May 2023

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Monday, May 1All DayKit PickupLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Random Reads for Grades 5-8! A Monthly Book Subscription for Tweens & Teens!

Random Reads for Grades 5-8! A Monthly Book Subscription for Tweens & Teens!A new monthly book subscription option for tweens & teens, that will include a library book, a snack, an activity, & a gift!

Monday, May 1All DayKit PickupLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Random Reads for Grades 9-12! A Monthly Book Subscription for Teens!

Random Reads for Grades 9-12! A Monthly Book Subscription for Teens!A new monthly book subscription option for tweens & teens, that will include a library book, a snack, an activity, & a gift!

Monday, May 1All DayKit PickupLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Book-in-a-Bag for 1st & 2nd Graders

Book-in-a-Bag for 1st & 2nd Graders'BOOK IN A BAG' FOR 1ST AND 2ND GRADERS LPL 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! At the beginning of each month, 12 kids can stop by to pick up their book bag.…Learn More

Monday, May 1All 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 between the 1st and the 10th of the month, kids in grades 3 and 4 can register and stop by to pick up a kit that has a book by a featured author, some microwave popcorn and a few fun activity pages.…Learn More

Monday, May 1All DayKit PickupLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Adult Mystery Travel Kits: May

Adult Mystery Travel Kits: MaySign up for a limited edition Mystery Travel Kit at the Library!  We'll curate a selection of print and audio/visual library materials from the adult collection with printable puzzles, coloring sheets, and fact sheets just for you. Each person registering will be assigned a different country and we keep track of what you get so you'll never visit the same place twice.…Learn More

Monday, May 111:00—11:45 AMChildren's GardenLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Story Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4's

Our 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, May 211:00 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 new morning book club for adults 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, May 23:00—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, May 310:00—10:45 AMChildren's GardenLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Story Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Pre-K Story Time for 4-5's

This 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, May 44:30—5:30 PMZoom

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking Program

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking ProgramHey Tweens & Teens! Do you enjoy good food? Like to cook? Join us as the Lunenburg Public Library hosts cooking classes with Brittany Wujek, RD LD, a Registered Dietitian with Hannaford's Supermarket! Classes will be held virtually each week at 4:30PM-5:30PM EST on Thursdays from May 4th to May 25th (there will be no class on May 11th) so you'll be able to join us from your own kitchen.…Learn More
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Friday, May 56:00—9:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Teen Video Game Night with One Up Games!

Teen Video Game Night with One Up Games!Come to the Library after hours to play video games! One Up Games will provide a variety of consoles and games - including VR headsets!Open to tweens & teens in grades 5-12 (ages 11-18). Registration in advance is appreciated.  Participants can…Learn More
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Saturday, May 610:00 AM—12:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

CANCELED - Common Grounds: Coffee & Acoustic Open Mic

Common Grounds: Coffee & Acoustic Open MicDue to scheduling conflicts and other factors, we will be pausing the Library Saturday open mic events for the summer. We may resume with a new format, day, time or structure in the fall. If you have any questions, please call or email Lydia at 978-582-4140 / lgravell@cwmars.…Learn More

Saturday, May 611:00 AM—12:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

S T E M Robotics Program with Chris

S T E M Robotics Program with ChrisS T E M Coding Robotics Program with ChrisJoin us for this fun workshop, where we will explore robotics!  We will be learning about and using the mBot robot.   Robots are able to be programmed and use their sensors to navigate the world, we will…Learn More
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Sunday, May 710:00 AM—4:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Luminous Pastel with Jill Pottle

Luminous Pastel with Jill PottleGreat way to learn how to use color. This sensual medium allows the student to apply color directly to the paper and combine different colors on the surface. With at least on drawing class experience, come and join in learning how to use this rich medium of dry pastel.…Learn More
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Monday, May 810:30—11:30 AMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Avoiding Fraud and Scams with the Leominster Credit Union

