Community Calendar
SUNDAY, MAY 28 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 massaudubon. org.
MONDAY, MAY 29
Zoom — Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
TUESDAY, MAY 30 Firelight Kids Music & Movement:
10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Get ready to beat the drums, sing songs, and dance, dance, dance; ages 6 months-5 years. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org. Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-8747416.
The Story Time Gym:
10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road.
Have fun making your way through the obstacle course, then enjoy a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Zoom — A Trip to Greece (Macedonia):
10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, as he highlights his journey to the northern provinces of Greece. To register, visit bigelowlibrary. org.
Story Time with Miss Tiffany:
11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. 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.
LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
LEGO Club: 5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stop by the library to build, play, and make friends; ages 4-up. 978-433-0330.
Weekly Meditation: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Join Anita Mchugh for midweek tranquility and renewal. 978-433-0330.
Online — Drumming Up Woodpeckers:
7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn the quirks that make woodpeckers unique, and how to tell the various species apart. To register, visit massaudubon. org.
Kids Book Club: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Read and discuss “Odder” by Katherine Applegate. 978-534-7522.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-3865377.
Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-8747416.
Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this funfilled interactive program using rhymes, songs, puppets, and musical instruments; ages 0-3. 978-4252620.
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.
Zoom — Qigong: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Dvora Eisenstein will teach you gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members welcome. 978-4330330.
Music & Movement for Kids:
10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Move and groove to fun kids’ tunes; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-4330330.
Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Teen Hangout: 1:30-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library,
610 Main St. Hang out at the library while you work on homework or read manga. fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.
First Friends-baby/ Toddler Group: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
Run Around at the Library: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978386-5377.
Tweens & Teens Craft: 4:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Color an image with watercolor crayons and watch it come to life. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
YA Book Group: 5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Readers, ages 13-18, invited to join friends to discuss “Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson, eat pizza, and play book BINGO. 978-368-8928.
Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Regardless of skill level, community yoga is open to all. 978-660-6759.
Citizenship Class: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett area. To register, call 978-343-8184.
Adult Book Club: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read and discuss “Burn our Bodies Down”. 978-8747416.
Adult Yoga: 6 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy this gentle Hatha Yoga Class. To register, call 978-4252620.
New Leaves Concert: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Bigelow
Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy the music of New Leaves, an Americana duo, featuring Cameron Sutphin and Mary Hastings. For details, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Zoom — Author Talk:
7 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Author Sara Petersen discusses her new book “Momfluences: Inside the Maddening, Picture-perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture”. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
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.
Strega Mama Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Strega Mama for stories, songs, and a surprise from the “Giving Tree”. 978-5347522.
Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Songs, books, finger plays and more; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Story Time & Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Listen to the story “Waiting for Wings” then create a simple project to take home; ages 2-6. To register, call 978597-1714.
Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Story Time: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join the library for stories and songs; ages 3-up. 978-8747416.
Chair Yoga: 11:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library,
610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on a project or get help with any questions. 978-345-5968.
Teen Craft: 3:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make a rainbow suncatcher wind chime; all supplies included. Ages 11-18. To register, visit lunenburglibrary. org.
Family Fun: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main
St. 978-386-5377. 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.
Make A Tulip Quilt: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join local quilter, Claudia Ewing for this hands-on program. To register, visit ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Stuffed Animal Workshop:
6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Participants will make their own stuffed animals and then listen to a bedtime story; ages 3-8. To register, call 978-829-1789.
NEADS Puppy Raiser Information Session:
6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Have you considered fostering and raising a service dog? Join Heather Romanoff of NEADS for more information. 978-5347522.
Paint Night for Kids:
6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Paint lilacs on a canvas; grades K-3. To register, call 978433-0330.
Zoom — Hall of Presidents Book Club:
7 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “George H.W. Bush” by Timothy Naftali. To register, call 978597-1714.
Historical Society Program:
7 p.m.; Lunenburg Historical Society, 10
School St., Lunenburg. “The Mystery of Two Lunenburg Meeting Houses” will be presented. 978-582-0858
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Blood Drive: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Legislative Building, 700 Main St., Fitchburg. To sign up, visit http://bit.ly/fitchmgh.
“Inspired Creations” Craft Circle:
10:30 a.m.-noon; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring your unfinished craft projects to work on in the company of fellow crafters. bigelowlibrary.org. Zentangle: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn this relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns; ages 6-up. To register, 978-874-7416.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Friends Book Sale: 9 a.m.2 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Check out their selection of books, DVDS, and puzzles for all ages. Free-will donations appreciated. 978-582-4140.
Genealogy Help Session:
10 a.m.-noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West
St. A representative of the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will be available for questions. 978534-7522.
Saturday Craft Camp:
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Drop in the Makerspace for an easy spring craft; ages 6-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Friends of the Library Book Sale:
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. With hundreds of books, DVDS, CDS, and puzzles, there is something for everyone. 978-5347522.
Neighborhood Brunch:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 670 Mechanic St., Leominster. Enjoy this potluck lunch and a great way to meet neighbors. E-mail Christine Niemi at cniemi@kw.com.
Full Moon Hike: 7 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Experience the sanctuary under the light of the full moon. To register, visit massaudubon. org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Fern Ramble:
1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Take a leisurely walk observing ferns and learning easy ways to tell them apart. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Shakespeare Sunday:
5 p.m.; Main Street Studios, 675 Main St., Fitchburg. Join a convivial group to read aloud “Midsummer Night Dream”; free, light refreshments. Hosted by Fitchburg Cultural Alliance.