Tot Time with Therapy Dog Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3.
Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Stories, songs, and activities; ages 0-24.
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.
Baby Boogie: 10:30 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Stories, songs, and engaging props; ages 0-2.
Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Julie Quirk for motivational music, bubbles, bells, parachute fun, and even disco lights. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Crafternoon Playgroup: Noon-3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Drop in to make a craft and meet new friends; ages 5-under.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale: Noon-4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.
After School Nintendo Switch Drop-In: 3-4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road.
Pokémon Club: 3:30 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Trade Pokémon, share tips and tricks, and more.
Tween/Teen Taylor Swift Listening Party: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Listen to Taylor Swift’s newest album “The Life of a Showgirl”, make friendship bracelets, and design our own album covers. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
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.
20th Anniversary of the Building: Welcome Remarks, and LHS Presentation: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy this special presentation, refreshments, and more. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Family Movie Night: 6:30 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Watch “Lilo & Stitch” (PG). Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Haunted Library Prep Day: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Haunted Library volunteers welcome to work on their costumes, props, and more.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.
Saturday Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Read, play, create; ages 0-7.
Saturday Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond St. Sing, read, play instruments, puppets, and more; ages 1-3 years. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Creepy Crawlies: 10:30 a.m. AND 11:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn about the strange and creepy critters from our wild and wacky world of animals with The Joys of Nature. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Origami Day: 11 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Ages 5-12.
Hey Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Take in the beauty of fall as you listen to live music, shop local crafters, and enjoy locally made foods, baked goods, and beer.
Mushroom Painting on Canvas: 2 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Paint delightful mushrooms on canvas with step-by-step instructions from art teacher Julie Harrold; grades 6-12. Register at gpl.org.
Art Lab – Tinker Tray Pumpkins: 2 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Get creative; grades K-5. Register at gpl.org.
Library Lego Friends: 3-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon building Legos; ages 6-12. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.
First Friends Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and toddlers.
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.
Once Upon A Craft: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Hosted by Family Partnership Center.
Sounds & Music Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Examine a new sound theme every week, enjoy stories, dancing, crafts and more; ages 0-3.
Library Matinee: 12:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Watch “Dunkirk”. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Homeschool Family Meet-Up: 12:30-2 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Socialize with other homeschooling families, play board games, Legos, and more. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
The Beginners Book Club: 4 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Chat about the book you are reading, enjoy treats and do a craft; ages 6-8. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
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.
Knitting Group: 6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. A small, friendly group of knitters; teens and adults.
Creative Kids Drop-In Craft: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Let your creativity flow.
Music & Movement: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Hosted by the Family Partnership Center.
123 Count with Me: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn new numbers through stories, songs, movement, and more; ages 2-up. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Children, ages 3-5.
Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for this relaxed story time; ages 0-24 months.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Themed stories and craft; ages 2-5.
Baby & Toddler Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers.
“100 Books Bucket List” Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Titles range from epic classics to short stories, and more. 978-582-4140.
Nashoba Grief Support Group: 1 p.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Hosted by Nashoba Associated Boards of Health.
Growing Places Market: 1-2 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Fresh local produce available.
Daytime DIY: 1-3:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Gather with creative individuals to chat and work on a craft. Register at gpl.org.
“Little Hands Create” Craft Time: 1:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Join Miss Nancy for a crafternoon experience; ages 3-5. Register at gpl.org.
Scrabble Club: 2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. 978-369-8929, Ext. 4.
Let’s Talk About – Civil Renewal: 2:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Register at gpl.org.
Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave.
Teen Takeover – Spooky Vibes Textured Paintings: 3-4:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Crafts, activities, and snacks; ages 12-up. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Fall Vaccine Clinic: 3-5 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Hosted by Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, the Ayer Board of Health, and Westminster Pharmacy. For details, call 978-772-3335.
Write Stuff: 3:45 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Talk about books and writing, do fun writing exercises, and share with others; grades 4-6. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Taylor Swift Album Launch Party: 4 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Crafts, trivia, scavenger hunts, music, and more.
Book Worms: 4 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Have fun reading and talking about books; snacks; grades 4-5. Register at gpl.org.
Construction Club: 4-5 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Build with Legos, blocks, and more; grades K-5. forbushlibrary.org.
Photography Workshop: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.
Bridge Tutorial – Learn to Play: 5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. New players must register at 978-368-8928, Ext. 4.
Comics Club: 5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Draw, write, and create your own comics; grades 3-5. Register at gpl.org.
The Final Chapter: Planning Ahead for End of Life: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Funeral home director Michael McGaffigan talks about the value of advanced planning. Register at lawrencelibrary.org.
Meditation: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Reduce stress, spark creativity, and more.
Virtual – The Allure of Vampires: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Randall Library of Stow and Groton Public Library. Explores the ongoing allure of these powerful creatures with Bill Thierfelder. Register at gpl.org.
What’s After Proust Group Discussion: 7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Discuss future ideas and goals. Register at gpl.org.
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.
