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Fairy Houses

Ages 6-11
2025-03-17 16:00:00 2025-03-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Fairy Houses Come build a whimsical house for our Fairy friends! Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

Monday, March 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 16:00:00 2025-03-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Fairy Houses Come build a whimsical house for our Fairy friends! Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

Roosevelt Branch

Roosevelt Branch

Come build a whimsical house for our Fairy friends!

Let your imagination and creativity sparkle as we build fairy houses. Together we will use different materials to create a beautiful home for our mischievous and flighty friends. We will also make a DIY fairy doll from clothes pins. While supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 8-12 | Children 5-7 |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts & Making |

TAGS: | Arts & Crafts |

Roosevelt Branch
Phone: 508-799-8327
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Mar 25 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 29 Closed
Sun, Mar 30 Closed
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Sun, Mar 30 Closed
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About the branch

The Roosevelt Branch is a public library located inside the Roosevelt Elementary School, and is part of the One City, One Library initiative. The Roosevelt Branch is generously sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Upcoming Events

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Mar 27, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!
Sew & Stuff a Donut Plushie - Ages 8-12
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Use a needle, thread, scissors, felt, and stuffing to sew and stuff your own cute donut plushie! Learn how to trace a pattern, thread a needle, tie a knot, and stitch as you go.
Teen Craft: Needle Punch Coasters - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore a fun and simple yarn craft!
Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Cat Magnets - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can get crafty making diamond painting cat magnets while supplies last.
Know Your Rights for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come learn about your rights with our New Americans Librarian! ¡Ven a aprender sobre tus derechos con nuestra bibliotecaria para los nuevos americanos!
Fairy Houses - Ages 6-11
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come build a whimsical house for our Fairy friends!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Cancelled
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch
In this storytime we will build early math and science skills through books, activities, and art.
Flower Power Cookie Decorating - Ages 6-11
Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Don't be sour! It's a flower power cookie decorating hour!
Chess Club for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or an experienced player! Join us to challenge a friend or someone new.
Cancelled
Eid Al-Fitr Kite Making - Ages 11 and under.
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
Let's make kites!
Gamer Shrinky Dinks - Ages 5-12
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You're invited to come and make shrinky dinks inspired by your favorite games!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Mar 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother Sewing Machine.
This event is full
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
This event is full
Composting with Massachusetts Master Gardener Association
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Learn how to compost at home!
Adult Cat Adoption Meet & Greet - Hosted by Hope Haven Pet Rescue
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join us for a special March Meowness event with Hope Haven Pet Rescue!
Second Church
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:10pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Public talk - Learning to love your enemies.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for some friendly competition!
Art Adventures: Georgia O'Keeffe - Ages 6+
Sat, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to learn a little about Georgia O'Keeffe's life before creating your own art piece in her art style.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Teen Crafternoon - Embroidery - Ages 12-18
Mon, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens are invited to spend an afternoon learning basic embroidery stitches and creating a simple design piece of hoop art to take home with them!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Food Play: Cooking Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with your food!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Art Theft!
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
The works of master painters sell for millions - can it really be so hard to make a copy?
The Peeples Choice Awards - Families with Children 12 and Under
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Main Library
Join us to vote from April 1 - April 18 in the "Peeple's" Choice Awards and decide which diorama is the "Funniest" and which is the "Most Creative"!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Math Storytime - Ages 0-5
Tue, Apr 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come join us in learning early math skills with stories, songs, and activities!
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Cancelled
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Whimsical Workshop: Decorate Totes - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
DECORATE TOTES Personalize a tote bag or zipper pouch with puffy paint, fabric pens, gems, or a variety of iron-on designs to choose from.
Musical Theater Workshop - Ages 8-12
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Explore your creative side and build confidence on stage! Sing, act, dance, and improvise in a fun and supportive environment with Jo Ann Warren Studio.
Cancelled
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Intro to Python
Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
Registration is now closed
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Spectacular Spring - Ages 3-5 years old with their caregivers
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
What happens in spring time? Let's explore and enjoy this beautiful season with books, make spring crafts, and play games. Ages 3 to 5 years old.
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come to the Tatnuck Branch Library for an afternoon of jewelry making!
STEM Challenge! - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us each week for a fun STEM challenge!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
This event is full
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Register below for an Innovation Center orientation and gain access to WPL's Innovation Center during our Open Maker Hours!
Charter Financial - Retirement Seminar
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Retirement Seminar
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Dungeons and Dragons: Character Creation - Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Have you been interested in playing D&D but don't know where to start with making a character? Drop in and create your own with help from a Dungeon Master.
True Crime Book Club: The Amish Wife by Gregg Olsen - Virtual
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Grab your favorite cup of coffee, bring your detective hat, and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Register below for an Innovation Center orientation and gain access to WPL's Innovation Center during our Open Maker Hours!
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 03, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!
Rescheduled
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 03, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
New date Thursday, April 17, 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!
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Minecraft Party - Suggested for children under 11
