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Cookie Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring your favorite teddy bear for an imaginary picnic, listen to stories and paint cookies; ages 2-5. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Woodland Animals Tracks Journal: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. The library staff will create a Woodland Animals Tracks Journal for you to use as you explore the great outdoors in and around Lunenburg. www.lunenburglibrary.org

Pointillism Painting: 2 p.m., Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Participants will create a cheerful sunflower using the impressionist art technique known as “pointillism” with local artist Jen Niles. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Zoom – Job Search Help – Career Transitions: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Career transitions can be challenging in the best of times. If you find yourself considering a career transition, there are stopes you can take to help you decide the right time. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Basic Wilderness Survival Course: 2 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Presented by Matt “Animal Man” Gabriel; ages 1-15. To register, visit www.fitchburglibrary.org.

Teen Hours: 3:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Unwind with friends and play Nintendo Switch, board games, listen to music and more; ages 13-18. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org

Bingo: 3:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring the family and join an hour of fun-filled Bingo with prizes. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

SWAGLY-North: 4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun; snacks provided. 978-534-7522

LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Bring your ideas and make use of the library’s own collection of LEGO bricks. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org

Teen Movie Monday: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Visit the library and watch a movie; light refreshments provided. www.fitchburglibrary.org

Movie Night: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Wear your pajamas, bring a pillow and blanket and some snacks as you watch “Encanto” (rated PG). No registration required. 978-534-7522

Meditation Virtual Meet-up: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Call 712-775-7463 a couple minutes before the meeting and enter access code 123676# or by computer go to www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer and enter same phone number and access code. 978-534-7522.

Whooo Wants to Paint: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Kids ages 8-12, invited to paint and embellish a Ceramic Bisque Owl Bank. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Literacy Happens in the Living Room: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This workshop is geared toward families with children of preschool to Pre-K age. Learn how you can support your child’s literacy development; free. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Happy Campers Story Time: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and poems; ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Story Time with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories; all ages. www.fitchburglibrary.org

Travelin’ Shoes – Stories of Adventures: 10:30 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Sit back, put your feet up, and join storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world and back. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org

David Bates Storyteller: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org

“Draw to Write” Cursive Writing Club: 11 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join the Youth Department for this six-week cursive writing club with Fran Purcell; for children going into grades 2 to 4. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Bubble Party: 1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Swing by the library lawn for lots of bubbly fun. No registration required. www.townsendlibrary.org

Zoom – Books, Boots & Bridles – The Story of the Horseback Librarians: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn the story of the Pack Horse Library initiative, carried out almost entirely by women, to deliver and distribute reading materials during the Great Depression. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 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. 978-582-4140

Crafternoon: 3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Design and decorate your very own magical “Encanto” inspired door. To register, visit www.fitchburglibrary.org.

Programming Boot Camp: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn the very basics of computer programming using the Python language. This is a five-week course. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

LEGO Club: 3 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org

Kokedama Planting: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.  An instructor from Tower Hill Botanic Garden will teach participants about Kokedama, a Japanese planting style. Afterwards, kids will create their own miniature Kokedama display; ages 9-up. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Drop-In: Afternoon LEGO Play: 3-6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Build with your friends and families at this drop-in program; ages 5-up. www.bigelowlibrary.org

Beginning Birding: 4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn about local birds in our yard and how to start identifying them. Then make a simple feeder to take home. To register, visit www.forbushlibrary.org.

Knit and Crochet: 5 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a project or start something new; all levels of experience welcome. www.townsendlibrary.org

Library Laps: 5:30 p.m.; Central Park, Clinton. Meet in front of the Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton for this walking book club or just a relaxing walk around the park. www.bigelowlibrary.org

Teen Craft: 5:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Use perler beads to make designs for your keychain to identify your bags or luggage, or simply to wear. www.fitchburglibrary.org

Guppie Story Time: 10 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Laugh, clap, play and splash your way through this story time. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Ukelele J: Song Time Fun and Stuffed Animal Parade: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St.  Enjoy this interactive musical program for preschoolers and their parent/caregiver; ages 5-up. No registration required. 978-534-7522.

