Sunday, June 26
Zoom – Growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union: 1 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Museum of Russian Icons Director of Interpretation, Amy Consalvi will discuss with Margarita Gokun Silver on growing up Jewish yet ignorant of Judaism and how she learned about the religion of her ancestors after emigrating to the U.S. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Monday, June 27
Summer Reading Sign-Up: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Make room for your summer reading with books, manga, graphic novels, e-Books and more. www.fitchburglibrary.org
The Caterpillar Lab Exhibit: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. With open-air displays featuring native caterpillars on local plants, guests can walk through the varied habitats of New England’s forests in an afternoon. To register for a 30-minute tour, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Animal World Experience: 10 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy this live animal program. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org
Frank Lloyd Wright “Glass” Windows: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Art Instructor Linnea Romhanyi to create your own stained ‘glass’ window in the style of American Artist, Architect and Designer Frank Lloyd Wright, using a variety of colored tissue papers; ages 8-13. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Parachute Play: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy this interactive and play-filled program featuring songs, rhymes, and activities with the library’s parachute; ages 2-4. To register, call 978-829-1789.
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.
Zoom – Job Search Help – Franchising & Self-employment as a Career Option: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. You will learn what is franchising, types of franchises available, initial investment requirements and more. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
‘Adventure is Out There’ magic show: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This show will feature hilarious comedy, amazing magic, crazy puppets, music, sound effects and more with Magician Mike Bent. 978-534-7522.
Teen Hours: 3:30 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
SWAGLY-North: 4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun; snacks provided. 978-534-7522
Candy Bingo: 4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. What’s better than celebrating National Bingo Day and National Candy Month together; boards and markers provided. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
Zoom – Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Read and discuss “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. To register, call 978-827-4115.
Stories in the Sky: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Discover more about the constellations and the interesting stories they tell. Hosted by Hands on Nature. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
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..
Tuesday, June 28
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.
‘Celebrate Summer’ Canvas Painting: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Kids will choose from a variety of pre-printed canvases to practice their painting skills using acrylic paints; ages 8-13. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Dancing with Kelley: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Kelley Stroup, creative director and owner of Free Form Dance Academy, will teach her own choreography inspired by fun books; ages 6-11. To register, call 978-874-7416.
Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories; all ages. www.fitchburglibrary.org
Story Time – Red, Whjte & Blue: 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
Summer Kick-Off Comic Mime: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Using mime, comedy and interactive stories, Robert Rivest, comic mime, will perform his favorite stories about summer and invites the audience to join in. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.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
Kitchen Science Magic: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Stop by to perform some cooking magic by combining a few simple ingredients to make Ice Cream in a Bag! The magic is that there is no electricity needed. www.lunenburglibrary.org
Something’s Fishy: 1 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Sing, clap, play and dance to sea chanteys, the best whales of tales and more with winning singer/storyteller Mary Jo Maichack. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
Zoom – JFK & World War II: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Hear the story of John F. Kennedy’s patrol torpedo boat collision with a Japanese destroyer during World War II and the crew’s six-day struggle for survival. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
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.
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
Spinning History: Heroines on the Home Front: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Nancy Bell will host this visual arts and women’s history workshop about the role the art of spinning played in the American Revolution. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Beaded American Flag: 3:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Celebrate the 4th of July by making a beaded hanging flag; ages 5-up. 978-874-7416
Game Break: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Get your game on at the library – video games, board games and Breakout EDU games; ages 8-up. www.fitchburglibrary.org
Summer Reading Kickoff: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St.
Vinyasa Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Carin Duteau for an in-person indoor group Vinyasa yoga class; bring a mat and water. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.
Library Laps: 5:30 p.m.; Central Park, Clinton. Meet in front of the Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton for this walking book club or just a relaxing walk around the park. www.bigelowlibrary.org
Acting Workshop: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416
Kids Book Club: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Read and discuss “The Puffin Keeper” by Michael Morpurgo. Books available at the library. 978-534-7522, Ext. 5.
