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Worcester Public Library

3 Salem Square

Worcester, MA 01608-2015

(508)799-1655

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Tue10Feb
18+

Citizenship Class

2:00 PM(2h)Happening Now
Main Library

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.

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Tue10Feb
0-5

Family Storytime

3:00 PM(1h)Happening Now
Frances Perkins Branch

Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

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Tue10Feb
18+

Find an English Class with ESOL Navigator

4:00 PM(3h)
Main Library

One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you

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Tue10Feb

Big Screen Winter Olympics

5:30 PM(2h)
Main Library

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!

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Tue10Feb
18+

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

6:00 PM(3h)
Main Library

Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.

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Tue10Feb

Whimsical Workshop: Valentine Collage

8:30 PM(1h 30m)
Great Brook Valley Branch

Fashion an original art piece by combining other images in a unique collage.

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Tue10Feb
8-12

Crochet for Kids

9:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Learn the basics of crocheting and start making your own project!

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Tue10Feb
8-12

Afrobeats Dance Boston Dance Class

9:00 PM(1h)
Goddard 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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Tue10Feb
18+

English Conversation Circle

10:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.

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Tue10Feb
0+

Lion Dancing

11:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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.

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Tue10Feb
18+

Craftastic Cricut Creations

11:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Personalize a clear glass jar with beautiful vinyl designs — perfect for holding your favorite sweet treats or gifting to someone special.

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Wed11Feb
18+

Everyday English Class

3:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

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Wed11Feb
18+

Free Immigration Legal Help Clinic

8:00 PM(4h)
Main Library

FREE 40-minute consultations by appointment with an immigration attorney.

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Wed11Feb
18+

DIY Crafts for Adults

8:00 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

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Wed11Feb
8-12

Button Making

8:30 PM(1h)
Great Brook Valley Branch

Design your own unique button!

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Wed11Feb
8-12

Grab Bag Inventing

9:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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.

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Wed11Feb
8-12

Afrobeats Dance Boston Dance Class

9:00 PM(1h)
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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Wed11Feb
8-12

Artventure

9:00 PM(1h)
Burncoat Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

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Wed11Feb
18+

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

10:30 PM(1h)
Main Library

Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.

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Wed11Feb
12-18

Valentines Day Scratch Art

10:30 PM(2h)
Main Library

Whether you're Team Valentine or Team Anti-Valentine, scratch art has something for everyone!

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Wed11Feb
18+

Community English with Drama

10:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!

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Wed11Feb
8-12

Vamos Celebrar o Carnaval!

11:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Vamos fazer mascaras e tiaras para celebrar o Carnaval! Este é um programa bilíngue em português e inglês.

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Wed11Feb
18+

Zumba

11:30 PM(45m)
Main Library

Burn calories in this fun fitness class!

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Thu12Feb
0+

UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

2:00 PM(6h)
Main Library

Delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to uninsured children and their families living in Worcester County.

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Thu12Feb
0-5

Toddler Time

3:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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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Thu12Feb
18+

Open Maker Hours

4:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

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Thu12Feb
18+

"The Rest of the Story"

7:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Join the Worcester Talking Book Library for a fun, low-key, no-obligation monthly book discussion.

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Thu12Feb
0-5

Early Readers Class

7:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

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Thu12Feb
18+

Mojos, Mermaids & Medicine with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

7:00 PM(1h)
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.

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Thu12Feb
18+

Knitting Circle

7:15 PM(1h)
Main Library

All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!

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Thu12Feb
12-18

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

8:15 PM(2h)
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!

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Thu12Feb
12-18

Teen Innovators Club

8:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!

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Thu12Feb
8-12

Ablaze with Color: Painting like Alma Thomas

8:30 PM(1h)
Burncoat Branch

Learn how to paint in the style of legendary Black artist, Alma Thomas.

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Thu12Feb
8-12

Cozy Canine Cuddles

9:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Come get cozy and cuddle up with Olive, a trained therapy dog. Participants can pet Olive, read to her, or just hang out.

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Fri13Feb
0-5

Baby Bounce

3:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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.

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Fri13Feb
18+

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

3:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.

