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Registration opens:
October 05th, 2024

Fire Cider, an Herbal Workshop
2024-10-26 10:00:00 2024-10-26 11:30:00 America/New_York Fire Cider, an Herbal Workshop Using apple-cider vinegar, and a few powerful roots, learn how to easily prepare this traditional herbal remedy. Main Library - Banx Room

Saturday, October 26
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-26 10:00:00 2024-10-26 11:30:00 America/New_York Fire Cider, an Herbal Workshop Using apple-cider vinegar, and a few powerful roots, learn how to easily prepare this traditional herbal remedy. Main Library - Banx Room

Main Library

Banx Room

Using apple-cider vinegar, and a few powerful roots, learn how to easily prepare this traditional herbal remedy.

Come explore the herbal tincture making process.  Using apple-cider vinegar, and a few powerful roots, learn how to easily prepare this traditional herbal remedy.  This hands-on workshop includes demonstration, fire cider and "fire cider tea" tasting, and concludes with a make-and-take, where each attendee makes a pint of fire cider to take home.

Program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Community & Local Interest |

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Wed, Oct 09, 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, October 2 2024 at 5:30pm
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
After Dinner Reads Book Club - Ages 12-17 with Guardian/Parent
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
This book club is open to teens and their older family members (parent, aunt/uncle, grandparent, older siblings) or guardian!
Creative Writing Workshop
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Participate in a group writing session.
Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy our author talk series featuring best selling authors!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3
Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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, October 3 2024 at 11:00am
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Teen Innovation Center Tool Training - Teens 12-17
Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Learn how to work with a different machine each session.
Gameplay Thursdays - Happy Little Dinosaurs - Open to ages 12-17
Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Assemble your team. Betray your friends. Dodge disasters. Will you be the one to survive?
Dino-Mite Dig Site - Children Ages 6-11
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Join your friends at the library for the prehistoric excavation sensation that's rocking the nation!
WPL Download: Library apps for your phone
Fri, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to stream movies, read ebooks, and listen to audiobooks and music on your phone with Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby, and Freegal - all free with your WPL card!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0-18 Months with Caregivers
Fri, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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.
Halloween Popsicle Stick Crafts - Ages 3-7
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come make and decorate popsicle stick monsters, ghosts, and spiderwebs!
Sewing Machine Instructions for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Oct 12, 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 and Quilting Machine
This event is full
Scrabble Time
Sat, Oct 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Fiction Area
Come play Scrabble with us!  Don't know how to play? We'll teach you!  We meet in the Fiction area one Saturday per month.
Spectrum Support Playgroup - Families with children 6 and under
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Community Give Back Day with Power Health Tour
Sat, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room,Saxe Room,Main Lobby,Computer Lab
Preventative health screenings, resource tables, giveaways and more
Saturday Fun: Drop-In STEM for kids. - ages 5-7; 8-11 with caregivers
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create, explore, and be amazed with fun STEM ideas and activities. High school students from WPI's Mass Academy program will offer these learning activities.
Teen Crafternoon - Spooky Shrinky Dinks - Open to ages 12-17
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Get ready for Halloween by making some wearable, spooky shrinky dinks!
Floral Witches Broom - In person
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Prepare for Halloween by creating a floral witches broom to hang in your home!
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Rescheduled
Dino-Mite Dig Site - Children Ages 6-11
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, October 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join your friends at the library for the prehistoric excavation sensation that's rocking the nation!
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Oct 15, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
Mobile medical clinic
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 15, 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 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
SCORE
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
SCORE
Virtual Science Fiction Book Club - Dark Run by Mike Brooks  
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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.
Puzzle Swap
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Swap out your completed puzzles for something new!
Programa de Cultura Brasileira - Artesanato - As idades de 9 até 11; Ages 9-11
Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Pintura e Decoupage com Guardanapos em Caixinhas
Whimsical Workshop: Apple Craft - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Upcycle cardboard tubes and cupcake liners to make a paper apple core perfect for the harvest season!
Chess Club for Tweens - For tweens ages 8-12.
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Join us to challenge a friend or someone new!
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
MA Dept. Public Health
Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
MA. Dept. Public Health
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Oct 15, 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: Drácula (1931) - Spanish-language version
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us to watch the Spanish-language version of the 1931 vampire classic starring Carlos Villarías and Lupita Tovar.
Caregiver Support Group - Adult caregivers of teens ages 12-17
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn about teen services and the Innovation Center
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Celebrate Fantastic Fall - Ages 3-5 years old with caregivers
