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Learn to Quilt

Ages 12-18
2026-02-03 18:00:00 2026-02-03 19:30:00 America/New_York Learn to Quilt Practice making a few basic quilt squares to start your quilting journey! Main Library - Innovation Center

Tuesday, February 03
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 18:00:00 2026-02-03 19:30:00 America/New_York Learn to Quilt Practice making a few basic quilt squares to start your quilting journey! Main Library - Innovation Center

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Innovation Center

Practice making a few basic quilt squares to start your quilting journey!

Beginners interested in learning how and where to start making fun, colorful quilts, are welcome to join us in the Innovation Center. We will be practicing how to quilt by making a quilt square into a simple quilted pot holder.

Ages 12-18

AGE GROUP: | Teens 12-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning Programs | Arts, Crafts & Making |

TAGS: | Innovation Center | Arts & Crafts |

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Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit - Taking Care of Each Other
Sun, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Charles M. Schulz Museum Exhibit: Taking Care of Each Other
Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits
Mon, Jan 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.
Happy Homeschoolers: Sled and Slope Engineering Challenge - Families with children ages 5-11 .
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
You're invited to learn how to run a Dungeons and Dragons campaign as the Dungeon Master. Learn the role of the DM, campaign planning, how to make it fun for everyone, and more!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jan 06, 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.
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Winter Crowns - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Play with materials to make a crown!
Whimsical Workshop: Origami Penguins - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Follow an origami diagram to fold a little penguin.
Financial Fun with Country Bank - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Country Bank is bringing financial fun to you! Join us for a financial literacy class, where kids can pretend to be adults as a hands-on way to learn how budgeting, saving, and spending work together.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jan 06, 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.
Learn to Crochet - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
For true beginners, or beginners ready to learn to do more than a chain and single crochet.
Messy Munchkins - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road To Care Van
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Jar Lanterns - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Light up the darkest months with a fairy light jar lantern!
Winter Crowns - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Play with materials to make a crown!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Snap Circuits - Ages 6-11
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Work in teams to explore any of our fun circuits, including our remote control rover!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.
Snacks and Suspects: True Crime Book Club - The Scientist and the Serial Killer by Lise Olsen
Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Bring your detective hat and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation! Light refreshments provided. While supplies last.
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Jan 08, 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.
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Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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, Jan 08, 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 with an adult
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
"The Rest of the Story" - TBL Book Group
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join the Worcester Talking Book Library for a fun, low-key, no-obligation monthly book discussion.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 08, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 08, 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!
Strut Your Stuffie: stuffed animal crafts and fashion walk - Ages 4-11
Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Show of your favorite stuffed animal with crafts, activities, and a stuffie fashion walk!
Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Pumpernickel Puppets Present Peter Rabbit - Ages 3 - 11
Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Enjoy the Tale of Pete Rabbit as told by the Pumpernickel Puppets
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jan 09, 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jan 09, 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 - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
DIY Spa Kits for Teens - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon making their own DIY spa kits that they will be able to take home with them!
Jar Lanterns - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Light up the darkest months with a fairy light jar lantern!
Winter Crowns - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Play with materials to make a crown!
Creative Journaling for the New Year - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join Mandy from Wicked Good Henna to create your own personalized journal that you can use throughout the early months in the new year!
Personal Investing Using Morningstar
Sat, Jan 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center database.
The Problem With Plastic Book Discussion - How we can save ourselves and planet before it's too late
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us for a book discussion on plastic's impact on human health and the environment with Beyond Plastics policy director, Johnathan Berard and Just Zero's executive director, Kirstie Pecci.
KPop Demon Hunters Karaoke - Families with children ages 0-12
Sat, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
C’mon up up up to our karaoke stage! Be glowin’ and golden as you take the spotlight with fellow KPop Demon Hunters fans. Play games, get crafty and more!
Bolo no Pote - Famílias com crianças de até 12 anos
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Vamos fazer e comer bolo no pote! Este é um programa bilíngue em português e inglês.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jan 10, 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.
Office Hours with the Business Resources Librarian
Mon, Jan 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn about research resources at the library.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.
Diamond Painting - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch
Come make a diamond painting!
DIY Sensory Bookshelves - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Try making your own version the anxiety bookshelf craft that is trending on social media.
Winter Crowns - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Play with materials to make a crown!
Hour of Code™: WPL Tween Edition - Ages 8-12
Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn how to code with your friends! Complete fun, interactive games and activities and receive a Certificate of Completion from Hour of Code™.
Switch it up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Jan 13, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 13, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
The Creative & Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.
Sensory-Friendly Night - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
A night of sensory friendly play
Whimsical Workshop: Waterless Snow Globes - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Assemble a wintery scene inside a small globe to make a seasonal decoration.
Crochet for Kids - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
Fiber Arts Club - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Join with other crocheters, knitters, and other yarn enthusiasts for a crafting circle, twice a month, this winter season!
