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Computer basics

Computer Basics

2025-04-07 14:30:00 2025-04-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Computer Basics Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers. Main Library - Computer Lab

Monday, April 07
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-07 14:30:00 2025-04-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Computer Basics Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers. Main Library - Computer Lab

Main Library

Computer Lab

Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Digital Literacy |

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Main Library
Phone: 508-799-1655
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Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Introduction to Finding Grants for NonProfits
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory database.
Cancelled
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Rescheduled
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Computer Basics
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers.
Cancelled
SNAP-Ed Presents: Food Play: Cooking Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Here you CAN play with your food!
Cancelled
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Garden Play: Nature Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with dirt!
Winter in July - Families with children ages 4-11.
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Summer is here, but there is something magical about winter. We’ll celebrate the coldest season with winter themed crafts, activities, and snacks! While supplies last.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
ESOL Navigator
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Winter in July - Families with children ages 4-11.
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Summer is here, but there is something magical about winter. We’ll celebrate the coldest season with winter themed crafts, activities, and snacks! While supplies last.
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
Imagination Station Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
DIY Comics and Zines - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Express yourself with a do-it-yourself comic or zine!
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Health and Human Services
Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Health and Human Services
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Teen Writing Group - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Meet other teen writers and get feedback on your writing projects!
Cricut Craft - Color Changing Tumblers
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Cool off this summer with a fun color changing tumbler that you can customize with cold color changing vinyl.
This event is full
Intro to SQL
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to access a relational database
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Family Yoga - Ages 4-12
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join us for a morning of movement!
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Worcester Commons
WPL will be at Out to Lunch! Drop by our booth to hear about programs, sign up for a library card, grab some library swag, or just say hi!
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Librarians in Training - Ages 8-12
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You love the library or want to be a librarian? Learn the basics of what a children's librarian does and help plan some library programs for the fall!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Study Pod 1,Study Pod 2,Study Pod 3,Study Pod 4,Study Pod 5,Third Floor
FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.
Cancelled
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
Sticker Painting - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of sticker painting!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
This event is full
D&D Club (Session A) - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
This event is full
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Cancelled
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Cancelled
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Stories, Songs & Crafts - Ages 3-5 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's celebrate summer's beautiful days by reading stories, learning songs, and making crafts.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Gameplay Thursdays - Here to Slay - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Assemble your party. Betray your friends. Dodge curses. Fight monsters. Will you be the one to survive?
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Ice Cream Social - Ages 8-12
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Visit our ice cream sundae bar to make a delicious treat, then engage in friendly conversation with other tweens! Dairy-free options and nut-free toppings will be available at the sundae bar.
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Sticker Painting - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of sticker painting!
Teen Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Lanterns - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty making pressed flowered lanterns while supplies last.
Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Gentle Flow Yoga - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Saturday Storytime - Ages 0-5
Sat, Jul 12, 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.
How to Draw Workshop: Video Game Characters - Ages 8-12
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn how to sketch video game characters like Link, Kirby, and Sonic the Hedgehog step by step with professional artist Bayda Asbridge!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jul 12, 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.
America the Beautiful in Song with David Polansky
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Musician David Polansky will perform his program "America The Beautiful in Song".
So Many Diets! - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
There are a lot of diets out there - let's discuss a few.
Escape Room Puzzle Walls - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Main Library
Visit anytime July 14 - July 19 to test your skill at solving one of two puzzle walls from Co-Operatives. Uncover the hidden treasure in The Big Dig or retrieve the Elixir of Life in the Elixir Mixer!
Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian
Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn about research resources at the library.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Happy Homeschoolers: Popcorn is Poppin'! - Families with children ages 5-11
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
STEM + Summer= so much fun! Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
Karaoke - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley - Great Brook Valley
Sing your heart out!
Tassel Keychains - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Make a decorative tassel keychain!
Mariokart Tournament - Ages 5-7
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Race to the finish at a tournament dedicated to testing your Mariokart 8 skills!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 14, 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 6-12
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Slow Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy class for all levels. Please bring your own mat and arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
ESOL Navigator
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Science Fiction Book Club: Komarr by Lois McMaster Bujold - Virtual
Tue, Jul 15, 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!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Movie Matinee - Book Club
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for free monthly screenings of your favorite films! All films are audio-described. Registration is not required and snacks are provided!
