North Central Mass Events

Drumming with Craig Harris at the Leominster Public Library

Leominster Public Library 30 West Street, Leominster, Mass

The Leominster Public Library invites you to experience global drumming with Craig Harris on February 20, 3:00-4:00 PM. Craig Harris will expose audiences to stories and songs from Native American, American, and African cultures. Audiences can participate in this interactive musical afternoon. This event is free, but registration is required and begins February 13.

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Athol Library 584 Main Street, Athol, MA, United States

Come out to the Lego Club at the Athol Public Library on Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm. LEGO Club is for building creations and connections! Explore our many boxes of LEGO, create a masterpiece, and put it on display in the Children’s Room! Creations are kept on display for one week. This club is for kids ages […]

Event Series Walking Club at Gardner Library

Walking Club at Gardner Library

Levi Heywood Memorial Library West Lynde Street, Gardner, Ma, United States

Get moving with the Walking Club at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner on Tuesdays from 9:15 to 10:15am. Every Tuesday they meet at the main entrance of the Library for a refreshing walk, and once the snow starts falling and sidewalks get tricky, they will meet at the Gardner Veterans Arena parking lot to […]

Family Fun Night: S.T.E.A.M.ing Through the Year: Magnificent Magnets!

Leominster Public Library 30 West Street, Leominster, Mass

Family Fun Night at the Leominster Library with the theme S.T.E.A.M.ing Through the Year: Magnificent Magnets on Monday, March 10 from 6:00 - 7:00pm.  Children, ages 3-7, and their families are invited to join us in  for Family Fun Night: Magnificent Magnets!  They will read a story about magnets. Then they will bring art and […]

Author Timothy Crellin Book Signing

Levi Heywood Memorial Library West Lynde Street, Gardner, Ma, United States

Author Timothy Crellin will have a book signing at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00pm. Meet & greet local author Rev. Timothy Crellin, who has served as the Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gardner since 2022. The Land of the Living is a historical novel that explores the […]

Meet a Therapy Dog at Leominster Library

Leominster Public Library 30 West Street, Leominster, Mass

Children and their families can say hello to a therapy dog at the Leominster Public Library on Friday August 1 from 2 - 2:45 PM. Angela Thomas will bring her certified therapy dogs to the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room. Meet the English labrador retrievers Archie and Calvin, then learn about what therapy dogs […]

Teddy B.E.A.R. Picnic at Barre’s Library

Woods Memorial Library 29 Pleasant Street, Barre, MA, United States

Picnic outside the Woods Memorial Library in Barre with the town's emergency response team on Saturday, August 2 from 10:00am-12:00pm. The B.E.A.R.S. (Barre Emergency and Rescue Squad) will have their vehicles outside for exploration. They will also staff the "Teddy Bear Hospital." Bring your lunch, blanket, and stuffed friend for this all-ages event.

Didgeridoo Down Under at Lunenburg Public Library

Lunenburg Public Library 1023 Mass Ave, Lunenburg, Ma

Visit Australia without leaving Massachusetts in this show at Lunenburg Public Library on Friday, August 15 from 7:00 - 8:00PM. Didgeridoo Down Under fuses Australian music and culture in this storytelling show for all ages. You will hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, marvel at amazing creatures […]

Paint Night at Lunenburg Public Library

Lunenburg Public Library 1023 Mass Ave, Lunenburg, Ma

Paint along with a local artist at the Lunenburg Public Library on Friday, September 12 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Christina Senecal will lead participants in painting sunflower gnomes. This cute craft is perfect for the emerging fall season. There will be snacks and mocktails. All materials are provided. Registration is required.

Snake Education at Lunenburg Public Library

Lunenburg Public Library 1023 Mass Ave, Lunenburg, Ma

Learn about keeping snakes as pets at the Lunenburg Public Library on Saturday, September 20 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Jay's Cryptic Creatures will go over general boa and python education. Some of the snakes might even pay a visit. This event is for all ages, but it is not an interactive animal program. Be mindful […]

AI Discussion at Harvard Public Library

Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Rd, Harvard, MA

Understand how AI works at the Harvard Public Library on Saturday, September 20 from 2:00 - 3:00pm. SeniorU will present an easy to understand lesson on what artificial intelligence is. They will discuss real-world applications and the benefits and risks of AI use. Questions are welcomed. Registration is required.

Mushroom Night Lights at the Leominster Library

Leominster Public Library 30 West Street, Leominster, Mass

Make a Mushroom Night Lights with Mandy Roberge on Monday, November 3 from 6:00 - 7:00pm  at the Leominster Public Library.   Ages 9-14 are invited to join in on to make a mushroom nightlight. Paint, decorate, and add twinkle lights to create the perfect accessory for your room! Registration is required and begins 10/27.