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WPL @ Out to Lunch

2025-07-30 11:00:00 2025-07-30 15:00:00 America/New_York WPL @ Out to Lunch 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! Worcester Commons -

Wednesday, July 30
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 11:00:00 2025-07-30 15:00:00 America/New_York WPL @ Out to Lunch 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! 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!

The Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers' Market series is back! Join us for 10 weeks of live performances, crafters, food vendors and farmers hosted by The City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, beginning June 18th in the Worcester Common. Visit the Downtown Worcester website for more info on vendors. 

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Upcoming Events

Municipal Preliminary Election
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Main Library - Saxe Room
Municipal Preliminary Election
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 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.
Whimsical Workshop: Beading - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Make a keychain or jewelry from our assortment of beads.
Pride Friendship Bracelets - Familes with children ages 5-18
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to make Pride themed friendship bracelets to wear and share in time for the Worcester Pride Festival!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 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.
Beaded Pride Flags - Ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Learn to weave beads together to make the coolest flag pins!
Messy Munchkins - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!
English Conversation circle
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Book Bag Dash - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come fill a bag with books to keep!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Creative Club - Ages 6-11
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Enjoy the freedom of expression by creating artwork weekly with no set rules. Just bring your creativity!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Sep 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.
This event is full
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come celebrate Worcester Pride at our Pride Dance Party! Let's dance, make crafts, and get face bling or glitter tattoos while celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community!
Snacks and Suspects: True Crime Book Club - Slenderman by Kathleen Hale
Wed, Sep 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.
On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love w/ Hannah Maehrer - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
Register
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Sep 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.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Sep 04, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Book Bag Dash - Ages 6-12
Thu, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Come fill a bag with books to keep!
Teen Crafternoon - Pride Friendship Bracelets - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Pride Worcester Festival is happening this Saturday! Teens can get ready by making friendship bracelets at the library!
Back to School Notebooks - Ages 5-11
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Decorate a back to school notebook!
Pokemon Fun - Ages 5-11.
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to talk about your favorite Pokémon character, participate in a fun craft, and enjoy a Pokémon snack.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Balloon Twisting & Balloon Animals! - Families with children ages 0-12.
Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Watch and be amazed as Christine from Christine's Creative Co. creates dazzling balloon designs! We will include all sorts of Pride themed designs, too!
Bleach Painting - Ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Use bleach to paint a design on clothing!
Book Bag Dash - Ages 6-12
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come fill a bag with books to keep!
Teen Crafternoon - Pride Friendship Bracelets - Ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Pride Worcester Festival is happening this Saturday! Teens can get ready by making friendship bracelets at the library!
Queer History: Stories You Never Knew and Why They Matter - Ages 7-12
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join author Sarah Prager and hear stories from LGBTQ+ history you’ve never heard before. Learn why LGBTQ+ matters, how far back it goes, it's shape on the world, & who some interesting people are.
Personal Investing Using Morningstar
Sat, Sep 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center database.
Pride Face Art & Body Art for Teens - Ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Drop by the Teen Space to get ready for Pride! Professional face artist, Kristy Collins, will make you shine with her custom designs.
Mindful Moments Family Craft: Embroidery Hoop Suncatchers - Families with children ages 5-11
Sat, Sep 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Connect as a family through art projects and mindfulness prompts that will help you relax this fall season.
"How Journalism Works" Panel Discussion 1: - Separating News From Opinion
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us for this monthly series to learn about how journalism works and understanding the news.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Sep 06, 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.
The Timing of Our Calories - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Sep 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
This class will explore the importance of the time of day we eat, including the benefits and pitfalls of intermittent fasting.
Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits
Mon, Sep 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.
Drag 101: Creating a Persona and Demystifying Makeup - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join Worcester's Favorite Drag Queen, Harley Queen, to learn the basics of getting into Drag!
Book Bag Dash - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come fill a bag with books to keep!
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come to Goddard Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, Sep 08, 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™.
Vamos Aprender: Dia da Independência do Brasil - Idades de até 12
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
O Dia da Independência do Brasil é 7 de setembro. Vamos aprender sobre a historia, cultura, e animais do Brasil e fazer atividades de arte. Este é um programa bilíngue em português e inglês.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Puzzle Swap
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Swap out your completed puzzles for something new and meeting other puzzlers in the community!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Sep 09, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 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.
