Worcester Public Library

Cricut Maker for Beginners II: Learn to Use the Machine (December)

Learn how to use the Cricut Maker® 3 and associated tools to print, prepare, and apply your design. Patrons will receive instruction on how to operate the machine and will be able to cut out their design (size limit: 12"x5”). Open to all patrons who are experienced Cricut users looking […]

Mechanics Hall

Cara Brindisi: The Snow Globe Tour

Fresh off season 22 of NBC's The Voice, join Worcester's own, Cara Brindisi for her last stop on The Snow Globe Tour. You may have seen Cara perform numerous times over the years at Mechanics Hall as direct support for local and national acts.  This holiday, don't miss her headlining […]

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (January)

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history.   12/6: How to Survive a Plague: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS by David France 1/3: The Daughters of Yalta: The Churchills, Roosevelts and Harrmans by Catherine Grace Katz 2/7: The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah Jones, et […]

Worcester Public Library

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

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 […]

Worcester Public Library

Movie & Mocktails (January)

Enjoy mocktails and snacks as we revisit some of pop culture’s greatest films.  1/7: Gremlins (1984) 2/4: The Sandlot (1993)   Banx Room Register https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-mocktails/

Worcester Public Library

De-Stress with Dogs (January)

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 […]

Worcester Public Library

Cricut Maker for Beginners I: Learn the Design Software (January)

Learn how to design signs, stickers, labels, and more with the free software, Cricut Design Space. Participants will receive instruction on how to use the software while creating their own design. *Basic computer knowledge required* Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet loaded with Cricut Design Space […]

Worcester Public Library

Teen Advisory Board

We need YOU! Do you want to make a difference? Do you need service hours for school? Why not do both at the same time? We want YOUR input about what types of programs, books, DVDs, games and other stuff we should have at the library for YOU to use. […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (January)

Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genres.   12/14: Hell's Half Acre by Susan Jonusas 1/11: The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder by Charles Graeber 2/8: The Doomsday Mother by John Glatt

Ziggy Bombs

Downtown Worcester BID January Community Meeting

Join the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) on the second Friday of each month to catch up on all things Downtown Worcester! These social hours are an opportunity for Downtown stakeholders to enjoy some caffeine and conversation with other Downtown aficionados. Our January 2023 meeting will be held at Ziggy Bombs, 72 Franklin Street, on Friday, […]

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  1. Go to the discovercentralma.org website and scroll to bottom of page
  2. To only enter events into the calendar and not become a Discover Central MA member, click Already a member? Login to your account
  3. Fill out the information in English to Create an Account and click Create Account
  4. You will then be directed to a page where you can post events
  5. Select Manage My Events to enter events into the calendar
  6. Click Create Event button
  7. Enter the name in English and dates of your event and select Create Event & Continue
  8. Add in all event details in English and an image that is under 690 pixels
  9. When finished, check the box that says Request addition to the Downtown Worcester Calendar
  10. Click Send to Review

All posted events will be subject to review by the Discover Central Massachusetts and Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District staff prior to approval. Please submit events at least two weeks in advance as it can take up to 7-9 days for your event to appear on our events calendar. Please review event guidelines HERE.