Sunday, June 11
Woodpeckers in the Field: 9 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Brush up on your woodpecker identification skills and learn about their amazing adaptations on this guided walk. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Breathe in the beauty of Wachusett Meadow in this all-levels outdoor yoga class. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
(Not So) Young Adult Book Club Meeting: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Read and discuss “Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Monday, June 12
Wee Ones Art Class: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Art Educator Simone Germaine to create a Rainbow Lion; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-534-7522.
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.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Miss Maren will lead this story time with songs, stories, and rhymes. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Messy Monday “I Spy Jar”: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy a morning of sensory art exploration and creation; ages 2-up. To register, call 978-829-1789.
Senior Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “Murder” by Anthony Horowitz. 978-433-0330.
SWAGLY-North: 4 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. Get creative with the library’s LEGOs and meet fellow master builders. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Virtual – Leominster Medication Group: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Leominster Public Library. For details, visit leominsterlibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 13
Music and Movement: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Singer-Songwriter Kat Chapman will perform a mix of traditional songs as well as her own original music. To register, call 978-534-7522.
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.
Pizza Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. A special pizza-themed story time will be held for all ages. To register, call 978-829-1789.
Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. New members welcome. 978-433-0330.
Outdoor Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and parachute fun with Miss Tiffany; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Tuesday Matinee: 12:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Catch the movie “Moonstruck”. To register, call 978-827-5000.
DROP-IN Relax & Craft: 2-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Make crafts from your imagination or follow directions; supplies included. 978-829-1789.
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.
Perler Bead Creations: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun creating perler bead creations; ages 9-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
3rd and 4th Grade Book Club: 4 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Read and discuss “Wings of Fire the Dragonet Prophecy” by Tui Sutherland. For a copy of the book, call 978-425-2620.
Knit & Crochet: 5-7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a project or start something new, all levels welcome. 978-597-1714.
Tweens & Teen Craft: 5:30-7 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn the basics of needle felting to make your own needle felted owl. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Teen Advisory Board: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Library lovers, ages 12-18, invited to make their voices heard by joining the board. 978-874-7416.
Pajama Story Time: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Get comfy in your PJs and enjoy a story and craft before bedtime; ages 3-5. To register, call 978-433-0330.
Writers Group: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. This group provides the right amount of structure and constructive feedback to help develop your craft. 978-433-0330.
Republican Group Meeting: 6-8 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. All welcome to attend.
Weekly Meditation: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Join Anita McHugh for midweek tranquility and renewal. 978-433-0330.
Eco-Nuclear Solutions: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Learn about modern safety procedures and the science and enormous power of uranium and thorium as a 21st century solution to the escalating world demand for electricity. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
“Brothers in Blue – from the Battlefront to the Homefront,” Tour: 6:30 p.m.; Forest Hill Cemetery, starting at the Mt. Elam Road entrance, Fitchburg. Presented by the Stratton Players and Fitchburg Historical Society, with support from Fitchburg Cemetery Department. 978-345-1157.
Tween Advisory Committee Meeting: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. The library staff wants to hear from you – what kinds of programs, activities, and materials you would like to see at the library for your age group. 978-534-7522.
Online – Decoding Fireflies: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon Education. Learn the how’s and why’s of fireflies, their magical summer light shows, and how to help ensure they continue to light up our lives. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
Wednesday, June 14
Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
Chair & Stand: 10:15 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416.
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: 10:30 a.m.; Hollis Hills Farm, 340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg. Join librarians from the Fitchburg Public Library for a fun outdoor story time with songs and movement. 978-829-1789.
Outdoor Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and parachute fun with Miss Tiffany; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
MOC CFCE Playgroup: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join Miss Kelley for an afternoon of creating, exploring, and sharing; ages 0-6. 978-874-7416.
FPL Book Club: 1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Read and discuss “Beekeeper of Aleppo” by Christy Lefteri. 978-829-1780.
First Friends-Baby/Toddler Group: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 978-386-5377.
DPW Day: 2-5 p.m.; Coolidge Park, Fitchburg. Featuring work trucks, as well as police and fire vehicles. Hosted by the Fitchburg Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation; giveaways, goodie bags, refreshments, and more; free.
DROP-IN Relax & Video-Game: 2-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Drop-in the library and play video games with your peers. 978-829-1789.
Middle School Book Club: 2:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Read and discuss “The Key to Extraordinary” a novel by Natalie Lloyd; snacks provided. 978-425-2620.
Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. All skill levels welcome. 978-874-7416.