Whimsical Workshop: Decoupage Plaques - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Upcycle book pages, greeting cards, and more to craft a unique decoupaged plaque for your room or locker.
Medieval Times - Ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come enjoy some medieval and renaissance themed crafts and snacks. Feel free to wear your Renaissance Faire gear!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 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.
Money Matters - How Money Works
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn key financial fundamentals in order to make wise choices with your money.
Drag 102: Creating a Routine! - Ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Work with Worcester's Favorite Drag Queen, Harley Queen, to learn how to make your first drag routine!
Cricut Craft - Fall Wine Bottle with Fairy Lights
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Choose a precut vinyl Fall saying to decorate the outside of a wine bottle, then customize your design with a variety of decor and lights.
This event is full
English Conversation circle
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Argue Less and Talk More - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
Register
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Study Pod 1,Study Pod 2,Study Pod 3,Study Pod 4,Study Pod 5,Third Floor
FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Melted Crayon Mobiles - Ages 5-11
Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Make a colorful mobile of recycled crayon!
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come to Roosevelt Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Creative Club - Ages 6-11
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Enjoy the freedom of expression by creating artwork weekly with no set rules. Just bring your creativity!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Sep 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.
This event is full
Relax & Color - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, you've earned an evening to relax!
Capoeira at the Library: Martial Arts & Movement - with Mass Capoeira
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for an exciting capoeira class with Mass Capoeira!
D&D Club: Session A - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Your Tax Dollars at Work: A Civic Engagement Program
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Learn what it takes to run a city.
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Sep 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to uninsured children and their families living in Worcester County.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Sep 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.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Sep 11, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Gameplay Thursdays - Unstable Unicorns - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Assemble your team. Betray your friends. Avoid being sabotaged. Will you be the first to collect enough unicorns to fill your stable?
Spa Day - Ages 8-12
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Put on a face mask and relax, make your own sugar scrub, and take a lip balm or bath bomb to try at home! While supplies last.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Sep 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. For ages 0-18 months.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Office Hours with Senator Kennedy
Fri, Sep 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Office hours with Senator Kennedy.
Marvelous Myths: Gods and Goddesses of the Sun - Ages 8-12
Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn about gods and goddesses of the sun from cultures around the world and build your very own chariot or barque to carry the sun across the sky.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Sep 13, 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 9:30am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
This event is full
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Free Hands-only CPR training
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Learn the fundamentals of CPR!
De-Stress with Dogs
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.
This event is full
Pressed Flower Lanterns - Ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can get crafty making pressed flowered lanterns while supplies last.
Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian
Mon, Sep 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn about research resources at the library.
Happy Homeschoolers: Awesome Engineers Apples Challenge - Families with children ages 5-11
Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families with children ages 5-11 meet monthly for fun projects!
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Goddard Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.
Melted Crayon Mobiles - Ages 5-11
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Make a colorful mobile of recycled crayon!
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Learn to Play D&D: How to Be a Dungeon Master - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You're invited to learn how to run a Dungeons and Dragons campaign as the Dungeon Master. Learn the role of the DM, campaign planning, how to make it fun for everyone, and more!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Game Night
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
Come hang out and play games! We have a variety of games, including an ongoing jigsaw puzzle, or bring your own game to play. Light refreshments provided.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Science Fiction Book Club - Coyote by Allen Steele - Virtual
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, or time travel? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Author Allen Steele will be joining us!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
This event is full
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Pilates instructor, Iris Zi, will help you strengthen and care for your postpartum body. Bring your baby!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Money Matters - Considering Home Ownership
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
An overview of the home buying process.
Lego Speedbuild Activity - Ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
See who can build a lego minifigure animal design the fastest!
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes... well... just weird? Come on a hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language.
Register
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Galaxy in a Jar - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
If you love the beauty of outer space, you will want to make this one-of-a-kind galaxy in a jar!
Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
This event is full
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
Capoeira at the Library: Martial Arts & Movement copy - with Mass Capoeira
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for an exciting capoeira class with Mass Capoeira!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 12:00am
