Worcester Public Library
Upcoming Events
Citizenship Class
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Family Storytime
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with ESOL Navigator
One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you
Big Screen Winter Olympics
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!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Whimsical Workshop: Valentine Collage
Fashion an original art piece by combining other images in a unique collage.
Crochet for Kids
Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!
Afrobeats Dance Boston Dance Class
Join us as Afrobeats Dance Boston leads a workshop showcasing Afro-technique and African street styles in honor of Black History Month.
English Conversation Circle
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Lion Dancing
Celebrate Lunar New Year and join us for Eternal Lion Dance's traditional Asian dance. The dance represents power, courage, and good luck, and is a staple for many Asian celebrations.
Craftastic Cricut Creations
Personalize a clear glass jar with beautiful vinyl designs — perfect for holding your favorite sweet treats or gifting to someone special.
Everyday English Class
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic
FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.
DIY Crafts for Adults
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Button Making
Design your own unique button!
Grab Bag Inventing
February 11th is National Inventor’s Day! Participants will receive a bag of mystery materials and have the opportunity use their creative abilities to design something new.
Afrobeats Dance Boston Dance Class
Join us as Afrobeats Dance Boston leads a workshop showcasing Afro-technique and African street styles in honor of Black History Month.
Artventure
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
Valentines Day Scratch Art
Whether you're Team Valentine or Team Anti-Valentine, scratch art has something for everyone!
Community English with Drama
Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Vamos Celebrar o Carnaval!
Vamos fazer mascaras e tiaras para celebrar o Carnaval! Este é um programa bilíngue em português e inglês.
Zumba
Burn calories in this fun fitness class!
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
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
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Open Maker Hours
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
"The Rest of the Story"
Join the Worcester Talking Book Library for a fun, low-key, no-obligation monthly book discussion.
Early Readers Class
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Mojos, Mermaids & Medicine with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
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.
Knitting Circle
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
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
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Ablaze with Color: Painting like Alma Thomas
Learn how to paint in the style of legendary Black artist, Alma Thomas.
Cozy Canine Cuddles
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
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
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Playful Steps Movement Time
Calling all tiny dancers!
Big Screen Winter Olympics
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
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us!
Learn to Play D&D: How to Be A Dungeon Master
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
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.
Sensory Play Saturdays
Drop-in for open sensory play. Play through all the sensory stations or focus on your favorite!
De-Stress with Dogs
De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!
Crafts for Adults: Fused Glass Pendants
Join us in our Innovation Center for a fun and creative introduction to fused glass art!
Big Screen Winter Olympics
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
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!
Open Maker Hours
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Hearts
Whether you're Team Valentine or Team Anti-Valentine, teens can get crafty with some diamond painting hearts (while supplies last)!
Wicked Craft Hour
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
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
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....
Citizenship Class
Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.
Family Storytime
Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!
Find an English Class with ESOL Navigator
One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you
Collaborative Diamond Art Project
Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!
Big Screen Winter Olympics
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
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
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Bluey Party!
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
Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!
Learn Traditional Chinese Dance
Celebrate Lunar New Year by learning traditional Chinese dance.
English Conversation Circle
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.
Mend and Repair Workshop
For teens and their adults who have always wanted to learn how to hem their favorite pants or fix holes in shirts they love.
Computer & Internet for Beginners
Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers. No registration required.
Everyday English Class
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Big Screen Winter Olympics
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
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.
TBL Movie Matinee
Join us for a monthly audio-described* movie matinee!
DIY Crafts for Adults
Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!
Level Up: Switch Gaming
Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.
Artventure
Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!
Community English with Drama
Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!
Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes
Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.
D&D Club: Session A
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....
Drop-In Switch Gaming
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
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
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement.
Open Maker Hours
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business
Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.
Big Screen Winter Olympics
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
Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.
Knitting Circle
All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!
Teen Innovators Club
Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!
Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Bookmarks
Teens can get crafty making their own diamond painting bookmark to take home with them while supplies last!
Beyblade Tournament
Customize your Beyblade, participate in challenges like "longest spin" and "last one standing," then battle in brackets to become the tournament champion!
Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian
Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.
Baby Bounce
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
Calling all tiny dancers!
Big Screen Winter Olympics
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
Join us as Afrobeats Dance Boston leads a workshop showcasing Afro-technique and African street styles in honor of Black History Month.
Snowman Families
Use a variety of clay materials to make a cute snowman family during this fun craft.
Teen Crafternoon - Make Your Own Puzzle
Teens can get crafty making their own personal puzzle to take home with them while supplies last!
Open Maker Hours
Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.
Saturday STEM Drop In
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
Worcester History Deep-Dive: Rise & Fall of the Mall
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash; their songs and stories
Matt is back for more music and stories!
Everyday English Class
Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.
Stories and Songs
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
Bring a book to bedazzle or bedazzle one of our own!
DIY Snowglobe
Learn how to make a snowglobe!