Rhythm Reads: 10:30 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Join Ms. Kirsten for a joyous introduction to movement, music, and early literacy skills; ages 2-5.
Move and Groove Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Get wiggles and jiggles out, enjoy a story, and end with movement songs; ages 2-up. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Songs, fingerplays, stories, and more; ages 2-3. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. For details, visit shirleylibrary.org.
Preschool Story & Nature Hour – Colors in Nature: 10:30 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Enjoy a story, make a nature craft, and take a walk; ages 2.5-5. Register at massaudubon.org.
Story Time with Miss Emily: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Stories, songs, and coloring; ages 0-5.
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. Register at gpl.org.
Around the World Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Set your sights on an exciting new holiday or location through stories, music, and crafts; ages 3-5.
Story Time – Cats: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for stories and a craft; ages 6-under. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Open House and Tour: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Learn about the library which is over 120 years old. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.
Chair & Stand for Seniors: 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].
The Caterpillar Lab: 12:30 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Featuring a huge variety of New England caterpillar species munching on their food plants right in front of you. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Kelly’s Tales Story Time: 1:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy storytelling adventures to promote cultural competency and literacy skills; ages 3-5. Register at gpl.org.
Kids Crafternoon: 2-2:45 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Make Pool Noodle Creatures. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Preschool STEAM Story Time: 3 p.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow.
After School Anime and Manga Club: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Relax, read, and talk about what series you are reading or watching; 18-under.
Paws and Read: 3:45 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Read to Rhia or Chase, the library’s therapy dogs; ages K-6. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Magic the Gathering Commander Tournament: 4-7 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Ages 13-up. Register at ayerlibrary.org.
Beginner Tarot Series: 4:30-6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Unlock the wisdom of tarot with Kimmie Knesek of Indigo Feather Psychic Healing. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Wednesday Crafternoons: 4:30-6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Drop in for a creative time; ages 2-7.
Advanced Tai Chi: 5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Register at [email protected].
Yoga at the Library: 6 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Replenish your spirit and navigate back to your heart center. visit shirleylibrary.org.
History of The Beer Can: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. A nostalgic look at the History of the Beer Can, along with a unique pop-up museum experience, with Curator Kevin Logan. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
College Quest for High School Students and Parents: 6-8 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Get the tools to prune your final list of schools; led by Katie Sjursen. Register at gpl.org.
Genealogy Consultation with Dwight: 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Dwight will help you on your journey. Register for a 30-minute slot, call 978-597-1714.
Between the Bookends Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. For details, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Catch Up with Classics Book Group: 7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Discuss “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin. Register at gpl.org.
Virtual — Hair Jewelry of New England: 7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn how it was made, what it looked like, why it was popular, and more with Dr. Nora Ellen Carleson, Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts at Historic New England. Register at gpl.org.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Read stories, play games, sing, and make a craft; ages 0-5.
Stretch, Strengthen & Balance for Seniors: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Aligning the body with breath awareness, relaxation, and more. Contact Diane Moore at [email protected].
Story Time with Miss Jacquie: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Join Strega Mama for an interactive story time; ages 3-5. Register at gpl.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.
Story Time & Craft with Miss Jessie: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read a book together and create a simple themed project to take home; ages 2-6. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time — Cats: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for stories and a craft; ages 6-under. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Bridge Club for Intermediate and Advanced: 12:15 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.
GPL Knitting Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St.
Teen Maker Day: 3 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Projects include pinback buttons, locker magnets, leaf imprint jewelry dishes; grades 6-12. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
STEAM Club: 3:30 p.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Ages 6-up.
Kids Afterschool Movie: 3:45 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Watch “Dog Man” (Rated PG). Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Book Bears: 4 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Talk about a book a favorite book; grades 2-3. Register at gpl.org.
Crazy 8’s Math Club: 4:15 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Filled with get-up-and-move activities that will level up your math skills; ages 6-8. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Virtual — Tween/Teen Cooking Class: 4:30 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Brittany Wujek, Hannaford’s in-house nutrition expert, will focus on a new recipe and cooking technique. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
Crackerjacks Book Club: 5:45 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. If you love reading great books, this group is for you; grades 9-12. Register at gpl.org.
Cribbage Club: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell.
Video Game Club: 6:30 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Play video games together.
Pizza and Lego Night: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Ages 4-12.
Monthly Music Series: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy a night of bluegrass with Flynn Cohen and Laura Orshaw. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.
News Media in the Misinformation Age: 6:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Philip Eil, acclaimed journalist, about the current state of news media, and more. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.
Halloween Shadow Boxes: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Make a Halloween Shadow Box with Janina; all supplies provided. Register at lawrencelibrary.org.
Forever Young Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Discuss “Horror Hotel” by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren. Register at townsendlibrary.org.
Update with Nashua River Watershed Association: 7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Join Cliff Simmonds, Executive Director and Ryan Hennrikus, Senior Land & Climate Associate of the Nashua River Watershed Association for a presentation on its water monitoring program and more. Register at gpl.org.
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