Dual Language PTO meeting

Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

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

Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.

Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

Storytime with Rabbi Aviva - Ages 4-7

Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month with Rabbi Aviva, learning the values of gratitude and the joy of being ourselves through stories, songs and crafts.

Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you

Starting a Business 101

Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn the steps to start a small business.

How to Use a Sewing Machine! - Ages 8-12

Tue, May 26, 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.

Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join an instructor from Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness to learn how to sew using a sewing machine. Make a fabric bookmark to take home!

This event is full

Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11

Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!

SCORE Small Business Counseling

Tue, May 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Study Room 1

Cooking Class for Teens - Ages 12-18

Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

A Beginner Crochet Program

This event is full

Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Learn basic recipes you can make at home with simple ingredients!

Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Introduction to the U.S. Small Business Administration's programs and services to support entrepreneurship.

Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

Stamp Carving - Ages 12-18

Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Carve your own stamp out of linoleum!

Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11

Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Butterfly Wands - Ages 6-12

Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

Let’s make some magic!

Toy Story Celebration - Ages 4-11.

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Celebrate the popular movies and upcoming release of Toy Story 5 with fun crafts, activities, and a snack.

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

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

Wed, May 27, 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

Teen Craft: Lava Lamp Lip Gloss - Ages 12-18

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens can get crafty picking their own color and fragrance while mixing ingredients to make lava lamp lip glosses! While supplies last.

Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 0-17

Wed, May 27, 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.

English Learning Lab

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

An English class for adult learners (18+) of all levels; no registration required.

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Banx Room

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

Best Sellers and Bites: Popular Fiction Book Club

Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

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

UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Thu, May 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

Providing medical and dental care in the community

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

Thu, May 28, 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.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4 with an adult

Thu, May 28, 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.

Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

Knitting Circle

Thu, May 28, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

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

Teen Crafternoon: Dragon's Eye - Ages 12-18

Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Who's that peeking out from the cave? Teens can sculpt a dragon's eye that's fierce (or friendly) using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint!

Collaborative Diamond Art Project - Ages 8-12

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!

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

Fri, May 29, 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.

Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with an adult

Fri, May 29, 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.

Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Calling all tiny dancers!

Stamp Carving - Ages 12-18

Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch

Carve your own stamp out of linoleum!

Teen Crafternoon: Lava Lamp Lip Gloss - Ages 12-18

Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Teens can get crafty picking their own color and fragrance while mixing ingredients to make lava lamp lip glosses! While supplies last.

Butterfly Wands - Ages 6-12

Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Let’s make some magic!

English Learning Lab

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

An English class for adult learners (18+) of all levels; no registration required.

Rockabye Beats - Families with Children Ages 0-12

Sat, May 30, 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.

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Ellipse

Come enjoy a fun filled and interactive concert performed by Rockabye Beats. It will be great and goofy fun for children and their adults alike! Songs will feature a mixture of Spanish and English.

Intro to Italian Genealogy

Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Do you have Italian ancestors, but don't know how to start tracing their family history? Join genealogy librarian Alex as we dive into the exciting world of Italian genealogy.

Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits

Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 10:30am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.

Pride Arts and Crafts - Ages 6-12

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us for a fun afternoon creating colorful themed arts and crafts to celebrate the start of national Pride Month!

Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

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

Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you

Whimsical Workshop: Summer Water Bottles - Ages 6-11

Tue, Jun 02, 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.

Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Personalize a plastic reusable water bottle with stickers and paint pens.

Craftastic Cricut Creations - Aprons

Tue, Jun 02, 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.

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

It's that time of year again! BBQ season! Make a Father's Day gift for someone special or an apron for yourself.

This event is full

Shame-Sex Attraction with author/editor Lucas Wilson - Virtual

Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Virtual Room

Virtual Q&A session with author/editor Lucas Wilson about his collection of stories from Conversion Therapy survivors

Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Mary Savig - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

Notary Public

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Free notary services for up to 5 pages per month to Worcester Public Library card holders. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic

Wed, Jun 03, 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.

Custom Pride Phone Grips - Ages 12-18

Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch

Make a custom Pride phone grip!

Snap Circuits - Ages 5-11

Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch

Work together to engineer a circuit with Snap Circuits!