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Celebrate the magic of the autumn season with books, songs, poems and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Office Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.
Spooky Bones & Creepy Crawlies: Tween Edition - For tweens ages 8-12.
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Get spooked with Professor Bugman!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Oct 16, 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 2 2024 at 5:30pm
Office hours with Rep. Keefe
Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Office hours with Rep. Keefe
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Oct 16, 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, October 9 2024 at 5:30pm
Edible Haunted Houses - Ages 5+
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Use your creativity to make a spooky Halloween themed haunted house out of graham crackers, frosting, and Halloween candy!
This event is full
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Open to ages 12-17
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
LVGW
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
LVGW
DIY Beauty -
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn how to create simple homemade beauty products.
Genealogy Club
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Join fellow genealogists to discuss the joys and challenges of researching your family history!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, October 10 2024 at 11:00am
Lunchtime Yoga
Thu, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Take advantage of your daily lunch break to relax and reset with Yoga taught by Kate Dalrymple of Kula Yoga in Worcester.
Registration opens Thursday, October 3 2024 at 12:00pm
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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!
D&D Club - Ages 6-10
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It's time to journey and get rolling dice! Beginners and more experienced players are all welcome to join a biweekly Halloween themed mini-campaign to experience the basics of playing D&D
Teen Craft Workshop - Teens 12-17
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Crafts and activities will change weekly
Teen Crafternoon - Witchy Cat Keychains - Open to ages 12-17
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Add some witchy black cat style to your life!
Dino-Mite Dig Site - Children Ages 6-11
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join your friends at the library for the prehistoric excavation sensation that's rocking the nation!
Kids Halloween Costume Swap
Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
From 5-6: ticket holders can enjoy priority browsing. From 6-7: anyone can browse for costumes to bring home.
Haunted Happenings with Jeff DePaoli - Virtual Event
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Brett Bertolino, Director of Special Projects at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
Register
Baby Bounce - Ages 0-18 Months with Caregivers
Fri, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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.
Oh Scrap! - In person
Fri, Oct 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Whether you scrapbook, junk journal, or anything in between, get crafty with us once a month in the Innovation Center!
Taylor Swift Eras Party - For tweens ages 8-12.
Fri, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Party with fellow Swifties as the Eras Tour returns to the U.S.!
Teen Crafternoon - Witchy Cat Keychains - Open to ages 12-17
Fri, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Add some witchy black cat style to your life!
Zumba!
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, October 5 2024 at 10:00am
Spectrum Support Playgroup - Families with children 6 and under
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
Monster Mash Tween Social Hour - For tweens ages 8-12.
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Visit our snack and candy bar to make a Halloween party mix, then engage in friendly conversation and activities to connect with other tweens!
Understanding Your Cat with Dr. Rachel Geller
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meet Dr. Rachel Geller, certified cat behaviorist. She will answer questions, dispel cat-related myths, and more.
Registration opens Saturday, September 28 2024 at 2:00pm
Halloween Movie Spooktacular! - Ages 0-11 with Families
Sat, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Skip a theater movie ticket and bring your kids to our free showing of Halloweentown!
Explore the Spooky History of Your Home
Sat, Oct 19, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Do you think your house may be haunted? Whether you believe in ghosts or not, join us to learn about how to use local history research to discover your house’s spooky history.
Registration opens Saturday, September 28 2024 at 4:15pm
Everyday English Class
Mon, Oct 21, 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 21, 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, Oct 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Happy Homeschoolers: Magic Wand Sticks - Ages 5-11
Mon, Oct 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
Computer Basics
Mon, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers
Sewing One for Teens - Intro to Sewing Machines
Mon, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Learn to Use our Sewing Machines!
Sewing Two for Teens - Learn to Sew basic clothes and accessories
Mon, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore measuring, patterning, cutting, and sewing your own clothing
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - For tweens ages 8-12.
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to code with your friends!
Crochet for Kids - Ages 5-11
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Halloween Party - Children Ages 6-11
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Celebrate the Halloween season at the library, with games, treats, and more!
Ghost Painting - Ages 5-11
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Mischievous spirits are taking over our artwork.
Switch it Up! Games - Ages 6+
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
Mobile medical clinic
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 22, 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 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Brain Health Equity Awareness & Resources Fair
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room,Saxe Room,Main Lobby
Speakers, information tables and resources in observation of Brain Health Equity Day
Business Plan Basics - Virtual
Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Learn how to write a business plan.
