Name: Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
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Location: Main Library

Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian

2025-03-18 13:00:00 2025-03-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español. Main Library - Community Resources Office

Tuesday, March 18
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 13:00:00 2025-03-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español. Main Library - Community Resources Office

Main Library

Community Resources Office

Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.

Meet with the New American Librarian for information to help you thrive as an immigrant, refugee, or international visitor in Worcester. No appointment needed.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Language & Literacy | Immigration & Citizenship | Community & Local Interest |

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Main Library

Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Sep 15	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 16	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Sep 17	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Sep 18	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 19	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 20	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 21	Closed

this week

All opening hours

Mon, Sep 15	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 16	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Sep 17	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Sep 18	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 19	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 20	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 21	Closed

this week

About the branch

Upcoming Events

Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian

Mon, Sep 15, 9:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn about research resources at the library.

Happy Homeschoolers: Awesome Engineers Apples Challenge - Families with children ages 5-11

Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Homeschool families with children ages 5-11 meet monthly for fun projects!

Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Goddard Branch

Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!

Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.

Melted Crayon Mobiles - Ages 5-11

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Make a colorful mobile of recycled crayon!

Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!

Learn to Play D&D: How to Be a Dungeon Master - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

You're invited to learn how to run a Dungeons and Dragons campaign as the Dungeon Master. Learn the role of the DM, campaign planning, how to make it fun for everyone, and more!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Game Night

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch

Come hang out and play games! We have a variety of games, including an ongoing jigsaw puzzle, or bring your own game to play. Light refreshments provided.

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

Tue, Sep 16, 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 - Coyote by Allen Steele - Virtual

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library

Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, or time travel? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Author Allen Steele will be joining us!

4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18

Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!

This event is full

Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11

Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!

Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Pilates instructor, Iris Zi, will help you strengthen and care for your postpartum body. Bring your baby!

Community Placemaking Town Hall - Connecting People and place

Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Join local non profits to have a discussion around placemaking and its role in connecting our community.

English Conversation Circle

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Money Matters - Considering Home Ownership

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

An overview of the home buying process.

Lego Speedbuild Activity - Ages 12-18

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

See who can build a lego minifigure animal design the fastest!

VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.

English Conversation circle

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Great Brook Valley Branch

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes... well... just weird? Come on a hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language.

DIY Crafts for Adults

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Galaxy in a Jar - Ages 6-11 with an adult.

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

If you love the beauty of outer space, you will want to make this one-of-a-kind galaxy in a jar!

Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.

4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!

This event is full

Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

Wed, Sep 17, 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

Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!

Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Capoeira at the Library: Martial Arts & Movement copy - with Mass Capoeira

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Join us for an exciting capoeira class with Mass Capoeira!

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.

Open Maker Hours

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Knitting Circle

Thu, Sep 18, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!

Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!

4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!

This event is full

Teen Crafternoon - Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?

Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch!

Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult

Fri, Sep 19, 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.

Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Calling all tiny dancers!

4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18

Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!

This event is full

Teen Crafternoon - Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18

Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?

Chess Club - Ages 8-12

Fri, Sep 19, 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.

Volunteer Fair

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Fiction Area,First Floor Ellipse,Newspapers & Magazines

If you’ve ever considered volunteering in the area but didn’t know where to start, visit our Volunteer Fair!

Saturday Storytime - Ages 0-5

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us in reading stories and singing songs to build early listening, literacy, and math skills.

DIY Candy Sushi - Ages 8-12

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

You are a sushi chef and your ingredients are Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Roll-Ups, gummy worms, and more. Use your creativity to create your own candy sushi and sushi rolls! While supplies last.

Open Maker Hours

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

Worcester History Deep-Dive: Postcards From Worcester - Saxe Room

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Worcester History Deep-Dive: Postcards From Worcester (In the Saxe Room)

Everyday English Class

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

For families with children 5 and under.

Paper Tower Challenge - Ages 6-11 with an adult.

Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Can you build the tallest possible free-standing tower using only paper and tape? Let's find out!

Destress with Dogs 😌

Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch

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.

Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.

All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18

Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Goddard Branch

Come play card games with us!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Still Life Painting

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Come paint a still life! No skill required, just bring your enthusiasm - we have the rest!

Cooking Demo: Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pie - Virtual

Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Just in time for fall - comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with chef Heidi McIndoo in this virtual program!

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

Citizenship Class

Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch

Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Game Night: Weird But True Trivia! - Ages 8-12

Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Tween Area

Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a fun night of trivia!

Whimsical Workshop: Painting - Ages 6-11

Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Block part of your canvas with painter’s tape, paint the canvas, and then peel off the tape to reveal the design you made.

Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

English Conversation Circle

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Get Hooked on Crochet

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

A Beginner Crochet Program

Worcester's Blackstone River: - Industrial Legacy,Watershed Resilience,Ecosystem Restoration

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Learn about Worcester's history with the Blackstone River!

VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.

Everyday English Class

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

English Conversation circle

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

DIY Crafts for Adults

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Perler Bead Picture Frames - Ages 5-11

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Come make a picture frame!

Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.

All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Come play card games with us!

Creative Club - Ages 6-11

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Enjoy the freedom of expression by creating artwork weekly with no set rules. Just bring your creativity!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Digital Studio

Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.

Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?

Capoeira at the Library: Martial Arts & Movement - with Mass Capoeira (Banx Room)

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Join us for an exciting capoeira class with Mass Capoeira!

Open Maker Hours

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 0-17

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.

Best Sellers and Bites: Popular Fiction Book Club

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

Join fellow readers as we dive into bestselling books across genres - from laugh-out-loud comedies to thought-provoking dramas by award-winning authors.

"Feral and Hysterical" with Horror Author Sadie Hartmann - VIRTUAL

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

We love horror around here, so let's kick off spooky season with a conversation with author Sadie Hartmann and horror book recommender @redreadreviews

UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

Delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to uninsured children and their families living in Worcester County.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Open Maker Hours

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Meet Your New Helpers: Getting Started with AI

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Learn how AI can help those with visual disabilities.

Knitting Circle

Thu, Sep 25, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18

Thu, Sep 25, 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!

Minecraft Party - Ages 5-11

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Let's have a Minecraft Party!

Diamond Painting: Sticker Art - Ages 8-12

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Choose a cartoon or comic book character sticker and "paint" it with "diamonds"! Take home your very own reusable water bottle, the perfect place to put your diamond sticker. While supplies last.

Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult

Fri, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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.

Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Calling all tiny dancers!

Football Party - Ages 5-12.

Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Fall is here and that means football! Come celebrate the sport with crafts, games, snacks, and other fun activities!

Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12

Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.

Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics

Sat, Sep 27, 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. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.

This event is full

Zumba - Ages 18 & up

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Banx Room

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Ed the Magician - Families with children ages 3-11.

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Ellipse

Join us for a lot of fun and laughs in this highly interactive magic show!

Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!

Open Maker Hours

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under

Sat, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as their allies!

Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under

Mon, Sep 29, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Main Library

Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!

Everyday English Class

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

For families with children 5 and under.

Starting a Business 101

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn the steps to start a small business.

Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!

Fall Fairy House Workshop - Ages 5-11

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Let's make a fairy house!

Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under

Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 8:30pm

Main Library

Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!

Citizenship Class

Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12

Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.

Whimsical Workshop: Monster Dioramas - Ages 6-11

Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Construct a mini habitat for a tiny cryptid figure.

Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Learn about understanding your emotions, mindfulness, and self-compassion through activities, games, music, and short meditations in this 4-session series.

English Conversation Circle

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Intro to Python

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.

This event is full

VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.

Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under

Wed, Oct 01, 9:00am - 8:30pm

Main Library

Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!

Messy Munchkins - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!

Everyday English Class

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

English Conversation circle

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

DIY Crafts for Adults

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood!

Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.

Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Come to Tatnuck Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!

Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

Wed, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Digital Studio

Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.

Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!

Snacks and Suspects: True Crime Book Club - The Devil At His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein

Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

Bring your detective hat and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation! Light refreshments provided. While supplies last.

Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under

Thu, Oct 02, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Main Library

Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years

Thu, Oct 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.

Open Maker Hours

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Nuestra America - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history.

Knitting Circle

Thu, Oct 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!

Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18

Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!

Stitch Diamond Art Painting Stickers - Ages 5-11.

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Create sparkling, vibrant stickers of the popular character, Stitch, in this fun craft.

Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under

Fri, Oct 03, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Main Library

Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!

Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult

Fri, Oct 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.

Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Calling all tiny dancers!

Zumba - Ages 18 & up

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 3:00pm

Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.

Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch

Come to Burncoat Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!

Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!

Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch!

Teen Drop-In Craft: Snoopy & the Peanuts - Ages 12-18

Sat, Oct 04, All day

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens can celebrate the 75th anniversary of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang by dropping by the Teen Space to make a Snoopy themed craft! Supplies will be out all day (while they last).

Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under

Sat, Oct 04, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Main Library

Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!

Personal Investing Using Morningstar

Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:30am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center database.

Happiness is 75 Years of Peanuts - Free event for all ages!

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

Celebrate Snoopy and the Peanuts gang with a day of fun for all ages!

Buildwave - Ages 6-11 with an adult.

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Register at mywpl.org.

Open Maker Hours

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

Bright Star Theatre Presents: Hispanic Folktales - Families with Children Ages 3-12

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Children's Ellipse

Join us for an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate various folktales from the Spanish-speaking world.

Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits

Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:30am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.

Everyday English Class

Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

For families with children 5 and under.

DIY Monster LEGO Figurine - Ages 12-18

Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Create a LEGO style "minifig" monster!

Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12

Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!

Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18

Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!

Fall Luminaries - Ages 5-11

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Make a fall or spooky-themed lantern to light the night!

Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12

Mon, Oct 06, 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 6-12

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

Citizenship Class

Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12

Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!

Whimsical Workshop: Collage - Ages 6-11

Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Fashion an original art piece by combining other images in a unique collage.

Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Learn about understanding your emotions, mindfulness, and self-compassion through activities, games, music, and short meditations in this 4-session series.

English Conversation Circle

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Paint with Skittles - Ages 6-11 with an adult.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Yes, you can paint with candy! Follow our skittles paint recipe to make your own rainbow and more.

Intro to Python

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.

This event is full

Cricut Craft - Witches Broom Signs

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

If you are a fan of Wicked or Hocus Pocus this is the craft for you! Using one of our precut designs, you can create a witchy broom sign to add to your Halloween decor.

This event is full

Everyday English Class

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Students learn English using real-life scenarios.

English Conversation circle

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

DIY Crafts for Adults

Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Fall Luminaries - Ages 5-11

Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Make a fall or spooky-themed luminaries to light the night!

4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13

Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood!

Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!

Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18

Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch

Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

Wed, Oct 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, September 17 2025 at 5:30pm

D&D Club: Session A - Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years

Thu, Oct 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.

Open Maker Hours

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

Knitting Circle

Thu, Oct 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!

Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18

Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!

Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12

Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!

Pokémon Club - Ages 8-12

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Are you one of the very biggest Pokémon fans? Join us to watch Pokémon, talk about our favorite characters, and participate in a fun craft or activity.

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting creates a world you won’t want to leave!

Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult

Fri, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.

Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Calling all tiny dancers!

Office Hours with Senator Kennedy

Fri, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

Office hours with Senator Kennedy.

Spooky STEM Skeletons - Ages 7-12

Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Are you curious about how your hands work? We will learn how the skeletal and muscular systems work together in your hand through a fun craft with working moveable fingers.

Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics

Sat, Oct 11, 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. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.

Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am

Sensory Play Saturday - Ages 2-6.

Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Drop-in for open sensory play. Play through all the sensory stations or focus on your favorite!

Zumba - Ages 18 & up

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Banx Room

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 10:00am

De-Stress with Dogs

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!

Open Maker Hours

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

D&D Club: Session B - Ages 6-12

Sat, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.

This event is full

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

Citizenship Class

Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.

Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room