Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (May)

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history.   3/7: River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candace Millard 4/4: Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip  5/2: The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction by Linda Gordon

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Preserve Your Family Memories – Digital Studio Open House

Visit our Preservation Week Open House and learn how to preserve your family’s history with the use of our digitization and conversion equipment. Scan old family photos and slides, or convert VHS and audiocassettes into digital formats. Bring up to 3 print photos, slides, or negatives and we will digitize […]

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NEADS: Puppy Raiser Program

NEADS is a local non-profit that raises and trains Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities, hearing loss, veterans with PTSD, and children with autism. If you love puppies and are interested in learning what it's like to be a volunteer Puppy Raiser for a future #WorldClassServiceDog, join us!  NEADS Manager […]

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Worcester Chamber Music Society – Music on Main

Palestinian musicians Rami Abu Olaya, ney; Ghassan Sawalhi, tabla/oud; and American Elizabeth Jaesoon Cook, cello, join Neighborhood Strings for an engaging exploration of Arabic music and culture. This one-hour concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. At the JMAC Popup  

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Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O’Brien (May)

This virtual poetry workshop is a vehicle for critique, a time of close reading and thoughtful responses that help craft the written word so that it says exactly what the author intends. The focus is the work itself. Poets are respectful of each other, value the craft, understand the courage […]

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De-Stress with Dogs (May)

Visit with a registered therapy dog to bring a little rest and relaxation to your day. Therapy animals are generally privately owned pets who are brought by their handlers to places to bring joy and smiles. This program is made possible by Tufts Paws for People, which is a Community […]

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Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)

Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genre.   March 8: Hell Town by Casey Sherman   April 12: We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper   May 10: Know My Name by Chanel Miller  

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)

Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genre.   March 8: Hell Town by Casey Sherman   April 12: We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper   May 10: Know My Name by Chanel Miller  

Worcester Beer Garden

Downtown Worcester BID May Community Meeting

Join the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District for our May Community Meeting at the Worcester Beer Garden, 64 Franklin Street! This month, we'll be joined by David Conner and Al Green, co-founders of Queer the Scene (QTS) and Pride Worcester organizers. They'll tell us about their work in the city -- […]

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Opening reception: The 20th ArtsWorcester Biennial

Friday, May 12, 2023, 6:00-9:00 PM Join us for the oopening reception of The 20th ArtsWorcester Biennial in partnership with the Worcester Art Museum! The year 2023 marks the twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial, an exhibition that has included the region’s best visual art since 1985. This year’s Biennial will be juried […]

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So Many Diets! with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

There are a lot of diets out there - let's discuss a few. You will discover that some, despite being famous and having devoted followings, are problematic and unhealthful. Others… not so bad. Join us and learn how to evaluate them for yourself.       Presented by Judy Palken, a […]

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