Community Calendar
Sunday, Jan. 1
Adult Mystery Travel Kits: all day; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Kits include printable puzzles, coloring sheets, and fact sheets from different countries. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 3
Winter Survival Kit: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. The January take home kit includes a few cold weather essentials to stay warm; ages 18-up (while supplies last). bigelowlibrary.org
Strega Mama Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Strega Mama presents “Don’t Let the Pigeon Take Over” with stories, songs, games and more. leominsterlibrary.org
Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 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.
Story Time — Snow: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of snow-themed stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org
“100 Books Bucket List” Book
Club: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts
Ave. Read and discuss “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. lunenburglibrary.org
Friends of the Library meeting: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join the Friends in planning activities that support the library. thayermemoriallibrary.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.
Tech Help at the Library: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Signup for a 15-minute tech session to learn more about the Libby app, laptops, phones and more. To register, visit lunenburglibrary. org.
Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Connect with other caregivers who understand the caregiver’s role with loved ones. For information, call Bob Cote at 978-549-1458.
Virtual — Cozy Mystery
Book Club: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen” and “We Wish You A Murderous Christmas”, both by Vicki Delany. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 24: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. For information, call 978-537-1541.
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Pre-k Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your child develop a lifelong love of reading with stories, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. lunenburglibrary.org
Read Out Loud: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Improve your English language reading and speaking skills. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers. To register, call 978343-8184.
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. ashburnhamlibrary.org
Story Time with Miss Molly: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-829-1789.
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.
Joe’s Book Group: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org
MOC CFCE Program: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Have fun with Miss Mary as she helps you create, explore, and share; ages 0-6. 978-874-7416.
Creative Corner: 4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Get crafty together with kids, teens, and adults; all supplies provided; ages 6-106. 978-874-7416.
Teen Craft: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make snowflake suncatchers in fun winter colors; all supplies included. Open to ages 11-18. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Build in the Makerspace Room; ages 6-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org
Zoom — Racial Equity Book Group: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Read and discuss “Our Beloved King, a New History of King Philip’s War” by Lisa Brooks. Special guest Madeliene Hutchins from the sovereign nation, the Mohegan Tribute, will speak. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
DIY Reading Journal (Evening Session): 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Start the year with your very own customized reading journal. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org (one session only).
Virtual — Author Talk: 7 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy a special evening with two of the country’s top young adult authors as Maureen Johnson (“Nine Liars”) is interviewed by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (“The Inheritance Games” triology”). To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Trivial Pursuit Club: 7 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118
Main St., Westminster. 978874-7416.
Thursday, Jan. 5
Cheerful Chickens Story and Craft Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy the story “Chicken Talk” and then make a nesting hen craft to take home; ages 3-7. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.
Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Miss Jessie will read “When Winter Comes” and create a simple project to take home; ages 2-6. townsendlibrary.org
DIY Reading Journal (Morning Session): 10:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Start the new year with your very own customized reading journal. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org (one session only).
Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. All welcome to this knitting/crocheting group 978-345-5968.
LEGO Club: 4-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination, the library will have the bricks. 978-345-5968.
Zoom — Hall of Presidents Book Club: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “Gerald R. Ford” by Douglas Brinkley. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Friday, Jan. 6
“Inspired Creations” Craft Circle: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring your unfinished craft projects to work on in the company of fellow crafters. bigelowlibrary.org
Saturday, Jan, 7
New Year’s Hike: 10 a.m.-noon; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Celebrate the new year with a walk at the sanctuary observing seasonal changes along the way. massaudubon.org
Common Grounds — Coffee & Acoustic Open Mic: 10 a.m.Noon; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Celebrate local talent with a new library-sponsored acoustic open mic event with free coffee and refreshments. 978-582-4140.
Genealogy Help Session:
10 a.m.-noon; Leominster
Public Library, 30 West St. A representative of the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society, based in Gardner, will be available to assist genealogists of any level of ability. Leominsterlibrary.org
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. 978-8274115.
Scrabble Club: 11 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy friendly games of Scrabble. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org
Star Wars Pottery: 2:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Paint a BB-8 Bank with Kim from the Pottery Paintin’ Place of Lunenburg. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.