Leominster Public Library

Tutor Training with the Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett AreaIf you are interested in becoming a tutor, please email the Literacy Volunteers at info@lvmonta. org

The Miniatures Game Club meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the Large Historical Conference Room on the 2nd floorCome spend an afternoon exploring the world of tabletop miniature games. We play a variety of systems from historical to sci-fi and fantasy.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Children ages 3-8 are invited to join us on Monday, April 13 at 6:45pm as Kosmic Kelly and young paleontologists discover the world of dinosaurs in this hands-on workshop. Participants will hatch a baby dinosaur and match it to its mother, make a fossil, dig for glow in the dark dinosaur bones and more! Registration is required and begins 4/6.…Learn More

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 6pm for Edible Birdfeeders with Hands on Nature! Join us as we make outdoor simple natural feeders for our local wildlife, using a variety of different materials and fresh foods. These are simple feeders such as fruit wreaths, and sunflower seed stars, that can be repeated easily at home after the program.…Learn More

Grown-ups ages 18 and up are invited to drop-in anytime between 1PM and 4PM for some board gaming fun!Feel free to bring your own games or to give ours a try. Bring a friend or meet some new ones! No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Public Library.…Learn More

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 15 at 6pm for Magical Fireflies with Hands on Nature! Learn about these special nocturnal insects, and the ways they have been used as sources of light in many cultures. Discover the habits and lifestyles of these luminous insects, and learn what makes their ‘cool light’ different from other ‘warm light’.…Learn More

Have you read everything? Your time has come!Come complete in the Teen Jeopardy Night and you could win a gift certificate to Barns and Noble. Must be 7th-12th grade to participate. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

Parents and children from MOC Childcare Head Start Services are welcome to drop by the Community Room on Thursday, April 16 between 1:30 and 2:30 pm or between 5:00 and 6:00 pm for a reception to view and celebrate their children's artwork in conjunction with the Week of the Young Child.…Learn More

Parents and children from MOC Childcare Head Start Services are welcome to drop by the Community Room on Thursday, April 16 between 1:30 and 2:30 pm or between 5:00 and 6:00 pm for a reception to view and celebrate their children's artwork in conjunction with the Week of the Young Child.…Learn More

Tutor Training with the Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett AreaIf you are interested in becoming a tutor, please email the Literacy Volunteers at info@lvmonta. org

Children ages 3-7 and a caregiver are welcome to join us on Saturday, April 18 between 2:30 and 3:30 to make a springtime wreath with foam shapes, pom-poms and stickers. We'll also have our paint daubers and some springtime pictures available. No registration necessary.…Learn More

Children ages 7-14 are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30am. A New England Botanic Garden Educator will lead participants in learning about cacti and succulent care by creating a terrarium complete with a live plant, sea glass, sand, marbles, and more.…Learn More

Children ages 3-12 and a caregiver are invited to drop-in anytime between 10am and 12pm on Tuesday, April 21st for crafting fun making spring bug decorations. No registration required. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Public Library.

Children ages 7-14 are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 21 at 11am. A New England Botanic Garden Educator will lead participants in learning about cacti and succulent care by creating a terrarium complete with a live plant, sea glass, sand, marbles, and more.…Learn More

Join us on Tuesday, April 21 at 3pm for a magic and comedy show that's fun for the whole family! Awesome Robb is a fast paced comic that will have you laughing right from the start, and his juggling feats are pretty awesome too!No registration required.…Learn More

The teen room is doing activities all week for April break. Come create you own junk journal!Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Must be 7-12 grade to participate.

Enjoy books and conversation with the Literary Leominster Book Club! Everyone gets to pick a book on a rotating basis. We are open to reading books of all genres!April's pick is: The Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman

Kids who are 7-9 years old who love to read are welcome to join a book club just for them on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 pm! Each month we will read a book and discuss it at the meeting. Our April title is the graphic novel The Flamingo by Guojing.…Learn More

Children ages 3-12 are welcome to join us on Wednesday, April 22 between 9:30 and 11:00 am to celebrate the Dog Days of April! Sign up for a time slot when you can come in and select your own plush pup to adopt. Decorate a pet carrier, choose a blanket for a cozy bed, and make your new friend a beaded collar too.…Learn More

Kids ages 8-14 are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 2:30pm for some painting fun! Participants will tape their design onto a 12" x 16" canvas using removable painters' tape. After, they will use acrylic paint to fill in each section of their canvas until the complete canvas has been painted.…Learn More

Children and families can drop by the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room on Thursday, April 23 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. We'll have some seasonal designs to color or, if you prefer, you can create your own design or special message. A librarian will then turn your artwork into a button, magnet or keychain using our button machine! Keep it for yourself or give it to someone as a gift!This is a drop-in program, no registration required.…Learn More

