Sunday, June 22

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.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy a chicken barbecue, refreshments, artist demonstration, games, vendors, and a chess tournament.

1-4 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Kick of the Summer Reading Program with an afternoon of fun and games. gpl.org.

Monday, June 23

10:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and toddlers. 978-597-1714.

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Cool off in the courtyard with the library’s new water table; ages 6-under. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Enjoy a morning of sensory art exploration and creation; ages 2-up.

1-4:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell.

1-3 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Paint, stamp, and stencil your own library bookbag; teens and tweens. Register at lawrencelibrary.org.

2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Massachusetts author Bob Ainsworth takes the audience on the trail of cheaters from ancient times to today, from baseball to Indy car racing to the card game of bridge. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.

2-3 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

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.

4-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Create a water gel toy animal; ages 6-12. Register at 978-829-1789.

4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Get creative with the library’s Legos and meet fellow builders; ages 5-12.

6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. A small, friendly group of knitters; teens and adults.

7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Learn about the positive impact that the Queer community has had on our nation’s politics. Register at gpl.org.

6:30 p.m.; Leominster City Hall, 25 West St. (Council Chambers).  No meetings during July and August.

Tuesday, June 24

10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Play bingo to have a chance to win fantastic prizes; ages 7-13. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.

10-11 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley.

10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Songs, movements, and stories.

10:30-11 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Make creations with Model Magic clay; pre-k to grade 5.

10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Children, ages 3-5.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Play with the water table, sandbox, and mud kitchen.

11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Receive a blank notebook to peel, stick, and apply stickers to; ages 3-up. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

11 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Play with the library’s whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys.

11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy a Be Your Self-themed story and craft. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

1-2:15 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn about planting and caring for succulents; ages 10-up. Register at forbushlibrry.org.

2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

3 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.

3-3:45 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Make colorful Sand Art Gaming Designs.

3 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Explore and make something new with a science kit.

3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Malik will entertain you with comedy magic and more; ages 4-up.

3:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Learn to make origami flowers; ages 11-18. Register at 978-829-1789.

4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.

4-5:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley.

5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St.

5:30-7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Drop in to play board games, enjoy pizza, and more.

5:30 p.m.; Central Park, Clinton. Join the staff of the Bigelow Free Public Library for a walk around the park.

6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Prizes awarded. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

6-8:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy family fun, board games, and snacks; all ages.

6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Discuss and critique one another’s work in a supportive environment.

6-7 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Meet the new(ish) director Derc Wilson and enjoy desserts.

6-7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Get crafty at the library; ages 5-up.

6:30 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Meet local author Candace King (C.J. Shearer) as she discusses her latest book “My Book of Wishes: The Ultimate End-of-Life Planner”.

7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Choose next year’s books and enjoy a potluck dinner before summer break. Register at gpl.org.

7 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Songs by Steve Peisch featuring Maria Ferrante, Suzanne Buell, Paul Speidel, Shawn McCann and Annabelle Xu.

Wednesday, June 25

10-11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Use fabric markers and more to decorate a tote bag; ages 7-12. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.

10:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St.

10:30 a.m.; Hollis Hills Farm, 340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy songs, movements, and stories. Hosted by Fitchburg Public Library.

10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy rhymes, songs, puppets, music, and more; ages 0-3.

10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Stories, songs, and coloring; ages 0-5.

11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy a Be Your Self-themed story and craft. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Create colorful 3D masterpieces.

Noon; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Stretch, strengthen, and align the body with breath awareness, relaxation, and more. Contact Diane Moore at [email protected].

Noon; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy lively stories and a delicious lunch. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

1-2 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Drop in to sit, relax, and de-stress with mindful coloring; ages 18-up.

1 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Sing along to “Mamma Mia”; enjoy popcorn.

1 p.m. OR 2:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Use a variety of colors to paint your unique piece of art; ages 8-13. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.

1-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Members of the Central MA Genealogical Society will be available for individual one-hour help sessions. Register at 978-534-7522, Ext. 3605.

1-3 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell.

2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Test your knowledge of anime and manga to win a prize. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.

3-7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Ages 5-12. lawrencelibrary.org.

4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive, Fitchburg. Explore leaf shape and classification and make your own framed plant prints with the New England Botanic Garden; ages 8-12. Register at 978-829-1789.

4:30-5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Play board games, card games, and more; light refreshments.

5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster.

5:30-7:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Learn and explore the basics of creating beautiful trivets and potholders with local crafter Candy Wright; ages 12-adult.

