Sunday, October 15
Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds; all levels of experience welcome. To register, call 978-464-2712.
“The Odd Couple” performance: 2 p.m.; Theatre at the Mount, 444 Green St., Gardner. For tickets, visit mwcc.universitytickets.com.
Daniel Gay Cacophony performance: 2:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Interweaving piano, guitar, and accordion, Gay draws on influences from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. visit gpl.org.
Monday, October 16
Me, You, We Playgroup: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Offering an opportunity for structured early learning with movement, stories and more; ages 3-4. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Preschool STEM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join Miss Kathleen for songs, stories, dancing, finger plays, and a STEM project; ages 3-5. 978-425-2661.
First Friends Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and toddlers. 978-597-1714.
Story Time and Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join the Family Partnership Center for stories, songs, and craft; ages 0-6. 978-425-2661.
Little Listeners Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Develop a life-long love of reading with activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 0-4. 978-582-4140.
Senior Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “The Lost Village” by Camilla Sten. 978-433-0330.
Spider Web Slime: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Celebrate Miss Joslyn’s favorite holiday by creating some textured, spider-filled web slime; ages 7-up. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Grief & Healing Support Group: Noon; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Karen Campbell, of Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will lead this group. 978-772-3335, Ext. 322.
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.
John Hughes’ West African String Performance: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg State University, Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St. Hughes, who has released six albums of original music, has studied the music, song, and dance of West Africa for more than 28 years. His musical style crosses cultural boundaries and fuses disparate influences. Free.
Nintendo Game Night: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Hang out, eat snacks, and play the library’s Nintendo Switch; ages 7-14. 978-368-8928.
Paranormal Paintings: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Spend a cozy evening drawing or painting ghosts and other spooky elements into a repurposed painting; ages 13-up. Enjoy seasonal snacks. To register, visit 978-433-0330.
Tween Makerspace Night – Strawbees: 7-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Build with the STEAM School Strawbees Kit. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Virtual – More Haunted Lighthouses of New England: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Jeremy D’Entremont talks about the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals and the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut, as well others. To register, visit gpl.org.
Virtual – “The Ghost Illusion”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Bestselling author, Kat Martin, discusses her new thriller “The Ghost Illusion”. To register, visit gpl.org.
Tuesday, October 17
Story Time: 10 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Read stories, sing songs, do some fun movements, and make a craft. ashbylibrary.org.
Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music, and motion; ages 3-5. 978-534-7522.
Music and Movement: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Dance, sing songs, read stories, and play instruments; ages 0-5. To register, visit gpl.org.
The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make your way through the obstacle course, listen to a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. This week’s theme is Construction!. 978-874-7416.
Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of stories, rhymes, and parachute fun; ages 0-5. 978-827-4115.
Friends of Forbush Open House: 1-7 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Drop in to learn about the Friends of Forbush, how to join, what they do and more. 978-874-7416.
Drop-In Game Afternoon for Grown-ups: 1-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Play some board games and meet new friends. 978-534-7522.
Caregiver’s Support Group: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. New members are welcome. 978386-5377.
Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3-5 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 some help. 978-582-4140.
Homework Help Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Ms. Frances Purcell is here to help with Math, Reading, or Cursive writing; grades 3-5. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Grief & Healing Support Group: 4 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Offering a safe space to share experiences of the grief journey. Led by grief counselor, Karen Campbell. ayerlibrary.org.
Moonlit Mummy Lanterns: 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. ; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Tweens, teens, and their family are welcome to make their own moonlit mummy lantern just in time for Halloween. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Homework Help: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416.
Movie Night: 5:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Watch the movie “Ghostbusters” (rated PG). bigelowlibrary.org.
Creatures of the Night: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. The Reptile Nook and their scaly friends will explore the creatures of the night including reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
“The Things We Don’t Say”: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Julie Morgenlender, editor of the recently published nonfiction “The Things We Don’t Say: An Anthology of Chronic Illness Truths,” will speak about how we define chronic illnesses, how they differ and overlap with disability, and the realities of people’s experiences. 978-368-8928.
Weekly Meditation: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Enjoy some midweek tranquility and renewal, led by Anita McHugh. 978-433-0330.
Cookbook Club – A Taste of World Cultures: 6:30 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Members are welcome to check out a cookbook each month featuring a particular region or country, try out a few recipes, and bring one to this potluck meeting. To register, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Indigenous Music – More than Drums & Flutes with Craig Harris: 6:30-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy this multimedia presentation with Craig Harris, author, percussionist, and historian. 978-534-7522.
