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Preparing Your Garden for Winter
2025-10-24 15:00:00 2025-10-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Preparing Your Garden for Winter It's that time of year again! Time to rake, cut back, weed, divide, clear debris, mulch, overwinter, prepare new beds, plant bulbs, and protect your tender evergreens and newer plantings from winter Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Friday, October 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-24 15:00:00 2025-10-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Preparing Your Garden for Winter It's that time of year again! Time to rake, cut back, weed, divide, clear debris, mulch, overwinter, prepare new beds, plant bulbs, and protect your tender evergreens and newer plantings from winter Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Frances Perkins Branch

FPB Meeting Room

It's that time of year again! Time to rake, cut back, weed, divide, clear debris, mulch, overwinter, prepare new beds, plant bulbs, and protect your tender evergreens and newer plantings from winter

It's that time of year again! Time to rake, cut back, weed, divide, clear debris, mulch, overwinter, prepare new beds, plant bulbs, and protect your tender evergreens and newer plantings from winter hazards. In other words - another beautiful autumn in New England! Presented by Gretel Anspach, a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and Lifetime Master gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association

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Frances Perkins Branch
Phone: 508-799-1687
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, Sep 29 12:00PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 02 12:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:30PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed
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About the branch

The Frances Perkins Branch, formerly known as the Greendale Branch Library, is housed in an architecturally distinguished building, funded in part by Andrew Carnegie and built in 1913.