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Fri13Feb
0-5

Playful Steps Movement Time

3:30 PM(45m)
Frances Perkins Branch

Calling all tiny dancers!

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Fri13Feb
18+

Big Screen Winter Olympics

6:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

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!

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Fri13Feb
8-12

Lunar New Year Party

8:30 PM(1h)
Tatnuck Magnet Branch

Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us!

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Fri13Feb
8-12

Learn to Play D&D: How to Be A Dungeon Master

9:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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!

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Sat14Feb
18+

Sewing Machine Instruction for Adults

2:30 PM(1h)
Main Library

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.

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Sat14Feb
5-7

Sensory Play Saturdays

2:30 PM(1h)
Main Library

Drop-in for open sensory play. Play through all the sensory stations or focus on your favorite!

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Sat14Feb
0+

De-Stress with Dogs

4:00 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

De-stress with therapy dogs from Tufts Paws for People!

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Sat14Feb
18+

Crafts for Adults: Fused Glass Pendants

4:30 PM(1h)
Main Library

Join us in our Innovation Center for a fun and creative introduction to fused glass art!

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Sat14Feb
0+

Big Screen Winter Olympics

5:45 PM(2h 15m)
Main Library

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!

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Sat14Feb
0+

Melodious Zach: The Music of Elton John

6:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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!

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Sat14Feb
18+

Open Maker Hours

7:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

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Sat14Feb
12-18

Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Hearts

7:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Whether you're Team Valentine or Team Anti-Valentine, teens can get crafty with some diamond painting hearts (while supplies last)!

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Sat14Feb
18+

Wicked Craft Hour

8:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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!

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Sat14Feb
0+

Big Screen Winter Olympics

8:10 PM(2h)
Main Library

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!

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Sat14Feb
8-12

D&D Club: Session B

8:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

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....

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Tue17Feb
18+

Citizenship Class

2:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Prepares students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. No registration needed.

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Tue17Feb
0-5

Family Storytime

3:00 PM(1h)
Frances Perkins Branch

Explore early literacy skills as we read, sing, and move!

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Tue17Feb
18+

Find an English Class with ESOL Navigator

4:00 PM(3h)
Main Library

One-on-one assistance finding the best local English class for you

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Tue17Feb
8-12

Collaborative Diamond Art Project

4:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Express yourself and connect with others as we work together to complete a beautiful piece of diamond art!

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Tue17Feb
0+

Big Screen Winter Olympics

5:45 PM(2h)
Main Library

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!

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Tue17Feb
18+

Science Fiction Book Club - The Tainted Cup

6:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, or time travel? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction!

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Tue17Feb
18+

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

6:00 PM(3h)
Main Library

Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.

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Tue17Feb
8-12

Bluey Party!

7:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

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.

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Tue17Feb
8-12

Whimsical Workshop: Imagination Station

8:30 PM(1h 30m)
Great Brook Valley Branch

Our supplies and your imagination are the only limits!

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Tue17Feb
8-12

Learn Traditional Chinese Dance

9:00 PM(1h)
Frances Perkins Branch

Celebrate Lunar New Year by learning traditional Chinese dance.

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Tue17Feb
18+

English Conversation Circle

10:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.

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Tue17Feb
12-18

Mend and Repair Workshop

11:00 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

For teens and their adults who have always wanted to learn how to hem their favorite pants or fix holes in shirts they love.

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Tue17Feb
18+

Computer & Internet for Beginners 

11:30 PM(1h)
Main Library

Learn the basics of using a computer, how to save documents, search the Internet, access the library website and computers. No registration required.

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Wed18Feb
18+

Everyday English Class

3:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

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Wed18Feb
0+

Big Screen Winter Olympics

3:40 PM(6h 30m)
Main Library

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!

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Wed18Feb
8-12

Meet the Princesses- Royal Readalong

4:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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.

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Wed18Feb
18+

TBL Movie Matinee

7:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Join us for a monthly audio-described* movie matinee!

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Wed18Feb
18+

DIY Crafts for Adults

8:00 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Join us for weekly crafts in the Innovation center!

