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2025-05-19 11:00:00 2025-05-19 14:00:00 America/New_York ESOL Navigator Help finding an English class Main Library - Community Resources Office

Monday, May 19
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-19 11:00:00 2025-05-19 14:00:00 America/New_York ESOL Navigator Help finding an English class Main Library - Community Resources Office

Main Library

Community Resources Office

Help finding an English class

If you are learning English and want help finding a class at the right time, location, level, and budget for you, come sit down with the new ESOL Navigator. You can learn about the many options offered in Worcester and get a personalized referral. No appointment needed, first come, first served.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

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

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Main Library
Phone: 508-799-1655
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
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Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming Events

Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
What could you create out of cardboard? Discover fun and interactive play with a cardboard world created by Monano Art!
Cancelled
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Cancelled
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Intro to Gmail
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use GMAIL
4-H Babysitter Training Course - Ages 11-13
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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!
This event is full
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Earth Day Party! - Ages 5-12
Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come learn about Earth Day and make a popsicle stick bird feeder. If you signed up for a Neighborhood Forest tree, come bag your tree and bring it home.
Cancelled
Earth Day Celebration - Suggested for children under 11
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
Let's Celebrate Earth Day!
Whimsical Workshop: Lid Critters - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
LID CRITTERS In honor of Earth Day, we are upcycling lids into cute critters and fantastical scenes.
Craftwork: Raindrop Suncatchers - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Registration is required as seating is limited.
This event is full
Intro to SQL
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of Sequential Query Language (SQL)
This event is full
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
What could you create out of cardboard? Discover fun and interactive play with a cardboard world created by Monano Art!
Cancelled
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
4-H Babysitter Training Course - Ages 11-13
Wed, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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!
This event is full
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Seed Bombs - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Celebrate Earth Day with DIY seed bombs made out of wildflower seeds and recycled materials!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
WTHS - Student recital
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Recital
Relax & Color - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, you've earned an evening to relax!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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!
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 17 and under
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
This event is full
Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us to discuss newer popular titles. New members welcome!
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
What could you create out of cardboard? Discover fun and interactive play with a cardboard world created by Monano Art!
Reserved
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Main Library - Saxe Room
Reserved
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Apr 24, 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 24, 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!
Planning for Medicare - Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative, this presentation is tailored for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility.
4-H Babysitter Training Course - Ages 11-13
Thu, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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!
This event is full
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Apr 24, 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 24, 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!
DIY Flower Soaps - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can visit our Great Brook Valley Branch to get crafty making their own hand soaps.
Teen Craft: Flower Crowns - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Weave together faux flowers and vines to make simple flower crowns.
Craftwork: Raindrop Suncatchers - Ages 6-11
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz!
Register
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
What could you create out of cardboard? Discover fun and interactive play with a cardboard world created by Monano Art!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 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.
Friends of the Library - Spring Book Sale
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Friends of the Library spring book sale
4-H Babysitter Training Course - Ages 11-13
Fri, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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!
This event is full
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Apr 26, 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, Apr 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
This event is full
Cardboard World Workshop with Monano Art! - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join Monano Art to learn and experience how to create your very own cardboard crafts!
Everyday English Class
Mon, Apr 28, 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 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Starting a Business 101
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Earth Day - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Celebrate our Mother Earth!
Fairy House Workshop - Ages 5-11
Mon, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
Come make a shelter for a fairy, gnome, or other enchanted creature.
Seed Bombs - Ages 12-18
Mon, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Celebrate Earth Day with DIY seed bombs made out of wildflower seeds and recycled materials!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Food Play: Cooking Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with your food!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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 28, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Hueson Wire
Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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.
Earth Day - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Celebrate our Mother Earth!
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
IMAGINATION STATION Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Paint and Plant! - Ages 5-8
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come decorate a flower pot and plant a flower to bloom this summer. While supplies last.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Teen Anti-Prom - Ages 12-18
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Not a fan of prom season? Try Anti-Prom, the prom for people who don't want to dress up!
Virtual Q & A with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a leading Latine activist, writer, and speaker. She is the founder of Latina Rebels, and the author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts.
Intro to SQL
