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Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping

Ages 6-12
2025-07-11 16:00:00 2025-07-11 17:00:00 America/New_York Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity! Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

Friday, July 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-11 16:00:00 2025-07-11 17:00:00 America/New_York Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity! Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

Tatnuck Branch

Tatnuck Branch

Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!

Come to the library to create something beautiful using fruits, vegetables, and your own creativity! Crafting helps us develop critical thinking and problem solving skills while promoting creativity in a fun, laid back atmosphere. Recommended for children ages 6-12. While supplies last.

Thank you to our SummerQuest sponsors: Cornerstone Bank, UniBank, Country Bank, Office of District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr., Price Chopper Golub Foundation, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Walmart, Friends of WPL, and Worcester Public Library Foundation.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts & Making |

TAGS: | Arts & Crafts |

Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Phone: 508-799-8329
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jun 10 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 14 Closed
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

The Tatnuck Magnet Branch is a public library located inside the Tatnuck Magnet School, and is part of the One City, One Library initiative. It was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and UMass Chan Medical School.

Upcoming Events

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Pride Storytime - Ages 0-5 with their Adult
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to celebrate Pride Month with fun songs and LGBTQIA+ inclusive stories followed by a craft!
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Cancelled
Henna with Wicked Good Henna! - All ages
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch
Local henna artist Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna will be hanging out at our Frances Perkins branch ready to create henna designs just for you!
Blow painting - Ages 6-10 with an adult
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Explore the surprise and the beauty of blow painting by creating unique patterns and color combinations.
Rainbow Star Jars - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Make origami stars for a mini rainbow star jar!
Celebrate Summer Party - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come celebrate the end of the school year with lawn games!
Teen Crafternoon - Pillow Monsters - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty and make their own fleece tied pillow monster to take home with them while supplies last!
Gentle Flow Yoga - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Mindful Moments: Colorful Hands Zentangle - Families with children ages 5-11
Sat, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Soothing summer art
Stuffed Paper Dolls Workshop - Ages 8-12
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn how to make a stuffed paper doll with professional artist Bayda Asbridge! You'll draw and color a figure on folded paper, staple the edges, and stuff it with paper to make a fluffy friend!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jun 14, 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.
Eat Like the French - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join us to learn well-established habits of French women and men that have to do with many aspects of eating.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding an English class
Bloomsday - A group read of Ulyssess by James Joyce
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Second Floor
June 16th is Bloomsday, the day that the book Ulyssess takes place. Every year, people all around the world come together to read this book with each other.
Rainbow Fairy Wings - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create an easy to make pair of wearable fairy wings!
Pride Karaoke - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with karaoke at the library!
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, Jun 16, 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™.
HEXBUG Mazes - Ages 6-11.
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Youth Area
Use everyday materials to test your engineering skills and try to build a maze that guides your HEXBUG to the finish line.
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
She Can Do It - Real/'Reel' Women & Midcentury Mysteries
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join mystery and suspense authors Janet Raye Stevens and Sharon Healy-Yang for an engaging, multi-media event revealing intriguing inspirations for creating a mystery set circa WWII.
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Little Movers Creative Dance with Jo Ann Warren Studio - Ages 18 months-3 years with an adult
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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: The Downloaded by Robert Sawyer - Virtual
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Virtual Room
Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, or time travel? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. This month, author Robert J. Sawyer will be joining us!
Movie Matinee - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for free screenings of your favorite films! All films are audio-described. Registration is not required and snacks are provided!
Whimsical Workshop: Kente Cloth Inspired Art - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Kente Cloth Inspired Art To celebrate Juneteenth, we are weaving paper in the style of Kente Cloth, a tradition shared across the African diaspora.
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Everything you need to learn to get into Dungeons and Dragons!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
WPL @ Out to Lunch!
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Pride Karaoke - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with karaoke at the library!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
HEXBUG Mazes - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Use everyday materials to test your engineering skills and try to build a maze that guides your HEXBUG to the finish line.
Craftwork: Pride Friendship Bracelets - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Smart Energy Advice w/Dept of Sustainability & Resiliency
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Office Hours with the City of Worcester's Department of Sustainability and Resiliency
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jun 18, 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
School's Out Celebration - Ages 8-12
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Celebrate the last day of school with your friends! Listen to music, play games, and get a henna tattoo from Wicked Good Henna.
DIY Beauty
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Please join us for some refreshing summer DIY recipes! We will be making an after sun cooling mist and a lemonade facial scrub!
This event is full
