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Worcester History Deep Dive: 290 and Laurel/Clayton
2025-02-22 16:15:00 2025-02-22 17:15:00 America/New_York Worcester History Deep Dive: 290 and Laurel/Clayton Worcester History Deep Dive: 290 and Laurel/Clayton Main Library - Banx Room

Saturday, February 22
4:15pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 16:15:00 2025-02-22 17:15:00 America/New_York Worcester History Deep Dive: 290 and Laurel/Clayton Worcester History Deep Dive: 290 and Laurel/Clayton Main Library - Banx Room

Main Library

Banx Room

Worcester History Deep Dive: 290 and Laurel/Clayton

The destruction of the Laurel/Clayton neighborhood in the name of "urban renewal" was a major and traumatic milestone in the history of the city. Join Local History librarian Alex as we trace the history of both Laurel/Clayton and its dissolution as well as the major players in what happened.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy |

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Frances Perkins Branch
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Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Roosevelt Branch
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Main Library - Teen Space
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Main Library - Digital Studio
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Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
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Main Library - Children's Ellipse
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Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Mar 13, 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.
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Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
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Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Knitting Circle
Thu, Mar 13, 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!
Carnaval - Ages 6-11
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Tatnuck Branch
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Teen Craft: Scrape Painting Cats - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Baby-Sitters Club Slumber Party - Ages 8-12
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
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Holi Community Coloring - Ages 0-12
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Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Kids are invited to drop by to grab a paper cutout of a person, color it with markers, and hang it up on a line using a clothespin.
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Fri, Mar 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
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Fri, Mar 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Kids are invited to drop by to grab a paper cutout of a person, color it with markers, and hang it up on a line using a clothespin.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Mar 15, 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.
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Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
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Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
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Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
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Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Mon, Mar 17, All day
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Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
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Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Mon, Mar 17, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Game Night and Puzzle Swap
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come play games or just drop by to swap puzzles - something for everyone!
Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Tue, Mar 18, All day
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Mar 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Mar 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Science Fiction Book Club: Carnival by Elizabeth Bear - Virtual
Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, time travel or droids? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Author Elizabeth Bear will be joining us!
Flower Power Cookie Decorating - Ages 6-11
Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Don't be sour! It's a flower power cookie decorating hour!
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Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Musical Theater Workshop - Ages 8-12
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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English Conversation Circle
Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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After Dinner Craft Club: Stained Glass Cats - Ages 12-18 and their parents/guardians
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Intro to Python
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
Registration is now closed
Author Talk with Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess - Virtual
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, author of the book "A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind."
Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
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Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch
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Spectacular Spring - Ages 3-5 years old with their caregivers
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
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DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
STEM Challenge! - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us each week for a fun STEM challenge!
Craftwork: Galaxy Paper Lanterns - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
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Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Smart Energy Advice w/Dept of Sustainability & Resiliency
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Office Hours with the City of Worcester's Department of Sustainability and Resiliency
Civics Academy Session
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Meeting
Lion's Club meeting
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Mar 19, 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
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Mar 19, 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, March 12 2025 at 5:30pm
Game Night for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Drop in and play tabletop games with your friends! Choose from Uno No Mercy, What Do You Meme?, One Night Werewolf, and more.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Thu, Mar 20, All day
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Thu, Mar 20, 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, March 13 2025 at 11:00am
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Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Mar 20, 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!
Free STOP THE BLEED® Course - From UMass Memorial Injury Prevention Team
Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
UMass Memorial's Injury Prevention Department is offering a free STOP THE BLEED® course for people interested in learning this life saving skill.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 20, 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 for beginners!
Springtime Bunny Painting - Ages 6-11.
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a cute springtime bunny craft!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Fri, Mar 21, All day
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Fri, Mar 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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PianoStory! - Ages 8-12
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Join us for a performance of improvisational storytelling and piano playing by a musical group of teens and tweens known as PianoStory!
Fairy Houses - Ages 6-11
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come build a whimsical house for our Fairy friends!
Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
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Sat, Mar 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Center Research Database.
Yoga with Mini Sound Bath - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
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Masshealth Orientation meeting
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
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SNAP Ed Presents: Plant Parts & Growing Gardens - Ages 8-12
