Sunday, June 30
“Read To A Shelter Cat”: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue, 273 Central St., Winchendon. Free; however donations to assist with veterinary care are very welcome – also canned cat food (shreds preferred). RSVP BePawsitive01420@gmail.com.
Monday, July 1
Orchid Sculpting Workshop: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn about the parts of an orchid, clay tools being used, and the basics of working with air-dry clay as you sculpt your own orchids and pollinators. Led by Holly Miller of The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Register at 978-534-7522.
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.
Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Meet the author and illustrator of “Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals”, enjoy a hands-on activity, receive a mini vet kit, and more. Bring your stuffed animal; ages 4-8. Register at fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.
Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join Miss Kathleen for songs, stories, dancing and a craft; ages 3-5. 978-425-2661.
Drumming Fun with Matt: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Matt Steinberg, local music teacher, for some drumming fun. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Food Explorers! Cooking Program: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make Ramen Bowls and Chocolate Croissant Bites; ages 9-12. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Drop-In Buttons, Magnets and Key Chains: 2-3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Make magnets and keychains. 978-534-7522.
Maker Space Build-Along – Chain Reactions!: 3 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Playful Engineers Teaching Artist Jay Mankita presents a hands-on event in which participants design, build, test, and play with Rube Goldberg “Machines” – complicated chain reactions accomplishing simple tasks. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Teen Craft Lab: 3 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Reuse cardboard to create a colorful monogram letter. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Pokémon Club: 4-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Calling all Pokémon fans – battle your Pokémon’s, trade cards, and chat with fellow fans; ages 7-12. 978-829-1789.
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.
Baking Book Club: 5:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg. For details, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Around the World Movie Night: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg. Visit France through “April and the Extraordinary World”, eat popcorn and try a French snack. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Knitting Group: 6-7:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy this small, friendly group of knitters. 978-368-8928.
Tuesday, July 2
Adult Hula Hooping: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring your hoop and enjoy a morning of exercise. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Creative Kids Drop-In Craft: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Let your creativity flow. gpl.org.
Story Time: 10 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Story Explorers: 10:30 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Read 2 to 3 picture books, followed by a craft. boltonpubliclibrary.org.
Growing Places Market: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. 978-597-1714.
Virtual Armchair Travel to Barcelona, Spain: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Led by Gene Flynn, see the vibrant culture, architectural marbles, beautiful beaches, and amazing food of Barcelona. Register at randall-library.assabetinteractive.com.
Books & Bubbles: 10:30 a.m.; Mill Street Stage, 14 Mill St., Fitchburg. Songs, stories, and bubbles. Hosted by the Fitchburg Public Library. 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, call 978-597-1714.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy stories outside in the children’s garden, or indoors (weather permitting); ages 3-5. forbushlibrary.org.
Outdoor Story Time – Red, White & Blue: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of stories, rhymes, and parachute fun (weather permitting) Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
“100 Books Bucket List” Club: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg. Titles range from epic classics, to short stories, and more. lunenburglibrary.org.
Make & Take Natural Fairy Houses: 11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Mary Jo Maichack as you create your very own fairy house; ages 5-13. Register at 978-534-7522.
Growing Places Market: 1-2 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Fresh local produce available for purchase. 978-772-8250.
Tween/Teen Drop-In Craft Time: 2-6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make DIY Luggage Tags. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Tech Help with Leah: 2-3:45 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Get your tech and social media questions answered. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.
Tiny Recycled Art: 2:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Design art on a 4×4 cardboard square. Supples available, but you can bring your own; grades 6-12. Register at gpl.org.
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 help. 978-582-4140.
Create a Sun Print Artwork: 3 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Observe the sun’s energy while also experiencing nature and making art; grades 6-12. Register at 978-425-2661.
3-D Printing and 3-D Doodler Pen Exploration: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Create a multi-colored 3-D object to take home. Register at 978-534-7522.
Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Story Ninja: 4 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, crafts, and games; ages 5-9. 978-772-8250.