WPL Download: Library apps for your phone
Fri, Jun 20, 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!
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jun 20, 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.
Pride Storytime - Ages 0-5 with their Adult
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to celebrate Pride Month with fun songs and LGBTQIA+ inclusive stories followed by a craft!
Summer Movie Night: Sonic the Hedgehog - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Gotta go fast and come watch Sonic the Hedgehog!
Teen Drop-In Craft: Friendship Bracelets - Ages 12-18
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can celebrate Pride month by dropping by the Teen Space to make friendship bracelets! Supplies will be out all day.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother Sewing Machine. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
This event is full
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
This event is full
Cooking with Trang Le of Mint Kitchen & Bar
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Learn how to make fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon) with Trang Le, owner of Mint Kitchen & Bar.
This event is full
Pet Health Talk: Heatstroke Awareness
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Join us for a discussion for National Pet Preparedness Month on how to protect your pet during the hot summer months. Presented by Dr. Dan Mordarski of Veterinary Urgent Care Center.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Gross, Weird, Cool Science to make you go EW! What? Wow! - Families with children ages 5-10.
Sat, Jun 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
The Poop Museum returns with their newest fun and informative program Gross, Weird, Cool Science- Things to make you go EW! What?! And WOW!! Kid will have a great time while learning fun animal facts!
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Cancelled
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Happy Homeschoolers: STEM Lego Marble Run - Families with children ages 5-11
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
STEM + Summer= so much fun!
Destress with Dogs 😌
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Summer Movie Night: Sonic the Hedgehog - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Gotta go fast and come watch Sonic the Hedgehog!
Popsicle Stick Boxes - Ages 6-11.
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Youth Area
Make and decorate a trinket box during this craft!
SNAP Ed: Kids in the Kitchen - Ages 8-12
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join Chef Barbara to learn about nutrition and cook in our "kitchen!"
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Slow Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy class for all levels. Please bring your own mat and arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Cancelled
Office Hours with WPL's New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Starting a Business 101
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Super Mario Party - Ages 5-11.
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
 Drop-in for our Super Mario Party! Enjoy Mario crafts, activities, and a Mario-themed snack. While supplies last.
D&D Club (Session B) - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.
Whimsical Workshop: Dice Bags - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Dice Bags Make your own felt no-sew bag to store dice for your gaming needs.
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
Cancelled
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Self-Skin Checks and Sun Protection - Presented by UMASS Chan Medical School
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn about common skin conditions and how to protect yourself from the sun year-round.
Teen Writing Group - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Meet other teen writers and get feedback on your writing projects!
Rainbow Mocktail Hour
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
All are welcome to join us for a night of mocktails and thoughtful discussion in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies with author Hanne Larson
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
WPL @ Out to Lunch!
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
SNAP-Ed presents Cocinando con Colores (Cooking with Colors) - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
¡Ven a explorar un mundo de colores en tus comidas! Come explore a world of colors in your food!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Pride Karaoke - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with karaoke at the library!
Craftwork: Pride Friendship Bracelets - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Crafternoon - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join fellow readers to discuss various genres of popular titles by award-winning authors. New members welcome.
Toddler Time - Ages 18 months-3 years with an adult
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or experienced player! Join us to challenge a friend or someone new.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Stories, Songs & Crafts - Ages 3-5 years with an adult
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's celebrate summer's beautiful days by reading stories, learning songs, and making crafts.
Sewing Club for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine to create a simple plushie!
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Pride Karaoke - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with karaoke at the library!
Personal Investing Using Morningstar
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center Database.
Gentle Flow Yoga - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Registration opens Saturday, June 14 2025 at 10:00am
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies!
Festa Junina: Dançando Quadrilha - Para familias com crianças de até 12 anos
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jun 28, 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: The Infamous Burnside Fountain
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester History Deep-Dive: The Infamous Burnside Fountain
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Rainbow Slime - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create rainbow colored slime creations for Pride!
Rainbow Cookie Decorating - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley - Great Brook Valley
Let’s decorate some colorful cookies!
Sticker Painting - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of sticker painting!
Dissecting Owl Pellets - Ages 8-11.
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Youth Area
Dissect sterilized owl pellets in this hands-on science activity!
Clay Day - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come make your own clay pinch pot!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch It Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Dear Miss Perkins
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come hear Rebecca Brenner Graham talk about her new book, Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins's Efforts to Aid Refugees from Nazi Germany
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
ESOL Navigator
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Popsicle Stick Boxes - Ages 6-11.
