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Visit with Santa!

2024-12-17 16:00:00 2024-12-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Visit with Santa! Santa Claus is coming to town! Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

Tuesday, December 17
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-17 16:00:00 2024-12-17 18:00:00 America/New_York Visit with Santa! Santa Claus is coming to town! Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

Goddard Branch

Goddard Branch

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Santa will be stopping by the Goddard Branch for a magical visit! Children of all ages will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and take a magical photo. Please bring your own camera.

Time and space is limited, so collect a numbered ticket when you arrive. Kids can complete a winter craft while they are waiting. Free and open to all! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.

 

Santa will also be visiting our other branches:

Great Brook Valley Branch: Dec. 10, 4-5:30pm

Main Library: Dec. 11, 4:30-6:30pm

Frances Perkins Branch: Dec. 19, 5-6:30pm

 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Santa |

Goddard Branch

Phone: 508-799-8330

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 11:00AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Dec 09 9:00PM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 10 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00PM to 5:30PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 15 12:00PM to 4:00PM

About the branch

The Goddard Branch is a public library located inside the Goddard School of Science & Technology, and is part of the One City, One Library initiative. It was made possible thanks to the generous support of UMass Chan Medical School and the Hanover Insurance Group Foundation.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Dec 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
New venue Main Library - YWCA Way,Saxe Room
Mobile medical clinic

Tue, Dec 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Banx Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.

Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Gingerbread House make-and-take craft.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Training

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Study Pod 1,Study Pod 2,Study Pod 3,Study Pod 4,Study Pod 5
FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center! Projects may include Charm Bracelets, Mini Tapestry’s, Decoden Heart Mirrors, & more.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A celebration of light during the dark winter months.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
A Visit with a Lego Masterbuilder.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room,Third Floor
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 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!

Wed, Dec 11, 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!

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for bedtime stories and songs. Feel free to wear your pajamas!

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Participate in a group writing session.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.

Thu, Dec 12, 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!

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Meeting

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Thu, Dec 12, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!

Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Gingerbread House make-and-take craft.

Thu, Dec 12, 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?

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.

Fri, Dec 13, 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!

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Have fun learning how to control a small robot from BirdBrain Technologies using the Python programming language. Some programming experience recommended.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Beginners and more experienced players are all welcome to join a biweekly mini-campaign to experience the basics of playing D&D.  Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. 

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
A celebration of light during the dark winter months.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can visit our Frances Perkins Branch to get crafty making their own hand soaps.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join yogi Mar’Kee for this 5-week yoga series!

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for a calming and gentle yoga class. Flow with mindful movement to nourish the body, mind and soul in slow-paced postures, ending with a light meditation with mini sound bath.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join Dr. Mordarski for a casual, holiday chat about common ingestions and intoxications we see with pets around the holidays.

Sat, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Immerse yourself in the magic of neuroscience!
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
We can all make sustainable and ethical food choices that will benefit our planet and all inhabitants - you, your family, all people, all life on earth. We will explore many ways of doing this.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills! 

Mon, Dec 16, 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore making items with our sewing machines in our Innovation Center!

Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Learn to Use our Sewing Machines!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A celebration of light during the dark winter months.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's make popsicle stick crafts as handmade gifts to give to friends and family!

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to code with your friends!

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Grab a friend and paint each other's portraits! No materials or artistic skills required.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
Mobile medical clinic

Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Banx Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are invited to channel your inner prince or princess at a special royal ball storytime!

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Join us when we discuss Time Travelers Never Die by Jack McDevitt. The author will be joining us!

Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Create a flameless menorah from craft materials to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're brand new or an experienced player!

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Drop in between 4:30 and 6:30 to build your own gingerbread house and then decorate your masterpiece with candy! While supplies last.

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Celebrate the beginning of winter!

Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Get hooked on crochet with crafty librarian Kira! This is a great way for older teens and young adults to learn about the fun craft programs provided by the Adult Services department!

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.

Rescheduled
Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Thursday, December 12, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Meeting

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center! Projects may include Charm Bracelets, Mini Tapestry’s, Decoden Heart Mirrors, & more.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
A celebration of light during the dark winter months.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop by for a fun make and take craft!

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you one of the very best Pokémon fans? Join us to watch Pokémon, talk about our favorite characters, and participate in a fun craft of activity.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
LVGW

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Main Library
Office hours with Rep. Keefe

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.

Wed, Dec 18, 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, December 11 2024 at 5:30pm

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Join us to meet and greet the Rose Princess and the Tower Princess from Sugar & Spice Fairytales! Each princess will share a story as well as pose for photographs.

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Community Preservation Act Forum

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Amy Hollaman, Regional Director at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
Register

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us to discuss newer popular titles!

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.

Thu, Dec 19, 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, December 12 2024 at 11:00am

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Thu, Dec 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!

Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Sick and tired of the softness and warmth of a furry friend? Not into a regular pet's need for affection?? Then a pet rock may be for you!

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
A bi-weekly craft club. Explore different art and craft ideas, twice per month, in our Innovation Center!