Art and Science Craft Afternoons - Ages 6 to 10 years old with an adult

Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Is it possible to combine art and science into fun crafts? Let's explore and create together!

Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

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

Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

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

Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Digital Studio

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

Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!

Pride Dance Party! - Families with Children Ages 0-12

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us for a fun filled evening to celebrate our Pride! Enjoy music you can dance to, a small craft, and glitter tattoos provided by Christine's Creative Co.!

Snacks and Suspects: True Crime Book Club - The Blood Countess by Shelley Puhak

Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

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

UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

Providing medical and dental care in the community

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

Thu, Jun 04, 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.

Blood Drive

Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

American Red Cross

Gameplay Thursdays - Superfight - Ages 12-18

Thu, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Teens combine character and absurd attribute cards to create their player, then debate why their character would win in a fight against the other!

Let’s Float a Boat: Summer Sculpture Workshop Series - Ages 8-12

Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Create sculptures with Worcester-based mixed media artist Bayda Asbridge! We'll meet monthly on Thursdays throughout the summer to sculpt boats and tell stories. Join us for any or all sessions.

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

Fri, Jun 05, 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.

Fri, Jun 05, 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.

Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with an adult

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Calling all tiny dancers!

Robotics Club for Tweens - Ages 8-12

Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us to code, create, and collaborate! Learn robotics and AI concepts by programming our VEX bots to move, interact, and play.

Teen Take & Make Craft Kits - Ages 12-18

Sat, Jun 06, All day

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens, are you looking for something to do? Drop by the Teen Space at the Main Library to pick up a take & make craft kit to bring home (while supplies last)!

Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics

Sat, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:30am

Main Library - Innovation Center

Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother machine. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.

Zumba - Ages 18 & up

Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Banx Room

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 10:00am

De-Stress with Dogs

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

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

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Families with children ages 4-11.

Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us for the silly adventure movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Rated. PG.

Herbs for Elders - Presented by Nora Toomey

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Plants and Practices for Optimal Wellness through the Golden Years

Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under

Sat, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian

Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn about research resources at the library.

Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.

Happy Homeschoolers: Summer Sweets Bonanza - Families with children ages 5-11.

Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!

Custom Pride Phone Grips - Ages 12-18

Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Make a custom Pride phone grip!

Dungeons and Dragons Club - Ages 8-11

Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Come roll the dice and play!

Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

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

Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you

Whimsical Workshop: Sand Castle Art - Ages 6-11

Tue, Jun 09, 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.

Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Draw a castle with glue, then sprinkle sand to make a sandcastle on paper. Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.

Beyblade Tournament - Ages 8-12

Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

Come celebrate Festa Junina at the library!

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Customize your Beyblade, participate in challenges like "longest spin" and "last one standing," then battle to become the tournament champion!

Write Where We Are - A Writing Workshop in the Amherst Writers & Artists Method

Tue, Jun 09, 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.

Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

A writers' workshop where attendees will write together using prompts provided by the facilitator. Using the Amherst Writers & Artists method, participants will receive feedback on their work.

Cancelled

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Custom Pride Phone Grips - Ages 12-18

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Make a custom Pride phone grip!

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

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

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Relax & Color - Ages 12-18

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

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

Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Digital Studio

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

World Cup Kick-Off - Ages 5-12

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Come celebrate the World Cup with snacks, crafts, and a scavenger hunt!

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

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Computer & Internet for Beginners

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn the basics of using a computer. No registration required.

Senior Connection's Care Express Bus

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - YWCA Way

Free Vision Exams on Care Express

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

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

Come celebrate Festa Junina at the library!

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Teens can choose from different patterns to paint their own picture frame to take home with them (while supplies last). When finished, the frame will resemble stained glass!

Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch 2!

Rainbow Wings - Ages 5-11

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Celebrate Pride Month by creating your own pair of rainbow wings.

Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.

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

Fri, Jun 12, 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.

Fri, Jun 12, 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.

Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with an adult

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Calling all tiny dancers!

UMass Chan Health Literacy Series: First Aid & Wound Care

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Part 3 In the Health Literacy Series

Minecraft: Lost Egypt - 12-18

Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Join Arrayscape Gaming for a Minecraft adventure program!

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

Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Teens can choose from different patterns to paint their own picture frame to take home with them (while supplies last). When finished, the frame will resemble stained glass!