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy our author talk series featuring best selling authors!
Programa de Cultura Brasileira: Culinária - As idades de 9 até 11; Ages 9-11
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Culinária: Arroz de Carreteiro
Whimsical Workshop: Spooky Perler Beads - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Use fuse beads to design a spooky keychain or backpack charm.
Letters About Literature Tween Writing Workshop - For tweens in grades 4, 5 & 6.
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Do you love to read? You might connect to a theme, recognize yourself in a character, or learn something new or different from what you’ve previously known.
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
Studio Ghibli Movie Night - Children Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night at the library for kids ages six and up, with snacks!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Monster Prom - Ages 12-17
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
The spookiest prom in town!
Cupcake Decorating 101 - Ages 18 & older
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
This class is ideal for anyone interested in baking and decorating, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 2024 at 6:30pm
Intro to SQL
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of Sequential Query Language, a programming language used to access relational databases. 2-session class.
Fall Cricut Craft
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us to make a fall themed sign.
Holy Cross
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Celebrate Fantastic Fall - Ages 3-5 years old with caregivers
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Celebrate the magic of the autumn season with books, songs, poems and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Office Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
I SPY art - Ages 6-11
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Ages 6-11. Bring the "I SPY" books, by Jean Marzollo, to life in this fun craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6+
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Oct 23, 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 9 2024 at 5:30pm
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Oct 23, 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, October 16 2024 at 5:30pm
Teen Crafternoon - Witchy Cat Keychains - Open to ages 12-17
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Add some witchy black cat style to your life!
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 17 and under
Wed, Oct 23, 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
Office Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, October 17 2024 at 11:00am
Middle District Attorney's Office
Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Middle District Attorney's Office
MA. Dept. Public Health
Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
MA. Dept. Public Health
Teen Innovation Center Tool Training - Teens 12-17
Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Learn how to work with a different machine each session.
Teen Crafternoon - Fall Macramé Rainbow - Open to ages 12-17
Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Rainbows can be made in all sorts of colors, so why not make one in the rich shades of Autumn?
Graphic Novels & Cartooning Club - For tweens ages 10-12.
Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Talk about graphic novels and manga with your friends, and try your hand at drawing!
Halloween Party - Children Ages 6-11
Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Celebrate the Halloween season at the library, with games, treats, and more!
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat!
Voting set up
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Main Library - Saxe Room
Voting set up
Baby Bounce - Ages 0-18 Months with Caregivers
Fri, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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.
Read for the Record: Story and Craft - Ages 3-8
Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a story and craft!
STEAM Engineering Challenge: Lego Marble Mazes - Ages 6+
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Can you create a maze using Legos that a marble can travel through? Join us for this engineering challenge to find out!
Halloween Party - Children Ages 6-11
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Celebrate the Halloween season at the library, with games, treats, and more!
Mind Your Ps & Qs: Communication 101 for Tweens - For tweens ages 8-12.
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Learn tips and tricks for building your communication skills in this informal, hands-on modern manners workshop! 
Early voting set-up
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early voting set-up
Sewing Machine Instructions for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Oct 26, 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 and Quilting Machine
Registration opens Saturday, October 12 2024 at 9:00am
Fire Cider, an Herbal Workshop
Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Banx Room
Using apple-cider vinegar, and a few powerful roots, learn how to easily prepare this traditional herbal remedy.
Registration opens Saturday, October 5 2024 at 9:00am
Spectrum Support Playgroup - Families with children 6 and under
Sat, Oct 26, 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.
Teen Anime Club - Open to ages 12-17
Sat, Oct 26, 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!
Let's Talk About It: a Book Club About the World Around Us - Ages 11-15
Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
"Let's Talk About It" is a book club for Middle School age tweens/teens that will focus on reading age appropriate books about the world around us, to encourage empathy and finding your voice.
Registration opens Saturday, September 28 2024 at 3:00pm
Intro to Robotics
Sat, Oct 26, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, October 5 2024 at 3:00pm
Early voting
Sun, Oct 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early voting
Early voting
Mon, Oct 28, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early voting
Everyday English Class
Mon, Oct 28, 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 28, 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, Oct 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Craft Swap
Mon, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Declutter your craft stash or pick up some new supplies at our Craft Swap!
Superstar Chefs: Kids Make a Cookbook - Ages 8-11
Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat!
Registration opens Monday, September 30 2024 at 7:00pm
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