Children ages 8-14 are invited to join us on Thursday, April 23 from 10am - 11:30am. A New England Botanic Garden Educator will lead participants in learning about the lifecycle changes from flower to fruit, dissecting a tulip, and creating a unique arrangement in a vase using flowers, greens, wire, and tape.…Learn More

Join us as we welcome a flock of llamas to the library on Thursday, April 23 from 2:30pm - 4pm. Stop by to see the 6-8 llamas that will be visiting, pet and feed them too!No registration required. Suitable for all ages. Sponsored by Fraticelli Oil Company,Corporate Member of the Friends of the Leominster Public Library.…Learn More

Join local author, historian, and photographer Ron Girouard for an engaging presentation exploring the history of Leominster through a compelling collection of rare and restored photographs. Spanning from the late 1800s to the present day, this visual program highlights the city’s industries, schools, neighborhoods, and the people who helped shape its identity.…Learn More

Children ages 3-7 and a caregiver are welcome to join us on Friday, April 24 at 10 am. We will read the story Harry and the Guinea Pig and then make and decorate our own stand-up guinea pigs. An assortment of other guinea pig books will be on display too!Registration is required and begins on April 17.…Learn More

Tutor Training with the Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett AreaIf you are interested in becoming a tutor, please email the Literacy Volunteers at info@lvmonta. org

Join artist Brenda Caldwell for the opportunity to learn the art of silk scarf design! In this class, participants will tap into their own creative process with hands-on exercises. The result will be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. An added bonus is no messy paint clean up! It's like magic! Registration is required and begins April 11th at 9am.…Learn More

Children ages 8-13 are invited to join us on Saturday, April 25 at 2:30pm. Put your design skills, artistic skills, and imagination to use using a variety of fun materials including Mini LEGO building kits, Wikki Stix, Cubles, crafts, and so much more! Anything you create, you get to take home! Registration is required and begins 4/18.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us on Monday, April 27 at 6pm for Big Predators with Hands on Nature! Discover big predators, such as bears, coyotes, wolves and mountain lions! Learn which large wild predators are left in MA and which are no longer here.…Learn More

Come to the Teen room to finish up assignments that are due, homework and study. We will have quiet music and lots of food!Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Library Must Be 7th-12th grade to participate

Kids who are 10-13 years old who love to read are welcome to join the High Flying Readers, a book club just for them on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 pm! Each month we will read a book and discuss it at the meeting. It might be a mystery, adventure, graphic novel, fantasy or realistic fiction.…Learn More

Pokémon fans ages 7-14, are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 29 at 6pm as Caves to Code presents: Pokémon Design Lab: Canvas and Trainers. Using the Canva platform, participants will design an original Pokémon, print custom coloring sheets and a trainer card cut-out for a fun photo-op!Registration is required and begins 4/22.…Learn More

Joys of Nature is coming to the Leominster Library for a Live Animal Program just for the Teen Room. You must be in 7th-12th grade to participate.

Children ages 3 and up and their caregivers are invited to drop by Friday, May 1, anytime between 10am-12pm for a self-directed dragonfly craft!No registration required. While supplies last.

Children ages 3 and up and their caregivers are invited to drop by Friday, May 1, anytime between 10am-12pm for a self-directed dragonfly craft!No registration required. While supplies last.

Tutor Training with the Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett AreaIf you are interested in becoming a tutor, please email the Literacy Volunteers at info@lvmonta. org

Children ages 4 months to 4 years old and a caregiver are welcome to join us on Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 pm! Zumbini is a unique, effective, and fun early childhood education program that uses the power of music, movement, and props to promote cognitive, social, emotional and motor skill development all while promoting a strong bond between parent and child.…Learn More

Join us for a music and movement class on Monday, May 4 at 10am! Stephanie Rogers will be accompanied by Joe Mazzarella on keyboard, as she introduces kids to classic and original music, song, percussion instruments, and dance during this interactive class.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Whether you are just beginning to write, returning to writing or looking for support as you work on a current project, come join us for an evening of writing. Writers of all levels are welcome as we provide time to write, share our work and goals, and provide feedback.

We are starting a teen writer's club in this spring! The first Wednesday of the month we will get together. There will be writing exersizes to help you start writing! Or you can come and work on something you have already started. We will also have…Learn More

Children ages 3-7 and their caregivers are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm. We’re excited to have a special guest from the “You’ve Been Flowered” Committee join us! Together, we’ll create beautiful bouquets using natural flowers.…Learn More

Have you ever wondered what your birth chart says about you and your life path? Join us for an engaging introduction to astrology! During this interactive workshop you will receive a brief overview of the fourfold system of astrology (planets, signs, houses, and aspects).…Learn More

Come to the teen room for snacks and a movie. Must be 7th-12th grade to participate. Sponsored by the friends of the library.