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of Sequential Query Language (SQL)
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Device Safety
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn basic safety advice to follow when using mobile devices and the internet to stay protected.
Spectacular Spring - Ages 3-5 years old with their caregivers
Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Earth Day - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Celebrate our Mother Earth!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Seed Bombs - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Celebrate Earth Day with DIY seed bombs made out of wildflower seeds and recycled materials!
Pokemon Club - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you one of the very best Pokémon fans? Join us to watch Pokémon, talk about our favorite characters, and participate in a fun craft of activity.
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Make Your Own Pet Portraits - Ages 6-18
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Create a colorful portrait of your pet (or favorite animal) using acrylic paints. Please bring along a 5x7 photocopy of the photograph that you will be using as a guide. While supplies last.
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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 23 2025 at 5:30pm
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 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 24 2025 at 11:00am
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 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!
Henna with Wicked Good Henna! - Open to all ages
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Local henna artist Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna will be hanging out at GBV ready to create henna designs just for you!
No-Bake Cooking Class - Ages 6-11
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come make a no-bake treat!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, May 01, 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.
DIY Candy Sushi - Ages 8-12
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are a sushi chef and your ingredients are marshmallows, Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Roll-Ups, gummy worms, and more. Use your creativity to create your own candy sushi and sushi rolls!
Mini Golf After Dark
Fri, May 02, All day
Main Library - Banx Room
Mini Golf After Dark - 18+
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Star Wars Day - Ages 8-12
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Visit a galaxy far, far away to play Mandalorian trivia and Star Wars Mad Libs, enjoy a lightsaber frozen treat, and make a no-sew Baby Yoda. Costumes welcome.
Decorate a Pot - Ages 6-11
Fri, May 02, All day
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Decorate a pot and plant some seeds!
DIY Flower Soaps - Ages 12-18
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can visit our Frances Perkins Branch to get crafty making their own hand soaps.
Seed Bombs - Ages 12-18
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Celebrate Earth Day with DIY seed bombs made out of wildflower seeds and recycled materials!
Mini Golf
Sat, May 03, All day
Main Library - Banx Room
Mini Golf
Yoga with Mini Sound Bath - Ages 18 & up
Sat, May 03, 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.
Teddy Bear Tea Party - Ages 3-7
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are cordially invited to a Teddy Bear Tea Party! Come enjoy a fun story, crafts, and snacks with your favorite teddy bear or stuffed toy. While supplies last.
The Case for Coffee - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, May 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Come learn about coffee, one of the most widely-consumed and beloved beverages in the world!
Introduction to Finding Grants for NonProfits
Mon, May 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Computer Basics
Mon, May 05, 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 Cooking Class - Ages 6-11
Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come make a no-bake treat!
Sewing Club - Ages 12-18
Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn to sew! Open to beginner and advanced teens who are interested in sewing!
DIY Tea Blends - Ages 12-18
Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Mix and match flavors to create your own unique tea blend!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Citizenship Class
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Math Storytime - Ages 0-5
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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: Mother's Day Cards - Ages 6-11
Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
MOTHER’S DAY CARDS Personalize a card for someone special.
Switch Gaming Tween Social Hour - Ages 8-12
Tue, May 06, 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: Bubble Wands - Ages 6-11
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
Decorate Your Graduation Cap - In person
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Dive into a plethora of letters, stickers, markers, paints, and so much more to make your dream graduation cap!
Cricut Craft - Quirky Quote Planter
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Customize a planter for yourself or as a gift for someone special!
This event is full
Expected Hatch Day for our Chicks! - Families with Children Ages 0-12
Wed, May 07, All day
Main Library
We are hatching chickens this spring! The chicken eggs are expected to hatch around May 7. Make sure to stop by to see the chicks before they go back to the farm on May 21.
Everyday English Class
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
DIY Tea Blends - Ages 12-18
Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Mix and match flavors to create your own unique tea blend!
Creative Club - Ages 6-11.
Wed, May 07, 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!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, May 07, 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 30 2025 at 5:30pm
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
True Crime Book Club: There is No Ethan by Anna Akbari - Virtual
Wed, May 07, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 1 2025 at 11:00am
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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!
Rescheduled
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, May 08, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
New date Thursday, May 22, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
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!
Decorate a Pot - Ages 6-11
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Decorate a pot and plant some seeds!
Gameplay Thursdays - Happy Little Dinosaurs - Ages 12-18
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
Assemble your team. Betray your friends. Dodge disasters. Will you be the one to survive?
Teen Craft: Yarn Birds - Ages 12-18
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create a cute little bird friend out of yarn and glue!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, May 08, 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.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 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, May 09, 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.
Craftwork: Bubble Wands - Ages 6-11
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Afternoon Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregivers
Fri, May 09, 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.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, May 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-one-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, April 26 2025 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 10:00am
Rainbow Family Fun - Ages 12 and under, with their families
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are their allies!
De-Stress with Dogs