Wednesday, October 18
Virtual – 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 9:30 a.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public and Bigelow Free Public libraries. Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach, will lead this week’s topic “Resumes: The Basics”. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org or bigelowlibrary.org.
Pre-K Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Share books, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. 978-582-4140.
Terrific Two’s Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stories, music and more for 2-year-olds. 978-534-7522.
Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Read stories, sing songs, do some fun movements, and make a craft. ashbylibrary.org.
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, call 978-597-1714.
Fall Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Enjoy autumn-themed story time and crafts; ages 3-5. 978-433-0330.
Right Start Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Led by Occupational Therapist Denise Lynch, meet new friends and gain new skills. ashbylibrary.org.
Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Rhymes, songs, puppets, music and more for babies and toddlers; 0-3 years. To register, call 978-425-2661.
Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of stories, rhymes, and parachute fun; ages 0-5. 978-827-4115.
Quilting at Forbush: Noon-3 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Gather and work on your project. 978-874-7416.
Spooky Bones and Creepy Crawlies: 1 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Explore real bones and skeletons from endemic Massachusetts animals or hold and pet some of the biggest bugs you’ve ever seen; ages 4-12. To register, call 978-827-4115.
First Friends-Baby/Toddler Group: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
AbraKidabra! Magic Show: 2 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Enjoy this exciting and fun magic show developed especially for children and families by Mike Bent. To register, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Fall Bereavement Group: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Topics include coping skills, family dynamics, self care, and more. Led by bereavement counselors. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Crazy 8s Math Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Learn about math while having fun building things. To register, visit ashbylibrary.org.
4th and 5th Grade Book Club: 4 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Read and discuss “The Fourteenth Goldfish” by Jennifer L. Holm; refreshments. 978-425-2661.
Magic Tree House Book Club: 4:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “Afternoon on the Amazon” by Mary Pope Osborne and do an activity; ages 6-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Wear comfy clothes and relax with this all-levels yoga. 978-874-7416.
Teen Spooky Candle Making: 6 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Garine Arakelian will discuss types of candles, wick sizes, heat resistant containers, and then participants will make one container “spooky candle”, using soy wax, oils, and more. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.
Make & Take Spooky Cake Pops: 6-7:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Make some yummy mummy (or other creepy creature) cake pop treats. To register, visit gpl.org.
Genealogy Consultations: 6:15 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Visit the library for genealogy assistance. To register for a time slot, visit townsendlibrary.org.
River Stories: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. The Nashua River Watershed Association will take participants behind the scenes of the lives of the semi-aquatic mammals. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Parent Support Group: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. A time for parents and caregivers to connect and chat about parenting challenges and strategies. Zoom option available. 978-597-1714.
Demogorgons and Xenomorphs: The Horror that influenced “Stranger Things”: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. “GeekGal” Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe visits us to delve into the foundational stories and sources used in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things”. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Play Reading with Stratton Players: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Members of the community welcome to participate in play reading and more. 978-534-7522.
Virtual – The Tragic Tale of Salem’s Witchcraft Hysteria: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Explore the perfect storm of factors that led to these disastrous events, including religious discord, and more. Led by Dr. Emerson “Tad” Baker. To register, visit gpl.org.
Thursday, October 19
Support Group for Parents with Special Needs Children: 10 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. All welcome to this support group. 978-433-0330.
Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy playful stories; ages 12-24 months. To register, call 978-534-7522.
“1, 2, How Do You Do?” Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy stories, finger plays, and songs; ages 1-2. bigelowlibrary.org.
Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays and books; ages 0-5. 978-368-8928.
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Reading, music, movement and more; ages infant-2. To register, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Story Time and Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Listen to “Home” and make a craft; ages 2-6. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of stories, rhymes, and parachute fun; ages 0-5. 978-827-4115.
Teen Journaling Workshop: 3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Journal together in this workshop; ages 13-18. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Homework Help: 3-4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Grades K-5. 978-874-7416.
“Nuovo Mondo: A Century of Migrations from and to Italy: 3:30 p.m.; Fitchburg State University, Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St. The Dr. Joseph Luzzi Residency Keynote Address, “My Two Italies: A Personal and Cultural History,” will be presented. For details, visit fitchburgstate.edu/nuovo-mondo.
Tween / Teen Craft Lab: 4- 5 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Visit the Makerspace to paint your own geometric patterns on canvas using a fun Washi Tape Resist technique; ages 11-18 978-827-4115.