Intro to SQL
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of SQL (Sequential Query Language), a computer programming language used to access relational databases.
This event is full
Craftastic Cricut Creations - Shadow Bank Boxes
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Kick off the New Year with a creative and inspiring way to save towards your goals! Design and customize your own shadow box bank — a stylish and functional container for your savings.
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road To Care Van
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Jan 14, 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.
Diamond Painting - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch
Come make a diamond painting!
Sensory-Friendly Night - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
A night of sensory friendly play
Glove Monsters - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Make a scary friend!
Kawaii Crafts: Paper Squishies - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Make a cute paper squishy during this relaxing craft.
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - 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, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
This event is full
Relax & Color - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, you've earned an evening to relax!
D&D Club: Session A - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 14, 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. Registration required. Register at mywpl.org.
This event is full
DIY Beauty
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Please join us to create a few moisturizing recipes to help combat the winter dryness! We will be making a mocha body scrub and a homemade hand moisturizer!
This event is full
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jan 15, 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 with an adult
Thu, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Pinecone Snowy Owls - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to make your own snowy owl out of pinecones!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jan 16, 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jan 16, 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 - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Sensory-Friendly Night - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
A night of sensory friendly play
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Fri, Jan 16, 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.
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Jan 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother Machine. Please arrive by 9:30 am. note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
This event is full
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Work/Life Balance with Jenna Elliott
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
This workshop will offer some simple steps to help you be more mindful of a healthy work/life balance.
6-7 Celebration - Ages 4-11.
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Drop in and celebrate the 6-7 trend with a craft, scavenger hunt, and balloon art by Christine's Creative Co.!
Medicare Information Session
Sat, Jan 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Want to hear Medicare explained simply?
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for an afternoon of friendly competition!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jan 17, 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.
Sing the Winter Blues Away - Ukulele Singalong for Adults
Sat, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Chase away the winter blues with some music! Librarian Beth will provide ukulele accompaniment for a selection of familiar folk, pop, and Americana songs chosen from Rise Up Singing/Rise Again.
D&D Club: Session B - Ages 6-12
Sat, Jan 17, 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. Registration required. Register at mywpl.org.
This event is full
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Science Fiction Book Club - The Mercy of Gods by James Corey - Virtual
Tue, Jan 20, 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!
Nature, Art, & Service as Medicine - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure.
Register
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Valentine Making Workshop - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Join the Museum of Worcester to learn about our city's unique role in the history of Valentines, then make your own!
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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, Jan 20, 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.
Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts - Families with children ages 4-12.
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for an evening of cozy crafts and warm cocoa. Feel free to come in your comfiest pajamas or sweats.
Intro to SQL
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the basics of SQL (Sequential Query Language), a computer programming language used to access relational databases.
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Wed, Jan 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.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road To Care Van
TBL Movie Matinee - The Friend
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for a monthly audio-described* movie matinee!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Valentine Making Workshop - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join the Museum of Worcester to learn about our city's unique role in the history of Valentines, then make your own!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - 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, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Yoga for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join yogi Mar’Kee to move, breathe, and play together. Take away tools for managing your feelings and balancing your own body!.  
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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 with an adult
Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Crafternoon: Build an Animal Minifigure - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can get crafty building an animal minifigure to take home with them while supplies last!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
Valentine Making Workshop - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Join the Museum of Worcester to learn about our city's unique role in the history of Valentines, then make your own!
Jungle Jim Presents: Balloons, Books & Magic - Ages 3 - 11
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
This high-energy, interactive show combines comedy, magic, and advanced balloon artistry to create an unforgettable experience for children and families.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jan 23, 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jan 23, 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 - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Teen Crafternoon: Build an Animal Minifigure - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty building an animal minifigure to take home with them while supplies last!
4-H Babysitter Training - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch
Learn the skills and tools you need to become a babysitter!
How to Draw: Looney Tunes! - Ages 8-12
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn how to sketch classic Looney Tunes cartoon characters step by step with professional artist Bayda Asbridge!
Valentine Making Workshop - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Join the Museum of Worcester to learn about our city's unique role in the history of Valentines, then make your own!
Sewing for Beginners: Peel & Stick Embroidery - Ages 8-12
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join an instructor from Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness and learn how to embroider a patch to stick on a piece of clothing at home! Space is limited, so come early to guarantee a spot.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jan 24, 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.
