Inspire and Create
Ages 6+
Tuesday, February 11
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Burncoat BranchExploring the artistic expression of Black Artists.
Inspire & Create is a look at the inspirational and significant impact of Black culture on the art world. Join us for exciting and engaging art projects focusing on the works of Alma Woodsey Thomas, Faith Ringgold, Charles McGee, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Come let your creativity shine while learning through making! For ages 6-11.
AGE GROUP: | Tween 8-12 | Children 5-7 |
EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning Programs | Arts, Crafts & Making |
TAGS: | Family | Arts & Crafts |
Burncoat Branch
Phone: 508-799-8328
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The Burncoat Branch is a public library located inside the Burncoat Street Preparatory School, and is part of the One City, One Library initiative. It was made possible thanks to the generous support of the UMass Chan Medical School, George I. Alden Trust, and The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation.
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
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Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Sep 02, All day
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Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come make a personalized journal!
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Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
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Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
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Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Wed, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Sep 03, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space throughout all of September to work on a large sticker mosaic to help decorate the Teen Space!
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
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Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Fri, Sep 04, All day
Main Library
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Pride Worcester Festival is happening next Saturday! Teens can get ready by making friendship bracelets at the library!
Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come make a personalized journal!
Fri, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Customize your Beyblade, participate in challenges like "longest spin" and "last one standing," then battle to become the tournament champion!
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space throughout all of September to work on a large sticker mosaic to help decorate the Teen Space!
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Tue, Sep 08, 10:45am - 11:45am
Frances Perkins Branch
Drop in for this wonderful opportunity to play and interact with your child and meet new friends.
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
One-on-one help to find the best English class for you
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Upcycle book pages, greeting cards, and more to craft a unique decoupaged plaque for your room or locker.
Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Curious about AI (artificial intelligence)? We'll explore how AI works and its ethical implications.You'll complete fun, interactive activities and receive a Certificate of Completion from Hour of AI!
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Make simple stained glass pride flags from pre-cut glass!
Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to code using the world's fastest growing computer language.
Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
It's that time of year again...falling leaves and crisp autumn breezes. Bring the colors of fall into your home with a fall themed crate that you can customize to fit your decor.
This event is full
Wed, Sep 09, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space throughout all of September to work on a large sticker mosaic to help decorate the Teen Space!
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
LVGW tutoring session w/Joy Hennig
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop-in to create or adopt a custom made pet rock.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come design and make your own buttons!
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Create a colorful backpack charm using beads and fun accessories.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Let’s build something great!
Wed, Sep 09, 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 chapter books for your classroom library.
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Wed, Sep 09, 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, August 19 2026 at 5:30pm
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Pride Worcester Festival is happening this Saturday! Teens can get ready by making friendship bracelets at the library!
Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Please join us to make two Fall inspired DIY recipes! We will be making a snickerdoodle scrub and a harvest spice latte scrub!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 2026 at 6:30pm
Thu, Sep 10, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space throughout all of September to work on a large sticker mosaic to help decorate the Teen Space!
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Thu, Sep 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.
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Thu, Sep 10, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
All adult needlecrafters are welcome to bring your own portable project and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and community at our library!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Challenge your creative abilities with these monthly activities using the machines and supplies in our Innovation Center!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens combine character and absurd attribute cards to create their player, then debate why their character would win in a fight against the other!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come make a personalized journal!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Let’s build something great!
Thu, Sep 10, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
Fri, Sep 11, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space throughout all of September to work on a large sticker mosaic to help decorate the Teen Space!
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Designed especially for babies 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers this program encourages early literacy, language development, joyful interaction and lots of snuggling.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Pilates instructor, Iris Zi, will help you strengthen and care for your postpartum body. Bring your baby!
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come design and make your own buttons!
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Work together to solve puzzles and win games.
Fri, Sep 11, 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.