Whimsical Workshop: Dice Rollers - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Dice Roller Personalize a plastic dice roller for your gaming needs.
DIY Comics and Zines - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Express yourself with a do-it-yourself comic or zine!
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Everything you need to learn to get into Dungeons and Dragons!
This event is full
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
Intro to SQL
Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to access a relational database
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Family Yoga - Ages 4-12
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join us for a morning of movement!
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Worcester Commons
WPL will be at Out to Lunch! Drop by our booth to hear about programs, sign up for a library card, grab some library swag, or just say hi!
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
SNAP-Ed presents Cocinando con Colores (Cooking with Colors) - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
¡Ven a explorar un mundo de colores en tus comidas! Come explore a world of colors in your food!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Tassel Keychains - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Make a decorative tassel keychain!
Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Smart Energy Advice w/Dept of Sustainability & Resiliency
Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Office Hours with the City of Worcester's Department of Sustainability and Resiliency
Retro Game Night - Ages 16 & older
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us for a nostalgic night of retro games and snacks!
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Puzzle Mosaic Workshop - Ages 8-12
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create a mosaic "painting" using colorful upcycled puzzle pieces, preprinted images, and glue!
Teen Take & Make Craft Kits - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens, are you looking for something to do this summer? Drop by our Great Brook Valley branch to pick up a take & make craft kit to bring home (while supplies last)!
Toddler Time - Ages 18 months-3 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Stories, Songs & Crafts - Ages 3-5 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's celebrate summer's beautiful days by reading stories, learning songs, and making crafts.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Talking Book Library Book Discussion - Informational First Meeting
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for our first Talking Book Discussion!
Cancelled
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
Game Night for Tweens: Minute to Win It - Ages 8-12
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
How fast are you? Race against the clock to compete in fun and weird challenges. You've got a Minute to Win It, and every second counts!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
Glow Party! - Families with Children Ages 0-12
Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's glow with the flow! Come join our glow party with crafts, snacks, and dancing.
Ice Cream Social - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come beat the heat with an ice cream treat!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Jul 19, 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
Herbal Teas & Salves Workshop
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us to learn about plant medicines. Get to know some of the herbs that like to grow around us and provide us with their healing properties.
This event is full
De-Stress with Dogs
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Teen Anime Club - Ages 12-18
Sat, Jul 19, 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!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jul 19, 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.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Upcycled T-shirt Tote Bags - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
We will teach you how to turn old T-shirts into cute and fashionable tote bags!
SNAP Ed: Kids in the Kitchen - Ages 8-12
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join Chef Barbara to learn about nutrition and cook in our "kitchen!"
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 21, 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 6-12
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jul 22, 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 18 months-3 years with an adult
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class.
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
ESOL Navigator
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 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.
Superhero Party! - Families with Children Ages 0-12
Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop-in for our Superhero Party! Enjoy crafts, activities, and a superhero themed snack.
Whimsical Workshop: Decoupage Vases - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Decoupage Vases Upcycle a glass jar into a beautiful vase using tissue paper, ribbon, and faux flowers.
DIY Comics and Zines - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Express yourself with a DIY comic or zine!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 22, 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 - Developing a Business Plan
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of creating a business plan.
Teen Writing Group - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Meet other teen writers and get feedback on your writing projects!
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Family Yoga - Ages 4-12
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join us for a morning of movement!
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Worcester Commons
WPL will be at Out to Lunch! Drop by our booth to hear about programs, sign up for a library card, grab some library swag, or just say hi!
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
SNAP-Ed presents Cocinando con Colores (Cooking with Colors) - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
¡Ven a explorar un mundo de colores en tus comidas! Come explore a world of colors in your food!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Tassel Keychains - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Make a decorative tassel keychain!
Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jul 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 5:30pm
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
CMHA Presents Homelessness Prevention
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
A presentation by Central Mass Housing Alliance
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join fellow readers to discuss various genres of popular titles by award-winning authors. New members welcome.
Toddler Time - Ages 18 months-3 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 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.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or experienced player! Join us to challenge a friend or someone new.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Stories, Songs & Crafts - Ages 3-5 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's celebrate summer's beautiful days by reading stories, learning songs, and making crafts.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Sewing Club for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine to create a simple plushie!
This event is full
Ice Cream Social - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come beat the heat with an ice cream treat!
Teen Crafternoon - Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can get crafty making their own light bulb hot air balloon to take home with them while supplies last!
Self Care Day! - Ages 5-11.