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Ages 6-11. Make and decorate a trinket box during this craft!
D&D Club (Session B) - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.
Whimsical Workshop: Plastic Straw Wreaths - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Plastic Straw Wreaths Design and construct a summer wreath from plastic straws and other seasonal materials.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Everything you need to learn to get into Dungeons and Dragons!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
WPL @ Out to Lunch!
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
SNAP-Ed presents Cocinando con Colores (Cooking with Colors) - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
¡Ven a explorar un mundo de colores en tus comidas! Come explore a world of colors in your food!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Sticker Painting - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of sticker painting!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jul 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 5:30pm
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Jul 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.
True Crime Book Club - Murder at Teal's Pond by David Bushman
Wed, Jul 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 18 months-3 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 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.
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Stories, Songs & Crafts - Ages 3-5 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's celebrate summer's beautiful days by reading stories, learning songs, and making crafts.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Ancient Greek Mythology Mania - Ages 8-12
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you a fan of the gods and heroes from ancient mythology? Come learn about the Ancient Greek god Pan and make your own pan flute.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jul 04, 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.
Introduction to Finding Grants for NonProfits
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Rescheduled
ESOL Navigator
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Computer Basics
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers.
SNAP-Ed Presents: Food Play: Cooking Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with your food!
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
SNAP-Ed Presents: Garden Play: Nature Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Here you CAN play with dirt!
Winter in July - Families with children ages 4-11.
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Summer is here, but there is something magical about winter. We’ll celebrate the coldest season with winter themed crafts, activities, and snacks! While supplies last.
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
ESOL Navigator
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding an English class
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Winter in July - Families with children ages 4-11.
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Summer is here, but there is something magical about winter. We’ll celebrate the coldest season with winter themed crafts, activities, and snacks! While supplies last.
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
Imagination Station Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Teen Writing Group - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Meet other teen writers and get feedback on your writing projects!
Cricut Craft - Color Changing Tumblers
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Cool off this summer with a fun color changing tumbler that you can customize with cold color changing vinyl.
This event is full
Intro to SQL
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to access a relational database
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
WPL @ Out to Lunch!
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
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!
Librarians in Training - Ages 8-12
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You love the library or want to be a librarian? Learn the basics of what a children's librarian does and help plan some library programs for the fall!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Study Pod 1,Study Pod 2,Study Pod 3,Study Pod 4,Study Pod 5,Third Floor
FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.
NEADS Puppy Ambassadors - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come meet the NEADS Service Dog Puppy Ambassadors!
Sticker Painting - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of sticker painting!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 5:30pm
D&D Club (Session A) - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get rolling! All players are welcome to experience the fun of roleplay and collaborative storytelling during a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game.
This event is full
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Gardening Storytime - Ages 4-10
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A gardening storytime series over the summer with REC Worcester.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Stories, Songs & Crafts - Ages 3-5 years with an adult
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Let's celebrate summer's beautiful days by reading stories, learning songs, and making crafts.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Gameplay Thursdays - Here to Slay - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Assemble your party. Betray your friends. Dodge curses. Fight monsters. Will you be the one to survive?
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Ice Cream Social - Ages 8-12
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Visit our ice cream sundae bar to make a delicious treat, then engage in friendly conversation with other tweens! Dairy-free options and nut-free toppings will be available at the sundae bar.
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Friday, June 27 2025 at 3:00pm
Sticker Painting - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of sticker painting!
Teen Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Lanterns - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty making pressed flowered lanterns while supplies last.
Craftwork: Fruit and Veggie Stamping - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Join us for a crafting program designed to strengthen problem solving skills and to enhance creativity!
Gentle Flow Yoga - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 10:00am
Saturday Storytime - Ages 0-5
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us in reading stories and singing songs to build early listening, literacy, and math skills.
How to Draw Workshop: Video Game Characters - Ages 8-12
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn how to sketch video game characters like Link, Kirby, and Sonic the Hedgehog step by step with professional artist Bayda Asbridge!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
So Many Diets! - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
There are a lot of diets out there - let's discuss a few.
Registration opens Saturday, June 21 2025 at 2:30pm
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