Worcester Public Library Goddard Branch

Robotics: LEGO Mindstorms 3/22

Ages 10 & up. If you love the idea of building things and bringing them to life, WPL has just the thing for you! Join us for a weekly collaborative club in which we assemble a LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor model and control it remotely via a tablet and an […]

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Introduction to Inkscape for Making Stickers with Technocopia (March)

Explore the design software Inkscape to learn how artists turn images into vectors and create original graphics. Digital art created in the 2D Inkscape platform can be used on the web, in print, or to make a physical product like a sticker. Join us to create a two dimensional model […]

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Nutrition Class with Judy Palken: Physical Activity – Why When How

Living an active life provides wonderful health benefits, but sometimes we don't get to our planned exercise, despite our best intentions. In this class, we will discuss tips and tricks to help you be active now and always.   Presented by Judy Palken, a registered dietitian, who provides information and guidance […]

JMAC Worcester PopUp

Cyro Baptista: Sounds of Community–Free Community Workshops!

Calling all community musicians with diverse musical & cultural traditions and music enthusiasts!  Hosted by Arts Transcending Borders at the College of the Holy Cross, renowned Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista arrives at JMAC/Worcester PopUp to lead Sounds of Community workshops, building towards a final performance at the JMAC/Brickbox with Baptista’s […]

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Get Organized this Spring! Workshop with Jenna Elliott (Virtual)

Jenna Elliott is the founder of The Naked Flower, Professional Organizers. She has been an organizer and re-designer for more than 17 years and works with a variety of clients, both in the office and in the home. Prior to starting The Naked Flower, Jenna was a master floral designer […]

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

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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Research Your Family History Through Digital Real Estate Records (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 […]

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Your Personal Stories Matter: Writing Workshop with Leslie-Ann Murray (Virtual)

You've always wanted to tell that story about your life, your community, and your family. But how do you get started? How do you develop a consistent writing practice? What is the best story to tell? More than ever, the personal narrative has become our mainstay in conversing about race, […]

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Tour of France through the Worcester Art Museum (Virtual)

Join docent Barbara Eaton for a tour of France through the artwork of the Worcester Art Museum. She will share some WAM favorites, as well as some hidden French gems. Barbara brings to this tour her life experience as a French teacher and a frequent traveler to France. Attendees will […]

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An Introduction to the Family History Library and Familysearch.org (Virtual)

This class is designed to introduce participants to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and the riches available through the FHL’s website, Familysearch.org. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.

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Nutrition Class with Judy Palken – What to do About Stress Eating

In times of stress, many of us turn to food - it's readily available, and makes us feel better in the short term. But often, the very foods we turn to can undermine our health. Join us to explore ways to avoid this pitfall, and to keep our relationship with […]

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