Community Calendar
Sunday, March 12
(Not So) Young Adult Book Club meets:
11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Read and discuss
“The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein” by Kiersten White. 978-582-4140.
“The Growth of Trees:
A Journey Through Time”: 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join naturalist, author, photographer, and illustrator Michael Wojtech, and discover how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment across days, weeks, seasons, and years. First half of program will be indoors; second half you will head outside. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
“To My Dearest” performance: 2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. “To My Dearest:
The Civil War Letters of General George and Emily Ward” will be presented by acclaimed actors Lynn Mckenney Lydick and Thomas Lydick. 978-534-7522.
Monday, March 13 Lucy Leprechauns Story Time:
10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy “The Littlest Leprechaun” by Brandi Dougherty and create a rainbow and pot of gold. To register, call 978-534-7522.
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. Messy Monday: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy a morning of sensory art exploration and creation. Today’s project — Rainbow Collage Book; ages 2-up. 978-829-1789.
Preschool STEM Story Time:
10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join Miss Kathleen for a STEM theme-based story time with songs, stories, felt board stories, dancing, and more; ages 3-5. 978-425-2620.
Story Time with Miss Maren:
10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books; ages 0-5. 978-3688928.
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. Twisted Threads Knit & Crochet Circle: 1:30-3 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Feel free to stop by with your latest project and socialize; snacks welcomed. 978-4252620.
Zoom — Job Search Help — “Job Search Strategies 201”:
2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Kelley Dadah, founder of KMD Creation Solutions, will help you take control of your job search. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
SWAGLY-NORTH: 4-5:30 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.
LEGO Club: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Meet fellow expert builders. 978-368-8928.
Knitting Group: 6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join this small, friendly group of knitters of all ages. 978-368-8928.
Zoom — Castles of Ireland: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Rockport Library presents an Ireland Travelogue loaded with exciting pictures, videos, and historical information. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Tuesday, March 14
Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and motion for children ages 3-5. 978-534-7522.
Family Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. The theme is “Dr. Seuss is on the LOOSE!” To register, call 978-365-4160.
Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy finger plays, movement, stories, and songs. 978-829-1789.
The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun making your way through the obstacle course with steppingstones, hop spots, balance beams, tunnels and more, then enjoy a story, poem, or finger play; 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 for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-874-7416.
Zoom — “Traveling Librarian”: 11 a.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, as he visits Romania, one of Eastern Europe’s hidden gems. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
English Conversation Class: 11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This class is free and open to all speakers of all languages and abilities. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers. To register, call 978-343-8184.
Story Time — Shamrocks: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for stories, rhymes, and a fun craft ; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Tuesday Matinee: 12:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy the movie “Roman Holiday”. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
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.
Ukulele Class: 4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St. Teacher Denise Dayton will lead this three-week class; ages 7-9. To register, visit forbushlibrary. org.
LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Perler Bead Crafts: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy a fun hour of crafting Perler bead creations; ages 9-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
LPL Kids Book Club: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Kids in grades 3-5 will meet once a month to discuss thoughtfully chosen books from a wide variety of genres. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Photography Workshop: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Knit and Crochet: 5-7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Visit the library with your project or start something new, beginners to experts welcome. 978-597-1714.
Online — Beekeeping for Beginners: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon. Learn about honeybees and beekeeping and, if you are ready, how to start your own hive this summer. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Wednesday, March 15
Terrific Twos Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Two-year-olds and caregiver welcomed to enjoy stories, music, and fun. 978534-7522.
Pre-k Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your develop a lifelong love of reading as you share books, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. 978-582-4140.
Chair & Stand: 10:15 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster.
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. Enjoy finger plays, movement, stories, and songs. 978-829-1789.
Mother Goose on the Loose Winter Session: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. This fun-filled interactive program uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more; ages 0-3. 978425-2620.
Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-874-7416.
Story Time — Shamrocks: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
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 978660-0126.
Quilting at Forbush: Noon; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Gather and work on your projects. 978874-6154.
Virtual — “Explore the Black Heritage Trail”: Noon; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library, Bigelow Free Public Library, and Townsend Public Library. Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the Boston African American National Historic Site. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org; bigelowlibrary.org; or townsendpubliclibrary.
Teen Reading Challenge Checkup: Noon-4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Talk to the teen services librarian about what your favorite book is, and why. 978-829-1789.
Drop-in Game Afternoon for Grownups: 1-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Ages 18-up.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: 1-4 p.m.; St. Francis of Assisi Church, 63 Sheridan St., Fitchburg. Vaccine(s) available for anyone ages 5 years and older. Bring your vaccination card. To register, call 978-534-3145.
First Friends-baby/toddler Group:
2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary. org.
Kids Crafternoon: 3-3:45 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Build a Leprechaun Trap in the Makerspace. ashburnhamlibrary.org First Bites Book Club: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Join Miss Debbie and Teen Librarian Susan as they read the first chapter out loud of a book that they picked out, while enjoying snacks; ages 10-13. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Run Around at the Library:
4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org. Creative Corner: 4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn a new skill or complete a craft project; all supplies provided. 978-874-7416.
Chess Club Plus+: 4:30 p.m.; Play games of chess, checkers, backgammon, mancala and more; ages 7-18. 978-368-8928.
Family Board Game Night: 5:30-7 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy a fun night with refreshments while playing board games; ages 4-12 and their families. bigelowlibrary.org.
Intergenerational Tai Chi: 6 p.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road. Jeff Cote, The Occidental Taoist, has been studying and teaching Qigong, Medical Qigong, Tai Chi, Baguazhang,
Tao Yin, Taoist Meditation, and Zhongyi Medicine for 30 years. townsendlibrary.org.
