Levi Heywood Memorial Library has Community Programming for the Youngest to the Oldest
The Community Programming offered by Levi Heywood Memorial Library located at 55 West Lynde Street in Gardner is wide-ranging. Hours are Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 6pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 7pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Certain rooms like the Local History room have specific hours. More information on the library website, CLICK HERE.
Programs for kids and teens include Wiggle Worm, Storytime, Lego Club, Culture Crunch, Book Bedazzling, Teen Literati Boxes, and TAB meetings.
Workshops include the Spring Ayurveda Workshop Wednesday, March 18 from 5-7pm, the Fearless Writing Meetup held on the first Tuesday of the month, a weekly needle-craft group for knitters and crocheters called Stitch Social, a Walking Club which meets Tuesday mornings at 9am, and the monthly book club.
The Levi Heywood Memorial Library provides a variety of physical and technical resources designed to support both productivity and leisure: Circulation: Access to books, music, movies, and museum passes. Workspaces: Dedicated meeting rooms and study rooms are available for public use. Technology Access: The library offers public access computers and WiFi. Document Services: Printing: Available from computers and mobile devices for $0.10 per page. Mobile Printing: Facilitated through the Princh platform and email-to-print services. Additional Services: Exam proctoring and faxing services.Exhibition Space: The library features an Exhibit Gallery, which currently hosts works by local artist Michelle Quinlan (March 2026). E-Library and Digital Integration: CW MARS App: A mobile application allowing patrons to search the catalog, renew items, and manage holds on iOS and Android. Wowbrary: An email alert service that notifies subscribers of new weekly arrivals, including bestsellers, movies, and niche categories like science fiction or cookbooks. Research and Downloads: Patrons have access to downloadable audiobooks, eBooks, and professional research databases. Calendar Management: The library utilizes a “Keep & Share” digital calendar system that allows users to set time zones and receive event reminders.