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Sep 18, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
This event is full
Teen Crafternoon - Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?
Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
This event is full
Teen Crafternoon - Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or an experienced player! Join us to challenge a friend or someone new.
Volunteer Fair
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Fiction Area,First Floor Ellipse,Newspapers & Magazines
If you’ve ever considered volun­teering in the area but didn’t know where to start, visit our Volunteer Fair!
Saturday Storytime - Ages 0-5
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us in reading stories and singing songs to build early listening, literacy, and math skills.
DIY Candy Sushi - Ages 8-12
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You are a sushi chef and your ingredients are Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Roll-Ups, gummy worms, and more. Use your creativity to create your own candy sushi and sushi rolls! While supplies last.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Postcards From Worcester - Saxe Room
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Postcards From Worcester (In the Saxe Room)
Everyday English Class
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
Paper Tower Challenge - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Can you build the tallest possible free-standing tower using only paper and tape? Let's find out!
Destress with Dogs 😌
Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
Visit with a registered* therapy dog to bring a little rest and relaxation to your day. Therapy animals* are generally privately owned pets who are brought by their handlers to bring joy and smiles.
Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.
All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come play card games with us!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Still Life Painting
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come paint a still life! No skill required, just bring your enthusiasm - we have the rest!
Cooking Demo: Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pie - Virtual
Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Just in time for fall - comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with chef Heidi McIndoo in this virtual program!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Game Night: Weird But True Trivia! - Ages 8-12
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a fun night of trivia!
Whimsical Workshop: Painting - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Block part of your canvas with painter’s tape, paint the canvas, and then peel off the tape to reveal the design you made.
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Get Hooked on Crochet
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 6:00pm
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Perler Bead Picture Frames - Ages 5-11
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Come make a picture frame!
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
All Hands on Deck - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come play card games with us!
Creative Club - Ages 6-11
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Enjoy the freedom of expression by creating artwork weekly with no set rules. Just bring your creativity!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 5:30pm
Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
As cozy Fall reading weather approaches you'll need a bookmark to save your page, why not make it a special one?
Capoeira at the Library: Martial Arts & Movement - with Mass Capoeira (Banx Room)
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Join us for an exciting capoeira class with Mass Capoeira!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 12:00am
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 0-17 
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group. 
Best Sellers and Bites: Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Join fellow readers as we dive into bestselling books across genres - from laugh-out-loud comedies to thought-provoking dramas by award-winning authors.
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to uninsured children and their families living in Worcester County.
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Meet Your New Helpers: Getting Started with AI
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn how AI can help those with visual disabilities.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Sep 25, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 25, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens, have you ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know how to start? Well it's time to roll the dice and join this campaign!
Minecraft Party - Ages 5-11
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's have a Minecraft Party!
Diamond Painting: Sticker Art - Ages 8-12
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Choose a cartoon or comic book character sticker and "paint" it with "diamonds"! Take home your very own reusable water bottle, the perfect place to put your diamond sticker. While supplies last.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Football Party - Ages 5-12.
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Fall is here and that means football! Come celebrate the sport with crafts, games, snacks, and other fun activities!
Taino Symbol Shrinky Dinks - Ages 6-12
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come learn about different Taino Symbols with a fun craft and science experiment.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother Sewing Machine. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 10:00am
Ed the Magician - Families with children ages 3-11.
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Join us for a lot of fun and laughs in this highly interactive magic show!
Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as their allies!
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Mon, Sep 29, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Everyday English Class
Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
Starting a Business 101
Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Fall Fairy House Workshop - Ages 5-11
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's make a fairy house!
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Stop in and pick up rules and supplies to create your own Peep's themed diorama for our Spooky Scenes Diorama contest!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
Whimsical Workshop: Monster Dioramas - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Construct a mini habitat for a tiny cryptid figure.
Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about understanding your emotions, mindfulness, and self-compassion through activities, games, music, and short meditations in this 4-session series.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Intro to Python
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions in this three-part PBS documentary.
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