Upcoming Events

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Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Wed, Oct 01, 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!
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Wed, Oct 01, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Messy Munchkins - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Play through all the sensory stations in the room or focus on your favorite!
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Rescheduled
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 08, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood! 
Registration is now closed
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come to Tatnuck Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Snacks and Suspects: True Crime Book Club - The Devil At His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Thu, Oct 02, 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!
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Thu, Oct 02, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Nuestra America - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history.
Register
Knitting Circle
Thu, Oct 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!
Stitch Diamond Art Painting Stickers - Ages 5-11.
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create sparkling, vibrant stickers of the popular character, Stitch, in this fun craft.
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Fri, Oct 03, 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!
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Fri, Oct 03, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Taylor Swift Release Day - Families with Children Ages 0-12
Fri, Oct 03, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Drop in anytime today for crafts and books to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's new album! While supplies last.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 03, 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 - Children 0-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Mid-Autumn Festival - Ages 6-12
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come celebrate the moon and harvest season with crafts and snacks.
Jewelry Making - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come to Burncoat Branch for an afternoon of jewelry making!
Teen Crafternoon - Macramé Keychains - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens will learn some basic macramé knots to make their very own keychain!
Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12
Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch!
Teen Drop-In Craft: Snoopy & the Peanuts - Ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can celebrate the 75th anniversary of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang by dropping by the Teen Space to make a Snoopy themed craft! Supplies will be out all day (while they last).
Spooky Scenes Diorama Contest - Families with children 12 and under
Sat, Oct 04, 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!
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Sat, Oct 04, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Personal Investing Using Morningstar
Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center database.
Happiness is 75 Years of Peanuts - Free event for all ages!
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate Snoopy and the Peanuts gang with a day of fun for all ages!
Buildwave - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Register at mywpl.org.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Oct 04, 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.
"How Journalism Works" Panel Discussion 2: - How Do You Cover City Hall?
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Join us for this monthly series to learn about how journalism works and understanding the news.
Bright Star Theatre Presents: Hispanic Folktales - Families with Children Ages 3-12
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Join us for an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate various folktales from the Spanish-speaking world.
Empty Plate at the Table
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Mon, Oct 06, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits
Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
DIY Monster LEGO Figurine - Ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create a LEGO style "minifig" monster!
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
Fall Luminaries - Ages 5-11
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Make a fall or spooky-themed lantern to light the night!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, Oct 06, 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™.
Cancelled
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Trivia Night
Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join us for a game of Peanuts themed trivia! Come with a team or come solo and get paired up with a new friend.
Empty Plate at the Table
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Veterans Inc. Outreach Van
Tue, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Outreach assistance from Veterans Inc.
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Whimsical Workshop: Collage - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Fashion an original art piece by combining other images in a unique collage.
Cancelled
Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Learn about understanding your emotions, mindfulness, and self-compassion through activities, games, music, and short meditations in this 4-session series.
Young Adult Career Fair - Saxe Room
Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Sponsored by Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Cancelled
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Paint with Skittles - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Yes, you can paint with candy! Follow our skittles paint recipe to make your own rainbow and more.
Intro to Python
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
This event is full
Cricut Craft - Witches Broom Signs
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
If you are a fan of Wicked or Hocus Pocus this is the craft for you! Using one of our precut designs, you can create a witchy broom sign to add to your Halloween decor.
This event is full
Empty Plate at the Table
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Wed, Oct 08, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Fall Luminaries - Ages 5-11
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Make a fall or spooky-themed luminaries to light the night!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood! 
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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
D&D Club: Session A - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Empty Plate at the Table
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Thu, Oct 09, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Marigold Garlands - Ages 6-12
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Let’s make this iconic flower out of tissue paper!
Pokémon Club - Ages 8-12
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you one of the very biggest Pokémon fans? Join us to watch Pokémon, talk about our favorite characters, and participate in a fun craft or activity.
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting creates a world you won’t want to leave!
Register
Empty Plate at the Table
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Fri, Oct 10, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Office Hours with Senator Kennedy
Fri, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Office hours with Senator Kennedy.
Spooky STEM Skeletons - Ages 7-12
Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Are you curious about how your hands work? We will learn how the skeletal and muscular systems work together in your hand through a fun craft with working moveable fingers.
Empty Plate at the Table
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Main Library - Main Lobby
Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Sat, Oct 11, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Oct 11, 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
Sensory Play Saturday - Ages 2-6.
Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Drop-in for open sensory play. Play through all the sensory stations or focus on your favorite!
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
This event is full
ELLA Poderosa Vol.1 - Celebrating Latina Authors for Hispanic Heritage Month
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with local, Latina authors!