Science Time: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Experiment and craft with fall leaves; ages 4-8. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking Program: 4:30 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library. Brittany Wujek, registered dietician with Hannaford Supermarket leads this online “Cozy Fall Cooking” program. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Creeque Alley Performance: 6 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. An acoustic duo featuring local musicians Sean Fullerton and Dan Kirouac pay tribute to traditional American folk and “feel good” flower power rock hits from 1960-1969. ashbylibrary.org.
Magic Tree House Book Club: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “Midnight on the Moon” by Mary Pope Osborne, and build a rocket out of Legos. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
MarioKart Club: 6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Play single races or tournament style. ashbylibrary.org.
Nutritionist Lucy Hutchings presentation: 6:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Registered Dietician & Nutritionist Lucy Hutchings to investigate our current habits, beliefs, and feelings about food and our bodies. To register, visit 978-827-4115.
Halloween Magic Mind Reading Show: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Prepare to have your mind read and your imagination pushed to its limits with Greg Dwyer. 978-534-7522.
Birds of Prey: 7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Hosted by Wingmasters, this live presentation will give an overview of these birds of prey including hawks, falcons, and owls. To register, visit lawrencelibrary.org.
Discovering the American Story: an Historical Book Club: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Diane Sanabria as you discuss “Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson” by Rebecca Boggs Roberts. 978-534-7522.
Ghosts and Legends of New England: 7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy this multimedia adventure into local haunts and instances of the unexplained with Jeff Belanger. To register, visit gpl.org.
Friday, October 20
Parent & Me Yoga: 10:15 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Explore yoga and movement together through mindful themes, poses, songs, and a story. 978-368-8928.
Yoga & Literacy: 10:15 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn early literacy skills along with some gentle yoga positions; ages 3-5. To register, visit gpl.org.
Baby/Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 978-433-0330.
Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy this motivational class with music, bongo drums, bubbles, and even disco lights. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Virtual Novel-Tea Book Club: 1 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Discuss “The Last Dance of Debutante” by Julia Kelly while sipping a cup of “Earl Grey Calabrian Essence” tea, courtesy of The Cozy Tea Cart. To register and receive a copy of the book and tea sample, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Friday Afternoon Movie: 3 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Watch the movie “Transformers, Rise of the Beasts” and share snacks with friends. 978-448-8000.
Roaring 2020’s Jazz Combo performs: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy this energetic performance with classic tunes that will inspire you to tap your feet, sing along, and dance. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Open Mic Night: 7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Musicians, singers, poets – share your talent. 978-433-0330.
Saturday, October 21
Finnish American Breakfast: 8-11 a.m.; Kaleva Lodge, 32 Perry Road, Lancaster. Enjoy pannukakku, scrambled eggs, pulla or toast, sausages, bacon, fruit, juice and coffee for $11. Coffee bread for sale.
Book Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. The library will be opening the attic for this book sale; sponsored by the Friends of the Forbush Memorial Library. 978-874-7416.
Saturday Craft Camp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Ashburnham. Drop in the Makerspace for an easy fall craft; ages 6-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Stop by and shop among hundreds of books, DVDs, CDs and even puzzles. 978-534-6522.
Magic Show: Noon; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Prepare to be spellbound as Magician Gregg Dwyer conjures a world of mystery and wonder, weaving together tricks that will defy logic and leave you in awe. To register, visit ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Virtual – Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli – Delusion with creator Jon Braver: Noon; Join Jon Braver and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast,” as they talk about “Delusion” part theatre, part haunted house, part interactive experience. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Halloween Parade: 1 p.m.; downtown Leominster. Dress in your favorite costumes, parade throughout downtown, and trick-or-treat at participating businesses.
Henna Art Workshop: 2-3 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Calling all teens for this Henna Art Workshop presented by Ms. Bindu Gupta, local artist; ages 12-16. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Vickery Artist Exhibit Artist Reception: 2-8 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Lunenburg residents Linda and Eric Vickery will be sharing their creative focus under newly retired status. 978-582-4140.
“Mystery Photo” Trivia Fundraiser: 7 p.m.; Fitchburg Historical Society, 781 Main St. Special guests will be Jessie Olson, of the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance and the Historical Society Board, Don Lassila and Phil Jordan. Tickets cost $25 and are available in limited numbers. Visit fitchburghistoricalsociety.com for details.
Sunday, October 22
Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds; all levels of experience welcome. To register, call 978-464-2712.
Speaker Series: Noon; Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. Sy Montgomery, author of “Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell” discusses her research articles, films, and the 31 books she’s written. Proceeds benefit the Ayer and Hazen Memorial libraries. For tickets, visit bullrunrestaurant.com/speakerseries.
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