December 2023

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Friday, December 1All DayBeanstack

Teen Winter Reading Challenge Starts!

Teen Winter Reading Challenge Starts!Log your reading throughout the months of December and January to earn badges on Beanstack. Complete the challenge by January 31st to win a prize. Check the Beanstack challenge to find out the details! Open to grades 6-12. Sign up online through Beanstack to log your reading! Direct link to our Beanstack landing page: https://lunenburglibrary.…Learn More
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Monday, December 4All DayKit PickupLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Book in a Bag! 1st and 2nd Graders

Book in a Bag! 1st and 2nd GradersLPL has a first-time book club experience for beginning chapter book readers! The format for this club is a bit different- no monthly gatherings, just reading and writing a simple review! Once a month kids in grades 1 & 2 can stop by to pick up their book bag.…Learn More

Monday, December 4All DayKit PickupLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Popcorn and a Book for 3rd & 4th Graders

Popcorn and a Book for 3rd & 4th GradersWho needs popcorn and a movie? We have a better idea! Once a month  kids in grades 3 and 4 can stop by to pick up a kit that has a book by a featured author, some microwave popcorn and a few fun activity pages. Then pop your popcorn, spread a blanket on the floor, cozy up in a warm bed or build a reading fort of your own creation as you crack open the book written by a favorite author- or maybe one that you have been meaning to try but haven't yet.…Learn More

Monday, December 410:15 AM—12:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Holiday Scam Prevention Tips with Leominster Credit Union!

Holiday Scam Prevention Tips with Leominster Credit Union!Come learn about the warning signs of the latest holiday scams so you can have a financially safe festive season!A representative of Leominster Credit Union will visit the library to give a free presentation on the latest fraudulent schemes to appear during the busiest shopping season of the year.…Learn More

Monday, December 411:00 AM—12:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4's

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4'sOur gatherings are designed to help your child develop a life long love of reading as we share books, readiness activities, rhymes, and songs. Story times encourage language and pre-reading skill development that help your child grow into a successful reader.…Learn More

Monday, December 45:30—6:30 PMLunenburg Adult Activity Center at Eagle House25 Memorial Dr, Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Baking Book Club at Lunenburg Adult Activity Center!

Baking Book Club at Lunenburg Adult Activity Center!Join us at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center at Eagle House (25 Memorial Dr, Lunenburg, MA 01462) for a collaborative monthly program: Spice of the Month Club!Register for a take-and-make kit at the Library containing this month's featured spice/herb and recipes to try at home.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 511:00 AM—12:00 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

"100 Books Bucket List" Book Club!

"100 Books Bucket List" Book Club!Join us for a monthly morning book club at the Library! Our inspiration for this book club is a "100 Books Bucket List" scratch-off poster. We'll use the poster to choose our next title every month by drawing a number and scratching off that space to reveal our read.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 53:00—5:00 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet GroupJoin us for Stitchcraft - the Library's knitting and crochet group! We meet in the Library's conference room every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 pm to chat while working on our own projects. Need help with a pattern or looking to learn a new skill? Stop by the group and we'll help! Please send an email to Lydia if you would like to join the mailing list for meeting changes and other announcements.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 53:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Drop-In Craft for Grades 6-12: Make Your Own Snowflake Suncatcher

Drop-In Craft for Grades 6-12: Make Your Own Snowflake Suncatcher Drop by the Teen Room on Tuesday, December 5th between 3pm-4pm to make snowflake suncatchers in fun winter colors while supplies last!All supplies are included and teens will be able to take their creations home with them. Open to teens in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18).…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 69:30—11:30 AMZoom

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 610:00—11:00 AMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Pre-K Story Time for 4's & 5's

Pre-K  Story Time for 4's & 5'sThis story time for 4 and 5 year olds is developed with more structure for children who are getting ready for kindergarten. We will help your child develop a life long love of reading as we share books, readiness activities, rhymes, and songs. These story times will provide your child with opportunities to practice sitting in a circle with peers, listening, sharing, taking turns- all developmental milestones that will support a successful kindergarten experience.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 76:00—8:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Family Movie Night - The Muppet Christmas Carol

