Community Calendar
Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds. Register at massaudubon.org.
Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Road, Winchendon. History, culture, and magic come alive.
NEADS Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Polar Park, Worcester. Enjoy the competition, tours, goodies, and food. Proceeds benefit NEADS World Class Service Dogs in Princeton; $10; $5 for children.
Fiddleheads: Noon; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Whether you like to sketch, photograph, or simply marvel at ferns, this two-part field class will help you understand the seasonal progression of these ancient plants. Register at massaudubon.org.
“The Heavens are Telling: The Music of Franz Joseph Haydn”: 4 p.m., Christ Church, 569 Main St., Fitchburg. Fitchburg State University and Christ Church choirs will feature the music of composer Franz Joseph Haydn. Free; $10 donation suggested at the door.
Monday, April 29Me, 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.
Story Time and Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join the Family Partnership Center to read stories, sing songs, and make a craft; ages 0-6. 978-425-2661.
Baby/Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. lawrencelibrary.org.
First Friends Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy this relaxed story time for infants and toddlers. townsendlibrary.org.
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.
Pokémon Club: 4-6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Battle your Pokémon, trade cards, and chat with fellow fans; ages 7-12. 978-829-1789.
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.
Spotted Lanternfly 101: 6:45 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Elizabeth Barnes from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will talk about this invasive species. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Virtual – Author Talk: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Author Shaina Steinberg discusses her new historical mystery, Under the Paper Moon.” Register at gpl.org.
Tuesday, April 30Adult 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.
Storytime with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Enjoy songs, finger plays, and more. 978-829-1789.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy stories, songs and more; ages 3-5. forbushlibrary.org.
The Storytime Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make your way through the “obstacle course,” then cool down with a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories and crafts with a “flowers” theme. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Let’s Craft Together: 12:30-2 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. forbushlibrary.org.
Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. 978-582-4140.
Paws for Reading: 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Improve reading skills by reading aloud to Rikku the Siberian Husky. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Picture Book Stories and Art: 4 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy a picture book story read aloud and then create art or do an activity. 978-425-2661.
Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
“Strong Women Stay Young” Series: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn beginner weight strengthening exercises with Niki Holtzman. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Food Explorers! Cooking Program: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make chili mac and cheese and carrot cake energy bites; ages 9-12. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Tales of Now & Zen: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Award-winning Japanese storyteller Motoko offers an evening filled with humor, charm, and elegance. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.
Family Craft Night: 6-7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Make chromatography flowers; ages 5-up. 978-829-1789.
Meet and Greet with Penny the Cockapoo: 6-7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Visit with Penny and make a dog craft (while supplies last). 978-534-7522.
Weekly Meditation: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Midweek tranquility and renewal with Anita McHugh. 978-433-0330.
Shirley Historical Society Book Talk: 6:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Read and discuss “The Hip Roofed House Rambles in Remembrance” by Ethel Stanwood Bolton; refreshments. 978-425-2661.
Wednesday, May 1Pre-K Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your child get ready for kindergarten with books, readiness activities, and songs; ages 4-5. 978-582-4140.
Storytime with Miss Molly: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Enjoy songs, finger plays, and more. 978-829-1789.
Right Start Play Group: 10:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. 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.
Peapods Story Time: 10:30-11:45 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy a small gathering of caregivers and children; ages 0-2. To register, visit gpl.org.
Art Adventures with Miss Katelyn: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Story time, arts, and crafts; ages 2-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories and crafts with a “flowers” theme. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Quilting: Noon-3 p.m. Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Gather with other quilters to work on your project. 978-874-7416.
Kids Crafternoon: 3 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Make sand art. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-6154.
“Robin Williams Live” Performance: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Roger Kabler brings his award-winning Robin Williams show to the library. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.
Adult Book Club: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read and discuss “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy. 978-874-6154.
Virtual – Armchair Travel to Tanzania: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Travel with Jack Holmes on safari in Tanzania and search for wildlife in the National Parks — Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and other far out places. Register at gpl.org.
Thursday, May 2Bilingual Story Time: 10 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Sing, dance, color, and talk Spanish together; ages 3-6. forbushlibrary.org.
Jumping Frogs Story and Craft: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Listen to froggy stories, then make a craft. Register by calling 978-534-7522.
Parent & Me Yoga: 10:15 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Explore yoga and movement through mindful themes, poses, songs, and a story. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Story Time with Miss Jacquie: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Ages 3-5 welcome to this story time full of laughter and fun. Register at gpl.org.
Story Time & Craft with Miss Jessie: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy “Planes Fly” and a simple craft; ages 2-6. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Babygarten: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Sing along to songs with egg shakers and scarves. 978-829-1789.
Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy stories and crafts with a “flowers” theme. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Hula Hoop Movement: 11:15 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn cool moves, dance and more with Miss Emma; hoops provided. For pre-k-grade 2. Register at gpl.org.