Avoiding Fraud and Scams with the Leominster Credit UnionJoin us for an information session about the best ways to protect yourself from the ever present threat of fraud and scams.  A financial specialist from Leominster Credit Union will lead this program and be available to answer questions. Registration is encouraged for planning purposes, but not required.…Learn More

Monday, May 811:00—11:45 AMChildren's GardenLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Story Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4's

Our 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, May 93:00—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, May 94:00—5:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

LPL Kids Book Club for 3rd- 5th Graders

LPL Kids Book Club for 3rd- 5th GradersLike 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

Tuesday, May 96:30—7:30 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

"North Sea Gas" Scottish Music Concert

"North Sea Gas" Scottish Music ConcertOver thirty-nine years and stronger than ever! “North Sea Gas” is one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Harmonica, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1010:00—10:45 AMChildren's GardenLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Story Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Pre-K Story Time for 4-5's

This 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, May 103:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Drop-In Teen Craft - Book Page Flowers

Drop-In Teen Craft - Book Page FlowersDrop by the Teen Room on Wednesday, May 10th between 3pm-4pm to create some flowers out of book pages while supplies last!Make a bouquet for yourself or a friend. Or maybe make one for someone you care about for Mother's Day?Open to teens in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18).…Learn More
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Thursday, May 113:30—5:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Shhhh...Drop-In Craft for Mom!

Shhhh...Drop-In Craft for Mom!Join us in the Story Craft Room to make a really cool Mother's Day craft!    Stop by any time between 3:30-5:00. Registration needed so that we can be sure to have enough supplies for all our great Moms!

Thursday, May 116:00—7:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Family Game Night!

Family Game Night!Come to the library on the 2nd Thursday of every month for Family Game Night!Fun for all ages, we'll put out various board games and card games that you can play with family and friends!Open to all ages. No registration needed.
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Saturday, May 1310:00 AM—2:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Spring Puzzle Swap!

Spring Puzzle Swap!The always popular puzzle swap is coming back this spring! Starting on Monday May 1st, you can exchange your completed jigsaw puzzles for swap vouchers. Bring your puzzle donations to the front desk and ask for swap voucher tickets in return. Don't lose those tickets because they can be exchanged for new-to-you puzzles on the day of the swap! Stop by anytime during the Library open hours on Saturday May 13th to shop the selection of donated puzzles.…Learn More

Saturday, May 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

STEM Discovering Density: Make Your Own Lava Lamps with Rebecca!

STEM Discovering Density: Make Your Own Lava Lamps with Rebecca!STEM Discovering Density: Make your own lava lamps with RebeccaWe'll dive into density during this colorful workshop! Students will have the opportunity to learn what density is and how it changes the interactions between various liquids. Participants will then get to see these changes in action as they create their very own lava lamp!  Note: We will be using household liquids during this experiment.…Learn More
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Monday, May 1511:00—11:45 AMChildren's GardenLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Story Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Little Listeners Story Time for 0-4's

Our 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, May 163:00—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, May 164:00—5:15 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Tweens & Teen Craft - Kokedama Planting

Tweens & Teen Craft - Kokedama PlantingJoin us as an educator from New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill comes to the library to teach participants about Kokedama, which is a Japanese planting style. Kokedama (Japanese for "moss ball") is a style of potting plants in a ball of moss, typically displaying them in a dish or suspending them in the air.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 166:00—7:00 PMStory Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Legos at the Library

Legos at the LibraryCalling all Lego builders- join us in the Story Craft Room at the Library to spend an hour building with our Legos! We will have a Lego challenge for you to do with a variety of random Legos- or you can just build! At the end of the hour, your creation…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1710:00—10:45 AMChildren's GardenLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462
Story Craft RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Pre-K Story Time for 4-5's

This 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, May 174:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

First Bites Book Club for Grades 5-7

First Bites Book Club for Grades 5-7First Bites is a book club where you don't have to read a book ahead of time to participate! Snacks will be provided. Join Miss Debbie and Teen Librarian Susan as they read the first chapter out loud of a book that they have picked out! Then everyone can discuss their first impressions of the book and what they think the book is about.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 176:30—7:30 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Adult Craft Lab: Flower Lanterns (Evening Session)