Family Movie Night - The Muppet Christmas CarolJoin us for a festive Family Move Night to watch one of Miss Joslyn's favorite movies! Wear your coziest clothes, eat some popcorn, and the enjoy the movie!Registration not required but encouraged for room setupTHE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROLG | 1992 | COMEDY, DRAMA, FAMILY, FANTASY, HOLIDAY, MUSICALThe Muppets' rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale puts a unique twist on that fateful Christmas Eve, when Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 91:00—2:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

“Sourdough Starter Workshop” featuring Sourdough Brandon

“Sourdough Starter Workshop” featuring Sourdough BrandonLearn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter from an expert sourdough baker and food blogger. You’ll leave with many tips and tricks on how to keep your sourdough starter active, what to make with your starter, and even leave with some free sourdough starter!Registration is required.…Learn More
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Monday, December 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4's

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4'sOur gatherings are designed to help your child develop a life long love of reading as we share books, readiness activities, rhymes, and songs. Story times encourage language and pre-reading skill development that help your child grow into a successful reader.…Learn More

Monday, December 116:30—8:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Monthly Music Series Presents: Celtic Christmas with Jeff Snow

Monthly Music Series Presents: Celtic Christmas with Jeff SnowJoin us for a live Celtic winter holiday concert with Jeff Snow! JEFF SNOW is a talented multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England.   Growing up in a home where old Scottish folk songs were the everyday sounds, Jeff developed an early love for Celtic music.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 123:00—5:00 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet GroupJoin us for Stitchcraft - the Library's knitting and crochet group! We meet in the Library's conference room every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 pm to chat while working on our own projects. Need help with a pattern or looking to learn a new skill? Stop by the group and we'll help! Please send an email to Lydia if you would like to join the mailing list for meeting changes and other announcements.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1310:00—11:00 AMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Pre-K Story Time for 4's & 5's

Pre-K  Story Time for 4's & 5'sThis story time for 4 and 5 year olds is developed with more structure for children who are getting ready for kindergarten. We will help your child develop a life long love of reading as we share books, readiness activities, rhymes, and songs. These story times will provide your child with opportunities to practice sitting in a circle with peers, listening, sharing, taking turns- all developmental milestones that will support a successful kindergarten experience.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 134:00—5:00 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

CANCELED - A New Chapter Book Club (a Book Club for Tweens & Teens)

A New Chapter Book Club (a Book Club for Tweens & Teens)A New Chapter Book Club is perfect for readers who are ready to move up from our LPL Book Club for 3rd - 5th Graders (or maybe who are just starting to look for books in the Teen Room) and will feature a mix of Middle Grade and Young Adult titles from a variety of genres.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 134:00—5:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

LPL Kids Book Club

LPL Kids Book ClubLike to read? Like to chat with like-minded kids about the books you're reading? Well, have we got a great opportunity for you! Kids in grades 3-5 will meet once a month to discuss some thoughtfully chosen books from a wide variety of genres. We discuss…Learn More

Wednesday, December 136:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 136:30—7:30 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

CANCELED - Armchair Travel Book Club!

Armchair Travel Book Club!Now you can travel the world through books and share your experiences with other readers! Join us for our evening Armchair Travel Book Club every 2nd Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. No registration needed, all are welcome.  We will select a variety of nonfiction, fiction, and memoir titles about people in different countries of the world.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Family Gingerbread Houses

Family Gingerbread HousesHappy Holidays! What better way to celebrate than gathering the whole family to work together to make a Gingerbread House! REGISTER TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR FAMILY KIT!Registration Required: Only 20 kits available, one kit per family

Saturday, December 162:00—3:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Steeped in Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party 250 Years Later

VIRTUAL: Steeped in Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party 250 Years LaterThe story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America.  On the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773), learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 1711:00 AM—12:00 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Zoom

CANCELED - (Not So) Young Adult Book Club Meeting

(Not So) Young Adult Book Club MeetingThe (Not So) Young Adult Book Club is for those adults who love reading YA books (you know who you are) but teens are totally welcome to join us too! This is a hybrid book club, so you can join us virtually over Zoom if you can't make it to the library to meet in person!At this meeting, we'll be discussing The Afterlife of Holly Chase (published in 2017) by Cynthia Hand copies will be available in November to check out at the library.…Learn More
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Monday, December 1811:00 AM—12:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4's

