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Embark on summer reading at your local library!

By Emily Cabrera, Publisher, Macaroni KID Leominster-Clinton June 9, 2024

Summer reading 

Looking for local events for your kids and family? Check out a local library! Of course, you may have visited your library in your town, but explore others nearby - you'll be surprised how many great offerings there are! From storytimes, crafts, classes, and more - our libraries are an incredible local resource. 

Be sure to confirm hours and classes as general hours may change due to holidays, school vacations, and inclement weather.


Ayer Library

Summer Reading at the Ayer Library runs June 23 through August 18. Register to compete in reading challenges and come to the library for events all throughout the summer – they’ve got something for everyone! Learn more by visiting the Summer Reading page (lots of events throughout June & July!).


Location: 26 East Main St, Ayer, MA 01432
Hours: Sun-Mon - Closed
Tuesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm 

   

Bolton Public Library
Location: 738 Main St, Bolton, MA 01740
Tuesday - Thursday - 10 - 8
Friday - 10 - 5
Saturday - 10-2
Sunday - Monday - CLOSED

     

Boylston Public Library
Location: 695 Main St, Boylston, MA 01505
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday

     

Clinton - Bigelow Free Public Library
Location: 54 Walnut St, Clinton, MA 01510
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday - Monday: Closed

       

Fitchburg Public Library
Location: 610 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Monday - Thursday 10 am-8 pm
Friday 10 am-5 pm
Saturday 10 am-4 pm (July and August, 10 am-2 pm)

     

Hazen Memorial Library / Shirley Public Library
Location: 3 Keady Way, Shirley, MA 01464
Sunday - Closed
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 9 am - 1 pm

 

Harvard Public Library
Location: 4 Pond Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
Mon 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun Closed

       

Lancaster - Thayer Memorial Library
Location: 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA 01523
Mon: 10 - 8
Tue: 12 - 8
Wed: 10 - 8
Thu: 10 - 8
Fri: 10 - 5
Sat: 10 - 2
Sun: Closed

   

Leominster Public Library

June 14 - Children's 2024 Summer Reading Program, Read Renew Repeat, begins!

June 24 - Summer Reading Kick-Off with Magician Tommy James!

Location: 30 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Click here for hours in June, July and August.

   

Lunenburg Public Library

Summer Reading Kickoff, Thursday, June 20 at 6p with the Toe Jam Puppet Band

Summer Reading Mystery Travel Kits, Sunday, June 30 All Day - Registration open June 1.

Location: 1023 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462
Monday – Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday – 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday – CLOSED

     

Princeton Public Library
Location: 2 Town Hall Drive, Princeton, MA 01541

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:00p
Friday - 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday -10:00-1:00
Sunday - Closed

   

Sterling - Conant Public Library
Location: 4 Meetinghouse Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

Mon.     10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tues.     10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wed.    10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thurs.   10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fri.         Closed
Sat.       10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sun.       Closed

     

Townsend Public Library
Location: 12 Dudley Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

Mon.     10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tues.     10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wed.    10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thurs.   10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fri.         10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat.       10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Closed during summer)
Sun.       1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in January, February, March 2023

     

Westminster - Forbush Memorial Library
Location: 118 Main St, Westminster, MA 01473

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Sunday, Monday: CLOSED

 

West Boylston - Beaman Memorial Library
Location: 8 Newton St, West Boylston, MA 01583

Sun. - Mon. Closed
Tues. - Thurs. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

     

Don’t forget to check out the events calendar for even more ideas. We keep the calendar updated with things to do with your kids so that you can spend less time looking for something to do and more quality time with your kids!

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