De-Stress with Dogs
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Film Screening & Discussion: The Librarians
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join Cinema Worcester for a screening of The Librarians followed by a conversation with WPL Director Jason Homer about how the issues raised are experienced locally and actions our community can take.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Oct 11, 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.
Cookies, Coffee & Controversy - Fight back against book bans
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Celebrate Banned Books Week! Browse a selection of banned books, join us for a read-in with light refreshments, write a postcard to your legislator, and screen print a tote bag to take home.
D&D Club: Session B - Ages 6-12
Sat, Oct 11, 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
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Tue, Oct 14, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Veterans Inc. Outreach Van
Tue, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Outreach assistance from Veterans Inc.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Oct 14, 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: Blow Painting - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Instead of painting with a brush, you’ll blow through a straw to see what patterns you can form with paint drops.
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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 - Planning for Retirement
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn the fundamentals of planning for retirement.
Mini Coffin Craft - Ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create a mini graveyard home for some cute ghosts and monsters!
Intro to Python
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
This event is full
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Wed, Oct 15, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood! 
Peanuts Movie - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Pão de Queijo - Idades de até 12
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Vamos fazer e comer pão de queijo! Este é um programa bilíngue em português e inglês.
DIY Beauty
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Please join us for some fun Fall-themed DIY beauty crafts! We will be making a pumpkin spice exfoliating scrub as well as a chai latte scrub.
This event is full
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Thu, Oct 16, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
DIY Halloween Soaps - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can visit our Great Brook Valley Branch to get crafty making their own Halloween themed hand soaps while supplies last!
Pirate Party! - Ages 5-12.
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's parrrrty! Join us for a crafts, activities, snacks, and a fun pirate themed scavenger hunt. Feel free to wear your favorite pirate gear!
Costume Swap - Ages 11 and under
Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Is your child’s old Halloween costume ready for a new adventure? Don’t let last year’s costume gather dust—join us for a Halloween Costume Swap at the Frances Perkins Branch!
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Fri, Oct 17, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Pasta Sculpture - Ages 6-10 with an adult.
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
October 17th is National Pasta Day. Let's celebrate it with beautiful crafts while having fun making pasta sculptures.
Peanuts Movie - Ages 6-12
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
Come celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang!
Escape Room (In a Box) - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Come solve a spooky escape room mystery!
DIY Halloween Soaps - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can visit our Frances Perkins branch to get crafty making their own Halloween themed hand soaps. While supplies last.
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Diwali Art and Dance Celebration - Families with children ages 0-12
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with us in an afternoon full of color and culture!
Craft Swap
Sat, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Declutter your craft stash or pick up some new supplies at our Craft Swap!
Saturday STEM with Mass Academy - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create, explore, and be amazed with fun STEM ideas and activities. WPI’s high school students from Mass Academy will offer these fun learning activities. Ages 6-11 years old.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Oct 18, 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.
Healthy Holiday Eating - Nutrition Classes with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian*
Sat, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
The goal for this class is to learn healthy eating strategies that range from Halloween to New Year's Eve, and every holiday in-between.
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Worcester State Hospital
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Worcester State Hospital
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Mon, Oct 20, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian
Mon, Oct 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn about research resources at the library.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
Wizards and Witches Party! - Ages 5-12.
Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Do you love magic? Join us to celebrate all things magical. We will make a magical spellbinding blend, a wand, enjoy other fun activities, and have a snack. Costumes encouraged!
Peanuts Movie - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Come celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang!
Taste Test: Controversial Halloween Candy - Ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come taste test controversial Halloween candy!
Yarn Wrap Art - Ages 5-11
Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come paint a fall scene using the yarn wrap technique!
Cancelled
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Game Night
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 21, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 21, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Tue, Oct 21, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Veterans Inc. Outreach Van
Tue, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Outreach assistance from Veterans Inc.
How to Spot a Scam
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Cancelled
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Science Fiction Book Club - The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov - Virtual
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Rescheduled
Peanuts Movie - Ages 6-12
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang!
Whimsical Workshop: Junk Journal - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Personalize a journal by adding pockets, quotes, images, and other embellishments.
Cancelled
Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Learn about understanding your emotions, mindfulness, and self-compassion through activities, games, music, and short meditations in this 4-session series.
Cancelled
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 6:00pm
Monster Prom - Ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us for a "monstrously" good time at our 2nd annual Monster Prom!
Art and Science: Salt Painting - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Jump into fall with a leaf painting, using salt. Combining art and science, this technique is fun and easy.
Intro to Python
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
This event is full
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Wed, Oct 22, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Spooky Bingo - Ages 5-11
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at our Spooky Bingo!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 11-13
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about safety, basic first aid, child development, nutrition, the business of babysitting, and more in this hands-on, interactive course. Gain skills to be the go-to sitter in your neighborhood! 
Peanuts Movie - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang!
Taste Test: Controversial Halloween Candy - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come taste test controversial Halloween candy!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Board of Directors - Worcester Public Library - Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Green Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Directors
