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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.-7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Summer Ayurveda Workshop w/ Jessie James
Wed. June 3 5-7PM

Learn about the ancient practice of Ayurveda. Translating into "the wisdom of life," Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old practice that offers a wide variety of holistic tools to help us maintain balance in mind, body and spirit throughout the seasons of the year, as well as the seasons of our lives. Join us for the final class in this series.
Funded by the Friends of the Library.

Plant Swap
Sat. June 6 9AM-3PM

Have perennials that need to be divided? Or too many veggie or herb seedlings? Share your surplus seedlings, cuttings, and garden divisions with neighbors, and head home with something new for your garden. Bringing plants to share is encouraged, but not required!
Drop off starting on Monday, June 1.

LGBTQ+ History w/ Author Sarah Prager
Wed. June 10 6-7PM

Explore little-known stories of LGBTQ+ history with Massachusetts author Sarah Prager. Perfect for teens and adults interested in learning more about the diverse voices and experiences that shaped our communities.

Echoes of Nature: Art, Resilience, Community
Wed. June 17 6-7:30PM

Echoes of Nature is a collaboration between poet Kim Hoff and musician Jess Martin, inspired by forests, rivers, and conservation lands of Massachusetts. Through poems, songs, and performances, the project invites audiences to listen deeply to nature and to one another—fostering connection, resilience, and environmental stewardship.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Gardner Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Teen Literati Boxes


Teen Literati Boxes
The Literati Box is a FREE monthly subscription box for teens ages 12-19. Each box includes a library book to borrow and snacks and extras to keep.
Register Here

May Book Club
Wednesday, May 27 @ 3:30PM

New Members always welcome. Books are available to borrow at the Library.
Click here for our 2026 list
Fearless Writing Meetup
First Tuesday of each Month 5-6PM

Need time and inspiration for your writing project? Join our Monthly Writing Meetup to jumpstart your creativity!

Walking Club
Tuesdays @ 9AM

 Stitch Socials
Tuesdays 1 PM - 3 PM & Thursdays 5:30-6:45PM

 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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For iOS & Android

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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Upload documents here: http://print.princh.com/?pid=109270
Email documents to: gamain.bw@ewprints.com

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

Black & white printing $.10/page cash only

Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Read about the future goals and plans of your library.

Levi Heywood Memorial Library Strategic Plan

 

Last Updated: May 22, 2026