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for a day of self-care and relaxation!
WPL Download: Library apps for your phone
Fri, Jul 25, 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!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jul 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.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jul 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.
Bubble and Marble Painting - Ages 6-10 with an adult
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create vibrant paintings using bubbles and marble rolling. Explore colors and shapes while having lots of fun.
Tassel Keychains - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Make a decorative tassel keychain!
Teen Crafternoon - Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty making their own light bulb hot air balloon to take home with them while supplies last!
Personal Investing Using Morningstar
Sat, Jul 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center Database.
Orientation Workshop for Foreign-Trained Professionals - with African Bridge Network
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us for an Orientation Workshop where recently-arrived skilled immigrants and refugees can connect with experts, peers and career resources.
Register
Gentle Flow Yoga - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Banx Room
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Registration opens Saturday, July 12 2025 at 10:00am
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies!
Magic: The Gathering - Ages 12-18
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering for both beginners and veterans alike!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jul 26, 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.
Genealogy Roundtable
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us for Genealogy Roundtable!
Foam Minecraft Swords - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Harness the power of Steve with your own DIY foam Minecraft sword!
Air Fresheners - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come make an essential oil air freshener!
Pokemon Bingo - Ages 5-11.
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for this fun twist on the traditional Bingo game! Test your luck for a chance to win Pokémon themed prizes. While supplies last.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 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 6-12
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
ESOL Navigator
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 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.
Movie Matinee - A Million Ways to Die in the West
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for free monthly screenings of your favorite films! All films are audio-described. Registration is not required and snacks are provided!
Taylor Swift Party! - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you ready for it? Let's Par-Tay! Come make friendship bracelets and your very own Red Era T-shirt while listening to Taylor Swift and eating snacks.
Whimsical Workshop: Clothespin Butterflies - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Clothespin Butterflies Transform wooden clothespins into sparkly butterflies.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Everything you need to learn to get into Dungeons and Dragons!
This event is full
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Family Yoga - Ages 4-12
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join us for a morning of movement!
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Worcester Commons
WPL will be at Out to Lunch! Drop by our booth to hear about programs, sign up for a library card, grab some library swag, or just say hi!
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
SNAP-Ed presents Cocinando con Colores (Cooking with Colors) - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
¡Ven a explorar un mundo de colores en tus comidas! Come explore a world of colors in your food!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Air Fresheners - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come make an essential oil air freshener!
Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jul 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 5:30pm
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Teen Take & Make Craft Kits - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens, are you looking for something to do this summer? Drop by our Great Brook Valley branch to pick up a take & make craft kit to bring home (while supplies last)!
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Stories, Songs & Crafts - Ages 3-5 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's celebrate summer's beautiful days by reading stories, learning songs, and making crafts.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Aug 01, 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.
Ancient Egyptian Mythology Mania - Ages 8-12
Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you a fan of the gods and heroes from ancient mythology? Come learn about the Ancient Egyptian god Anubis and the ritual weighing of the heart. We will make a scale out of popsicle sticks.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Aug 02, 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, July 19 2025 at 9:00am
Sensory Play Saturday - Ages 2-6.
Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, July 19 2025 at 10:00am
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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.
Life-size Candy Land! - Families with Children 12 and Under
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Main Library
Enter a magical land of candy and make your way to the Candy Castle! Play a life-size version of this sweet game anytime you drop by the Children's Room from August 4 - August 16.
Introduction to Finding Grants for NonProfits
Mon, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory database.
Computer Basics
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Upcycled T-shirt Totebags - Ages 12-18
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
We will teach you how to turn old T-shirts into cute and fashionable tote bags!  
SNAP-Ed Presents: Food Play: Cooking Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with your food!
Bad Art! - Ages 5-11.
Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
Join us to create any work of art you can imagine using a variety of leftover craft materials.
Craftwork: Canvas Painting - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 04, 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 6-12
Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Slow Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy class for all levels. Please bring your own mat and arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 6:00pm
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Aug 05, 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 18 months-3 years with an adult
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class.
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
ESOL Navigator
Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
D&D: Character Creation - Ages 6-12
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Have you been interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons but don't know where to start with making a character? Drop in and create your own with help from a Dungeon Master.
Whimsical Workshop: Popsicle Stick Boxes - Ages 6-11
Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Popsicle Stick Boxes Construct a box from popsicle sticks to hold your treasures.
Lawn Games and Lemonade - Ages 6-12
Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of lawn games and lemonade.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Teen Writing Group - Ages 12-18
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Meet other teen writers and get feedback on your writing projects!
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