Photography Workshop: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Bridge Club: 5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Family Craft Night: 6-7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Get crafty at the library; ages 5-up. 978-829-1789.
Community Supported Meditation Group – Silent Session: 6:45 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Practice gentle guided meditation and more. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 6-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. For more information, contact ALZcaregivers@gmail.com or Bob Cote at 978-549-1458.
Trivial Pursuit Club: 7 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416.
Virtual Cozy Mystery Book Club: 7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “A Killer Plot” and “A Deadly Cliché” by Ellery Adams. Register at 978-597-1714.
Wednesday, July 3
Songs & Stories with Grandma Sara: 9:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. A baby lap sit program for the youngest patrons. 978-897-8572.
Mini Book Story and Craft Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Listen to the story “The Little Book of the Little Brontes”, then make some little books of your own. Register at 978-534-7522.
Peapods Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy a small gathering of caregivers and children; ages 0-2. To register, visit gpl.org.
Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy rhymes, songs, puppets, music, and more; ages 0-3. 978-425-2661.
Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Stories, songs, and activities; ages 0-24. 978-874-7416.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join Miss Bonnie for story time for ages 2-5 and caregivers. 978-368-8928.
Right Start Play Group: 10:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Sticker Painting: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Watch your painting come to life with stickers; ages 4-up. Register at 978-597-1714.
Crafty Kids Club – Travel Busy Bags: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Outdoor Story Time – Red, White & Blue: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of stories, rhymes, and parachute fun (weather permitting) Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Fiber Friends – Embroider a Notebook: 1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Decorate a notebook cover with embroidery stitches; ages 8-10. Register at forbushlibrary.org.
Joe’s Book Group: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Tween CRAFTernoon – Bingo Dauber Mandala Art: 2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Make bingo dauber mandalas, using paint and more; ages 10-13. Register at 978-534-7522.
Construction Club: 3:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Using Legos, magna tiles, and straw connectors, build something special. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Block Party: 4-10 p.m.; Downtown Fitchburg. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Drop-In Firework Craft: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make fun “sparklers” for your Fourth of July celebrations; ages 4-up. 978-597-1714.
Thursday, July 4
Townsend Military Band Concert and Lawn Party: 7-9:30 p.m.; Townsend Common. Enjoy the music of the Townsend Military Band, and food, games and more, hosted by the Townsend VFW Post No. 6538.
Friday, July 5
Explore and Play: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Children have the opportunity to interact with each other and more; ages 1-3. Register at 978-534-7522.
Parent & Me Yoga: 10:15 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Explore yoga and movement through poses, songs, and a story. Led by Valerie Kacian. 978-368-8928.
Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Join the library staff for a STEAM story time. 978-897-8572.
Play Group: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Play with toys, puzzles, and do activities; ages 0-6. 978-874-7416.
Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250.
Baby Boogie: 11 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Stories, songs, and engaging props; ages 0-2. boltonpubliclibrary.org.
Zentangle: Traveling Tangles: 1-2 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join Kim as you follow the Zentangle method to create patterns – with a twist; 6-up. Register at forbushlibrary.org.
Pokemon Club: 3:30 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Trade Pokemon, share tips and tricks, and more. 978-772-8250.
Free Family Movie: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Enjoy two movies (5 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and food from Tacos Y Burritos Panchitas. ashbylibrary.org.
Saturday, July 6
Saturday Craft Camp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Make an easy red, white, and blue craft; ages 6-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Read with TheraPAWS: 10:30 a.m.-Noon; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Reading aloud to animals can help children gain confidence and more. Register at fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.
“The Same Page” Book Group: Noon; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Talk about a different book each month and enjoy a fresh and fruity drink. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Sunday, July 7
The 16th Annual Amazing Duck Race: noon-3 p.m.; Nashua River, Fitchburg. Adopt a rubber duck, enjoy bounce houses, Pups in the Air Flying Dog Show, food trucks, activities, and music. 978-829-1800.
Summer Concert: 2-3:30 p.m.; Coggshall Park, 159 Electric Ave., Fitchburg.
