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Events, Programs and Clubs

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Bridging Ideas & Building Futures: Community Conversations
Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
at the Old Murdock Senior Center

Dive into conversations that challenge the status quo and explore whether you’re genuinely thriving in a vibrant community or merely existing in a crowded world. Conversation #2 Topic: Who do we want to be as a community?

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4th Annual Bookmark Contest
Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Calling all artists ages 3-18 years old! The library is seeking creative designs to prepare for the 2026 Summer Reading Club by designing a bookmark that reflects this year's theme of "Plant a Seed, Read." Submit your original artwork: April 29 - June 11 Winning bookmarks will be announced at the Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 pm. Winners will also get a special prize courtesy of the Friends of the Library.  All entries will be displayed at the library and the winning designs will be printed and distributed. ​ Entry forms are available at the library or can be downloaded below!

MAY IS MOVIE MONTH

Check out a DVD or Blue-Ray video during the month of May and earn a chance to win two tickets to Gardner Cinema! This event is open for the WHOLE family to enjoy.

May Movie Showings

Head over to the library to watch interesting and amazing films on the big screen! All films are free and open to the public.

Family Movie Matinee: Spongebob: Search for Squarepants    Saturday, May 2nd |   Starting at 11:00am  | Rated PG

 

Classic Movie Matinee: American Graffiti

Wednesday, May 13 |   Starting at 3:00pm  | Rated PG

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Beals Movie Night: Hamnet 

Thursday, May 21 |   Starting at 6:00pm  | Rated PG-13

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Doc & Talk: Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Thursday, May 28 |   Starting at 6:00pm  | Rated PG-13

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Tuesday, May 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Book Talk with with Local Author Catherine Zebrowski

Join us as local author Catherine Zebrowski discusses her new memoir. Get a peak into process of writing a memoir and as Catherine shares her inspiration, creative journey, and the emotions behind writing this personal story. About Me Fran and the Shadow man: Me Fran and the Shadow man is a love letter to a brother who died too soon, a remembrance of a small town neighborhood in the 1960’s and scenes from the vibrant and changing city of Worcester, Massachusetts in the 1970’s as two adolescents make their way toward adulthood. The memoir uses insight, both comic and tragic, to contemplate her brother’s short life and celebrate Worcester State where she attended college in the 1970’s.

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Monday, June 8 at 6:30 PM
History of Toys IN Toy Town
with Local Historian Guy Corbosiero

Come find out why Winchendon is called Toy Town by hearing about the fascinating history of the toy boom of the 1900s and how we became the largest toy manufacturer in the country! Select toys will be on display during this presentation. This event is in partnership with the Winchendon Historical Society and is a part of the Winchendon History Lecture Series.

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Wednesday June 10
Meeting at 6:00 PM Puzzle Race at 6:30PM
Evening with the Friends: Puzzle Race

How fast can you finish a puzzle? Find out at our puzzle race! Teams of 2-4 people will race to see who can assemble a 500-piece puzzle first. Think a 500-piece puzzle is too easy? We challenge you to try a 1000-piece puzzle. To register, contact the library! This event is for all ages! Spectators are welcome!

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