Lil’ Adventurers Story Time: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie for singing, dancing, reading, movement and bubbles; ages 2-up (siblings welcome). To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Join this 30-minute program for the littlest patrons with songs, stories, and fun; ages newborn-24 months (siblings welcome). 978-874-7416

Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hollis Hills Farm, 340 Marshall Farm Road, Fitchburg. Join Miss Molly for a fun and interactive story time. Hosted by Fitchburg Public Library. www.fitchburglibrary.org

Eyes on Owls: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Marcia Wilson, teacher naturalist and Mark Wilson, wildlife photojournalist and author presents Eyes on Owls which will feature some of their owls and focus on educating about owl species and habitats. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.

Come Write In: 2:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Get inspiration, practice various writing exercises, and get support from your fellow teens and library staff. www.fitchburglibrary.org

Perler Beads: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Elise to make perler bead creations; ages 9-up. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Puppet Show: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Children of all ages and their families invited to “Chicken Little” and “The Three Little Pigs”, performed by Drawbridge Puppet Theater. No registration required. 978-534-7522

Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Book Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Read and discuss “Dinosaurs before Dark: The Graphic Novel” by Mary Pope Osborne; grades 2-5. To register, visit www.fitchburglibrary.org.

Reader’s Theater: 4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join Miss Maren to take a beloved picture book and turn it into a play where the readers become the characters; ages 6-10. To register, visit www.thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Teen Craft Lab: Embroidery: 6 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Visit the library to make woodland animal embroidery designs; ages 12-18. To register, visit www.ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Bad Art Night for Adults: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Create some truly dreadful art, turn off the self-judgement and just have fun; ages 17-up. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

High School Anime: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Make Candy Sushi and watch Spy X Family; ages 14-18 only. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Music on the Green: 6:30-8 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Decatur Creek will perform. The Friends of the Lancaster Seniors will host a barbecue at 5:30 p.m. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org

‘Murder a la Carte’: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. The Delvena Theatre Company will present this exciting, live, comedic, interactive murder mystery performance set in Luigi’s Ristorante. To register, visit www.townendlibrary.org.

Online – Beachcombing for Signs of Wildlife: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Wachusett Meadow Wildlife, Princeton. From the rolling dunes of Cape Cod to the rocky North Shore, the beaches of Massachusetts offer unique opportunities for life to converge. To register, visit www.massaudubon.org.

Ashby Band Concert: 7:30 p.m.; on the common, Ashby. Performed by the 32-piece professional concert band. Refreshments provided.

Kids Interactive Book Club: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Read and discuss “Escape This Book: Race to the Moon” by Bill Doyle. To receive a copy of your book, and to register, call 978-534-7522.

“Sew Simple” Embroidery Club: 10 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. This club will feature another round of great projects planned for summer fun; ages 8-12. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Brown Bag Book Club: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Read and discuss “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart. To receive a copy of your book, and to register, call 978-534-7522, Ext. 3.

Hike at Balance Rock: 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Forbush Memorial Library, Westminster. Wachusett Mountain is calling your name. Join library staff for a hike at Balance Rock Trail; bring a nature journal to sketch what you see; ages 12-up. To register, visit www.forbushlibrary.org.

Teddy Bear Picnic: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, a blanket and a snack and enjoy this special story time; ages 2-5. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org

Write Your Own Book: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Author Erin Petti will lead a four-week program, for ages 8-12, that will guide you through the steps to write your very own book. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Outdoor Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany outside for a morning of stories, rhymes and parachute fun; ages newborn-5. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org

Zoom – Good Bugs & Bad Bugs in Your Garden: 11 a.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. This presentation describes some of the common beneficial pest insects that gardeners encounter in New England. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Lunch Bunch Story Hour: Noon; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Explore mythical sea creatures, mermaids, pirates and more, bring a lunch (fruit and water provided). To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. All welcome. www.fitchburglibrary.org

Lego Box Challenge: 1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Elise for this fun challenge; ages 6-10. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Kid Craft Day – Bury Your Own Treasure: 2 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org

“Dig It” with High Touch High Tech of New England:  3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Step into the world of the Rock Cycle as you uncover the mysteries of rocks, fossils, and crystals. To register, call 978-534-7522.