Citizenship Class: 6-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett area. To register, call 978-3438184.
Adult Book Club: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read and discuss “Uncommon Type: Some Stories”. 978-874-7416.
Genealogy Consultations: 6:15 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, Dwight can help you on your journey. Thirtyminute appointments available. townsendlibrary.org.
Adult Craft Lab: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Create hydrangea flower blossoms out of recycled book pages; ages 16-up. To register, visit lunenburglibrary. org.
Play Reading: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Members of the community who enjoy reading and theatre welcomed to this informal group. 978-3201335.
The Eclectic Book Club: 7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “What the Lady’s Maid New” by E.E. Holmes, with a special visit by the author. Also available through Zoom. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Thursday, March 16 Read to Your Bunny Story Time:
10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy playful stories; ages 12-24 months old. 978-534-7522.
Open Sew: 10 a.m.-noon; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
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.
Stretch, Strengthen and Balance: 10:15 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. forbushlibrary.org.
Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read “The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever!” and do a related craft; ages 2-6. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Adult Craft Lab: 10:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Create hydrangea flower blossoms out of recycled book pages; ages 16-up. To register, visit lunenburglibrary. org.
Mother Goose on the Loose Winter Session:
10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. This fun-filled interactive program uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more; ages 0-3. 978425-2620.
Story Time with Miss Maren:
10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books; ages 0-5. 978-368
8928.
Chair Yoga: 11:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters in the Garden Room. 978-345-5968.
Story Time — Colors & Emotions: 1:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy stories and songs; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.
Zoom — Birding by Ear with Mass Audubon: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. If you have ever been confused by birdsong outside your window or in a field, do not miss this chance to learn how, why, and most importantly, which birds are singing. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Lucky Shamrock Drop-in Craft: 3:30-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Celebrate the luck of the Irish by creating a pour painted wooden shamrock. All ages. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
LEGO Club: 4-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination, the library will have the bricks; ages 5-12. 978829-1789.
Family Fun: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
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.
Fiber Frenzy: 5-7 p.m.;
Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a project that you are working on or start something new. townsendlibrary.org.
Drop-in Art Night: 6-8 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. A variety of art projects will be available to community members, assisted by LHS students. lunenburglibrary. org.
Movie Night: 6 p.m.; Bigelow
Free Public Library, 54 Walnut
St., Clinton. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, visit the library and watch the movie “Belfast”, a movie that depicts the lives of a family in the 1960s in Ireland. bigelowlibrary.org.
Anime Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow
Free Public Library, 54 Walnut
St., Clinton. Enjoy anime games, movies, trivia, group discussions and more; snacks and beverages provided. Ages 13-16 only. bigelowlibrary.org.
Zoom — Sci-fi/fantasy Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Hazen Memorial Library, Shirley. Read and discuss “A Psalm for the Wild Built” by Becky Chambers. To register, call 978-425-2620.
Irish Dance Performance: 6:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join the Flying Irish Dance Troupe for an evening if Irish dance. To register, visit ashburnhamlibrary. org.
Great Decisions 2023: 6:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Tonight’s topic will be “Climate Migration”. 978-874-7416.
Fishistory — The History of Fishing at Wachusett Reservoir: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join the DCR Watershed Rangers as they present the history of fishing from the 1890s to today at the Wachusett Reservoir. Q&A to follow. 978534-7522.
Discovering the American Story:
an Historical Book Club: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Diane Sanabria, local history and genealogy librarian, will lead a discussion on “Muppets in Moscow: the Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia” by
Natasha Lance Rogoff. 978-5347522.
Friday, March 17
Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Motivational music, colorful scarves, bongo drums, bubbles and even disco lights will add to the fun at this interactive experience with Julie Quirk from Studio Q. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Virtual Novel-tea Book Club: 1-2:30 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “The Personal Librarian” by
Marie Benedict, while sipping a cup of “Peppermint Pattie” tea. To register for this event, visit townsendlibrary.org.
COVID Vax Clinic: 1-5 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. Bring your vaccine card for second shots or boosters. 508922-4138.
Lenten Fish Fry:
4 p.m.: Madonna of the Holy Rosary Church, 118 Theresa St., Fitchburg. Fish dinners and clam chowder served. 978-342-1290.
Lenten Fish Dinner:
4-7 p.m.;
St. Anna Church, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster. Enjoy a haddock dinner, pasta, or clam chowder, dessert, wine, and raffles.
6- 9 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Hosted by the Friends of the Bigelow Library. bigelowlibrary.org.
Yoke Shire performs: 8 p.m.; Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. Brothers Craig and Brian Herlihy have combined their musical talents with their cultural heritage and created a fresh take on Irish music. For tickets, visit bullrunrestaurant.com.
Mini Golf Event:
Saturday, March 18
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.
Mini Golf Event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Hosted by the Friends of the Bigelow Library. bigelowlibrary.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. 978-534-7522.
Friends of the Library Book Sale:
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hundreds of books, DVDS, CDS and even puzzles available. 978534-7522.
Flying Irish Dancers perform: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join the library staff for this lively dance presentation. townsendlibrary.org.
Games At the Library: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Monthly Music Series: 1-2 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Regina Delaney, harper, singer, and dancer, will perform a night of Celtic music. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Irish Music Concert: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Dublin born folklorist, folksinger, and instrumentalist Tom O’carroll brings a wealth of stories, humor, wit, and history to this concert. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.com.
Tween Art Class: 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Tweens, ages 9-12, invited to paint “Black Cat in a Wildflower Field” canvas painting with Art Educator Jen Niles; ages 9-up. To register, call 978-5347522.