Online – Breeding Birds: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton. Learn how to find breeding birds, observe them safely, and understand the fascinating behaviors you see. To register, visit www.massaudubon.org.
Wednesday, June 29
Make a “be love” Circle: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Sean D’Abbraccio of Tiny Tile Mosaics of Concord to design and create a beautiful mosaic circle with the message “be love”; ages 8-13. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hollis Hills Farm, 340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories; all ages. Hosted by the Fitchburg Public Library. www.fitchburglibrary.org
Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join this 30-minute program for the littlest patrons with songs, stories, and fun; ages newborn-24 months (siblings welcome). 978-874-7416
The Magic of Reading: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Ed the Wizard will perform some amazing magic tricks. www.lunenburglibrary.org
Stuff an Animal: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Build a new friend at this stuffed animal workshop; ages 4-up. To register, call 978-874-7416.
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
Pizza & Game Night: 5:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring a friend or make new ones Pizza and drinks served and an epic board game battle will ensue; ages 10-16. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.
YA Book Group: 6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Read and discuss “Hotel Magnifique” by Emily J. Taylor; copies available at the library. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
Adult Book Club: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read and discuss “Black Klansman” by Ron Stallworth. 978-874-7416
Citizenship Class: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Hosted by the Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Region. 978-343-8184
Henna Alchemy: 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Mandy Roberge, from Wicked Good Henna, invites you to explore the beautiful art of henna and to learn how to make your own all natural and safe henna paste. To register, call 978-534-7522, Ext. 3.
Zoom – Poetry Reading Series: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. This month will feature two accomplished contemporary poets Jordan Davis and Kimberly Lyons, who will be reading from their recent works. To register, visit www.ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Shinrin-yoku Presentation: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Award-winning author Nadine Mazzola will talk about the practice of Shinrin-Yoku, a.k.a. Forest Bathing. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.
Music on the Green: 6:30-8 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Bill & Sammy McQuaid will perform. The Friends of the Lancaster Seniors will host a barbecue at 5:30 p.m. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
Thursday, June 30
‘Fish are Fun’ Story and Craft Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy some fun stories about fish, including “Hooray for Fish” and “Poor Little Guy”, then make your own puffer fish magnets; ages 3-6. 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
Salt Art: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Create salt paintings and salt designs in the style of Japanese artist Motoi Yamamoto; ages 7-up. 978-874-7416
Story Time – Red, Whjte & Blue: 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
Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Work on your project or ask questions; all welcome. 978-345-5968
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
Drop-in Craft – Firework Art: 2-4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Celebrate Independence Day by dropping in to create a firework picture. www.townsendlibrary.org
Henna for Tweens & Teens: 2-3 p.m. OR 3-4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna will visit the library for summer reading and applying Henna; ages 4-12. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.
Wingmasters: 3 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org
Nature Journaling Meetup: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St.
Film Night for Grown-ups: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Watch “Death on the Nile” (rated PG-13)). 979-534-7522
Gallery Reception – Ashley Cauvela: 6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org
Friday, July 1
Reading is Magic: 11 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy this family friendly interactive magic performance, full of comedy and suspense, with Ed the Wizard. To register, visit www.fitchburglibrary.org.
Gyotaku Fish Prints: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn about the traditional Japanese art of gyotaku, or fish printing, and make your own on a fabric bag. To register, visit www.forbushlibrary.org.
Friday Family Movies: Noon; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy the movie “Camp Rock”; bring a snack, a blanket and pillow; children must be accompanied by an adult. www.townsendlibrary.org
Garden Club – Flower Pressing: 1:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn the art of flower pressing and make your own flower bookmark; ages 5-up. 978-874-7416
Movie Matinee: 2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy the movie “Wreck-it Ralph” (rated PG). www.thayermemoriallibrary.org
Saturday, July 2
TheraPAWS: 10:30 a.m.-noon; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. BePawsitive: Therapy Pets & Community Education will host this event for children to read to the pets. 978-829-1789
