Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (February)

Do you like reading about spaceships, parallel worlds, aliens, telepathy, time travel or droids? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Ages 16 and up are welcome.   Register:  12/20: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 1/17: Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer 2/21: The Freeze-Frame Revolution by Peter Watt

Worcester Public Library

Superhero Day

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by honoring trailblazing Black superheroes. Decorate your own cape and mask, have your own superhero photo shoot, and end the day with watching Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse. 

Worcester Public Library

Digital Real Estate Records for Genealogy (Virtual)

Learn about tips and tricks to research the history of your family and their home through the use of real estate web resources such as Mass Land Records, Google Maps and Zillow. Learn about the different kinds of records you can find, as well as the limits of available data […]

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: An Afternoon at the Opera

Conducted by Cailin Marcel Manson, The Worcester Chorus returns to the stage at historic Mechanics Hall for an evening of arias and choruses from your favorite classic opera works.

Worcester Public Library

Great American Read Book Club (February)

12/27: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 1/24: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 2/28: Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. Banx Room

JMAC

Melt Pop-Up Art Gallery

Presenting a two week long pop-up art gallery, Melt. This culimnation of chaos represents a wide variety of local MA artists that has been curated by senior at Clark University, Emily Steiger, for her senior Capstone in Media, Culturem and the Arts. The opening reception will have live music, local […]

Worcester Public Library

Toddler Time

Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement. Early listening and literacy skills are built during this meaningful experience with parents/caregivers. When we’re done, stay and play and make new friends. Let’s get all our wiggles out! Ages: […]

Worcester Public Library

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

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 […]

Hanover Theater

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Annual Free Family Concert

The Stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf -- a free family concert Sunday, March 5 | The Hanover Theater @3:00 PM Presented by the Worcester Chamber Music Society and The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. With guest musicians, The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Ballet Company, and Neighborhood Strings […]

Worcester Public Library

Luisa From ENCANTO Visits the Library!

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a live performance by Encanto’s strong sister, Luisa! There will be songs, fun, and a meet and greet. Families will receive a ticket for the meet and greet while they last. Don’t forget your cameras for photographs.  For 11 and under.

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Il Divo

The international, chart topping supergroup. 90 minutes, no intermission Il Divo debuted in 2004 with instant success. With songs in four languages, their debut album Il Divo became a Top 4 sensation in 19 countries, hitting #1 in eight. The group went on to be a world leader in their unique pop-opera […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (March)

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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