Sunday, January 12

Yoga on the Trails: 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.

Ballroom Shenanigans — Dance Class: 2-4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Brett Outchcunis covers the basic rules of three types of ballroom dances — Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Monday, January 13

Winter Hibernation: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn how animals survive the winter months of New England with Hands on Nature; ages 3-5. 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.

Messy Monday: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Make a winter scene; ages 2-up.

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 0-3.

Story Time and Craft: 11 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.

Monday Morning Book Club: 11 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell.

Grief & Healing Support Group: Noon; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Led by Karen Campbell.

Career Resources + Assistance: 2-4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Visit the library for help with a resume, applications, and more.

SWAGLY-North: 4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join this welcoming, teen-lead group celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities, and more; grades 7-12.

Lego Club: 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.

Unplug Your Senses: 5:30 p.m. AND 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. A sensory story and activity time with Special Ed Paraprofessional Pam Wockenfuss; ages 3-7. Register at 978-534-7522.

Knitting Group: 6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

Grief Counseling Support Group: 6:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Led by Karen Campbell.

Zoom — “How Birds Created the World”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Ayer Library. Randi Minetor, author and journalist, discusses her book “The Complete Language of Birds”, and some of her travels. Register at ayerlibrary.org.

Zoom — “Interview with Author Tracey Lange”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Thayer Memorial Library. Bestselling author Tracey Lange discusses her book “What Happened to the McCrays?”. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Tuesday, January 14

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St.

Hula Hooping: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring your hoop and enjoy a morning of exercise; for adults. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Music & Movement: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy an interactive class with singer-songwriter Kat Chapman; ages 3-6. Register at 978-534-7522.

Romp ‘N Stomp: 10 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy songs, play time, toys, and books; ages 10-24 months.

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

Silent Book Club: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a book, have coffee, tea, and pastries, read for a while and then discuss. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Songs, movement, and stories.

ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Focus on a different letter while singing, games, and a craft; ages 2-up. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy mitten-themed stories and a craft. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

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

Tuesday Matinee: 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Watch the movie “Grease” (1978). Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Stitch Circle: 1:30 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St.

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

All Things Theatre Workshop for Homeschoolers: 2 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. From improv to Shakespeare, this group covers a variety of theater concepts; ages 10-teens. Register at gpl.org.

Introduction to Proposal Writing: 2 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. An overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave.

Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St.

STEM for Young Explorers: 4 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Discuss science, technology, engineering, and math concepts; ages 5-8. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

Bilingual Story Time: 4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn basics of Spanish including colors, numbers, animals, and more; ages 3-6.

STEAM Explorers: 4 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Read, create, learn and explore; ages kindergarten-grade 2.

Book Worm Masters: 4:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Have fun reading and talking about books; snacks; grades 6-7. Register at gpl.org.

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

Bridge Club for Beginners: 5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting: 6 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Connect with like-minded individuals, and make a real impact on their community. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

Book Group: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Discuss “Becoming Ted” by Matt Cain.

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

Family Craft Night: 6-7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Today’s project is Elmer the Elephant; ages 5-up.

Knit and Crochet Group: 6-8 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Spend time creating with others, drop-in program. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: 6:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Wear your pjs, bring a blanket and your favorite stuffie to this story time; then pick up your stuffie the next day; grades K-5. Register at gpl.org.

Zoom — “Interview with Author Clay McLeod Chapman”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Thayer Memorial Library. Meet author Clay McLeod Chapman as he discusses his book “Wake Up and Open Your Eyes”. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Wednesday, January 15

Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Develop a life-long love of reading with books, activities, songs, and more; ages 3-5.

Story Time with Miss Molly: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Songs, movement, and stories.

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. To register, visit gpl.org.

Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Stories, songs, and activities; ages 0-24.

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. Register at 978-597-1714.

Petite Picassos: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Engage in hands-on activities; ages 2-5-6.

Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell.

Right Start Play Group: 10:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St.

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.

Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy mitten-themed stories and a craft. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Chair and Stand for Seniors: Noon; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Stretch, strengthen, and align the body with breath awareness, and relaxation. artdancemove@gmail.com.

Drop-In Game Afternoon for Grownups: 1-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.

Coloring and Calm: 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.

Quilting Club: 1-4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster.

Yarn Circle: 2-3 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Knitting, crochet, tatting, weaving, and more.

Afterschool Perler Beads: 2:45-3:45 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make colorful and creative art; ages 10-14.

Read to Blitzen: 4-5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Blitzen is a certified therapy dog who loves to hear children read to him. Register at gpl.org.

Graphic Novel Book Club: 3:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Bring snacks, pillows, and anything else you’d like and watch the movie “Ponyo”; ages 9-12.

Teen Craft Club — Quilling: 4-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Create intricate designs using colorful strips of paper; ages 12-18. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

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

Yoga at the Library: 6 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Replenish your spirit and navigate back to your heart center. Register at shirleylibrary.org.