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Wed18Feb
8-12

Level Up: Switch Gaming

8:30 PM(1h)
Great Brook Valley Branch

Drop in and play video games on our Nintendo Switch.

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Wed18Feb
8-12

Artventure

9:00 PM(1h)
Burncoat Branch

Drop in for an afternoon of art! Your only limit is your imagination!

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Wed18Feb
18+

Community English with Drama

10:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Join this fun, active 12-week class to grow your English language skills and your confidence!

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Wed18Feb
18+

Digitizing Family Photos, Slides, or Converting VHS Tapes

10:30 PM(1h)
Main Library

Learn to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment.

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Wed18Feb
8-12

D&D Club: Session A

11:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

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....

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Wed18Feb
12-18

Drop-In Switch Gaming

11:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition!

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Thu19Feb
0+

UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

2:00 PM(6h)
Main Library

Delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to uninsured children and their families living in Worcester County.

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Thu19Feb
1-3

Toddler Time

3:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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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Thu19Feb
18+

Open Maker Hours

4:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

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Thu19Feb
18+

Creating Sales Lists for Your Small Business

4:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Learn how to create B2B and B2C sales lists using Reference Solutions.

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Thu19Feb
0+

Big Screen Winter Olympics

6:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

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!

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Thu19Feb
0-5

Early Readers Class

7:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Let's focus on learning sounds to build early literacy using the SOUNS method.

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Thu19Feb
18+

Knitting Circle

7:15 PM(1h)
Main Library

All needlecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join us at our weekly Knitting Circle!

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Thu19Feb
12-18

Teen Innovators Club

8:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Explore using the WPL Innovation Center and learn to use the machines and supplies!

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Thu19Feb
12-18

Teen Crafternoon - Diamond Painting Bookmarks

8:30 PM(1h)
Great Brook Valley Branch

Teens can get crafty making their own diamond painting bookmark to take home with them while supplies last!

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Thu19Feb
8-12

Beyblade Tournament

9:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Customize your Beyblade, participate in challenges like "longest spin" and "last one standing," then battle in brackets to become the tournament champion!

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Fri20Feb
18+

Office Hours with the New Americans Librarian

3:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Help finding resources to learn English, referrals for immigration-related legal help, and more. Se habla español.

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Fri20Feb
0-5

Baby Bounce

3:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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.

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Fri20Feb
0-5

Playful Steps Movement Time

3:30 PM(45m)
Frances Perkins Branch

Calling all tiny dancers!

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Fri20Feb
0+

Big Screen Winter Olympics

3:40 PM(6h 30m)
Main Library

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!

Visit mywpl.libnet.info
Fri20Feb
8-12

Afrobeats Dance Boston

5:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

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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Fri20Feb
8-12

Snowman Families

8:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Use a variety of clay materials to make a cute snowman family during this fun craft.

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Fri20Feb
12-18

Teen Crafternoon - Make Your Own Puzzle

8:30 PM(1h)
Frances Perkins Branch

Teens can get crafty making their own personal puzzle to take home with them while supplies last!

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Sat21Feb
18+

Open Maker Hours

7:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Free access to tools and technology in the Innovation Center. For experienced users who have completed an orientation only.

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Sat21Feb
8-12

Saturday STEM Drop In

7:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

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.

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Sat21Feb
18+

Worcester History Deep-Dive: Rise & Fall of the Mall

8:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Worcester History Deep-Dive: Rise & Fall of the Mall

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Sun22Feb
0+

Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash; their songs and stories

6:00 PM(1h)
Main Library

Matt is back for more music and stories!

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Mon23Feb
18+

Everyday English Class

3:00 PM(2h)
Main Library

Learn English using real-life scenarios. No registration needed.

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Mon23Feb
0-5

Stories and Songs

4:00 PM(45m)
Main Library

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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Mon23Feb
12-18

Bedazzled Book Art

8:30 PM(1h 30m)
Main Library

Bring a book to bedazzle or bedazzle one of our own!

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Mon23Feb
8-12

DIY Snowglobe

8:30 PM(1h)
Roosevelt Branch

Learn how to make a snowglobe!

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