Saturday STEM drop in - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Sat, Jan 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Worcester History Deep-Dive: The Worcester Catacombs
Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester History Deep-Dive: The Worcester Catacombs
This event is full
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.
Starting a Business 101
Mon, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Custom Phone Grips - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jan 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Pour resin to make your own custom phone grip!
Mend and Repair Workshop - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jan 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
For teens who have always wanted to learn how to hem their favorite pants or how to fix holes in shirts that they love.
Marvelous Myths - The Origins of the Olympics - Ages 8-12
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come learn about the Ancient Greek origin myths of the Olympics and make your own olive wreath crown.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jan 26, 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, Jan 26, 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, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Whimsical Workshop: Popsicle Stick Snowflakes - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jan 27, 3:30am - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Design and decorate a unique snowflake from popsicle sticks.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Jan 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
Collaborative Diamond Art Project - Ages 8-12
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!
Valentine Making Workshop - Ages 0-12
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Join the Museum of Worcester to learn about our city’s unique role in the history of valentines, then make your own special valentine!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Get Hooked on Crochet
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
Fiber Arts Club - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Join with other crocheters, knitters, and other yarn enthusiasts for a crafting circle, twice a month, this winter season!
Everyday English Class
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road To Care Van
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Winter Wonders - Ages 4-11 with an adult.
Wed, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Put on your smiles and join us for winter themed stories, songs, and crafts.
Custom Phone Grips - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch
Pour resin to make your own custom phone grip!
Valentine Making Workshop - Families with children ages 0-12
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Join the Museum of Worcester to learn about our city’s unique role in the history of valentines, then make your own special valentine!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, January 7 2026 at 5:30pm
Community English with Drama - For Intermediate / Advanced English Learners
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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.
Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Register
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Jan 29, 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 - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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 with an adult
Thu, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Kawaii Cookie Decorating - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens will learn a method called "flooding" to decorate their own Kawaii themed cookies with royal icing to take home with them.
Sensory-Friendly Night - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
A night of sensory friendly play
Friends Book Sale
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come buy books and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to help fund programming at the Worcester Public Library
Valentine Making Workshop - Families with children ages 0-12
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join the Museum of Worcester to learn about our city’s unique role in the history of valentines, then make your own special valentine! 
Literacy Volunteers' English Conversation Circle
Fri, Jan 30, 9:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Literacy Volunteers' English Conversation Circle
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Jan 30, 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.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jan 30, 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 - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Paper Plate Roller Coasters - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come create your own roller coaster out of paper plates and then test it with a marble to see how well it works!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Jan 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of using a Brother machine. Please arrive by 9:30 am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
Registration opens Saturday, January 17 2026 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, January 17 2026 at 10:00am
Cooking with Chef Kelcy: Pierogis Workshop
Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Learn to make Peirogis!
This event is full
Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
As cozy winter reading weather continues, you'll need a bookmark to save your page. Why not make it a special one?
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jan 31, 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.
Intro to Robotics
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Have fun learning how to control a small robot from BirdBrain Technologies using the Python programming language. Some programming experience recommended.
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for crafts, snacks, and conversation for families that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies!
A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Chocolate
Sun, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join licensed chocolatier Kim Larkin for a deliciously fascinating workshop about coffee and chocolate.
Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits
Mon, Feb 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills.
Happy Homeschoolers: Invent-A-Pet - Families with children ages 5-11
Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families with children ages 5-11 meet monthly for fun projects!
Salt Dough Conversation Hearts - Ages 6-12
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us in making our own version of conversation hearts out of salt dough!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Feb 02, 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, Feb 02, 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, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Stuff Swap
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Swap gently-used items, miscellaneous goods, homewares and more for FREE stuff that’s “new to you!”
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Tue, Feb 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Feb 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Feb 03, 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.
Find an English Class with WPL's ESOL Navigator - Community Resources Office - 1st Floor
Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Assistance with finding the perfect English class for your schedule, language level, and budget.
DIY Snowglobe - Ages 6-12
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Learn how to make a snowglobe!
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Tue, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Feb 03, 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.
Learn to Quilt - Ages 12-18
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Practice making a few basic quilt squares to start your quilting journey!
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