Tutor Training with the Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett AreaIf you are interested in becoming a tutor, please email the Literacy Volunteers at info@lvmonta. org

Children and families can drop by the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room on Saturday, May 9 from 2:30-3:30pm. We'll have some seasonal designs to color or, if you prefer, you can create your own design or special message. A librarian will then turn your artwork into a button, magnet or keychain using our button machine! Keep it for yourself or give it to someone as a gift!This is a drop-in program, no registration required.…Learn More

Children ages 3-7 and their families are invited to join us on Monday, May 11 at 10am for an interactive music concert. There will be a mix of traditional songs as well as Miss. Janice's own original music. Kids will even get to play some instruments!Registration is required and begins 5/4.

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Children ages 5 and up and a caregiver can come to the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room on Tuesday, May 12 between 6:00 and 7:00 pm to meet Penny the Cockapoo! Penny is a certified therapy dog, and will be visiting the library with her owner Mary Allard.…Learn More

Have you seen every Star Wars Movie. Have you tried to use the force at least once in your life? Your time has come!Come complete in the Teen Jeopardy Night and you could win a gift certificate to Barns and Noble. Must be 7th-12th grade to participate.…Learn More

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 6pm for Bird Beaks with Hands on Nature! Come discover the variety of local bird beaks, and how each beak is cleverly designed for a certain type of food! Each bird has a unique niche in its environment, resulting in greater harmony as there is less competition for the same foods.…Learn More

Stratton Players invite members of the public who enjoy reading and theatre to join our Play Reading Group, now in its 3rd year at Leominster Public Library!Play Reading Group is similar to a book club -- but no advance preparation needed. Those who wish to portray a character are welcome to take a part -- or just sit, listen and tell us what you think of the work.…Learn More

Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to join us on Friday, May 15 at 10am for Explore and Play. During this casual, self-directed program, children will have the chance to interact with each other and their caregivers through hands-on play and activities.…Learn More

Come to the Teen Room and customize your own bookends for your shelf!Must be 7th-12th Grade to participate. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tutor Training with the Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett AreaIf you are interested in becoming a tutor, please email the Literacy Volunteers at info@lvmonta. org

During the Civil War, almost four million American men, North and South, joined their armies. Around 750,000 died in the strife, in battle, from wounds and from illness. Advances in technology and communication brought the war home to families in new ways.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Are you doing all you can to prepare your child for Kindergarten and lay the foundation for their success? Join us on Monday, May 18 at 6:30pm to discuss your child’s preschool development. Learn what they will be expected to know and be able to do when they enter kindergarten.…Learn More

Children ages 5 and up and a caregiver can come to the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room on Tuesday, May 19 between 6:00 and 7:00 pm to meet Penny the Cockapoo! Penny is a certified therapy dog, and will be visiting the library with her owner Mary Allard.…Learn More

Enjoy books and conversation with the Literary Leominster Book Club! Everyone gets to pick a book on a rotating basis. We are open to reading books of all genres!

Grown-ups ages 18 and up are invited to drop-in anytime between 1PM and 4PM for some board gaming fun!Feel free to bring your own games or to give ours a try. Bring a friend or meet some new ones! No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Public Library.…Learn More

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 20 at 6pm. When was the last time you felt the cool skin of a frog? Discover more about our local frog, toad and salamander species in this hands-on program. We will learn about the amphibians that live in MA, some of their characteristics and habits, and where they can be found.…Learn More

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 27 at 6pm. Let’s discover the differences between butterflies and moths, and the characteristics which make each one unique. We will learn about their life cycles and habitats, and about the incredible migration of the Monarchs to Mexico each year.…Learn More

Come to the Teen room to finish up assignments that are due, homework and study. We will have quiet music and lots of food!Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Library Must Be 7th-12th grade to participate

Anytime you check out something from the Library or come to an event you get a raffle ticket and a prize. The theme for the large prizes is TBR!Good luck!Sponsored by the Friends of the LibraryYou must be 7th-12th grade to participate.

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Whether you are just beginning to write, returning to writing or looking for support as you work on a current project, come join us for an evening of writing. Writers of all levels are welcome as we provide time to write, share our work and goals, and provide feedback.