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4'sOur gatherings are designed to help your child develop a life long love of reading as we share books, readiness activities, rhymes, and songs. Story times encourage language and pre-reading skill development that help your child grow into a successful reader.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 193:00—5:00 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet GroupJoin us for Stitchcraft - the Library's knitting and crochet group! We meet in the Library's conference room every Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 pm to chat while working on our own projects. Need help with a pattern or looking to learn a new skill? Stop by the group and we'll help! Please send an email to Lydia if you would like to join the mailing list for meeting changes and other announcements.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 196:00—7:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Wallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Polar Express P J Story Time

Polar Express P J Story TimePolar Express PJ Story Time and Craft Event For all of you who truly believe, join us at the library to hear one of Santa's favorite elves, a. k. a. Doc Haman, read the wonderful holiday classic The Polar Express by Chris VanAllsburg. Then join us in the Story Craft Room to make a candy train! You are invited to wear your pj’s just like all the children riding on the Polar Express Train did in this story!                            DONATIONS OF CANDY FOR THE TRAINS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! SEE MISS DEBBIE FOR DETAILS OR EMAIL: dlaffond@lunenburgma.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 209:30—11:30 AMZoom

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 2010:00—11:00 AMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Pre-K Story Time for 4's & 5's

Pre-K  Story Time for 4's & 5'sThis story time for 4 and 5 year olds is developed with more structure for children who are getting ready for kindergarten. We will help your child develop a life long love of reading as we share books, readiness activities, rhymes, and songs. These story times will provide your child with opportunities to practice sitting in a circle with peers, listening, sharing, taking turns- all developmental milestones that will support a successful kindergarten experience.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 206:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More
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Monday, December 25Closed

Lunenburg Public Library

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Tuesday, December 26Closed

Lunenburg Public Library

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Wednesday, December 2710:00—11:00 AMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

CANCELED - Pre-K Story Time for 4's & 5's

Pre-K  Story Time for 4's & 5'sThis story time for 4 and 5 year olds is developed with more structure for children who are getting ready for kindergarten. We will help your child develop a life long love of reading as we share books, readiness activities, rhymes, and songs. These story times will provide your child with opportunities to practice sitting in a circle with peers, listening, sharing, taking turns- all developmental milestones that will support a successful kindergarten experience.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

FAMILY SNOW SCULPTURE DAY OR...

FAMILY SNOW SCULPTURE DAY OR...No snow?  Well we have other fun ideas!Stop by the library around 11:00 on Wednesday morning to make a candy train with our extra supplies(thanks to everyone who donated candy for this fun event!) While you are here you can also make a Marshmallow…Learn More

Wednesday, December 276:00—7:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

CANCELED - All Ages Puzzle Race! (Evening)

All Ages Puzzle Race! (Evening)During the week of the holiday break we're hosting some puzzle race competitions for puzzlers of all ages! How quickly can you and your team of four assemble a 500 piece puzzle? Race the clock and your competitors to see who comes out on top!This week there will be three separate puzzle races to choose from, so if there isn't room at one time, try another option instead.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

All Ages Puzzle Race! (Morning)

All Ages Puzzle Race! (Morning)During the week of the holiday break we're hosting some puzzle race competitions for puzzlers of all ages! How quickly can you and your team of four assemble a 500 piece puzzle? Race the clock and your competitors to see who comes out on top!This week there will be three separate puzzle races to choose from, so if there isn't room at one time, try another option instead.…Learn More

Thursday, December 282:00—4:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Wallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Drop-In Family Crafternoon!

Drop-In Family Crafternoon!Stop by the library any time between 2 and 4 for a Winter Crafternoon! Make paper roll elves or any other winter-themed creation!Registration not required but encouraged to ensure we have enough supplies for all your fantastically festive creations!
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Friday, December 293:00—4:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

All Ages Puzzle Race! (Afternoon)

All Ages Puzzle Race! (Afternoon)During the week of the holiday break we're hosting some puzzle race competitions for puzzlers of all ages! How quickly can you and your team of four assemble a 500 piece puzzle? Race the clock and your competitors to see who comes out on top!This week there will be three separate puzzle races to choose from, so if there isn't room at one time, try another option instead.…Learn More
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