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
EcoTarium presents Invisible Forces: Electricity & Magnetism - Ages 7-12.
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an exciting, hands-on program presented by the EcoTarium!
Teen Anime Club - Ages 12-18
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Do you love anime? Get ready to make some new friends (you can bring your friends too) while watching a couple of episodes of your favorite series!
Everyday English Class
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
History of Candlepin Bowling on television - An afternoon with Mike Morgan
Mon, May 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Come learn about candlepin bowling with tv's Mike Morin
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Mon, May 12, 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.
Pete the Cat Pizza Party - Ages 11 and under.
Mon, May 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's have a Pete the Cat Party!
Decorate a Pot - Ages 6-11
Mon, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Decorate a pot and plant some seeds!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Food Play: Cooking Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with your food!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Mon, May 12, 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, May 13, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Boston & UMass Amherst
Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
MA Medical Reserve Corps
Tue, May 13, 9:45am - 3:15pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Free Regional Training Day
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.
No-Bake Cooking Class - Ages 6-11
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come make a no-bake treat!
Whimsical Workshop: Perler Beads - Ages 6-11
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
PERLER BEADS Use fuse beads to design a spring keychain or backpack charm.
Coffee Filter Butterflies - Ages 5-12
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's make butterfly crafts out of coffee filters.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, May 13, 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.
After Dinner Craft Club: Whipped Soap - Ages 12-18 and their parents/guardians
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create your own uniquely scented whipped soap for your home!
Robotics - Program a Finch Robot
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Use the Python Programming Language to control a small Finch robot
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, May 14, 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.
DIY Tea Blends - Ages 12-18
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Mix and match flavors to create your own unique tea blend!
Creative Club - Ages 6-11.
Wed, May 14, 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!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, April 30 2025 at 5:30pm
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, May 14, 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, May 7 2025 at 5:30pm
D&D Club - Ages 6-12
Wed, May 14, 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.
This event is full
Let's Get Crafty! - Ages 12-18
Wed, May 14, 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!
Creative Writing Workshop
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Do you have a story waiting to be told? Join us for a group writing session!
This event is full
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 8 2025 at 11:00am
JFK's visit to Southbridge Optical - An afternoon with Dick Whitney
Thu, May 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn about the rich Optical History in Southbridge MA
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 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!
Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting - Ages 12-18
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can spend the afternoon getting crafty with diamond painting. Multiple designs will be available!
Craftwork: Bubble Wands - Ages 6-11
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, May 15, 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.
WPL Download: Library apps for your phone
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to stream movies, read ebooks, and listen to audiobooks and music on your phone with Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby, and Freegal - all free with your WPL card!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, May 16, 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 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.
Office Hours with Senator Kennedy
Fri, May 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Office hours
No-Bake Cooking Class - Ages 6-11
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Come make a no-bake treat!
Teen Crafternoon - Lotus Flower Suncatchers - Ages 12-18
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty painting lotus flower suncatchers while supplies last.
DIY Tea Blends - Ages 12-18
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Mix and match flavors to create your own unique tea blend!
Chess Club for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Fri, May 16, 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.
Yoga with Mini Sound Bath - Ages 18 & up
Sat, May 17, 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, May 3 2025 at 10:00am
SNAP Ed Presents: Plant Parts & Growing Gardens - Ages 8-12
Sat, May 17, 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!
Plant Swap
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Oh my gourd, do you have a houseplant you no longer need? Are you branching out to start a new plant hobby? Join us for a Plant Swap!
Saturday STEM Drop-In Fun - Ages 6-11 and their caregivers
Sat, May 17, 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.
Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian
Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn about research resources at the library.
Everyday English Class
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Happy Homeschoolers: May Flowers Stamps - Ages 5-11
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
Kite Making - Ages 5-11
Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Let's make a kite!
Sewing Club - Ages 12-18
Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn to sew! Open to beginner or advanced teens who are interested in sewing!
Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to earn money through babysitting!
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Craftwork: Bubble Wands - Ages 6-11
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Garden Play: Nature Fun - Ages 4-7
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with dirt!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Mon, May 19, 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!
Registration opens Monday, April 21 2025 at 6:30pm
Citizenship Class
Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Science Fiction Book Club: Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut - Virtual
Tue, May 20, 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.
Volcanic Eruptions - Ages 6-11
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
An experiment in chemical reactions for kids
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
IMAGINATION STATION Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Growing Self-Compassionate Children - Caregivers of children ages 0-12
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Join author, educator, and mindfulness expert Wendy O'Leary for an informative talk based on her latest book, Growing Self-Compassionate Children.
Cancelled
English Conversation Circle
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Get Hooked on Crochet!
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Registration is required as seating is limited.
Registration opens Friday, April 25 2025 at 6:00pm
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