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Two children, a duck, and a bunny read books together

Furry and Feathery Reads

Ages 4-8
2026-08-04 11:30:00 2026-08-04 12:15:00 America/New_York Furry and Feathery Reads Enjoy a storytime featuring a furry bunny friend and feathery duck friend presented by Land's Sake Farm! Main Library - Children's Program Room

Tuesday, August 04
11:30am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-04 11:30:00 2026-08-04 12:15:00 America/New_York Furry and Feathery Reads Enjoy a storytime featuring a furry bunny friend and feathery duck friend presented by Land's Sake Farm! Main Library - Children's Program Room

Main Library

Children's Program Room

Enjoy a storytime featuring a furry bunny friend and feathery duck friend presented by Land's Sake Farm!

Thank you to our summer programming sponsors: Cornerstone Bank, Country Bank, Price Chopper Golub Foundation, AllOne Credit Union, bankHometown, Bob’s Discount Furniture, UniBank, Friends of the Worcester Public Library, and Worcester Public Library Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | Children 5-7 | Children 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Interactive & Educational Play | Entertainment | Education & Learning Programs |

TAGS: | Storytime | entertainment | Education & Learning | Early Literacy |

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Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.
Everyday English Class
Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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: Summer Sweets Bonanza - Families with children ages 5-11.
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
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Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Jul 06, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jul 07, All day
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area
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Tue, Jul 07, 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.
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Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
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Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
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Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 07, 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: Inspired by Marc Chagall - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
View images of Marc Chagall’s works, and then try your hand at his style. Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
Camp Crafts - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's make some crafts we often see at summer camps! We will be making key chains, friendship bracelets, and paper fortune tellers.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
New Adult Craft Night:Spooky Themed Felt Tapestries - Ages 16-25
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Celebrate Summerween by making spooky felt wall hanging tapestries!
Game Night
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
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.
Intro to SQL
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
Little Free Art Gallery: Kit Pass Out - All Ages
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area
Drop in to get your Little Art Kit for our Little Free Art Gallery
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Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - First Floor Meeting Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
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Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
WPL will be at Out to Lunch! Drop by our booth to hear about programs, sign up for a library card, grab some library swag, or just say hi!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
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Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
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Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Study Pod 1,Study Pod 2,Study Pod 3,Study Pod 4,Study Pod 5,Third Floor
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I Love the 80s - Ages 5-12.
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Banx Room
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Hot diggity dog!
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Teen Movie Night - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Little Free Art Gallery: Kit Pass Out - All Ages
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Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area
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Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Hot Dog! - Ages 6-12
Fri, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch
Hot diggity dog!
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Main Library - Computer Lab
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Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
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Dig Down Deep: A Cave Adventure, with CactusHead Puppets - Ages 5 to 10 years old with an adult.
Sat, Jul 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Visit our ice cream sundae bar to make a delicious treat, then engage in friendly conversation with other tweens! Dairy-free options and nut-free toppings will be available at the sundae bar.
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Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Little Free Art Gallery: Kit Pass Out - All Ages
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Welcome Area
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Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
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Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Learn to Sew Workshop: Clothes - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Revolutionary War Reenactor Thomas Quirk - Ages 5-11
Mon, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Bollywood Dance Workshop - Families with children ages 7-11
Mon, Jul 13, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for high-energy Bollywood Dance sessions to dive into the fun and vibrant world of Indian pop music.
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
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Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
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Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
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Money Matters: How to Spot a Scam
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Read to a Dog - Ages 5-11
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come read to a therapy dog in training.
Whimsical Workshop: Sand Bottle Art - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Fill a bottle with sand in different colors to make a summery decoration to take home. Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
Crochet Club - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 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.
Craftastic Cricut Creations - Solar Mason Jars
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Create a beautiful, glowing solar lantern for your yard, porch or deck.
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Intro to SQL
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Literary Monsters: Shadow, Sound, Spectacle - Registration is required as space is limited
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Part concert. Part puppet show. Part ghost story. All Spectacle! All are welcome. Recommended for adults and teens. Doors open at 6:30.
Small Towns and Big Secrets - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Author Karin Slaughter chats about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.
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Everyday English Class
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Main Library - Banx Room
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Arabic Storytime - Ages 3-7 and their families.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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America the Beautiful in Song with David Polansky copy
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Worcester Senior Center
Musician David Polansky will perform his program "America The Beautiful in Song".
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Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
