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Nifty Nails

Families with children ages 11 and under
2024-11-16 13:00:00 2024-11-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Nifty Nails Treat yourself to a fantastic nail decorating party at the library. Main Library - Children's Program Room

Saturday, November 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 13:00:00 2024-11-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Nifty Nails Treat yourself to a fantastic nail decorating party at the library. Main Library - Children's Program Room

Main Library

Children's Program Room

Treat yourself to a fantastic nail decorating party at the library.

Paint and decorate your nails, make friendship bracelets, and more. 

The whole family is invited and encouraged to join in the fun.

No registration needed.

While supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Tween 8-12 | Children 5-7 | Children 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Interactive & Educational Play | Arts, Crafts & Making |

TAGS: | Play | Family | Arts & Crafts |

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Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to code with your friends!
Felt Moth Patches - Children Ages 6-11
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us at the library and learn to make hand-sewn moth patches!
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Nov 19, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
Mobile medical clinic
Citizenship Class
Tue, Nov 19, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
United States Naturalization Ceremony
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Fiction Area
Presented in partnership with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Virtual Science Fiction Book Club - Lost in Time by A.G. Riddle
Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, time travel or droids?
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Middle District Attorney's Office
Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
Whimsical Workshop: Popsicle Stick Scarecrows - Ages 6-11
Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Craft a seasonal scarecrow face from popsicle sticks and accessories to smile through the fall season.
Chess Club for Tweens - For tweens ages 8-12.
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Join us to challenge a friend or someone new!  
Afternoon Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregivers
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an afternoon of books and fun songs. We'll read a book or two and sing together to help promote early literacy and social skills.
Pajamarama Storytime - Children Ages 3-8
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for comfy, cozy family storytime at the library.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Money Matters: Managing Debt
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn strategies to create a budget and how to manage debt.
Caregiver Support Group - For parents/guardians of teens age 12-18
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Conversational space for parents/guardians of teens ages 12-17
Fall Cricut Craft
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us to make a fall themed sign.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
A Tribe Called Black Technology Class - Tech Goes Home
Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Not a program of the Worcester Public Library
Office Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center! Projects may include pet rocks, mosaic bat wall decor, book making, & more.
STEM Stories: National Picture Book Month - Recommended for ages 4-10
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
In appreciation of picture books, we will read the book "Jabari Tries" by Gaia Cornwall then participate in a paper airplane making challenge based off the story.
Felt Moth Patches - Children Ages 6-11
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us at the library and learn to make hand-sewn moth patches!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Friends of Worcester Wildlife
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Nov 20, 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, November 6 2024 at 5:30pm
Office hours with Rep. Keefe
Wed, Nov 20, All day
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Office hours with Rep. Keefe
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Register below for an Innovation Center orientation and gain access to WPL's Innovation Center during our Open Maker Hours!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 13 2024 at 5:30pm
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Open to ages 12-18
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 17 and under
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
This event is full
Haunted Happenings with Jeff DePaoli - Virtual Event
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Join Ed Terebus, Co-Founder of Erebus Haunted Attraction and Jeff DePaoli, host of "That Halloween Podcast", as they talk all about one of the largest and most intense haunted houses in the country.
Register
Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us to discuss newer popular titles!
Genealogy Club
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Join fellow genealogists to discuss the joys and challenges of researching your family history!
Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Enjoy our author talk series featuring best selling authors!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Office Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Register below for an Innovation Center orientation and gain access to WPL's Innovation Center during our Open Maker Hours!
Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 11:00am
Cancelled
Lunchtime Yoga
Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Take advantage of your daily lunch break to relax and reset with Yoga taught by Kate Dalrymple of Kula Yoga in Worcester.
Starting a Business 101
Thu, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of starting a business.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Nov 21, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Banx Room
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!
Dinovember Party - Ages 0-11
Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all dino enthusiasts! We are celebrating Dinovember with an earth shaking party.
Teen Craft Workshop - Ages 12-18
Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Crafts and activities will change weekly.
Gameplay Thursdays - OZObot Obstacle Course - Open to ages 12-18
Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Create a series of difficult obstacle courses and try running our OZObots through them!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Graphic Novels & Cartooning Club - For tweens ages 10-12.
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Talk about graphic novels and manga with your friends, and try your hand at drawing!
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat!
MassCreative
Fri, Nov 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
Baby Bounce - Ages 0-18 Months with Caregivers
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
In this storytime, we will build early math and science skills through books, activities, and art.
STEM Hand Models - Ages 6+
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you curious about how your hands work? We will learn how the skeletal and muscular systems work together in your hand through a fun craft with moveable fingers. 
Mind Your Ps & Qs: Tweens Make Conversation - For tweens ages 8-12.
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Learn tips and tricks for making conversation in this informal modern manners workshop!
Zumba!
