Name: 4-H Babysitter Training
Start: 2025-09-16T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-16T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Burncoat Branch

4-H Babysitter Training

Ages 12-18

2025-09-16 15:30:00 2025-09-16 17:00:00 America/New_York 4-H Babysitter Training Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter! Burncoat Branch -

Tuesday, September 16
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 15:30:00 2025-09-16 17:00:00 America/New_York 4-H Babysitter Training Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter! Burncoat Branch -

Burncoat Branch

Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!

Are you a teen looking for work? Ages 12-18 are invited to Burncoat Branch Library for a babysitter training workshop series! Over the course of four interative, hands-on sessions, learn about entertainment, safety, childhood development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and much more!

Participants will take home a babysitting manual and a first-aid kit. You must register for and attend all four sessions to receive a certificate of participation and a babysitter's ID.

Sessions:

5/19/25: Intro

5/21/25: Safety

5/28/25: Ages and Stages

5/30/25: Entertainment and Business of Babysitting

AGE GROUP: | Teens 12-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Employment & Small Business | Education & Learning Programs | Community & Local Interest |

TAGS: | Education & Learning |

Burncoat Branch

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Aug 18	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 19	11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 20	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Aug 21	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 22	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 23	Closed
Sun, Aug 24	Closed

this week

All opening hours

Mon, Aug 18	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 19	11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 20	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Aug 21	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 22	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 23	Closed
Sun, Aug 24	Closed

this week

About the branch

The Burncoat Branch is a public library located inside the Burncoat Street Preparatory School, and is part of the One City, One Library initiative. It was made possible thanks to the generous support of the UMass Chan Medical School, George I. Alden Trust, and The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation.

Upcoming Events

Rescheduled

ESOL Navigator

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm

New date Tuesday, August 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Help finding an English class

Happy Homeschoolers: Jellybean Towers - Families with children ages 5-11

Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

STEM + Summer= so much fun! Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!

SNAP-Ed Presents: Garden Play: Nature Fun with Kids - Ages 4-7

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Here you CAN play with dirt!

Craftwork: Canvas Painting - Ages 6-12

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

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

Slow Flow Yoga

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

This event is full

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

ESOL Navigator

Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Help finding an English class

Science Fiction Book Club: Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie - Virtual

Tue, Aug 19, 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!

How to Spot a Scam

Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn tips on how to protect yourself from the latest scams with the experts at the Better Business Bureau.

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Boba Tea Party - Ages 8-12

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Make and taste one of four boba (bubble) tea flavors!

Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11

Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Imagination Station Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!

Lawn Games and Lemonade - Ages 6-12

Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of lawn games and lemonade.

Bean Mosaic Art - Ages 5-7

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Join us to make a fun mosaic art project using beans!

English Conversation Circle

Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - First Floor Ellipse

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

Teen Writing Group - Ages 12-18

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Meet other teen writers and get feedback on your writing projects!

Garlic Growing Workshop

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

In addition to enhancing your favorite dishes with it's versatility and flavor, garlic also provides proven health benefits. Join us to learn everything you need to know about growing garlic!

Cricut Craft - Beach Memory Jar

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Decorate a mason jar using precut vinyl designs to hold and display your beach memories.

This event is full

WPL @ Out to Lunch

Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Worcester Commons

WPL will be at Out to Lunch! Drop by our booth to hear about programs, sign up for a library card, grab some library swag, or just say hi!

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

DIY Crafts for Adults

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Sun Prints - Ages 12-18

Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Use sunlight to print an image on paper!

Game Night for Tweens - Ages 8-12

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Tween Area

Drop in and play tabletop games with your friends! Choose from Uno No Mercy, What Do You Meme?, One Night Werewolf, and more.

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

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

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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.

UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Main Library

Delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to uninsured children and their families living in Worcester County.

Toddler Time - Ages 18 months-3 years with an adult

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

Accessible Tech for Apple Devices

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Banx Room

Learn the latest assistive technology for Apple devices.

Chess Club - Ages 8-12

Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

Henna with Wicked Good Henna! - Open to all ages

Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Local henna artist Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna will be hanging out at our GBV branch, ready to create henna designs just in time for the start of school!

Sewing Club for Teens - Ages 12-18

Thu, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine to create a simple plushie!

Lawn Games and Lemonade - Ages 6-12

Thu, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of lawn games and lemonade.