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TBL Movie Matinee - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for a monthly audio-described* movie matinee!
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Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Taste Test: Summer Fruits - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
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Wed, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Boba Slime Making - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
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D&D for Teens - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Join our DM to play a short campaign using D&D 5e mechanics.
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Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
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Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Learn to Play D&D: Player Characters - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us as experienced Dungeon Masters teach the basics of how to participate in a D&D game as a player character!
Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
In Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.
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Teen Maker Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
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Tween TV Trivia Show! - Ages 8-12
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Team up to conquer the trivia board...and screen! Our interactive game merges tabletop play with digital media and feels like a TV show. Bring your friends for fun facts and friendly competition.
Wildlife on Wheels - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
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Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months with an adult.
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Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
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Fri, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Who says Halloween only comes once a year? Celebrate Summerween at the library with monster shark mayhem in the classic film "Jaws."
Teen Take & Make Craft Kits - Ages 12-18
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Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, are you looking for something to do? Drop by the Teen Space at the Main Library to pick up a take & make craft kit to bring home (while supplies last)!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Jul 18, 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.
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Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Music at the Blissful: Kid's Concert - Ages 0-7
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Ellipse
Evan is Music at the Blissful, a multi-award winning, national touring children's musician. His music has been described as "the sound of Mr. Rogers sharing a burrito with Koo Koo Kanga Roo."
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jul 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.
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Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
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Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Celebrate the summer season with some music! Beth will provide ukulele accompaniment for a selection of familiar folk, pop, and Americana
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Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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This presentation, led by Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations, highlights the history and health benefits of essential oils and healing botanicals including a fun interactive trivia quiz.
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Sat, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
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Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
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Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Teen Volunteers - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Come learn about the library as a teen volunteer!
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Ages 8-11
Mon, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come roll the dice and play!
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Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jul 20, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for high-energy Bollywood Dance sessions to dive into the fun and vibrant world of Indian pop music.
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Jul 21, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or experienced player! We'll meet weekly on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Join us to challenge a friend or someone new!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Science Fiction Book Club - Scorpion by Christian Cantrell - Virtual
Tue, Jul 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! Click on the program title for information on how to join.
Whimsical Workshop: Bubble Wrap Painting - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Using bubble wrap and paint, create unique prints to take home. Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
Video Game Rivals - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Choose a side! Join us in celebrating some of our favorite video game rivalries with crafts and snacks. Don't forget to wear your themed gear and vote for your favorite side!
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
Taste Test: Summer Fruits - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Come taste test summer fruits!
Intro to Robotics
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Monsters and Mocktails: Frankenstein (1931) - Ages 18 & older
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Who says Halloween only comes once a year? Celebrate Summerween at the library with a ghoulish mocktail and monster movie!
WPL @ Out to Lunch
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Worcester Common Oval
WPL will be at Out to Lunch! Drop by our booth to hear about programs, sign up for a library card, grab some library swag, or just say hi!
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Drop-In with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Minecraft: Dinosaur Safari - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join Arrayscape Gaming for a dinosaur safari! Explore and find dinosaur fossils, watch dinosaurs in their natural habitats, and then build your own to give your dinosaur friends a place to live!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
D&D for Teens - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Join our DM to play a short campaign using D&D 5e mechanics.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 4:00pm
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jul 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.
This event is full
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
UMass Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
Provides preventive medical and dental care by appointment
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Drop-In with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Musical Minds: Keyboard Classes for Kids - Ages 5-8
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
This event is full
Musical Minds: Keyboard Classes for Kids - Ages 5-8
Thu, Jul 23, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's learn the basics of music and playing the keyboard piano!
This event is full
Teen Maker Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Challenge your creative abilities with these monthly activities using the machines and supplies in our Innovation Center! 
Summerween Scrape Paintings - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Create a colorful painting to celebrate Halloween in the summer with a fun scrape painted background. While supplies last.
Be the Master: Dungeon Master Bootcamp - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
For those who have joined the Learn to Play D&D: How to be a Dungeon Master program, here's a chance to put those skills to practice!
This event is full
Little Art Gallery Opening - All Ages
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Adult Area,FPB Welcome Area
The day is finally here! Come see the finest art created by you and your fellow Frances Perkins patrons.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months with an adult.
