading Kickoff: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy ice cream, face painting, and win some prizes for reading. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org
Pride Month Drop-in Crafts: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Celebrate Pride all month long in the library Makerspace with Rainbow Mobiles. www. ashburnhamlibrary.org