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Identify (and eat) the edible parts of a plant, learn gardening basics, and bring home a plant you can care for and watch grow!
Worcester History Deep-Dive: The Irish Americans
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester History Deep-Dive: The Irish Americans
Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sun, Mar 23, All day
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
Reading With My Peeps: Diorama Contest - Families with Children 12 and Under
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Peeple's Choice Awards Contest!
Everyday English Class
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Pom Pom Shooter Challenge - Ages 6-12 years old with their caregivers
Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Explore and challenge yourself with a STEM activity using pom poms, a cardboard tube, a balloon, and the power of your hands.
Destress with Dogs 😌
Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Adult Area
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.
Flower Power Cookie Decorating - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Don't be sour! It's a flower power cookie decorating hour!
Soap Making Workshop - Ages 5-11
Mon, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Make a small soap to take home!
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Mon, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come to the Goddard Branch Library for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Sewing Club - Ages 12-18
Mon, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn to sew simple projects to help perfect your sewing skills!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Mon, Mar 24, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat and arrive 5-10 minutes before class!
This event is full
Budget Hearing for the Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Tue, Mar 25, All day
Main Library - Saxe Room
Hearing
Citizenship Class
Tue, Mar 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Mar 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
STEAM Away Science Play! - Ages 4-7
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
Gear up young scientists and travel into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) mixed all together!
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Mar 25, 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.
Business Plan Basics - Virtual
Tue, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Learn how to write a business plan in this virtual class.
Whimsical Workshop: Reverse Stencil Signs - Ages 6-11
Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
REVERSE STENCIL SIGNS Paint a nameplate! Spell your name in vinyl letters, paint over, and then peel away to reveal a reverse stencil of your name!
Musical Theater Workshop - Ages 8-12
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Explore your creative side and build confidence on stage! Sing, act, dance, and improvise in a fun and supportive environment with Jo Ann Warren Studio.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Mar 25, 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.
Get Hooked on Crochet!
Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Registration is required as seating is limited.
Intro to Python
Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
Registration is now closed
Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing & Adults Miss - Adults of Tweens and Teens
Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
What are teens actually doing on their smartphones anyway? This virtual event will provide adults with information on how to address teens using social media safely.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Starting a Business 101
Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come to the Roosevelt Branch Library for an afternoon of jewelry making!
STEM Challenge! - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us each week for a fun STEM challenge!
Craftwork: Galaxy Paper Lanterns - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Soap Making Workshop - Ages 5-11
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Make a small soap to take home!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Mar 26, 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, March 12 2025 at 5:30pm
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Mar 26, 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, March 19 2025 at 5:30pm
Let's Get Crafty! - Ages 12-18
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can stop by the Teen Space at our Main Library to spend an evening doing some arts and crafts!
An Evening with Chelsea Page Moses, Miss Trans Global USA
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us for an evening with Chelsea Page Moses, Miss Trans Global USA, in honor of Women's History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility.
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 17 and under
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us to discuss newer popular titles. New members welcome!
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Mar 27, 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!
Sew & Stuff a Donut Plushie - Ages 8-12
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Use a needle, thread, scissors, felt, and stuffing to sew and stuff your own cute donut plushie! Learn how to trace a pattern, thread a needle, tie a knot, and stitch as you go.
Teen Craft: Needle Punch Coasters - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore a fun and simple yarn craft!
Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Cat Magnets - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can get crafty making diamond painting cat magnets while supplies last.
Know Your Rights for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come learn about your rights with our New Americans Librarian! ¡Ven a aprender sobre tus derechos con nuestra bibliotecaria para los nuevos americanos!
Fairy Houses - Ages 6-11
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come build a whimsical house for our Fairy friends!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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.
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Mar 28, 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.
Flower Power Cookie Decorating - Ages 6-11
Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Don't be sour! It's a flower power cookie decorating hour!
Chess Club for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Fri, Mar 28, 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.
Eid Al-Fitr Kite Making - Ages 11 and under.
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's make kites!
Gamer Shrinky Dinks - Ages 5-12
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You're invited to come and make shrinky dinks inspired by your favorite games!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Mar 29, 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, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 10:00am
Composting with Massachusetts Master Gardener Association
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Learn how to compost at home!
Second Church
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:10pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Public talk - Learning to love your enemies.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for some friendly competition!
Art Adventures: Georgia O'Keeffe - Ages 6+
Sat, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to learn a little about Georgia O'Keeffe's life before creating your own art piece in her art style.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Teen Crafternoon - Embroidery - Ages 12-18
Mon, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens are invited to spend an afternoon learning basic embroidery stitches and creating a simple design piece of hoop art to take home with them!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Food Play: Cooking Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with your food!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Art Theft!
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
The works of master painters sell for millions - can it really be so hard to make a copy?
The Peeples Choice Awards - Families with Children 12 and Under
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Main Library
Join us to vote from April 1 - April 18 in the "Peeple's" Choice Awards and decide which diorama is the "Funniest" and which is the "Most Creative"!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Math Storytime - Ages 0-5
Tue, Apr 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come join us in learning early math skills with stories, songs, and activities!
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Cancelled
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Whimsical Workshop: Decorate Totes - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