Diamond Art Painting Stickers - Ages 5-11

Fri, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Create sparkling, vibrant stickers by applying tiny rhinestones to designs of your choice in this fun, relaxing craft!

Personal Investing Using Morningstar

Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:30am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center database.

Zumba - Ages 18 & up

Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Banx Room

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Registration opens Saturday, May 30 2026 at 10:00am

Sensory Container Garden - with Bemis Farms

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Create a sensory container garden to delight the senses.

4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Banx 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!

Diabetes - Prevent, Treat, and Eat - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Join us and learn about diet and lifestyle changes you can make to control diabetes.

Festa Junina: Dançando Quadrilha - Para familias com crianças de até 12 anos

Sat, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Vamos dançar! Vamos aprender a dançar quadrilha para Festa Junina. Let's dance! We will learn how to dance a quadrilha for Festa Junina.

Mon, Jun 15, All day

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area

Drop in to get your Little Art Kit for our Little Free Art Gallery

Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.

Learn to Sew Workshop: Clothes - Ages 12-18

Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Learn to sew simple pieces of clothing using our Innovation Center sewing machines!

Monster Truck Party - Ages 3-11

Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

We're having a monster truck party! Join us for monster truck crafts and activities.

Shrinky Dink Gifts - Ages 6-12

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

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us to make Shrinky Dink gifts to share with family and friends!

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

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

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

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

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

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

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

Tue, Jun 16, All day

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area

Drop in to get your Little Art Kit for our Little Free Art Gallery

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

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

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

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

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

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

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

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

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

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

Main Library

One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you

Science Fiction Book Club - The Third Rule of Time Travel - Virtual

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

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

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

Main Library

Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, or time travel? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction! Click on the program title for information on how to join.

Whimsical Workshop: Photo Holders - Ages 6-11

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

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Make a circular photo holder from a wreath form and clothespins to hold special memories. Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.

Crochet Club - Ages 6-12

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

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

Henna for Adults - Registration is required as space is limited

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

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

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

Get Hooked on Crochet

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

A Beginner Crochet Program

This event is full

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

Main Library - Computer Lab

Please join us as we welcome local Henna artist, Ashwini Allada, to get your own unique piece of Henna body art. Ages 18 +.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 17, All day

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area

Drop in to get your Little Art Kit for our Little Free Art Gallery

New England Birds of Prey

Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Worcester Senior Center

Learn about New England's birds of prey with Wingmasters!

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

Main Library - YWCA Way

FREE healthcare visits

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

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Rainbow Wings - Ages 5-11

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

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

Come celebrate Festa Junina at the library!

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

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Celebrate Pride Month by creating your own pair of rainbow wings.

Art and Science Craft Afternoons - Ages 6 to 10 years old with an adult

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

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Is it possible to combine art and science into fun crafts? Let's explore and create together!

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

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

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

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

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

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

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

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

Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Digital Studio

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

Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 5:30pm

Collaborative Diamond Art Project - Ages 8-12

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

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!

Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18

Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 18, All day

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Teens, are you looking for something to do? Drop by the Great Brook Valley branch to pick up a take & make craft kit to bring home (while supplies last)!

Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks

Thu, Jun 18, All day

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area

Drop in to get your Little Art Kit for our Little Free Art Gallery

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

Main Library

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.

Teen Maker Club - Ages 12-18

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

Main Library - Innovation Center

Challenge your creative abilities with these monthly activities using the machines and supplies in our Innovation Center!

All About Me collage - Ages 5-12.

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

Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Come celebrate Festa Junina at the library!

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

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Express yourself and all that you love in this fun, creative craft!

Author Talk with Mel Allen - Here in New England: Unforgettable stories

Fri, Jun 19, 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.

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Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library

Mell Allen, executive editor of Yankee Magazine from 2006-2025 speaks on his book, "Here in New England: Unforgettable stories of people, places, and memories that connect us all."

Mon, Jun 22, All day

Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area

Drop in to get your Little Art Kit for our Little Free Art Gallery

Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5

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

Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

Starting a Business 101

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn the steps to start a small business.

Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.

Pride Star Jars - Ages 12-18

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

Main Library - Teen Space

Make a star jar for Pride!

Play-Doh Stamps - Ages 6-12

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

Roosevelt Branch

Learn a new DIY skill!