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's have a Minecraft Party!
Teen Crafternoon - Paint by Stickers - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
It's like paint by numbers, but with stickers! Teens can get crafty watching paint by sticker dogs or cats come to life before their very eyes. While supplies last.
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Club - Open house
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Get together
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
In this storytime we will build early math and science skills through books, activities, and art.
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Movie Sing-a-long - Ages 6-11
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a sing-a-long movie and a craft.
Teen Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Lanterns - Ages 12-18
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty making pressed flowered lanterns while supplies last.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come to the Burncoat Branch Library for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Yoga with Mini Sound Bath - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcomed. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Craft Swap
Sat, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Declutter your craft stash or pick up some new supplies at our Craft Swap!
Saturday STEM Drop-In Fun - Ages 6-11 and their caregivers
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create, explore, and be amazed with fun STEM ideas and activities. WPI’s high school students from Mass Academy will offer these fun learning activities. Ages 6-11 years old.
Nutrition Mythology - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Come learn about nutrition trends, so you can be a better health consumer.
Introduction to Finding Grants for NonProfits
Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
Computer Basics
Mon, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers.
No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Cups - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Let’s make a no-bake treat!
Blackout Poetry - Ages 12-18
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making blackout poetry with recycled materials!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to code with your friends! Complete fun, interactive games and activities and receive a Certificate of Completion from Hour of Code™.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat and arrive 5-10 minutes before class!
This event is full
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Little Movers Creative Dance with Jo Ann Warren Studio - Ages 1 and 1/2-3 and their caregivers
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class.
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Whimsical Workshop: Wind Chimes - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
WIND CHIMES Paint and assemble a wind chime for the spring.
Switch Gaming Tween Social Hour - Ages 8-12
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch! Choose from Mario Kart, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games are rated E and E10.
Craftwork: Raindrop Suncatchers - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Cricut Craft - Tote Bag
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Make your own book themed tote bag!
This event is full
Intro to Python
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
Registration is now closed
Dual Language PTO meeting
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Messy Munchkins - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!
Middle District Attorney's Office
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
DIY Crafts for Adult - In person
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
National Grid Energy Fair
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Community energy fair
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Apr 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.
Blackout Poetry - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making blackout poetry with recycled materials!
STEM Challenge! - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us each week for a fun STEM challenge!
Soap Making Workshop - Ages 5-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
Make a small soap to take home!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Register below for an Innovation Center orientation and gain access to WPL's Innovation Center during our Open Maker Hours!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 2025 at 5:30pm
D&D Club - Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get rolling! Beginners and more experienced players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly one-shot Dungeons and Dragons game.
Teen Craft Workshop - Macramé Rainbows - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Rainbows can be made in all sorts of colors, so why not make one in your favorite shades? Teens can get crafty making a rainbow wall hanging while supplies last.
Creative Writing Workshop
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Do you have a story waiting to be told? Join us for a group writing session!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Register below for an Innovation Center orientation and gain access to WPL's Innovation Center during our Open Maker Hours!
Registration opens Thursday, April 3 2025 at 11:00am
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Apr 10, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!
No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Cups - Ages 6-11
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s make a no-bake treat!
Teen Craft: Diamond Painted Bookmarks - Teens 12-18
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Relax and enjoy some butterfly themed diamond painting!
Know Your Rights for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come learn about your rights with our New Americans Librarian! ¡Ven a aprender sobre tus derechos con nuestra bibliotecaria para los nuevos americanos!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come practice speaking in English and meet new friends as we learn by talking, making crafts, and playing.
Spanish Conversation Circle/ Circulo de Conversación 
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come speak Spanish with us!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old and their caregivers
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
In this storytime we will build early math and science skills through books, activities, and art.
Chess Club for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or an experienced player! Join us to challenge a friend or someone new.
Afternoon Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregivers
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an afternoon of books and fun songs. We'll read a book or two and sing together to help promote early literacy and social skills.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Apr 12, 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, March 29 2025 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, March 29 2025 at 10:00am
Rainbow Family Fun - Ages 12 and under, with their families
Sat, Apr 12, 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, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for some friendly competition!
Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian
Mon, Apr 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn about research resources at the library.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Apr 14, 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 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Happy Homeschoolers: Rainbow Lightning - Ages 5-11
Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Cups - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Let’s make a no-bake treat!
Soap Making Workshop - Ages 5-11
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
Make a small soap to take home!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Garden Play: Nature Fun - Ages 4-7
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with dirt!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 14, 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 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 6-11