Knitting Group: Noon-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. 978-829-1780.
Fitchburg Farmers Market: 3-5:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg. Enjoy local agriculture, artists, craftsmanship, and community spirit. Free admission to the museum.
Family Fun: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Succulent Nightlights: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make your own nightlight with Mandy Roberge; ages 10-24. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Read Aloud with Jennie: 4 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Miss Jennie Fitzkee, local teacher, will read from a children’s chapter book; grades K-2. To register, visit gpl.org.
Flip Book Animation – Part 2: 4 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Use light boxes and flip book animation paper to create our own flip books; grades 6-12. Register at gpl.org.
Cooking Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Bilingual Story Time: 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. forbushlibrary.org.
Anime Club: 4-5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy all things anime including screenings, AMVs, cosplay and more; ages 13-17.thayermemoriallibrary.org.
All Ages Chess and Checkers Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.
MarioKart Club: 6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
The Backyard Orchard: 6:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Growing tree fruit can be challenging, Kate Donovan will have hints and techniques for you. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Parent Support Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Offering parents and caregivers a time to connect and chat about parenting challenges and strategies. townsendlibrary.org.
Virtual – “Digital Decluttering: Organize and Free Up Storage Space”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Log on and learn how to declutter your devices with best-selling author and organizing humorist Jamie Novak. Register at gpl.org.
Friday, May 3Yoga & Literacy: 10:15 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with Elen Olson-Brown; ages 3-5. Register at gpl.org.
Stories and Songs with Miss Meredith: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy stories and interactive activities; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Zumbini: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. A motivational, colorful interactive experience; ages 4 months-4 years. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Petite Picassos: 11:15 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Engage in hands-on activities and explore the world around you; ages 2-5-6. Sign up at [email protected].
Spring Bereavement Group: Noon-1:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Discuss coping skills, family dynamics, self-care, saying goodbye, and more. Register by calling 978-660-0126.
Caregiver-Child Book Club: 3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Read and discuss “Ruby Finds a Worry” and enjoy a craft. Register at fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.
Free Family Movie: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Enjoy a movie and food from Tacos Y Burritos Panchitas. ashbylibrary.org.
Creative Writing Club: 5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Join published authors Paige and Sanna to hone your writing skills; grades 5-10. Register at gpl.org.
Opening Art Reception: 6-8 p.m.; Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton. Enjoy a reception of the Princeton Arts Society’s Annual Spring Show & Sale. princetonarts.org.
Teen Video Game Night: 6-9 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Play a variety of games with One Up Games; ages 11-18. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Friday Night Speaker Series – “Feathers: From Fashion to Fascination”: 6:30 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Explore the early origins of feather use in human societies and the history of feathers in the fashion industry. Register at massaudubon.org.
Nighttime Noises: 7 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Learn about frog calls, salamander coloration, and how each new species appears as spring unfolds. Register at massaudubon.org.
Saturday, May 4Toy Yard Sale: 8 a.m.-Noon; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Visit the library for toys, baby items, games, and puzzles, held in conjunction with the Town Wide Yard Sale, held rain or shine.
Friends of Forbush Book Sale: 9 a.m.-Noon; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster.
Annual Spring Art Show & Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton. Surround yourself with the inspiring works of art created by members of the Princeton Arts Society. princetonarts.org.
Friends Plant Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. lunenburglibrary.org.
Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A representative of the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will be available to assist. 978-534-7522.
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 even puzzles – there is something for everyone. 978-534-7522.
Paper Rose Wreaths: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Learn to make beautiful paper roses by cutting and folding old book pages with Claudia Ewing. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Crafty Critters Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org.
Enchanted Orchard Renaissance Faire: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Ave., Phillipston.
Cactus and Succulent Potting Workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Select, design, and assemble a beautiful table-top cactus and succulent container garden; $15. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Saturday Music Clinic & Performance Series: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Led by local music teacher and performer Jason Graham. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Chocolate Tasting & Talk 101: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Try samples of craft, small batch chocolate with Therapy Gardens. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
May the 4th Be with You: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Visit the library for this great comic book giveaway day with “1 Stop Shop” now known as “The Geek Boutique,” raffles. bigelowlibrary.org.
Intro to Ukulele: 11:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Ukulele J will teach this introduction class. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.
Drop-In Magnets and Key Chains: 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. 978-534-7522.
Sunday, May 5Sunday 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. Register at massaudubon.org.
Annual Spring Art Show & Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton. Surround yourself with the inspiring works of art created by members of the Princeton Arts Society. princetonarts.org.
Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Join certified yoga instructor Jen Songer on this seasonal walk and gentle standing yoga. Register at massaudubon.org.
Enchanted Orchard Renaissance Faire: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Ave., Phillipston.