S.E.E.D. Science Series: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Young scientists invited to learn about why owls are outrageous; ages 7-10. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Henna Tattoos & Palm Reading: 3-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library Garden Room, 610 Main St. Get henna tattoos with Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna and have your palm read while you are waiting. 978-829-1780

Nature Journaling: 5 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org

Hunger Games Inspired Basic Survival Course: 5:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn to create life-saving shelter; how to locate and purify water; how to build a quick fire and more; ages 11-18. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.

Zoom – Taste of Ayurveda – Pitta: 6 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Combining physical, psychological, and spiritual health, Ayurveda focuses on whole body healing based on a person’s individual body type or “dosha”. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Zoom – Nonfiction Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Hosted by Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Read and discuss “Hidden Valley Road” by Robert Kolker. For a copy of the book, visit www.ashburnhamlibrary.org.

MRE & ME Story Time: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join Mary Rowlandson Elementary teachers and staff as they share some of their favorite stories throughout the library. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org

Book Club: 7 p.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. Read and discuss “Educated” by Tara Westover; www.ashbylibrary.org.

Townsend Military Band Concert and Lawn Party: 7:30 p.m.; Townsend Common. The New Beginnings United Methodist Church will host the lawn party featuring hot dogs and baked beans, snacks and baked goods.

Creative Drama for Kids: 10 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join Ali Coes of Little Spark Theatre for a zany and wacky good time; ages 2-6. To register, visit www.thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Story Time & Craft: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy the story “A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee”; afterwards, create a simple project to take home. Led by Miss Jessie; ages 2-6. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Pirate Party: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Ahoy, Mateys! Join this swash-buckling event with Red Beard the Pirate. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Carp Kite-making: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Discover the celebration of Kodomo No Hi – children’s day! Make a carp kite and learn why these fish hold special significance on this day. To register, visit www.forbushlibrary.org.

Start the longest drawing: Noon-4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Visit the Teen Room and help library staff create the longest (widest) drawing with everything from markers to colored pencils. Light refreshments.

Friday Family Movie: Noon; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring a blanket, pillow and a snack and enjoy the movie “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” www.townsendlibrary.org.

Virtual – Novel-Tea Book Club: 1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “Shanghai Girls” by Lisa See and enjoy a sample of “Black Pearl” tea. To register, visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Garden Club – Toad Abodes: 1:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Decorate your own toad abode to bring home; supplies provided; ages 4-up. 978-874-7416.

Movie Matinee: 2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy the movie “All About Eve” (all ages). www.thayermemoriallibrary.org

“Just Grow It” Junior Garden Club: 2 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Explore how you can grow plants and herbs in almost any container, learn about gardening tools and more; ages 8-12. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Lots of Legos: 9 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Children of all ages welcome to the library to have some construction fun with Legos, Duplos and building blocks. 978-874-7416

Friends’ Book Sale: 10 a.m.-Noon: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Offering thousands of gently used books, DVDs, and CDs donated by the community. 978-534-7522

Saturday Craft Camp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Drop in the Makerspace for an easy craft; ages 6-12. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org

Improv Workshop for Teens: 10 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Participants will learn and practice improvistation activities and techniques that will help to improve expressive language skills as well as promote faster thinking and decrease stress. To register, visit www.thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Hunger Games Survival Course: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Learn to create life-saving shelter anywhere, discover how to locate and purify water and more with Animal Survival Matt Gabriel; ages 10-up. To register, visit www.ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Cardboard Fort Building: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Families welcome to visit the library to construct forts out of cardboard. 978-829-1789

Collage Club: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org

“Nonacoicus” Lecture: 2 p.m.; Fort Devens Museum, 94 Jackson Road, Devens. Meredith Marcinkewicz, curator at the Shirley Historical Society Museum, presents an illustrated lecture about the area known as Nonacoicus. Learn about the geography, the early settlers, the roads, the mills, and its development. E-mail info@fortdevensmuseum.org for information.

Ferns for Beginners: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Stroll to the Fern Forest trail, observing ferns and learning easy ways to identify them. To register, visit www.massaudubon.org.

Beatles for Sale Concert: 2 p.m.; Coggshall Park, Fitchburg. Sponsored by the Friends of Coggshall Park and the Fitchburg Cultural Council.

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