Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: History of the Holidays in Worcester

Registration now closed

History of the Holidays in Worcester
2024-11-16 16:15:00 2024-11-16 17:15:00 America/New_York History of the Holidays in Worcester Learn how Worcester celebrated the holiday season through the ages! Main Library - Banx Room

Saturday, November 16
4:15pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 16:15:00 2024-11-16 17:15:00 America/New_York History of the Holidays in Worcester Learn how Worcester celebrated the holiday season through the ages! Main Library - Banx Room

Main Library

Banx Room

Learn how Worcester celebrated the holiday season through the ages!

Since its founding, the holiday season has always been important in Worcester! Join local historian Alex as we trace interesting holiday events and celebrations from Worcester's history. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | local history | Genealogy |

Main Library
Phone: 508-799-1655
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:30PM

Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
previous
this week
next
Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

English Conversation circle
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes... well... just weird? Come on a hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language.
Register
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Galaxy in a Jar - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
If you love the beauty of outer space, you will want to make this one-of-a-kind galaxy in a jar!
Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
Registration is now closed
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Sep 17, 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
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Capoeira at the Library: Martial Arts & Movement - with Mass Capoeira
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for an exciting capoeira class with Mass Capoeira!
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Sep 18, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
Registration is now closed
Teen Crafternoon - Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?
Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Sep 19, 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
Registration is now closed
Teen Crafternoon - Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or an experienced player! Join us to challenge a friend or someone new.
Volunteer Fair
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Fiction Area,First Floor Ellipse,Newspapers & Magazines
If you’ve ever considered volun­teering in the area but didn’t know where to start, visit our Volunteer Fair!
Saturday Storytime - Ages 0-5
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us in reading stories and singing songs to build early listening, literacy, and math skills.
DIY Candy Sushi - Ages 8-12
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are a sushi chef and your ingredients are Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Roll-Ups, gummy worms, and more. Use your creativity to create your own candy sushi and sushi rolls! While supplies last.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Postcards From Worcester - Saxe Room
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Postcards From Worcester (In the Saxe Room)
Everyday English Class
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
Paper Tower Challenge - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Can you build the tallest possible free-standing tower using only paper and tape? Let's find out!
Destress with Dogs 😌
Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
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.
Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.
All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come play card games with us!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Still Life Painting
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come paint a still life! No skill required, just bring your enthusiasm - we have the rest!
Cooking Demo: Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pie - Virtual
Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Just in time for fall - comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with chef Heidi McIndoo in this virtual program!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Game Night: Weird But True Trivia! - Ages 8-12
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a fun night of trivia!
Whimsical Workshop: Painting - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Block part of your canvas with painter’s tape, paint the canvas, and then peel off the tape to reveal the design you made.
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Get Hooked on Crochet
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
Worcester's Blackstone River: - Industrial Legacy,Watershed Resilience,Ecosystem Restoration
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Learn about Worcester's history with the Blackstone River!
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Perler Bead Picture Frames - Ages 5-11
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Come make a picture frame!
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come play card games with us!
Creative Club - Ages 6-11
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Enjoy the freedom of expression by creating artwork weekly with no set rules. Just bring your creativity!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?
Capoeira at the Library: Martial Arts & Movement - with Mass Capoeira (Banx Room)
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for an exciting capoeira class with Mass Capoeira!
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 0-17 
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group. 
Best Sellers and Bites: Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
"Feral and Hysterical" with Horror Author Sadie Hartmann - VIRTUAL
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
We love horror around here, so let's kick off spooky season with a conversation with author Sadie Hartmann and horror book recommender @redreadreviews
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to uninsured children and their families living in Worcester County.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Meet Your New Helpers: Getting Started with AI
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn how AI can help those with visual disabilities.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Sep 25, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 25, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens, have you ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know how to start? Well it's time to roll the dice and join this campaign!
Minecraft Party - Ages 5-11
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's have a Minecraft Party!
Diamond Painting: Sticker Art - Ages 8-12
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Choose a cartoon or comic book character sticker and "paint" it with "diamonds"! Take home your very own reusable water bottle, the perfect place to put your diamond sticker. While supplies last.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Football Party - Ages 5-12.
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Fall is here and that means football! Come celebrate the sport with crafts, games, snacks, and other fun activities!
Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother Sewing Machine. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
This event is full
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
This event is full
Ed the Magician - Families with children ages 3-11.
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Join us for a lot of fun and laughs in this highly interactive magic show!
Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Sep 27, 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.
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as their allies!
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Mon, Sep 29, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Everyday English Class
Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
Starting a Business 101
Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Fall Fairy House Workshop - Ages 5-11
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's make a fairy house!
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 30, 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.
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
Whimsical Workshop: Monster Dioramas - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Construct a mini habitat for a tiny cryptid figure.
Cancelled
Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Learn about understanding your emotions, mindfulness, and self-compassion through activities, games, music, and short meditations in this 4-session series.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 30, 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.
Intro to Python
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
This event is full
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Wed, Oct 01, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Messy Munchkins - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Study Pod 1,Study Pod 2,Study Pod 3,Study Pod 4,Study Pod 5,Third Floor
FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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! 
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come to Tatnuck Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Snacks and Suspects: True Crime Book Club - The Devil At His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein
Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Bring your detective hat and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation! Light refreshments provided. While supplies last.
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Thu, Oct 02, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Oct 02, 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.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Oct 02, 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.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Nuestra America - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history.
Register
Knitting Circle
Thu, Oct 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!
Stitch Diamond Art Painting Stickers - Ages 5-11.
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create sparkling, vibrant stickers of the popular character, Stitch, in this fun craft.
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Fri, Oct 03, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 03, 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 3:00pm
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come to Burncoat Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!
Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12
Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch!
Teen Drop-In Craft: Snoopy & the Peanuts - Ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can celebrate the 75th anniversary of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang by dropping by the Teen Space to make a Snoopy themed craft! Supplies will be out all day (while they last).
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Sat, Oct 04, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Personal Investing Using Morningstar
Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center database.
Happiness is 75 Years of Peanuts - Free event for all ages!
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate Snoopy and the Peanuts gang with a day of fun for all ages!
Buildwave - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Register at mywpl.org.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Oct 04, 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.
"How Journalism Works" Panel Discussion 2: - How Do You Cover City Hall?
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us for this monthly series to learn about how journalism works and understanding the news.
Bright Star Theatre Presents: Hispanic Folktales - Families with Children Ages 3-12
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Join us for an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate various folktales from the Spanish-speaking world.
Empty Plate at the Table
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits
Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
DIY Monster LEGO Figurine - Ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create a LEGO style "minifig" monster!
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
Fall Luminaries - Ages 5-11
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Make a fall or spooky-themed lantern to light the night!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to code with your friends! Complete fun, interactive games and activities and receive a Certificate of Completion from Hour of Code™.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Empty Plate at the Table
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Whimsical Workshop: Collage - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Fashion an original art piece by combining other images in a unique collage.
Cancelled
Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Learn about understanding your emotions, mindfulness, and self-compassion through activities, games, music, and short meditations in this 4-session series.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Paint with Skittles - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Yes, you can paint with candy! Follow our skittles paint recipe to make your own rainbow and more.
Intro to Python
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
This event is full
Cricut Craft - Witches Broom Signs
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
If you are a fan of Wicked or Hocus Pocus this is the craft for you! Using one of our precut designs, you can create a witchy broom sign to add to your Halloween decor.
This event is full
Empty Plate at the Table
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Fall Luminaries - Ages 5-11
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Make a fall or spooky-themed luminaries to light the night!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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! 
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Oct 08, 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, September 17 2025 at 5:30pm
D&D Club: Session A - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.
Empty Plate at the Table
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Oct 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Pokémon Club - Ages 8-12
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you one of the very biggest Pokémon fans? Join us to watch Pokémon, talk about our favorite characters, and participate in a fun craft or activity.
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting creates a world you won’t want to leave!
Register
Empty Plate at the Table
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Office Hours with Senator Kennedy
Fri, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Office hours with Senator Kennedy.
Spooky STEM Skeletons - Ages 7-12
Fri, Oct 10, 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 working moveable fingers.
Empty Plate at the Table
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother Sewing Machine. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am
Sensory Play Saturday - Ages 2-6.
Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop-in for open sensory play. Play through all the sensory stations or focus on your favorite!
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 10:00am
De-Stress with Dogs
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Oct 11, 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.
D&D Club: Session B - Ages 6-12
Sat, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.
This event is full
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Oct 14, 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: Blow Painting - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Instead of painting with a brush, you’ll blow through a straw to see what patterns you can form with paint drops.
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Pilates instructor, Iris Zi, will help you strengthen and care for your postpartum body. Bring your baby!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Money Matters - Planning for Retirement
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn the fundamentals of planning for retirement.
Mini Coffin Craft - Ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create a mini graveyard home for some cute ghosts and monsters!
Intro to Python
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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! 
Peanuts Movie - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Oct 15, 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, September 24 2025 at 5:30pm
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Pão de Queijo - Idades de até 12
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Vamos fazer e comer pão de queijo! Este é um programa bilíngue em português e inglês.
DIY Beauty
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Please join us for some fun Fall-themed DIY beauty crafts! We will be making a pumpkin spice exfoliating scrub as well as a chai latte scrub.
This event is full
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Oct 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
DIY Halloween Soaps - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can visit our Great Brook Valley Branch to get crafty making their own Halloween themed hand soaps while supplies last!
Pirate Party! - Ages 5-12.
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's parrrrty! Join us for a crafts, activities, snacks, and a fun pirate themed scavenger hunt. Feel free to wear your favorite pirate gear!
Costume Swap - Ages 11 and under
Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Is your child’s old Halloween costume ready for a new adventure? Don’t let last year’s costume gather dust—join us for a Halloween Costume Swap at the Frances Perkins Branch!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Pasta Sculpture - Ages 6-10 with an adult.
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
October 17th is National Pasta Day. Let's celebrate it with beautiful crafts while having fun making pasta sculptures.
Peanuts Movie - Ages 6-12
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
DIY Halloween Soaps - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or an experienced player! Join us to challenge a friend or someone new.
See all events