Mug Meals for Tweens: 5:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Make pizza in a mug and cookies and cream mug cake with Julie Manning of Simply Focused Coaching. Bring two microwave-safe mugs with them. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Cookbook Club: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. This month’s book is “Milk Street Cookish”; bring a dish from the cookbook for the potluck. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Zoom – 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 6 p.m.; Hosted by Lawrence Library, Pepperell. Deborah Hope, executive career coach, presents “Meet Hiring Employers”. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Cookbook Club: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Comfort food meets simplicity in this inspiring cookbook “Half Baked Harvest” by Tieghan Gerard. To register, call 978-433-0330.
Armchair Travel Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Travel the world through books and share your experiences with other readers. 978-582-4140.
FPL Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Read and discuss “Beekeeper of Aleppo” by Christy Lefteri. 978-829-1780.
Thursday, June 15
Mindfulness Hike: 9 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Pass through fields, forests, and meadows, reaching a quiet place to awaken your senses and surround yourself with the peacefulness of nature. To register, visit massaudubon.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 & Balance: 10:15 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-874-7416.
Every Child Ready to Read: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Led by Liz Garreffi, this story time will feature stories, songs, and a craft; ages 3-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Story Time: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join the library for stories and songs; ages 3-up. 978-874-7416.
Outdoor Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and parachute fun with Miss Tiffany; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: 1-4 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St. Hosted by Spanish American Center. To register, call 978-534-3145.
Writers’ Critique Group: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.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.
LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination, the library will have the bricks; ages 5-12. 978-829-1789.
Fiber Frenzy: 5 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a project that you are working on or start something new. townsendlibrary.org.
Paint Night for Kids: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Paint a simple sunflower on a canvas; grades K-3. To register, call 978-433-0330.
Teen Craft Lab: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Make colorful creations with perler beads; ages 12-8. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Play Reading with the Stratton Players: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. If you enjoy reading and enjoy theatre, then this informal group is for you. Review and read aloud scenes from comedies and dramas for recommendation for production. 978-320-1335.
Townsend Military Band Concert and Lawn Party: 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Townsend Common. The Townsend Military Band will perform; along with a barbecue and lawn party hosted by the Townsend Community Couples Club.
Friday, June 16
Virtual Novel-Tea Book Club: 1 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “Girl Waits With Gun” by Amy Stewart, while sipping a cup of “Afternoon Revival” tea. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Middle Grade Book Club: 4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Read and discuss “Space Case: a Moon Base Alpha novel” by Stuart Gibbs. Copies available at the library. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Animal Adventures: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Meet, greet, and learn about 10 fascinating creatures, and one special guest; ages 12-up. 978-534-7522.
Open Mic Night: 7-10 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Musicians, singers, poets – share your talent. All ages and all instruments welcome. 978-433-0330.
Saturday, June 17
Friends Book Sale: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Sponsored by the Friends of the Forbush Memorial Library. 978-874-7416.
Summer Reading Kick-Off: 9 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Sign up for Summer Reading, eat ice cream, and pick out great books at the book sale. 978-874-7416.
Second Chance Animal Services Pet Vaccine Clinic: 9 a.m.-Noon; Fitchburg Fire Department Headquarters, 33 North St. Low-cost vaccines, including a $5 rabies vaccine, and microchips available; organized by Be PAWsitive Therapy Pets and Friends of Fitchburg DOGS Inc.
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.
Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Meet with a member from the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society to assist with your genealogical journey. 978-534-7522.
Friends 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. 978-534-7522.
Tasty Treats for Kids: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Listen to a story about strawberries and then make a scrumptious strawberry shortcake treat, pre-k and up. To register, call 978-433-0330.
1st Annual GRF Field Day: Noon-3 p.m.; Game On Sports and Performance Center, 100 Game On Way, Fitchburg. The event, hosted by Get Righttt Fitness of Leominster, will feature games, awards, raffles, and lunch. Cost is $25 per participant. To register, call 978-340-6875 or email [email protected].
Wachusett Meadow Nature Camp – Counselor in Training: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Train to work with younger campers and assist counselors throughout the summer. To register, visit massaudubon.org.
2nd Annual Nashoba Rock N Brewfest: 2-6 p.m.; The Fairgrounds at Lancaster, 318 Seven Bridge Road, Lancaster. Featuring 30 of the finest breweries and other libation vendors, food trucks, yard games and live bands. 21+ event. For tickets, visit nashobabrewfest.com. Proceeds to benefit The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation.
Sunday, June 18
Hazardous Waste Collection: 9 a.m.-Noon; DPW, 109 Graham St., Leominster. Registration is no longer needed; proof of residency is. Fifty gallons of material maximum per vehicle.
Dana M. Sulin Memorial Chess Tournament: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Managed by George Mirijanian. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. saima-park.org.
Finnish Summer Festival/Kesäjuhla: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy food, games, basket raffle, festival artist Jenn Swan, Raivaaja books and music sales, and a variety of entertainment. saima-park.org.