Adult Craft Lab: Flower Lanterns (Evening Session)Join us on Wednesday May 18th at 6:30 pm to make your own dried flower lantern!In this craft lab you will use pressed dried flowers to decorate a glass jar and make into a spring/summer lantern! Perfect for tea light candles or home decor. Open to adults 16 +There is limited space available for this project, so please cancel if you register but cannot attend! Thank you.
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Thursday, May 1810:30—11:30 AMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Adult Craft Lab: Flower Lanterns (Morning Session)

Adult Craft Lab: Flower Lanterns (Morning Session)Join us on Thursday May 18th at 10:30 am to make your own dried flower lantern! In this craft lab you will use pressed dried flowers to decorate a glass jar and make into a spring/summer lantern! Perfect for tea light candles or home decor. Open to adults 16 + There is limited space available for this project, so please cancel if you register but cannot attend! Thank you.…Learn More

Thursday, May 184:30—5:30 PMZoom

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking Program

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking ProgramHey Tweens & Teens! Do you enjoy good food? Like to cook? Join us as the Lunenburg Public Library hosts cooking classes with Brittany Wujek, RD LD, a Registered Dietitian with Hannaford's Supermarket! Classes will be held virtually each week at 4:30PM-5:30PM EST on Thursdays from May 4th to May 25th so you'll be able to join us from your own kitchen.…Learn More

Thursday, May 186:30—7:30 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

The Ecological Garden Design Process: Creating an ecological garden with Robin Venezia

Are you wondering why there are wood chips in front of the library? We are creating an ecological garden that supports local pollinators and the native plants that rely on those pollinators, focusing on native plants that support pollinator populations known to be in decline.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMPocket Pollinator Garden (front of the Library)Lunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Ecological Garden Hands-On Workshop: Pocket Pollinator Garden Structural and Ground Cover Layer

Building on the concepts discussed on 5/18, come build your experience with planting perennials as we begin to install the structural layer of the library's Pocket Pollinator Garden. Experienced growers will be on-hand to lead the activities. This will be one of two hands-on workshops.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMPocket Pollinator Garden (front of the Library)Lunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Perennial Planting Hands-On Workshop: Pocket Pollinator Garden Functional and Filler Layers

Building on the concepts discussed on 5/18, come build your experience with planting perennials as we begin to install the functional and filler layer of the library's Pocket Pollinator Garden. Experienced growers will be on-hand to lead the activities.…Learn More

Sunday, May 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMSudolnik Conference RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

(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, 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 How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao, copies will be available in April to check out at the library.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 233:00—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, May 246:30—8:00 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Welcome to the Graveyard!

“Welcome to the Graveyard!” is a 90 minute illustrated ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 16 & 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, the program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 254:30—5:30 PMZoom

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking Program

Tweens & Teens Virtual Cooking ProgramHey Tweens & Teens! Do you enjoy good food? Like to cook? Join us as the Lunenburg Public Library hosts cooking classes with Brittany Wujek, RD LD, a Registered Dietitian with Hannaford's Supermarket! Classes will be held virtually each week at 4:30PM-5:30PM EST on Thursdays from May 4th to May 25th so you'll be able to join us from your own kitchen.…Learn More
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Monday, May 29Closed

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Tuesday, May 303:00—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, May 314:30—5:30 PMWallace Community RoomLunenburg Public Library1023 Massachusets Ave., Lunenburg, MA, 01462

Tweens & Teens Craft: Painting With Watercolor Crayons!

Tweens & Teens Craft: Painting With Watercolor Crayons!Tweens & Teens can choose from either a blank piece of watercolor paper to draw your own image, or choose one with a pre-drawn image on it. You'll color the image with watercolor crayons, then paint with water and paintbrush and watch the paint come to life and fill in your piece of art work!This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 5-12 (ages 11-18).…Learn More