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Oct 22, 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, October 1 2025 at 5:30pm
Relax & Color - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, you've earned an evening to relax!
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.
Finding My Way with Malala Yousafzai - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.
Register
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Thu, Oct 23, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Lawyers for Civil Rights & Starting a Business 101 Workshop - Featuring BizGrow
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Learn the steps to start a small business and resources and support to grow your business.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 23, 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!
Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Fri, Oct 24, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 24, 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 - Children 0-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
It's that time of year again! Time to rake, cut back, weed, divide, clear debris, mulch, overwinter, prepare new beds, plant bulbs, and protect your tender evergreens and newer plantings from winter
Halloween Party - Ages 6-12
Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Branch - Tatnuck Branch
It’s spoooooooky season!
Marvelous Myths: Monsters of Mythology - Ages 8-12
Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's discuss our favorite monsters and work together to create our own!
Early Voting
Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early Voting for Municipal Election
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Oct 25, 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, October 11 2025 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, October 11 2025 at 10:00am
DIY Halloween Soaps - Ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can get crafty making their own Halloween themed hand soaps while supplies last!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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!
Early Voting
Sun, Oct 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early Voting for Municipal Election
Early Voting
Mon, Oct 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early Voting for Municipal Election
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Mon, Oct 27, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Everyday English Class
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For families with children 5 and under.
Happy Homeschoolers: Spooky Skeleton Hands - Families with children ages 5-11
Mon, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
They're creepy and they're kooky...skeleton hands!
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Destress with Dogs 😌
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Halloween Party! - Families with children ages 0-12.
Mon, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for spooky crafts, games, and treats. Feel free to come in costume and trick-or-treat around the children's room!
Teen Research & Writing 101 - Ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Schedule a 1-1 appointment to learn academic research and writing skills!
Cancelled
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Art Theft
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Try your hand at replicating a famous work of art. We will have prints of a variety of famous paintings for you to replicate.
Whimsical Workshop: Yarn-Wrapped Mummy - Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 28, 3:30am - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Wrap up a cardstock figure to resemble a cute or spooky mummy.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Oct 28, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Early Voting
Tue, Oct 28, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early Voting for Municipal Election
Citizenship Class
Tue, Oct 28, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview.
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Tue, Oct 28, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Veterans Inc. Outreach Van
Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Outreach assistance from Veterans Inc.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Halloween Party - Ages 6-12
Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
It’s spoooooooky season!
Cancelled
Mindful Explorers - Ages 8-12
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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, Oct 28, 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.
Cryptid Jewelry and Charms Craft - Ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Design fun cryptid themed accessories!
Intro to Python
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using Python.
This event is full
Shadows of the Forgotten: The Worcester Common Burial Ground - Ages 18 & older
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Discover the stories of those laid to rest in one of Worcester's earliest cemeteries—paupers, patriots, and townsfolk—whose lives shaped the early fabric of our community.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 6:30pm
Early Voting
Wed, Oct 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early Voting for Municipal Election
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Wed, Oct 29, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Everyday English Class
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Students learn English using real-life scenarios.
English Conversation circle
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Meet with WPL's social worker to connect to resources
Courtly Intrigue & Whispers as Weapons with Philippa Gregory - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless.
Register
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Halloween Party - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
It’s spoooooooky season!
Taste Test: Controversial Halloween Candy - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come taste test controversial Halloween candy!
Candy Corn Catapults - Ages 6-11.
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
We will use a variety of materials to design and build your own catapult! We will then test them to see who can launch a piece of candy corn the farthest!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Teen Halloween Movie Night - Ages 12-18
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Teen Space
It's all just a bunch of hocus pocus... or maybe it's just movie night in the Teen Space!
Cryptid Craze Party - Families with children ages 5-12
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
We’re going wildly into the unknown and celebrating our love of cryptids. Make Mothman socks, decorate Yeti cookies, and more crypt-tastic activities.
Library of Things Open House
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Try items from our Library of Things collection before you borrow and discover something new!
Early Voting
Thu, Oct 30, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early Voting for Municipal Election
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Thu, Oct 30, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Drop-In Hours with Social Services Specialist
Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Halloween Themed Henna with Wicked Good Henna! - All ages
Thu, Oct 30, 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 GBV ready to create Halloween themed henna designs just for you!
Monster Mash Party - Ages 11 and under
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come to a fun-filled, spooky-but-silly celebration where friendly monsters rule the day!
Halloween Party - Ages 6-12
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
It’s spoooooooky season!
Learn to Play D&D: How to Be a Dungeon Master - Ages 6-12
Thu, Oct 30, 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!
Early Voting
Fri, Oct 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Early Voting for Municipal Election
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Fri, Oct 31, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program. For ages 0-18 months.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Oct 31, 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.
Taste Test: Controversial Halloween Candy - Ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Come taste test controversial Halloween candy!
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