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Call for Art: Impact

Call for Art Impact: A members' exhibition in partnership with the Fitchburg Art Museum Registration Deadline: February 8, 2023 Drop off period: February 16 - 19, 2023  Exhibition run: February 25 - April 8, 2023 Reception: March 3, 2023, 6-9 PM Pick up period: April 13 - 16, 2023 For the eleventh annual Call and Response […]

JMAC

Downtown Worcester BID February 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 February 2023 meeting will be held at the JMAC, 20 Franklin Street, on Friday, […]

Worcester Public Library

Worcester’s Black History Trail with Thomas Doughton

Join Thomas Doughton as he discusses Worcester’s Black History Trail, an ongoing collaborative undertaking of the City of Worcester, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Branch NAACP, and the Laurel Clayton Project. The goals of the project are to document and highlight historical sites important to understanding the experience of […]

Worcester Public Library

The Case for Coffee with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

Come learn about coffee, one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world! Coffee is complex - although it is problematic for some, it really is brimming with health benefits. Find out how to include this beverage in your life healthfully, including the effects of caffeine, and what you add […]

Worcester Public Library

Galentine’s Day

Grab your gals and pals and join us for an afternoon of sweets, mocktails, music, and crafts. We’ll have desserts from Bri’s Sweet Treats, wine glass decorating, book page bouquets, and pincushions for those of you in an anti-Valentine state of mind. For 18+.  All are welcome! Saxe Room

Worcester Public Library

De-Stress with Dogs (February)

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 (February)

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

How to Write a Scary Story (Virtual)

 Join authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl as they discuss their research and writing process for their "Science of" book series including proposals, editing, and promotion. Kelly Florence teaches communication at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN and is the creator of the Be a Better Communicator podcast. She received her BA […]

Worcester Public Library

Soulful Classics–African American Cuisine with Chef Vanessa: Salmon Patties & Yellow Creamy Grits

In honor of Black History Month, Chef Vanessa prepares some of her family southern favorites. she prepares her version of “Fish and Grits.” The demo will showcase how to make traditional salmon patties flavored with old bay seasoning and other ingredients alongside creamy grits you’ll be able to recreate at […]

Worcester Common

Downtown Worcester Winter Festival

Join us for an afternoon of fun, family-friendly, wintertime activities at the Downtown Worcester Winter Festival, presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and Perrone Landscaping, on Saturday, February 18 from 1-3pm on the Worcester Common. (Rain/Snow Date: Saturday, February 25) Ice skating Curling Ice sculptures Art activities  Local food truck Meet your favorite Worcester team […]

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

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