Happy Homeschoolers: Colorful Scratch Art
Ages 5-11
Monday, November 18
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library
Children's Program RoomHomeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
This month we are creating our own scratch art paper. We'll place oil pastel colors of your choosing on the first layer and cover them with paint to reveal one-of-a-kind designs that you can scratch over.
Draw nature from the season, words, or anything else that inspires you.
No registration needed.
AGE GROUP: | Tween 8-12 | Children 5-7 |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts & Making |
TAGS: | Making | Family | Drawing | Arts & Crafts |
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Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
A Crochet Circle for Beginners through Experts
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn how to use AI for your small business.
Wed, Oct 21, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
National Grid representatives are available to speak with customers about with the resources, tools, and information to help lower their energy bills.
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Worcester Senior Center - Lunch Room
The Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories our brains tell to us.
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Celebrate Halloween by making your own spooky slime!
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Halloween is almost here! Use your creativity to make a spooky candy bag or a bag to carry your library books.
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Make a soothing lip balm!
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Let’s build something great!
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood!
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Oct 21, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Join this fun, active 3-month class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Registration is now closed
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
This event is full
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come decorate your own homemade drum!
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Proper Fit: Women at Work in a City of Corsets
Cancelled
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
First come, first served
Thu, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Thu, Oct 22, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
All adult needlecrafters are welcome to bring your own portable project and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and community at our library!
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
This event is full
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Challenge your creative abilities with these monthly activities using the machines and supplies in our Innovation Center!
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can get crafty making their own gothic style diamond painting magnet to take home with them while supplies last!
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Let’s build something great!
Thu, Oct 22, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
This event is full
Fri, Oct 23, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Designed especially for babies 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers this program encourages early literacy, language development, joyful interaction and lots of snuggling.
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of using a computer. No registration required.
Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Sat, Oct 24, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:45am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join us to learn how to evaluate a source of information!
Registration opens Saturday, October 3 2026 at 9:30am
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Come learn about the library as a teen volunteer!
Registration is now closed
Sat, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Stop by the library on October 24th for a trinket swap!
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn the basics of making plant medicine!
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can get crafty making their own gothic style diamond painting magnet to take home with them, while supplies last!
Sat, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create, explore, and be amazed with fun STEM ideas and activities. WPI's high school students from MASS Academy will offer these fun learning activities.
Mon, Oct 26, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch 2!
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Mon, Oct 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore real bones and skeletons from Massachusetts animals, and hold and pet some of the biggest bugs you've ever seen!
Tue, Oct 27, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Tue, Oct 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Tue, Oct 27, 10:45am - 11:45am
Frances Perkins Branch
Drop in for this wonderful opportunity to play and interact with your child and meet new friends.
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for spooky crafts, games, and treats. Feel free to come in costume and trick-or-treat around the children's room!
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Create something new each month using a variety of fun materials and hands-on crafting techniques
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Learn how to dye textiles using natural materials.
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Study Room 1
Register directly with SCORE for a one-hour session with a small business counselor. Directions below.
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn key fundamentals in order to make wise decisions with your money.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Use plastic skeletons, moss, flowers, and anything else you want to use to make these fun and spooky wall art pieces.
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Ghosts! Strange Tales from 13 Years of Paranormal Investigating
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Bring your detective hat and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation! Light refreshments provided. While supplies last.
Wed, Oct 28, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join as we celebrate the beautiful Fall season with stories, songs, and crafts!
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Celebrate Halloween by making your own spooky slime!
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Create something new each month using a variety of fun materials and hands-on crafting techniques
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Let’s build something great!
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood!
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Oct 28, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join this fun, active 3-month class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Registration is now closed
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 5:30pm
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Meet the newest members of the farm!
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
It's all just a bunch of hocus pocus... or maybe it's just movie night in the Teen Space!
Wed, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Join fellow readers as we dive into bestselling books across genres - from laugh-out-loud comedies to thought-provoking dramas by award-winning authors.
Thu, Oct 29, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Thu, Oct 29, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
All adult needlecrafters are welcome to bring your own portable project and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and community at our library!
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Let's have fun with some spooky and creepy themed science crafts!
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Create something new each month using a variety of fun materials and hands-on crafting techniques
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Let’s build something great!
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For those who have joined the Learn to Play D&D: How to be a Dungeon Master program, here's a chance to put those skills to practice!
This event is full
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Designed especially for babies 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers this program encourages early literacy, language development, joyful interaction and lots of snuggling.
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join us for a monthly audio-described* movie matinee!
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Celebrate Halloween by making your own spooky slime!
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can visit our Frances Perkins branch to get crafty making their own Halloween themed hand soaps. While supplies last.
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Create something new each month using a variety of fun materials and hands-on crafting techniques
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Use cotton swabs and other everyday materials to build a creepy "bone" bridge in this fun challenge.
Sat, Oct 31, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space during October to hunt down fun Cryptids for the chance of receiving a little treat.
Sat, Oct 31, All day
Main Library
Younger children can decorate and play in a kid-sized haunted house, while older kids can make their own haunted house craft! Enjoy some Halloween candy while you're here. While supplies last.
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, October 17 2026 at 10:00am
Sat, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Declutter your craft stash or pick up some new supplies at our Craft Swap!
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Sat, Oct 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Baseball
Mon, Nov 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use Candid to identify funding opportunities.
Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 9:30am
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Mon, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Shake up a batch of handmade butter!
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Let’s build something great!
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Curious about AI (artificial intelligence)? We'll explore how AI works and its ethical implications.You'll complete fun, interactive activities and receive a Certificate of Completion from Hour of AI!
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!