5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Register at [email protected].

6-7:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy games, pizza, and ice cream; grades 6-12. Register at gpl.org.

6-8 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Grab a canvas board to decorate, design and embellish with whatever art supplies you want for the art exhibit on display through Aug. 2. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

6 p.m.; Central Park, Clinton. Make recipes from “Watermelon & Red Birds” by Nicole A. Taylor. Let the library know what you are bringing. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

6-8:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Board games and snacks.

6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Unite your mind and body with Kripalu yoga.

6:30-8 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road.

6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Discuss “Sandwich” Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Monthly plant swap. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

6:30 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. The Nashua River Watershed Association will give an overview of why and how unsafe dams are removed, and what changes you might expect to see.

Thursday, June 26

10 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Informal playgroup with music, activities, and more; ages 3-under.

10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Enjoy rhymes, songs, puppets, music, and more; ages 0-3.

10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Music and movement with stories and activities; ages 5-under. Register at forbushlibrary.org.

11-11:45 a.m. AND 3-3:45; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Get your tech and social media questions answered. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

11:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy Mr. French’s upbeat, family friendly concert; ages 3-up. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Noon-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive.

12:15 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

1 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. New England storyteller Todd Goodwin shares his stories of his family’s cars and their adventures in them from the 1960s. Register at forbushlibrary.org.

1:30-3:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St.

3-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Make a beaded cloud suncatcher with Pottery Paintin’ Place; ages 9-13. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.

4-5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy knitting and chatting with other kids; grades 3-5. Register at gpl.org.

4-5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Create beautiful designs on ceramic dishes with alcohol inks; grades 6-12. Register at gpl.org.

5 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Learn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter with baker and food blogger Sourdough Brandon. Register at 978-425-2620.

5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Join other writers in this weekly workshop.

5 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Read and discuss “Fountains of Silence” by Ruta Sepetys.

5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Join other artists while working on a project(s).

5:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy snacks and discuss “The Dead I Know” by Scot Gardner.

6 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Join Laura Brown of Sapphire Women’s Healthcare as she discusses signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and treatment options. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.

6-8 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Join Davis Bates for sea shanties, ballads, fish tales, and more. 978-582-4140.

6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Play video games together.

6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Watch “Juror #2”.

6:30-7:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy a mini bonfire and Pride-themed craft stations, games, and more. Pride attire encouraged. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Read and discuss “Miracle Creek” by Angie Kim. Register at gpl.org.

7 p.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. A lively book discussion group for those 55-up.

7 p.m.; Town Field, 99A Main St., Groton. York will perform songs and tell stories about the great Willie Nelson. Bring dinner if you would like and enjoy music outdoors. Register at gpl.org.

7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Discuss “Miracle Creek” by Angie Kim. Register at gpl.org.

7:30-9:30 p.m.; Townsend Common. Enjoy food, refreshments, and children’s activities – hosted by Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 from 7-9:15 p.m.; along with music.

Friday, June 27

10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St.

Noon-3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Drop in to make a craft and meet new friends; ages 5-under.

1-2 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Board games, card games, travel games, outdoor games, and more; ages 6-up.

2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Discuss “1776” by David McCullough. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.

2:30-4:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Paint a beach bag. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.

5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Discuss “Nettle and Bone” by T. Kingfisher. Register at gpl.org.

5:30-8:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Explore virtual worlds and play games; ages 10-18. Register at 978-829-1780.

6-7:30 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Center Hall, 100 West St. Enjoy this guided art night, or design your own masterpiece while enjoying pizza. Hosted by State Rep. Natalie Higgins.

Saturday, June 28

10 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Build skills of observation and curiosity as you explore elements of nature. Register at ayerlibrary.org.

10 a.m.; Pepperell. The parade starts at Town Hall, Main Street, Pepperell to Railroad Square, Pepperell.

10 a.m.-Noon; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Enjoy a variety of activities including scavenger hunt, balloon rocket experiment, and binary code bracelet craft;; ages 5-12. fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.

10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Bring some photos of a furry friend you love and leave with a cute little pet portrait; ages 12-adult. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Learn basic information about odonate life cycles and natural history as well as identification techniques. Register at massaudubon.org.

1-2 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Kick off summer reading with a foam party with New England Foam Factory. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

2-3 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join Joann and Jim Mead for a talk about their book, “Married in Moscow: A Red-hot Memoir in Cold War Times”. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

6-10 p.m.; Varnum Brook Elementary School, 10 Hollis St., Pepperell. Food vendors, inflatables, music and more.