DECORATE TOTES Personalize a tote bag or zipper pouch with puffy paint, fabric pens, gems, or a variety of iron-on designs to choose from.
Musical Theater Workshop - Ages 8-12
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Explore your creative side and build confidence on stage! Sing, act, dance, and improvise in a fun and supportive environment with Jo Ann Warren Studio.
Cancelled
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Intro to Python
Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
Registration is now closed
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Spectacular Spring - Ages 3-5 years old with their caregivers
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
What happens in spring time? Let's explore and enjoy this beautiful season with books, make spring crafts, and play games. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come to the Tatnuck Branch Library for an afternoon of jewelry making!
STEM Challenge! - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us each week for a fun STEM challenge!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Apr 02, 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, March 19 2025 at 5:30pm
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Apr 02, 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, March 26 2025 at 5:30pm
Charter Financial - Retirement Seminar
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Retirement Seminar
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Apr 02, 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.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Dungeons and Dragons: Character Creation - Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Have you been interested in playing D&D but don't know where to start with making a character? Drop in and create your own with help from a Dungeon Master.
True Crime Book Club: The Amish Wife by Gregg Olsen - Virtual
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Grab your favorite cup of coffee, bring your detective hat, and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Thu, Apr 03, 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, March 27 2025 at 11:00am
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 03, 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!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 03, 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 for beginners!
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Minecraft Party - Suggested for children under 11
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's have a Minecraft Party!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Club - Open house
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Get together
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Friday, March 21 2025 at 3:00pm
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Teen Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Lanterns - Ages 12-18
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty making pressed flowered lanterns while supplies last.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come to the Burncoat Branch Library for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Yoga with Mini Sound Bath - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcomed. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Registration opens Saturday, March 22 2025 at 10:00am
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Craft Swap
Sat, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Declutter your craft stash or pick up some new supplies at our Craft Swap!
Saturday STEM Drop-In Fun - Ages 6-11 and their caregivers
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create, explore, and be amazed with fun STEM ideas and activities. WPI’s high school students from Mass Academy will offer these fun learning activities. Ages 6-11 years old.
Nutrition Mythology - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Come learn about nutrition trends, so you can be a better health consumer.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 2:30pm
Introduction to Finding Grants for NonProfits
Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
Computer Basics
Mon, Apr 07, 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.
No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Cups - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Let’s make a no-bake treat!
Blackout Poetry - Ages 12-18
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making blackout poetry with recycled materials!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, Apr 07, 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 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat and arrive 5-10 minutes before class!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Little Movers Creative Dance with Jo Ann Warren Studio - Ages 1 and 1/2-3 and their caregivers
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class.
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Apr 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.
Whimsical Workshop: Wind Chimes - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
WIND CHIMES Paint and assemble a wind chime for the spring.
Switch Gaming Tween Social Hour - Ages 8-12
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch! Choose from Mario Kart, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games are rated E and E10.
Craftwork: Raindrop Suncatchers - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Apr 08, 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.
Cricut Craft - Tote Bag
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Make your own book themed tote bag!
Registration opens Wednesday, March 12 2025 at 9:00am
Intro to Python
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
Registration is now closed
Dual Language PTO meeting
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Messy Munchkins - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!
Middle District Attorney's Office
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
National Grid Energy Fair
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Community energy fair
Blackout Poetry - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making blackout poetry with recycled materials!
STEM Challenge! - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us each week for a fun STEM challenge!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Apr 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, March 26 2025 at 5:30pm
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Apr 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, April 2 2025 at 5:30pm
D&D Club - Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get rolling! Beginners and more experienced players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly one-shot Dungeons and Dragons game.
Teen Craft Workshop - Macramé Rainbows - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Rainbows can be made in all sorts of colors, so why not make one in your favorite shades? Teens can get crafty making a rainbow wall hanging while supplies last.
Creative Writing Workshop
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Do you have a story waiting to be told? Join us for a group writing session!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Apr 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.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Thu, Apr 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, April 3 2025 at 11:00am
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 10, 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!
No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Cups - Ages 6-11
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s make a no-bake treat!
Teen Craft: Diamond Painted Bookmarks - Teens 12-18
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Relax and enjoy some butterfly themed diamond painting!
Know Your Rights for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come learn about your rights with our New Americans Librarian! ¡Ven a aprender sobre tus derechos con nuestra bibliotecaria para los nuevos americanos!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Spanish Conversation Circle/ Circulo de Conversación 
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come speak Spanish with us!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, Apr 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.
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Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Apr 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.
Chess Club for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Fri, Apr 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.
Afternoon Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregivers
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an afternoon of books and fun songs. We'll read a book or two and sing together to help promote early literacy and social skills.
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