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy
Mon, Apr 14, 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!
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Tue, Apr 15, 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!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 15, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
SCORE Worcester
Tue, Apr 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Meeting
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Apr 15, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 15, 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 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.
Science Fiction Book Club: Do You Dream of Terra-Two? - Virtual
Tue, Apr 15, 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. 
Whimsical Workshop: Yarn Baskets - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
YARN BASKETS Using yarn and cardboard, weave a basket to hold small treasures.
Craftwork: Raindrop Suncatchers - Ages 6-11
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Apr 15, 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: Fairy Doors - Ages 12-18 and their parents/guardians
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create some whimsical and decorative fairy doors!
Chicken Eggs Arrive! - Families with children ages 0-12
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Main Library
We are hatching chickens this spring! Chicken eggs will arrive on April 16 and 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.
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Wed, Apr 16, 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!
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Spectacular Spring - Ages 3-5 years old with their caregivers
Wed, Apr 16, 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 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Earth Day - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Celebrate our Mother Earth!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Blackout Poetry - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making blackout poetry with recycled materials!
Recycled Robots Craft - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Bring your imagination and create a robot in honor of the upcoming Earth Day.
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-11
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop by for a fun make-and-take craft!
Smart Energy Advice w/Dept of Sustainability & Resiliency
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Office Hours with the City of Worcester's Department of Sustainability and Resiliency
Black Maternal Health Week
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Black Maternal Health Week event
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Apr 16, 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 2 2025 at 5:30pm
Game Night for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Drop in and play tabletop games with your friends! Choose from Uno No Mercy, What Do You Meme?, One Night Werewolf, and more.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
DIY Beauty - De-stress Night
Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for a hands-on DIY Beauty event in honor of National Stress Awareness Month! 
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Thu, Apr 17, 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!
Toddler Time - Ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers
Thu, Apr 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.
Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Innovation Center Orientation for Access to Open Maker Hours - Ages 12 +
Thu, Apr 17, 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 10 2025 at 11:00am
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Apr 17, 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 17, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us in person or virtually from the comfort of your own home!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Apr 17, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens, have you ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know how to start? Well it's time to roll the dice and join this campaign for beginners!
No-Bake Banana Split Pudding Cups - Ages 6-11
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Let’s make a no-bake treat!
Build Your Paper Sculpture - Ages 5-11 with their caregivers
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Did you know you can make sculptures out of paper? Join us and make your own sculpture using different shapes in many colors.
Fairyhouse Workshop - Ages 5-11
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's Make a Fairy House!
Children's English Conversation Circle - Ages 0-11
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Fri, Apr 18, 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!
WPL Download: Library apps for your phone
Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Apr 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.
STEAM & Stories - Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Office hours
Celebrate Spring Party! - Ages 4-11.
Fri, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Spring is here! Join us for crafts, snacks, and activities in celebration of one of our favorite seasons!
Blackout Poetry - Ages 12-18
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making blackout poetry with recycled materials!
Teen Crafternoon - Paint by Stickers - Ages 12-18
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
It's like paint by numbers, but with stickers! Teens can get crafty watching paint by sticker dogs or cats come to life before their very eyes. While supplies last.
Cardboard World Exhibit - All ages
Sat, Apr 19, 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!
Personal Investing Using Morningstar
Sat, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center Database.
Yoga with Mini Sound Bath - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 19, 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, April 5 2025 at 10:00am
SNAP Ed Presents: Plant Parts & Growing Gardens - Ages 8-12
Sat, Apr 19, 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!
Butterfly Buddies: Mindful Moments Family Craft Series - Ages 11 and under and their family members
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Envelop yourself in the magic of spring. We’ll make crafts and learn mindfulness prompts to help you grow and glow.
Teen Anime Club - Ages 12-18
Sat, Apr 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!
Discover the History of Your House
Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Discover the History of Your House!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-11
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
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!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
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!
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.
Earth Day Celebration - Suggested for children under 11
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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.
Registration opens Friday, March 28 2025 at 6:00pm
Intro to SQL
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of Sequential Query Language (SQL)
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!
Everyday English Class
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
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!
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 9 2025 at 5:30pm
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!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 16 2025 at 5:30pm
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.
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!
Registration opens Thursday, April 17 2025 at 11:00am
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!
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!
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.
Registration opens Saturday, April 12 2025 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, April 12 2025 at 10:00am
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!
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