Adult Book Club: 6 p.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Discuss “The Book of Joy” by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu; ages 18-24.

Genealogy Consultation with Dwight: 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Dwight will help you on your journey. Register at 978-597-1714.

2025 Reading Challenge Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Read a book to match the month’s challenges. Visit bigelowlibrary.org.

Zoom — “Interview with Adam Haslett”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Thayer Memorial Library. Meet 2-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Award finalist Adam Haslett. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Book Club: 7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Discuss “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks.

Eclectic Book Club: 7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Discuss “The Wishing Game” by Meg Shaffer. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Zoom — “How to Build Resilience in the Age of Burnout”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Groton Public Library. Alison Campbell, founder of unBurnt, discusses how to push back against chronic-stress and prevent burnout. Register at gpl.org.

Thursday, January 16

Tot Time: 9:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Listen to a story and play with the library’s toys and duplo blocks; ages 24-36 months.

Penguin Fun Story and Craft Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Listen to penguin stories and make a cotton-ball penguin picture; ages 3-7. Register at 978-534-7522.

Support Group for Parents with Special Needs Children: 10 a.m.-Noon; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell.

Story Time and Crafts 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.

Adult Community Chat and Color: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Work on sketches, socialize, etc.

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.

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.

Babygarten: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Sing along to songs with egg shakers and scarves.

Stretch, Strengthen & Balance for Seniors: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Align the body with breath awareness, relaxation, and more. Contact Diane Moore at artdancemove@gmail.com.

Homeschool Play Date: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Chat with other homeschool families, while the children play. bigelowlibrary.org.

Story Time with Miss Tiffany: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Enjoy mitten-themed stories and a craft. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

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

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

Friends Book Sale: Noon- 8 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham.

Bridge Club for Intermediate and Advanced: 12:15 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

Writers’ Critique Group: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster.

Knitting Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Open to all to work on your project(s).

Tech Help with Leah: 3-3:45 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Get your tech and social media questions answered. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

Teen Yoga: 4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Take a break and relax with yoga; teens in grades 7-12. Register at 978-534-7522.

Read Aloud with Jennie: 4 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy children’s books with Jennie Fitzkee; grades K-2. Register at gpl.org.

Crafternoon for Kids: 4:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Make your own hot chocolate mix with some special add-ins; ages 3-up. Register at forbushlibrary.org.

Tween/Teen Art Afternoon: 5-7 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Design your own skateboard decks; ages 11-up. Register at ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Cribbage Club: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell.

Parent Support Group: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Offering parents and caregivers a time to connect and chat about parenting challenges and strategies.

Teen Anime and Manga Club: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Discuss “Sakamoto Days” by Yuuto Suzuki. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

STEAM Activity — Build a Snowman: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. In partnership with the Fitchburg Parks Department, children ages 6-12, welcome to this weekly activity.

Zoom — “Interview with Author Kate Fagan”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Thayer Memorial Library. Meet bestselling author Kate Fagan as she discusses her book “The Three Lives of Cate Kay”. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Friday, January 17

Winter Tails n’ Tales Story Time: 10 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy stories, crafts, games, and more; ages 3-5.

Explore and Play: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Register at 978-534-7522.

Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn basics of Spanish; ages 3-6. 978-874-7416.

Novel-Tea Book Club for Seniors: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Discuss “The Chaperone” by Laura Moriarty, while sipping a cup of “Orange Shangri-La Gold” tea. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Zumbini: 11 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.

Llama Lounge: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St.

ABC’s and Me Story Time: 11:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Miss Emily will focus on one letter to read, sing, and make a craft; ages 3-6. 978-368-8928.

Virtual Novel-Tea Book Club: 1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Discuss “The Chaperone” by Laura Moriarty, while sipping a cup of “Orange Shangri-La Gold” tea. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Craft & Chill Night — New Year Wish Bracelets: 6-7 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make a friendship bracelet and sip on mocktails. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

Zoom — “Interview with Author Kate Fagan”: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Meet author Jessie Garcia as she discusses her book “The Business Trip”. Register at thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Open Mic Night: 7-9 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Musicians, singers, poets — share your talent.

Saturday, January 18

Friends Book Sale: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham.

Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.-noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Meet with a representative of Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society.

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.

Houseplant Swap: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Have cuttings or offspring from a favorite houseplant — bring it to the swap; potting soil and pots provided. Register at gpl.org.

Saturday STEM/STEAM: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Explore fun experiments; ages 9-12. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

Saturday Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive.

Shadowbox Art — Snowglobe: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make a fun shadow box with Julie Harrold; ages 12-up. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Introduction to Bollywood Dance: 11:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join Shikha Vashishtha as she explores the beautiful world of Bollywood dancing. Register at bigelowlibrary.org.

Meet John Adams: Noon; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. George Baker will portray the historical figure of John Adams.

Monthly Music Series — Marc Berger: Noon; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

Harvard Friends of the Arts Concert: 7:30 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond St. Enjoy the music of Guy Davis. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.