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!

Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Fri, Dec 20, 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.

Fri, Dec 20, 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.

Fri, Dec 20, 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!

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come in your pajamas and join in the fun as your elf- librarians host a fun-filled Polar Express adventure! Parents, don’t forget your cameras. Registration is required; sign-up at mywpl.org.

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can visit our Main Branch to get crafty making their own hand soaps and celebrate the Winter Solstice!

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Mon, Dec 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Sketch a design and then fill it in with yarn to make a unique piece of art!

Mon, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Make a seasonal candy house.

Mon, Dec 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Make a seasonal candy house.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Mobile medical clinic

Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Tue, Dec 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Tue, Dec 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.

Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.

Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Thu, Dec 26, 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, December 19 2024 at 11:00am

Thu, Dec 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Thu, Dec 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!

Thu, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all gamers! Join a fun filled afternoon celebrating some of your favorite games!

Fri, Dec 27, 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.

Fri, Dec 27, 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.

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Fri, Dec 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
It will be so SWEET at the library this holiday season!

Fri, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Beginners and more experienced players are all welcome to join a biweekly mini-campaign to experience the basics of playing D&D.  Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. 

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join yogi Mar’Kee for this 5-week yoga series!

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for a calming and gentle yoga class. Flow with mindful movement to nourish the body, mind and soul in slow-paced postures, ending with a light meditation with mini sound bath.
Registration opens Saturday, December 14 2024 at 10:00am

Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join our well known musician, Julie Stepanek, for interactive music that will lead your child to explore and enjoy holiday music in a fun and creative environment. Sponsored by Friends of WPL.

Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Wrap yourself in comfort at our Mindful Moments monthly craft series.

Sat, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come make yourself a custom hot chocolate at our hot chocolate bar and get comfy for a showing of Happy Feet (rated PG).

Sat, Dec 28, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Worcester History Deep Dive: Worcester Cold Storage Building

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class

Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Come enjoy all things Stitch with crafts, snacks, games, and a movie!

Mon, Dec 30, 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.

Mon, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore making items with our sewing machines in our Innovation Center!

Mon, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Learn to Use our Sewing Machines!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all pups!

Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Incorporating foods of different colors, join us to cook and taste the colors of the rainbow!

Tue, Dec 31, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
Mobile medical clinic

Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come celebrate the New Year with a Count Down to Noon! We will have snacks, crafts, a dance party, and an apple juice Noon Year's Eve toast!

Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Ring in the New Year with WPL!

Wed, Jan 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 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, December 26 2024 at 11:00am

Thu, Jan 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!

Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna to make succulent themed nightlights!

Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Do you want to make a snowman?

Fri, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop-in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to celebrate ALL THINGS DINOSAURS with snacks, crafts, and activities! Feel free to wear your dinosaur gear. While supplies last.

Fri, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Join us for crafts and DIY projects!

Fri, Jan 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat!

Sat, Jan 04, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, December 21 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, December 21 2024 at 10:00am

Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!

Sat, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room,Virtual Room
Join MA-based science fiction authors Allen Steele, Walter Hunt, Elizabeth Bear, Andrea Hairston, and L.J. Cohen in a panel discussion about their favorite genre. Attending patrons may ask questions!

Sat, Jan 04, 3:30pm - 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.

Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory database.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills! 

Mon, Jan 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!

Mon, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Do you want to build a snowman?

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with your food!

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Libro:

Tue, Jan 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library
Come join us in learning early math skills with stories, songs, and activities!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn basic safety advice to follow when using mobile devices and the internet to stay protected.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 17 2024 at 11:00am

Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Draw an “invisible” winter scene and watch it appear when you paint over it with watercolors.

Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to learn a little about Georges Seurat's life before creating your own art piece in his signature style.

Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join the Worcester Historical Museum to learn about our city’s unique role in the history of valentines, then make your own special valentine!

Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester Public School Elementary Teachers, this event is for you! Visit the library and leave with dozens of FREE books for your classroom library.

Tue, Jan 07, 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!

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore finding a new hobby in the new year!

Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Learn to code using the Python programming language. This is a 6-session class. For winter 2025, this class will be held online.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to speak with a social worker who will help you connect with local resources and services.

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center! Projects may include Charm Bracelets, Mini Tapestry’s, Decoden Heart Mirrors, & more.

Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us!

Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stay warm this winter and make a snowman indoors! We will provide a variety of materials for you to design and build the tallest freestanding snowman possible.

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!

Wed, Jan 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, December 25 2024 at 5:30pm

Wed, Jan 08, 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, January 1 2025 at 5:30pm

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 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!

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genre.

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Participate in a group writing session.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 18 2024 at 7:00pm

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 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, January 2 2025 at 11:00am

Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Thu, Jan 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join Ashley L'Esperance from Worcester Music Academy to learn the art of songwriting in this 6-week series!

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
A bi-weekly craft club. Explore different art and craft ideas, twice per month, in our Innovation Center!

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join the Worcester Historical Museum to learn about our city’s unique role in the history of valentines, then make your own special valentine!

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.