Come to the Teen room to finish up assignments that are due, homework and study. We will have quiet music and lots of food!Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Library Must Be 7th-12th grade to participate

We are started a teen writer's club in this spring! The first Wednesday of the month we will get together. There will be writing exersizes to help you start writing! Or you can come and work on something you have already started. We will also have…Learn More

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 3 at 6pm. What makes those amazing songs we hear outside our window during the warm summer nights? Is that a cricket or a katydid or a treefrog? Come join us as we learn to decipher which fascinating creatures make each sound.…Learn More

Come to the teen room to get henna for the start of summer with henna artist Mandy Roberge!Must be 7th -12th grade to participate

Children ages 3-5, and their caregivers are invited to join us on Thursday, June 4 at 10am. Have you seen any wildlife lately? Let's find out what animals have been around by looking at the clues they left behind. Listen to stories, be nature detectives, and get creative with a stamping footprints craft.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

We will be making a hanging Jellyfish Light!Must be 7th-12th Grade to participate. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Children ages 4-12 and their caregivers are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 9 at 6pm. Come discover our local insects through hands-on learning stations. Discover the world of bugs through activities, such as close up observations of North American species, views through multi-lensed bug glasses, learning activities, an insect-based craft project, recorded insect sounds, and more! Registration is required and begins 6/2.…Learn More

Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 10 at 10am. During this casual, self-directed program, children will have the chance to interact with each other and their caregivers through hands-on play and activities.…Learn More

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on Thursday, June 11 at 10am. Enjoy stories that feature bird songs across different habitats and seasons. Find out why loons need clean, clear water. Experiment with natural materials to make a bird nest collage.…Learn More

Come to the teen room for snacks and a movie. Must be 7th-12th grade to participate. Sponsored by the friends of the library.

Sarah Prager is the author of four books on LGBTQ+ history for youth. Her young adult book, Queer, There, and Everywhere: 27 People Who Changed the World, received numerous distinctions including three starred reviews and being named a Best Book for Teens by the New York Public Library and Chicago Public Library.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us on Monday, June 16 at 6:30pm. The learning journey begins long before a child enters the school doors. It starts at home! Parents and caregivers are children’s first and most influential teachers. Reading, talking, and purposeful play with a child provide the necessary experiences to help their minds grow strong and bright, shaping language and literacy skills.…Learn More

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 10am. Who is crunching and munching in the tall grass? Through stories, activities, and a craft, find out how you can help our garden friends. Registration is required and begins 6/9.…Learn More

Enjoy books and conversation with the Literary Leominster Book Club! Everyone gets to pick a book on a rotating basis. We are open to reading books of all genres!

Grown-ups ages 18 and up are invited to drop-in anytime between 1PM and 4PM for some board gaming fun!Feel free to bring your own games or to give ours a try. Bring a friend or meet some new ones! No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Public Library.…Learn More

Have you binge watched half of netflix? Your time has come!Come complete in the Teen Jeopardy Night and you could win a gift certificate to Barns and Noble. Must be 7th-12th grade to participate. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

Children ages 3-7 and their caregivers are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6pm for a Sensory Story and Activity. We'll read Goodnight, Little Sea Otter by Janet Halfmann. Afterwards, Miss. Pam will lead us in building our themed sensory boxes that each child will get to take home with them!Registration is required and begins 6/10.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Children ages 3-7 are invited to join us for some tropical fun on Tuesday, June 23 at 10am. We'll be playing Flamingo Corn Hole and Flamingo Ring Toss. Kids will create their own flamingo decoration with its own unique character and also create a multi-media flamingo picture.…Learn More

Children entering 2nd and 3rd grade in the fall are invited to join us as we go on the road to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, on Thursday, June 25th. A Tower Hill Educator will lead participants on a 90-minute guided, hands-on tour of Tower Hill's trails and gardens.…Learn More

Come to the teen room to design and make your own stickers!Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Must be 7th-12th grade to participate.

Children ages 7 and up are invited to join us on Monday, June 29 at 10am for an owl ceramic painting class. Create your own unique masterpiece!Registration is required and begins 6/22. Sponsored by the Friends of the Leominster Public Library. Please note: We will gladly hold your spot for 10 minutes past the scheduled start time of the program, after that, your spot may be given to someone who is waiting.…Learn More

Join us on Monday, June 29 at 3pm for our Summer Reading Kick-Off! During the Yo-Yo Show, families will see favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog, and Rock the Baby, then be amazed with new and exciting tricks such as Boingy-Boingy, and the Human Rollercoaster! Yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10 ft.…Learn More

Join a welcoming, teen-lead, group! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, discuss queer issues, support each other, and have fun! All folks in grades 7-12 are welcome. We will always have snacks :)

Kids ages 8-14 will have fun using their imaginations creating their own personal Fairy House from recycled natural materials! Is it a woodland retreat or zen garden? Is it a summer home or the queen fairy’s throne? So many possibilities and lots of fun! This program sparks a new way of looking at and using what nature has to offer in a fun and creative activity.…Learn More

Children all ages and their families are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 30 anytime between 2-4pm. The touch tank experience brings live marine animals from the rocky shore habitat of Narraganset Bay, RI directly to the library. This interactive educational experience allows participants to safely observe and engage with local marine species while learning about their adaptations and ecological roles.…Learn More