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A thousand doorways

Kurdish folktales

2024-11-20 10:30:00 2024-11-20 12:30:00 America/New_York A thousand doorways Kurdish folk tales presented by Diane Edgecomb Main Library - Banx Room

Wednesday, November 20
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 10:30:00 2024-11-20 12:30:00 America/New_York A thousand doorways Kurdish folk tales presented by Diane Edgecomb Main Library - Banx Room

Main Library

Banx Room

Kurdish folk tales presented by Diane Edgecomb

Author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb shares stories from A Fire in My Heart, her book of Kurdish folktales. Many stories in this collection was gathered by Diane in remote Kurdish villages from some of the last Kurdish storytellers. The performance will include not only the folktales but colorful anecdotes of her journeys to gather the tales. The humor and drama in these unusual folktales is a fascinating introduction to the Kurdish people and to this pivotal Middle Eastern culture. . As a special tactile part of the event, Diane will be bringing samples of local Kurdish weavings and knitting for those in attendance to hold. Traditional Kurdish dress and dance music round out our exploration of this little known culture.

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Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!

Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!

Fri, Jan 17, 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 18, 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, January 4 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Class

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Did you know that January is Mental Wellness Month? Teens are invited to spend an afternoon making their own mindfulness toolkit that they will be able to take home with them!

Tue, Jan 21, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Tue, Jan 21, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Mobile medical clinic

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
USPS - Hiring event

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
We'd love to have you join us to discuss Superposition by David Walton.

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn tips from the BBB.

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Use a variety of beads and lanyard or elastic to make keychains and jewelry. We’ll have fun patterns for making animals and objects with pony beads and lanyard.

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Join us for a meet and greet with author Rhonda Roumani as she discusses her newest book, Umm Kulthum: The Star of the East, in celebration of Muslim Heritage Month.

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Make a trinket box that looks just like a cake!

Tue, Jan 21, 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 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Meeting

Wed, Jan 22, 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 22, 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 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come learn easy crochet skills!

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us to learn about this uniquely beautiful art form and make a print to take home!

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
We will use air dry clay to create winter themed art! Make clay snowmen, mittens, or any figure you can imagine.

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Laugh out loud at the antics of magician Ed Popielarczyk!

Wed, Jan 22, 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, January 8 2025 at 5:30pm

Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, you've earned an evening to relax!

Wed, Jan 22, 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 15 2025 at 5:30pm

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.

Wed, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us to discuss newer popular titles!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, Jan 23, 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 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.

Thu, Jan 23, 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 16 2025 at 11:00am

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Thu, Jan 23, 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 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens! Let's make some friendship bracelets to wear ourselves or to share with friends!

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us to learn about this uniquely beautiful art form and make a print to take home!

Thu, Jan 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come buy books and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to help fund programming at the Worcester Public Library

Fri, Jan 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Come learn easy crochet skills!

Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens! Let's make some friendship bracelets to wear ourselves or to share with friends!

Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of Asian brush painting with professional artist Bayda Asbridge!

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join yogi Mar’Kee for this 5-week yoga series!

Sat, Jan 25, 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, January 11 2025 at 10:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Ideal for anyone interested in baking and decorating, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills. No prior experience is necessary, just a passion for creating and a love of cupcakes!
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 11:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Interested in tracing your family tree? Join Local History & Genealogy librarian Alex to learn how to get started with genealogy!
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am