Fri, Jul 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Summerween Scrape Paintings - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Create a colorful painting to celebrate Halloween in the summer with a fun scrape painted background. While supplies last.
Robotics Club for Tweens - Ages 8-12
Fri, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us to code, create, and collaborate! Learn robotics and AI concepts by programming our VEX bots to move, interact, and play.
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, July 11 2026 at 10:00am
Vamos Fazer Brigadeiro - Para familias com crianças de até 12 anos
Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Vamos fazer e comer brigadeiro! Este é um programa bilíngue em português e inglês. Let's make and eat brigadeiro! This is a bilingual program in both Portuguese and English.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Jul 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.
Worcester History Deep-Dive: The Loyalists of Worcester
Sat, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Worcester History Deep-Dive: The Loyalists of Worcester
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Jul 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 and their allies!
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Drop-In Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Bollywood Dance Workshop - Families with children ages 7-11
Mon, Jul 27, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Join us for high-energy Bollywood Dance sessions to dive into the fun and vibrant world of Indian pop music.
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with an adult
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or experienced player! We'll meet weekly on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Join us to challenge a friend or someone new!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Jul 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.
Read to a Dog - Ages 5-11
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Come read to a therapy dog in training.
The Power of Connection - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
Register
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Switch Gaming - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Stop in and play some fun games on our Nintendo Switch 2!
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 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.
Get Hooked on Crochet
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
A Beginner Crochet Program
This event is full
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Starting a Business 101
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Drop-In with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Chain Reactions with Playful Engineers - Families with children ages 5-12.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Join Playful Engineers for their exciting Chain Reaction Program that's perfect for families!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Iron-On Patches - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Come use iron-on patches to personalize your wardrobe!
Tie Dye - Ages 5-11
Wed, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Learn basic tie dye techniques then make a piece of tie dye art.
D&D for Teens - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Join our DM to play a short campaign using D&D 5e mechanics.
Registration opens Thursday, July 23 2026 at 4:00pm
D&D: Character Creation - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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.
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch - Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Drop in for an afternoon of art! The only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Wed, Jul 29, 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, July 8 2026 at 5:30pm
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
DIY Beauty
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us to create some fun summery foot soak recipes! We will be making a rose petal Epsom salt soak and a lavender Epsom salt soak.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
Best Sellers and Bites: Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Jul 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.
Drop-In with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Jul 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.
Healthy Homes Program
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
For property owners and tenants address health and safety hazards in their homes
Spa Day! - Ages 5-11
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Put on a face mask and relax, make your own sugar scrub, and take a lip balm or bath bomb to try at home!
Worm Habitats - Ages 5-11
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Learn about worms and make a worm farm to take home!
Baby Bounce - Ages 0 to 18 months with an adult.
Fri, Jul 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.
Playful Steps Movement Time - Children 0-5 with an adult
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Aug 01, 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, July 18 2026 at 9:00am
Spiderverse Lego Engineering - Ages 7-12
Sat, Aug 01, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Banx Room
Join Lego Master Christine to help civilians survive NY from the villains! Rebuild a city to retrieve those captive during this STEM challenge.
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Saxe Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, July 18 2026 at 10:00am
Smurfs movie - Families with children ages 5-11.
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Follow the Smurfs on an exciting mission in this family friendly movie! Rated PG.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
Sprout Your Success
Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Get ready to take the first step towards a successful gardening journey with our Seed Starting Success class.
Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits
Mon, Aug 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Foundation Directory Database.
Stories and Songs - Ages 0-5
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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: Summer Sweets Bonanza - Families with children ages 5-11.
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Homeschool families meet monthly for fun projects!
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Drop-In Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
First come, first served.
The "Two of a Kind" duo presents: "I Dig Reading!" - Fun songs about dinosaurs, digging & reading 
Mon, Aug 03, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Our programs get everyone involved through singing, movement, lyrics-on-the-spot, puppets and more!
Music Maker Workshop - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Time to make some music!
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Aug 04, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Chess Club - Ages 8-12
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tween Area
Everyone is welcome at chess club, no matter if you're a brand new or experienced player! We'll meet weekly on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Join us to challenge a friend or someone new!
Furry and Feathery Reads - Ages 4-8
Tue, Aug 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Enjoy a storytime featuring a furry bunny friend and feathery duck friend presented by Land's Sake Farm!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Paula J. Johnson - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart, as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.
Register
Whimsical Workshop: Suncatchers - Ages 6-11
Tue, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Using tissue paper and contact paper, make a suncatcher to hang in your window. Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
Crochet Club - Ages 6-12
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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.
Mini Bouquet Making with Gaia Garden Co. - Ages 12-18
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn the basics of creating a beautiful mini bouquet to brighten up your room or give to a friend to brighten up their day!
Game Night
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
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.
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