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Back to School Bookbag Charms

Ages 5-11
2026-09-01 16:00:00 2026-09-01 17:00:00 America/New_York Back to School Bookbag Charms Create a colorful backpack charm using beads and fun accessories. Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 01
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Frances Perkins Branch

FPB Meeting Room

Create a colorful backpack charm using beads and fun accessories.

Ages 5-11, add some personality to your backpack! Kids are invited to create their own colorful backpack charm using beads, cords, and fun decorative accessories. Design a unique charm to show off your style or make one to give as a gift.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 8-12 | Children 5-7 |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts & Making |

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Frances Perkins Branch
Phone: 508-799-1687
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The Frances Perkins Branch, formerly known as the Greendale Branch Library, is housed in an architecturally distinguished building, funded in part by Andrew Carnegie and built in 1913.

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Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Family Pizza Night - Families with children ages 0-17.
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group.
Teen Take & Make Craft Kits - Ages 12-18
Thu, Aug 20, All day
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Teens, are you looking for something to do? Drop by the Great Brook Valley branch to pick up a take & make craft kit to bring home (while supplies last)!
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Aug 20, 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.
Let’s Float a Boat: Summer Sculpture Workshop Series - Ages 8-12
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Create sculptures with Worcester-based mixed media artist Bayda Asbridge! We'll meet monthly on Thursdays throughout the summer to sculpt boats and tell stories. Join us for any or all sessions.
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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.
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Fri, Aug 21, 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!
Boba Par-Tea - Ages 8-12
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Make and taste one of four boba (bubble) tea flavors!
Get Ready for Kindergarten - Children Entering Kindergarten in 2026
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's get ready for Kindergarten! During this storytime, we will practice writing our names, tying our shoes, sharing, and more.
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Aug 22, 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.
Genealogy Roundtable
Sat, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - First Floor Ellipse
Genealogy Roundtable
Rainbow Family Fun - Families with Children 12 and Under
Sat, Aug 22, 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, Aug 24, 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, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Learn to Sew Workshop: Clothes - Ages 12-18
Mon, Aug 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Learn to sew simple pieces of clothing using our Innovation Center sewing machines!
Learn to Play D&D: Player Characters - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Aug 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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!
Find an English Class with ESOL Navigator
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
One-on-one help to find the best English class for you
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Aug 25, 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.
When Trees Testify - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.
Register
Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station - Ages 6-11
Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
A Beginner Crochet Program
Registration opens Wednesday, August 5 2026 at 6:00pm
UMass Road To Care Mobile Medical Clinic
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Drop-In with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Innovation Center
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Vision Boards - Ages 12-18
Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Set goals and prepare for a new school year with a vision board!
Art and Science Craft Afternoons - Ages 6 to 10 years old with an adult
Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Is it possible to combine art and science into fun crafts? Let's explore and create together!
Artventure - Ages 6-12
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Digital Studio
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 5 2026 at 5:30pm
Hora das Histórias em Português - Portuguese Storytime - Para crianças de até 5 anos - Ages 0-5
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Junte-se a nós para histórias e cantigas em português. Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese.
Drop-In Switch Gaming - Ages 12-18
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
Open Maker Hours
Wed, Aug 26, 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.
Best Sellers and Bites: Popular Fiction Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 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.
Starting a Business 101
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn the steps to start a small business.
Toddler Time - Families with children ages 18 months-3 years.
Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served
Open Maker Hours
Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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
High Altitudes and High Stakes - Worcester Public Library Virtual Author Talks
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.
Register
Musical Minds: Keyboard Classes for Kids - Ages 5-8
Thu, Aug 27, 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
Be the Master: Dungeon Master Bootcamp - Ages 6-12
Thu, Aug 27, 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
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Fri, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Calling all tiny dancers!
Postpartum Pilates - For caregivers of children 0-2
Fri, Aug 28, 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!
KPop Demon Hunters Karaoke - Families with children ages 0-12.
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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!
Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults - Brother Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Aug 29, 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 9:30am. Note that if you arrive after this time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
Registration opens Saturday, August 15 2026 at 9:00am
Zumba - Ages 18 & up
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Banx Room
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
Registration opens Saturday, August 15 2026 at 10:00am
Pickling - The traditional, easy, probiotic method
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Saxe Room
Old fashioned deli pickles can't be beat. They are easy to make, full of flavor and health promoting probiotics. Join us in the Saxe room to learn how to make them at home the easy way!
Registration opens Saturday, August 8 2026 at 2:00pm
Open Maker Hours
Sat, Aug 29, 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.
TBL Movie Matinee - Good Fortune
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Banx Room
Join us for a monthly audio-described* movie matinee!
Drop-In Hours with WPL's Social Services Specialist
Mon, Aug 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Resources Office
First come, first served.
Switch it Up - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Goddard Branch - Goddard Branch
Drop in and play video games with your friends on our Nintendo Switch!
Teen Space Sticker Mosaic - Ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Main Library
Come by the Teen Space throughout all of September to work on a large sticker mosaic to help decorate the Teen Space!
UMass Road to Care Van
Tue, Sep 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - YWCA Way
FREE healthcare visits
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Frances Perkins Play Group - Ages 0-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 01, 10:45am - 11:45am
Frances Perkins Branch
Drop in for this wonderful opportunity to play and interact with your child and meet new friends.
Early Readers Class - Ages 0-4
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Find an English Class with ESOL Navigator
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
One-on-one help to find the best English class for you
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Tue, Sep 01, 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: Personalize a Mini Chalkboard - Ages 6-11
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Great Brook Valley Branch - Great Brook Valley Branch
Customize the frame of a mini chalkboard. Chalk provided to take home. Follow our examples or create your own art from the materials on offer.
Comemoração do Dia da Independência do Brasil - Idades de 4 até 8; Ages 4-8
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Program Room
Vamos ler uma historia e fazer atividades de arte para celebrar o Dia da Independência do Brasil na semana que vem.
Back to School Bookbag Charms - Ages 5-11
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frances Perkins Branch - FPB Meeting Room
Create a colorful backpack charm using beads and fun accessories.
English Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
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