Friday, September 13 Laurelwood Garden Club Meeting: 9:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg. Adventures in propagation with a focus on indoor plants to be discussed. Contact Julie Palioca at 978-537-7630 for information. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time Special – Police Officer Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Tales & Tunes – Rockabye Beats: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers enjoy a fun, musical morning with local performers. Register at gpl.org. Drop-In Game Lounge: 3-4:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Play Nintendo Switch, board games, and more; grades 6-12. gpl.org.
This event is for middle school students and their parents/guardians. It will be held at the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The event will feature a book discussion about a popular middle grade novel. The book discussion will be led by a librarian and will include a Q&A session with the author.
This is a free community yoga class for all ages and fitness levels. It is held every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library in Ashburnham. The class is led by yoga instructor Vicki Brunelle. Participants can register online at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
The Bolton Public Library is hosting a Visible Mending Workshop. The workshop will be held on [Date] from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library’s location at 738 Main St.
Sunday, September 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. Register at massaudubon.org. Tori Marketplace: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Visitors will enjoy unique Nordic items, books, music, art work, a luncheon, baked goods, and more. 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. Johnny Appleseed 250th Anniversary Parade: 2 p.m. Beginning at Doyle Field to downtown Leominster.
The Groton Public Library is hosting a Sunday Concert Series event on September 16th at 2:30 p.m. featuring Daniel Gay, a renowned musician. The concert will be held at the library’s location at 99 Main St. in Groton. Registration is required for the event.
The Harvard Public Library is hosting a special event for children aged 1-2 years old called “Mother Goose on the Loose.” This event will take place on [Date] at 10:30 a.m. at the library’s location at 4 Pond Road. The event will feature a variety of activities, including puppets, music, instruments, and more.
The Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, hosts a knitting group for teens and adults. The group meets every week on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the library’s main branch, located at 717 Main St.
The Ashby Free Public Library is hosting a Story Time event for children. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the library. The event is free and open to all children. **Detailed Text:**
The Ashby Free Public Library is a vibrant hub of learning and community engagement, and it’s always eager to provide enriching experiences for children.
This is a summary of a community event at the Lawrence Library in Pepperell, Massachusetts. The event is called “Baby/Toddler Story Time” and is held every week. It is a program designed for infants and toddlers, offering a variety of activities including stories, songs, rhymes, and movements. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. The library’s contact information is provided for those interested in learning more.
This is a summary of a local event. The event is a Scrabble Club meeting. The meeting will be held at the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, Massachusetts. The meeting will take place on a specific day and time. The contact information for the club is also provided. **Detailed Text:**
The Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, Massachusetts, is hosting a Scrabble Club meeting on a specific day and time.
The Ashby Free Public Library and Thayer Memorial Library are hosting community events. The Ashby Free Public Library is hosting a Lego Club for children aged 6 and up, starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. The club will provide a fun and engaging environment for children to build, create, and share their creations.
The Lawrence Library in Pepperell, Massachusetts, is hosting a craft club for tweens. The club will be held on October 26th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the library. The craft will be creating pumpkins using pipe cleaners and beads.
This event is designed for preschoolers and their families to enjoy a fun and educational experience. The program will focus on the apple, exploring its history, biology, and uses. Participants will learn about the different types of apples, their unique characteristics, and how they are grown. They will also engage in hands-on activities, such as apple picking, apple sorting, and apple crafts.
* The story time event is for children aged 2-5 and their caregivers. * Registration is required. * The event takes place at the Thayer Memorial Library, located at 717 Main St., Lancaster.
* **Blood Drive:** A blood drive will be held at the Lawrence Library in Pepperell on [Date]. The event will run from 1-6 p.m. and is hosted by the American Red Cross. All blood types are needed.
Preschool STEAM Story Time: 3 p.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Join the library staff for a STEAM story time. 978-897-8572.
The Townsend Public Library is hosting a Cookbook Club meeting. The meeting will be held on [Date] at 6 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. The meeting will focus on the cookbook “That Sounds So Good” by Carla Lalli Music. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share at the potluck. Registration is required.
**A. Groton Public Library Launches New Book Discussion Group**
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The Groton Public Library is hosting a new book discussion group called “Great Books.” This group will meet every month to discuss a limited number of readings from a designated book. The group will be open to all ages and backgrounds. The group will be led by a librarian, and the discussions will be facilitated by a volunteer. The group will meet at the Groton Public Library, located at 99 Main St.
Virtual – A History of Paris Salons from 1667-1903: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster. Explore the creation of the Paris Art Salon in the 17th century with Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org. Story Time Special – Strega Mama: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Enjoy a “Very Hungry Caterpillar” story time with games, songs, and a craft; ages 0-5. ayerlibrary.org. Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Puppets, music, instruments, and more; infant-2. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org. Mirrors & Windows Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Listen to stories about yourself and learn something new about someone else; ages 3-5. Register at gpl.org.
This event is for children ages 3-5 and will be held at the Groton Public Library. The event will feature a hula hoop movement class with Emma, a professional hula hoop instructor. The class will teach children how to use a hula hoop, games, dance, and more. The event is free to attend and requires registration.
* **Read Aloud with Jennie:** A weekly event for young readers.
The Groton Public Library is hosting two events for children and adults. The first event is a “Read Aloud with Jennie” session for children in grades K-2. This session will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.
This event is open to all ages and backgrounds. Gina Cranford is a Reiki Master and Sound Healing practitioner with over 15 years of experience. Gina Cranford’s experience includes working with individuals and groups, offering sound healing sessions, and conducting workshops. Gina Cranford’s sound healing practice focuses on using various instruments like singing bowls, chimes, and gongs.
The Townsend Public Library is hosting a Teen Anime and Manga Club. The club will meet every other week, starting on [Date]. The club will focus on exploring the world of anime and manga, discussing their themes, characters, and stories.