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, November 9 2024 at 10:00am
Spectrum Support Playgroup - Families with children 6 and under
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come as you are! A sensory and spectrum-friendly playgroup for children and their caregivers. Recommended for families with children 6 and under.
De-Stress with Dogs - First Floor Ellipse
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Free STOP THE BLEED® Course - From UMass Memorial Injury Prevention Team
Sat, Nov 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library
UMass Memorial's Injury Prevention Department is offering a free STOP THE BLEED® course for people interested in learning this life saving skill.
Movie Matinee: Moana - Ages 5-11 and their families
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a screening of the original Moana movie before the release of Moana 2! Snacks provided.
Teen Anime Club - Open to ages 12-18
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Do you love anime? Get ready to make some new friends (you can bring your friends too) while watching a couple of episodes of your favorite series!
DIY Spa Kits for Teens - Open to ages 12-17
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon making their own DIY spa kits that they will be able to take home with them!
Intro to Robotics
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to control a small robot through programming. Make it spell your name, outline a triangle, or play a tune! Some prior programming experience is recommended.
Upcycled CD Suncatchers - Ages 5+
Sat, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create a colorfully decorated suncatcher to hang in your window. Participants will upcycle old CD discs and give them a beautiful new purpose!
Everyday English Class
Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under. Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Destress with Dogs 😌
Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Adult Area
Visit with a registered* therapy dog to bring a little rest and relaxation to your day. Therapy animals* are generally privately owned pets who are brought by their handlers to bring joy and smiles.
Perler Bead Craft Night - Children Ages 6-11
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Join us at the Burncoat branch for a relaxing perler bead craft afternoon!
Superstar Chefs: Kids Make a Cookbook - Ages 8-11
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Do you want to take your cooking to the next level? We're going to be making a cookbook with all of you as the authors.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Sisters in Crime - Mystery Making Workshop
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for this fun, fast-paced improv game in which three authors will brainstorm on their feet to create a new mystery, using suggestions from the audience!
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
Mobile medical clinic
Citizenship Class
Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Whimsical Workshop: Tea Light Snowmen - Ages 6-11
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Transform an electric tea light into a snowman's festive face.
Afternoon Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregivers
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an afternoon of books and fun songs. We'll read a book or two and sing together to help promote early literacy and social skills.
A Visit with the Wayfinder Princess - ages 0-5 ages 5-7
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Celebrate the release of Moana 2 with a special visit from the princess from the movie!
Pajamarama Storytime - Children 3-8
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for comfy, cozy family storytime at the library.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Film Showing: N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Momaday’s words come to life in this biography of a celebrated Native American storyteller.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Moana crafts - Ages 4-9
Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
We’re celebrating the release of Moana 2 with some fun crafts, including making Kakamora, Tamatoa’s shiny shells, and the heart of Te Fiti! While supplies last.
A Tribe Called Black Technology Class - Tech Goes Home
Wed, Nov 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Not a program of the Worcester Public Library
Office Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center! Projects may include pet rocks, mosaic bat wall decor, book making, & more.
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Community Blood Drive
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Blood Drive with Rhode Island Blood Center
Everyday English Class
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Happy Homeschoolers: Watercolor Snowflakes - Ages 5-11
Mon, Dec 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18
Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come play card games with us!
Gingerbread Houses - Ages 6+
Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Gingerbread House make-and-take craft.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
How to Draw Workshop: Self Portraits! - For children ages 8-12.
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn how to sketch your self portrait step by step with professional artist Bayda Asbridge.
Club del Libro en Espanol
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Libro:
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Dec 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
Mobile medical clinic
Citizenship Class
Tue, Dec 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Math Storytime - Ages 0-5
Tue, Dec 03, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library
Come join us in learning early math skills with stories, songs, and activities!
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Character Creation - Ages 6-10
Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Have you been interested in playing D&D but don't know where to start with making a character? Drop in and create your own with help from a Dungeon Master.
Whimsical Workshop: Globe Ornaments - Ages 6-11
Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Decorate a plastic globe ornament with glitter, paint, and more for your Christmas tree or as a winter decoration.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Family Fun: Diamond Art Painting Stickers - For families with children ages 5 and up
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create sparkling, vibrant stickers by applying tiny rhinestones to designs of your choice in this fun, relaxing craft!
Everyday English Class
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
A Tribe Called Black Technology Class - Tech Goes Home
Wed, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Not a program of the Worcester Public Library
Office Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.
All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come play card games with us!
Grinch Bingo - Ages 6-11
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Join us to play bingo.
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Worcester Women's Oral History Project
Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester Women's Oral History Project
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Open to ages 12-18
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Engineering Challenge for Tweens - For children ages 8-12.
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Calling all engineers, tinkerers, and problem-solvers!
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
CORI Sealing Workshop
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn how to seal and expunge your CORI
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