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Registration opens:
January 31st, 2026

The Mystery of Etta Riel
2026-02-28 15:00:00 2026-02-28 16:30:00 America/New_York The Mystery of Etta Riel The Mystery of Etta Riel Main Library - Saxe Room

Saturday, February 28
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 15:00:00 2026-02-28 16:30:00 America/New_York The Mystery of Etta Riel The Mystery of Etta Riel Main Library - Saxe Room

Main Library

Saxe Room

The Mystery of Etta Riel

In 1934, a young Oxford, Massachusetts woman vanished on the eve of a crucial court hearing, leaving behind her infant daughter and few clues to her fate. Her story captured the imagination of regional and national media but was never resolved.

Worcester State Librarian and archivist, Ross Griffiths, has collected newspaper articles and other primary sources related to her case and will tell this puzzling and tragic tale of a missing mother and the daughter that never gave up looking for her.

Want more true crime? Check out our Snacks and Suspects: True Crime Book Club! Bring your detective hat and join us for an evening of thrilling conversation! Light refreshments provided. While supplies last. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8 in the first floor ellipse. Register at mywpl.org. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | Community & Local Interest |

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This event is full
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Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
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Main Library - YWCA Way
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Main Library - Innovation Center
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Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Join us as Afrobeats Dance Boston leads a workshop showcasing Afro-technique and African street styles in honor of Black History Month.
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Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
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Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
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Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Whether you're Team Valentine or Team Anti-Valentine, scratch art has something for everyone!
Community English with Drama - For Intermediate / Advanced English Learners
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Registration is now closed
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Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
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Main Library - YWCA Way
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Thu, Feb 12, 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.
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Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
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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, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join the Worcester Talking Book Library for a fun, low-key, no-obligation monthly book discussion.
Mojos, Mermaids & Medicine with Dr. Lindsey Stewart - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery and more.
Register
Knitting Circle
Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Ablaze with Color: Painting like Alma Thomas - Ages 6-12
Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Learn how to paint in the style of legendary Black artist, Alma Thomas.
Cozy Canine Cuddles - Families with Children Ages 0-12
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come get cozy and cuddle up with Olive, a trained therapy dog. Participants can pet Olive, read to her, or just hang out.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Feb 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Big Screen Winter Olympics - Men's Figure Skating - Free Skate
Fri, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Enjoy watching the Winter Games on a big screen with other like-minded fans. Featured events will include snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and ski jumping. All are welcome!
Lunar New Year Party - Ages 6-12
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us!
Learn to Play D&D: How to Be A Dungeon Master - Ages 6-12
Fri, Feb 13, 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!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Feb 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Innovation Center
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn the basics of suing 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
Sensory Play Saturdays - Ages 2-6
Sat, Feb 14, 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!
De-Stress with Dogs
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Crafts for Adults: Fused Glass Pendants
Sat, Feb 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us in our Innovation Center for a fun and creative introduction to fused glass art!
This event is full
Big Screen Winter Olympics - Men's Ski Jumping
Sat, Feb 14, 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Enjoy watching the Winter Games on a big screen with other like-minded fans. Featured events will include snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and ski jumping. All are welcome!
Melodious Zach: The Music of Elton John - Live solo performance
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Enjoy a dynamic one-man-band performance by Melodious Zach as he plays your favorite Elton John hits at the library on Valentine's Day!
Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Hearts - Ages 12-18
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Whether you're Team Valentine or Team Anti-Valentine, teens can get crafty with some diamond painting hearts (while supplies last)!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Wicked Craft Hour
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Curious about the Innovation Center but don’t have a project in mind yet? Drop in for a themed craft hour where we provide the craft!
Big Screen Winter Olympics - Men's Hockey: USA vs. Denmark
Sat, Feb 14, 3:10pm - 5:10pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Enjoy watching the Winter Games on a big screen with other like-minded fans. Featured events will include snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and ski jumping. All are welcome!
D&D Club: Session B - Ages 6-12
Sat, Feb 14, 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, Feb 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Feb 17, 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 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Collaborative Diamond Art Project - Ages 8-12
Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!
Find an English Class with ESOL Navigator
Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you
Big Screen Winter Olympics - Women's Figure Skating - Short Program
Tue, Feb 17, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Enjoy watching the Winter Games on a big screen with other like-minded fans. Featured events will include snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and ski jumping. All are welcome!
Science Fiction Book Club - The Tainted Cup - by Robert Jackson Bennett - Virtual
Tue, Feb 17, 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!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Bluey Party! - Families with Children Ages 3-12
Tue, Feb 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
You are invited! Drop in to celebrate all things Bluey with fun themed crafts, snacks, and activities. We will have a balloon artist to make your very own Bluey art! Feel free to wear your Bluey gear.
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Learn Traditional Chinese Dance - Ages 5-11
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Celebrate Lunar New Year by learning traditional Chinese dance.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Feb 17, 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.
Mend and Repair Workshop - Ages 12-18 and their adult
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
For teens and their adults who have always wanted to learn how to hem their favorite pants or fix holes in shirts they love.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Big Screen Winter Olympics - Men's Hockey - Quarter Finals
Wed, Feb 18, 10:40am - 5:10pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Enjoy watching the Winter Games on a big screen with other like-minded fans. Featured events will include snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and ski jumping. All are welcome!
Meet the Princesses- Royal Readalong - Families with children ages 10 and under.
Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
You are invited! Join Princess Jasmine and Mirabel for a magical story time filled with stories, songs, and fun! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road To Care Van
TBL Movie Matinee - Marry Me
Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for a monthly audio-described* movie matinee!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Level Up: Switch Gaming - Ages 6-11
Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Community English with Drama - For Intermediate / Advanced English Learners
Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Registration is now closed
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
D&D Club: Session A - Ages 6-12
Wed, Feb 18, 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
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
Big Screen Winter Olympics - Women's figure Skating - Free Skate
Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Enjoy watching the Winter Games on a big screen with other like-minded fans. Featured events will include snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and ski jumping. All are welcome!
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4 with an adult
Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Bookmarks - Ages 12-18
Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens can get crafty making their own diamond painting bookmark to take home with them while supplies last!
Teen Innovators Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Beyblade Tournament - Ages 8-12
Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Customize your Beyblade, participate in challenges like "longest spin" and "last one standing," then battle in brackets to become the tournament champion!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Feb 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch
Calling all tiny dancers!
Big Screen Winter Olympics - Men's Hockey Semi Finals
Fri, Feb 20, 10:40am - 5:10pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Enjoy watching the Winter Games on a big screen with other like-minded fans. Featured events will include snowboarding, figure skating, hockey, and ski jumping. All are welcome!
Afrobeats Dance Boston - Ages 6-12
Fri, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us as Afrobeats Dance Boston leads a workshop showcasing Afro-technique and African street styles in honor of Black History Month.
Snowman Families - Ages 5-11
Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Use a variety of clay materials to make a cute snowman family during this fun craft.
Teen Crafternoon - Make Your Own Puzzle - Ages 12-18
Fri, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Teens can get crafty making their own personal puzzle to take home with them while supplies last!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Saturday STEM Drop In - Ages 6-11 with an adult.
Sat, Feb 21, 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: Rise & Fall of the Mall
Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Rise & Fall of the Mall
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash; their songs and stories - An afternoon with Matt York
Sun, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Matt is back for more music and stories!
Everyday English Class
Mon, Feb 23, 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 23, 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.
Bedazzled Book Art - Ages 12-18
Mon, Feb 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Bring a book to bedazzle or bedazzle one of our own!
DIY Snowglobe - Ages 6-12
Mon, Feb 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roosevelt Branch - Roosevelt Branch
Learn how to make a snowglobe!
D&D: Character Creation - Ages 6-12
Mon, Feb 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Have you been interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons but don't know where to start with making a character? Drop in and create your own with help from a Dungeon Master.
Candy Sushi - Ages 5-11
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Design your own candy sushi
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road to Care Van
Citizenship Class
Tue, Feb 24, 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 24, 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 ESOL Navigator
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Feb 24, 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.
Smithson’s Gamble with Smithsonian Emeritus Tom Crouch - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Register
Starting a Business 101
Tue, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Whimsical Workshop: Basquiat- and Ringgold-Inspired Art - Ages 6-11
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Close out Black History Month by observing works by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Faith Ringgold, then trying your hand at art in the styles of these two famous Black artists.
Marvelous Myths - Ages 8-12
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Come learn about myths from around the world and make crafts related to them.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Study Room 1
Register directly with SCORE for a one-hour session with a small business counselor. Directions below.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
This event is full
From Major Taylor to the Major Leagues: - The Influence of pro basketball player Harry "Bucky" Lew
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join us for a discussion with author Chris Boucher about basketball's first Black professional, Harry "Bucky" Lew.
Everyday English Class
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
UMass Road To Care Van
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Put on your smiles and join us for winter themed stories, songs, and crafts.
Lunar New Year Party - Ages 6-12
Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us!
Candy Sushi - Ages 5-11
Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Design your own candy sushi
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 4 2026 at 5:30pm
Relax & Color - Ages 12-18
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, you've earned an evening to relax!
Community English with Drama - For Intermediate / Advanced English Learners
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Registration is now closed
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 0-17.
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Join fellow readers as we dive into bestselling books across genres - from laugh-out-loud comedies to thought-provoking dramas by award-winning authors.
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4 with an adult
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Gameplay Thursdays - Superfight - Ages 12-18
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens combine character and absurd attribute cards to create their player, then debate why their character would win in a fight against the other!
Yoga for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!.  
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months old with an adult
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Introduce your baby to reading with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and lots of snuggling. You are invited to stay for play/social time after the program.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Feb 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Pilates instructor, Iris Zi, will help you strengthen and care for your postpartum body. Bring your baby!
Chinese Rattle Drum - Ages 6-12
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Burncoat Branch - Burncoat Branch
Come learn how to make a Chinese rattle drum!
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 28, 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, February 14 2026 at 9:00am
Movie Matinee: A Minecraft Movie - Families with children ages 4-11.
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Expert crafter, Steve, helps four misfits as they embark on a magical quest during this movie based on the popular computer game.
Teen Crafternoon - Make Your Own Puzzle - Ages 12-18
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens can get crafty making their own personal puzzle to take home with them, while supplies last!
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
The Mystery of Etta Riel
Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
The Mystery of Etta Riel
Registration opens Saturday, January 31 2026 at 3:00pm
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Feb 28, 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!
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