Create Your Own Board Game - Ages 6-11

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Bring your creativity to design and create your own board game!

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

Fri, Aug 22, 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.

Gamer Shrinky Dinks - Ages 5-7

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

You're invited to come and make shrinky dinks inspired by your favorite video games!

Sun Prints - Ages 12-18

Fri, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Burncoat Branch

Use sunlight to print an image on paper!

Craftwork: Canvas Painting - Ages 6-12

Fri, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

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

Personal Investing Using Morningstar

Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Saxe Room

Please bring your own yoga mat, water and anything for comfort. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 18 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to arrive and settle.

Saturday Storytime - Ages 0-5

Sat, Aug 23, 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.

Mindful Moments: Family Sandcastle Sand Art - Families with children ages 5-11

Sat, Aug 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Connect as a family through art projects using mindfulness that will help you relax this summer season.

Magic: The Gathering - Ages 12-18

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Teen Space

Dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering for both beginners and veterans alike!

Open Maker Hours

Sat, Aug 23, 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: Pro-Wrestling in Worcester

Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Worcester History Deep-Dive: Pro-Wrestling in Worcester

Early Voting

Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Early Voting for Preliminary

Destress with Dogs 😌

Mon, Aug 25, 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.

Bleach Painting - Ages 12-18

Mon, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Goddard Branch

Use bleach to paint a design on clothing!

SNAP Ed: Kids in the Kitchen - Ages 8-12

Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Switch it Up - Ages 6-12

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch

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

Slow Flow Yoga

Mon, Aug 25, 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.

This event is full

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

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

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

Early Voting

Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Early Voting for Preliminary

ESOL Navigator

Tue, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Help finding an English class

Cancelled

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

Tue, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

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

Movie Matinee - A Real Pain

Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Join us for free monthly screenings of your favorite films! All films are audio-described. Registration is not required and snacks are provided!

Whimsical Workshop: Suncatchers - Ages 6-11

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

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Faux Stained Glass Suncatchers Use tissue paper and contact paper to design your own faux stained glass suncatcher to hang in a window.

Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Program Room

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18

Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Innovation Center

Everything you need to learn to get into Dungeons and Dragons!

This event is full

Cancelled

English Conversation Circle

Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library

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

Get Hooked on Crochet!

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

Main Library - Banx Room

A Beginner Crochet Program

Early Voting

Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Early Voting for Preliminary

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

DIY Crafts for Adults

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

Main Library - Innovation Center

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

Bleach Painting - Ages 12-18

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

Roosevelt Branch

Use bleach to paint a design on clothing!

Artventure - Ages 6-12

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

Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch

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

Artventure - Ages 6-12

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

Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch

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

Artventure - Ages 6-12

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

Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch

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

Artventure - Ages 6-12

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 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.

Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18

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

Main Library - Teen Space

Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!

Open Maker Hours

Wed, Aug 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.

Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 0-17

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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.

Early Voting

Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Main Library - Saxe Room

Early Voting for Preliminary

UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Toddler Time - Ages 18 months-3 years with an adult

Thu, Aug 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.

Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Community Resources Office

Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources

Open Maker Hours

Thu, Aug 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.

Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4

Thu, Aug 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.

Sew & Stuff a Watermelon Plushie - Ages 8-12

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

Main Library - Children's Program Room

Use a needle, thread, scissors, felt, and stuffing to sew and stuff your own cute watermelon plushie! Learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and stitch as you go.

Teen Crafternoon - Decorate Your Own Pencil Case - Ages 12-18

Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch

Teens can get crafty decorating a pencil case to take home with them while supplies last!

Early Voting

Fri, Aug 29, All day

Main Library - Saxe Room

Early Voting for Preliminary

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

Fri, Aug 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. For ages 0-18 months.

Bleach Painting - Ages 12-18

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

Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Use bleach to paint a design on clothing!

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Zumba - Ages 18 & up

Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Main Library - Banx Room

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Registration opens Friday, August 22 2025 at 3:00pm

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!

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.

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!

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.

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

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

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 8:00am

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.

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!

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!

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 5:30pm

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!

Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 12:00am

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.

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.

Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 9:00am

Zumba - Ages 18 & up

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

Main Library - Banx Room

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 10:00am

Free Hands-only CPR training

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

Main Library - Saxe Room

Learn the fundamentals of CPR!

Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 11:00am

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.

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!

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!

UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic

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

Main Library - YWCA Way

UMass Road to Care Van

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!