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Levi Heywood Memorial Library


55 West Lynde Street

Gardner, MA 01440

phone: 1-978-632-5298

 

 

Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m-6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Closed Saturdays Memorial Day-Labor Day

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Author Talk & Book Signing
with Timothy Crellin
Wed. May 14 @ 6PM

Meet & greet local author Rev. Timothy Crellin, who has served as the Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gardner since 2022. The Land of the Living is a historical novel that explores the themes of immigration and assimilation, war and its impact on families, the role of race and class in forging identity, and what it means to find home.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Light refreshments will be served.

Enchanted Plants
with Varla Ventura
Wed. May 21 @ 6PM

Enchanted Plants: An Exploration of Common and Uncommon Plants in Folklore and Magic
From the tangled forest to the garden hedge, join folklorist, rotten botanist, and author Varla Ventura for an exploration of some of the world’s most enchanted plants.We’ll start in the queen’s garden of cultivars, then amble over to the cottage garden where ordinary plants offer extraordinary stories. Carefully we’ll slip through the iron gates of the witch’s garden to discover poison plants that have shaped history. We’ll gallop on to meadowlands, forests, and finally the sea. From the ordinary apple to the fabulous foxglove, we’ll discover plants that have played a significant role in fairy tales, folklore, and history.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Teen Programs
for ages 12-18


April 14 @ 4:30PM- Culture Crunch Snack Club for Teens- Explore Thailand!
April 22-26 Library Scavenger Hunt- Win prizes!
April 23 @ 2PM- Boba Tea Bar
May is Mental Health Awareness Month- Stop by the teen area to grab a teen mental health take-home kit. While supplies last.
May 12 @ 4:30PM- Culture Crunch Snack Club for Teens- Explore China!
 All programs are free.

Book Sale

Special Friends of the Library Preview Sale- Thursday, April 24 4-7PM*
Sale Open to All- Friday, April 25 9AM-4:30PM
Sale Open to All- Saturday, April 26 9AM-4PM
*Memberships and renewals will be available at the door
**Please note we are unable to accept any more book sale donations until May 1, 2025.**

Janet Dupuis
Visual Response

Janet Dupuis Painting

As a contemporary artist, local artist Janet Dupuis is interested in interpreting subject and emotion in an abstract, intuitive way. Her paintings are expressions of her joy and connection to nature. Stop by the Library's Exhibit Gallery until April 26 to see her beautiful painitngs.

Writing Workshop w/ Chad Lorion

Writing Workshop

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:15PM in Conference Room #2 in the reference Department. Call the Library and ask for Chad to register.

Fringe Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, April 30 @ 6 PM

Dead Silence

Fringe Fiction Book Club meets the last Wednesday of each month*
at 6PM

New members welcome.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Main Circulation Desk.
*except for November & December
May Book: Vampires of el Norte

Adult Book Group
Wednesday, April 30 @ 3:30 PM

March Book: Table for Two: Fictions

Table for Two

Book Group meets the last Wednesday of each month*
at 3:30PM

New members welcome.
For more information about the Book Group,
call Ann at 978-632-7638

*except for November & December

May Book: An Unfinished Love Story

Spring Kids Programs

This spring, we have a fantastic lineup of programs just for kids! From storytimes to craft sessions and more, there's something for everyone.

Click here for more info!

Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Read about the future goals and plans of your library.

Levi Heywood Memorial Library Strategic Plan

 Stitch Social
Tuesdays 1 PM - 3 PM

Stitch Social

 A group for knitters, crocheters, and other needle crafters. Join us with your current project in the Greenwood Meeting Room. No instruction will be given.

Wowbrary

We're excited to offer our patrons free "Wowbrary" email alerts that showcase the library's newest items each week. The alerts feature the latest bestsellers, movies, music CDs, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks, mysteries, travel guides, health books, science fiction and more purchased by the library. Sign up with your email address here

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C/W MARS App

Download the new secure CW MARS app to easily view checked out items, renew items, search the catalog, view and place holds, and more!

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Mobile Printing
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Pay via the Print Release Terminal in the Reference Department or at the Reference Desk.

Black & white printing $.10/page cash only

Last Updated: April 23, 2025