Community Calendar
Sunday, May 1
Sunday Morning Bird Walks: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Explore Wachusett Meadow’s trails in search of resident birds and spring migrants while enhancing your birding knowledge. To register, visit www.massaudubon.org.
Birds and Poetry: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Enjoy a spring walk at the sanctuary listening to poetry and the nature around you. To register, visit www.massaudubon.org.
Monday, May 2
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; ages 5-under. 978-534-7522
Movie Monday: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Watch “Sing 2” (rated PG). 978-829-1789
Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. 978-582-4140
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. 978-582-4140
Learn to Play Bridge: 1-3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Shirley Wagner will teach this 6-week course. To register, call 978-534-7522, Ext. 3.
Yoga for Everybody: 1:15-2:30 p.m., MRC (Montachusett Recovery Center), 106 Carter St., Leominster. In-person & Zoom Gentle Yoga. Free; donations appreciated. 978-2488096
Movie Monday: 2 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Watch “Spider-man: No Way Home” (rated PG). 978829-1789
Teen Hours: 3-5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main
St., Lancaster. Come unwind with friends and play Nintendo Switch, board games, listen to music and more; ages 13-18. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance: 4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun; snacks provided. 978-534-7522
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
Zoom – Discover India – Story of Paisley & How to Draw it: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Today, most call it paisley, but 200 years ago this same pattern was known as a ‘buta’ pattern from Northern India. This program will shine a light on the history of paisley and time to learn basics of drawing it. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Zoom – Cozy Mystery Book Club: 7 p.m. Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “Brownies and Broomsticks” and “Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti”, both by author Bailey Cates. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Tuesday, May 3
May Grab n Go Self Care Kits: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. The kits will be filled with fun goodies and resources focusing on self-care in light of Mental Health Awareness Month; ages 17-up. 978-3654160
Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy stories, music, and motion; ages 3-5. 978-534-7522
Piano and Vocal Concert: 10 a.m.; Westminster Senior Center, 69 Main St., Westminster. Regional entertainer Dan Kirouac will perform a piano and vocal concert featuring radio-friendly pop, rock, and easy-listening songs of the 1960s and 1970s, 978-874-7402.
The Story Time Gym: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie for a fun, active 30-minute story time with an obstacle course, story, poem or finger play; ages 2-5. register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories; all ages. 978-829-1789
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. Virtual program offered at 7 p.m. To register, visit www.leominsterlibrary.org.
May Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of bug stories, rhymes, and a fun craft. www.ashburnhamlibrary.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
Drawing with Jen: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library,
1023 Massachusetts Ave. Meet well-known local author/ illustrator Jen Morris. She will show you how she creates illustrations for her books and books written by other authors; ages 6-9.
Family Craft Night: 5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Create a fun craft at the library; ages 5-up. 978829-1789
Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A place for caregivers, family, and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a support system. 978-534-7522. Zoom – Spring Sheet Meals: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Liz Barbour’s Creative Feast will demonstrate two recipes and give you ideas for many more combinations of spring sheet meals. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 24 meet: 7 p.m., Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. Election of Officers will be held. Call 978-537-1541 for information.
Wednesday, May 4
Terrific Twos Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy stories, music, and motion; age 2. 978-534-7522
Early Learning Center Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy stories with children and teachers from the Lunenburg Early Learning Center. 978-582-4140
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, 978-597-1714 or visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time with Miss Molly: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories; all ages. 978-829-1789
MOC CFCE Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Kelley for a morning of creating, exploring, and sharing. 978-827-4115
Yoga for Everybody: 1:15-2:30 p.m., MRC (Montachusett Recovery Center), 106 Carter St., Leominster. In-person & Zoom Gentle Yoga. Free; donations appreciated. 978-2488096
Teen & Tween Crafts: 2:45 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Elise to make Mother’s Day cards using waship tape (and a surprise gift for mom); ages 10-up. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Build with the library in their Makerspace Room; ages 6-12. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org
Stress Reduction Workshop: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Brad and Pamela Thompson will lead this workshop and teach you how to calm your stress in the moment, clear triggers causing your stress. 978-874-7416
Girl Scouts Recruitment Night: 6-7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Contact Monica Baldyga at 413727-5741.
Ask a Muslim Anything: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Photojournalist Robert Azzi has been leading discussions about Islam and what it means to be a Muslim for years around New England and beyond. If you have questions, bring them with you, he is happy to answer them. www.bigelowlibrary.org
Zoom – Racial Equity Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. May book is “The
Second Coming of the KKK: The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and the American Political Tradition” by Linda Gordon. To register for the link, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Citizenship Class: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Region. 978-534-7522
Thursday, May 5
Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy stories, music and motion; age 12-24 months. 978-534-7522
Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, movement, felt board activities and stories; ages newborn-5. No registration required. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
Story Time with Miss Tiffany – Bugs: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy a morning of bug stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages newborn-5. 978-827-4115
Knitting: 1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. All are welcome to work on projects or get help with knitting/ crocheting questions. 978-345-5968
Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination, the library will bring the bricks; ages 5-12. 978-829-1789
Lego Box Challenge: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Elise for this fun challenge; ages 610. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Zoom – Tweens & Teens Cooking Program: 4:30 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library. Join Brittany Wujek, registered dietitian with Hannaford Supermarket on how to prepare delicious and healthy pasta dishes, inspired by the Disney movie “Lady and the Tramp”; ages 10-14. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.
Zoom – Modern Calligraphy: 6 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Discuss three different ways modern calligraphy can be written and, of course, how to write this modern calligraphy style with pencils. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Zoom – Basic Digital Photography: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library. Learn about your digital SLR (DSLR) or mirrorless camera and how to shoot images in the manual modes with Nick Depasquale, freelance photographer and photography instructor. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.
Birds of Historical Lancaster: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Peter Christoph, well-known wildlife advocate, naturalist, and award-winning wildlife photographer, will present this program to raise awareness of the need to conserve bird habitat. To register, visit www.thayermemoriallibrayr.org.
Friday, May 6
Take & Make Craft: all day; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Easy craft kits to go. Pick up in Youth Lobby while supplies last. 978-829-1789
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. 978-368-8928
Story Time & Craft: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she reads “The Pigeon Wants a Puppy” by Mo Willems, then create your very own pigeon craft; ages 2-6. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Saturday, May 7
Friends of the Library Plant Sale: 8 a.m.-noon; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. This plant sale is a delightful mix of donated perennials, greenhouse grown herbs, annuals, veggies, decorative hangers, gardening tips, and more; donations of perennials needed. E-mail Terryd162@gmail.com.
Arts & Crafts Supply Swap: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Offering thousands of gently used books, DVDS and CDS donated by community members; masks required due to small size of space. 978534-7522
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. 978-534-7522
Clay Pot Gnome Craft: 10 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. All supplies will be provided; ages 17up. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
THERAPAWS: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Children welcome to read to a therapy pet in the library’s Garden Room; hosted by Bepawsitive: Therapy Pets & Community Education. 978-829-1789
‘What’s Living in Your Cupboards?’: 11 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Why are wild animals coming into your house? Learn how to safely get them out of your house and back into the wild. Hosted by
The Joys of Nature. 978-368-8928
Quidditch: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley
Road. Learn to play the real game of Quidditch with the BU Quidditch Team; ages 8-14. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Paint and Collage: 2-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Kids, ages 8-13, invited to join Art Educator
Kathryn Swantee for a Paint and College class; using watercolor paper while learning different watercolor techniques. To register, call 978-534-7522.
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