Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate day by joining us for this live, interactive show featuring a crew of marooned pirates who must rescue their captain and repair their ship. Select audience volunteers will help conduct science experiments exploring clouds, air pressure, and chemical change. For ages 4- 11.
Please join fellow genealogists from WPL and the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists as we meet via Zoom to informally discuss the joys and challenges of sharing our passion for family history. Bring your curiosity, your latest research and those stubborn brick walls. All are welcome.
call for art: Go Big a juried members' exhibition of large-scale works Submission Deadline: September 20, 2022 Notifications: by October 4, 2022 Drop off: October 13 - October 16, 2022 Exhibition Dates: October 27 - December 18 Opening Reception: November 11, 6-9 PM Artwork pick up: December 19 - December […]
We are excited to announce that we are an official partner of the WooSox for the 2022 season! Be sure to follow us on Instagram because we're giving away FOUR tickets to a WooSox game + an experience at The Mercantile with complimentary food and beverages every Wednesday.
Join us at the library for a game or two of chess. Challenge a friend or family member or meet someone new. Chess sets will be available for use in the library. All levels are welcome. For ages 7 - 11.
Broadway legend Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky launch the second season of Broadway in Worcester bringing their intimate and hilarious tête-à-tête to the BrickBox Theater. This unscripted evening will feature the legendary Broadway icon Chita Rivera in intimate conversation and song alongside host and musical director Seth Rudetsky at the […]
Kung Pao is a spicy stir fry vegetable dish typically made with chicken or shrimp in Chinese cuisine. Join Chef Vanessa as she demonstrates healthy tofu to replace the protein in this popular dish. Stir fries are excellent for getting a meal done quickly and you’ll see the ease of […]
Our final day of the Central Mass Jazz Festival wwill take place in Mechanics Hall with four diverse acts. The Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble with Dangable will kick things off followed the Cameron Campbell Trio, the incomparable Donna Byrne and world renowed saxophone artist Gregg Abate. As with all previous preformances, the event […]
Do you love Scrabble? Meet other fans of the popular board game and strike up a game! Staff will be available to teach new players as well. Ages 16 and up welcome! First Floor Ellipse
Learn to find and use historic newspapers in documenting the lives of your ancestors.
Walking Tour of Worcester's Peace History Sunday, September 25, 2PM This unique tour celebrates some of the city's many peacemaking forebearers. Come learn about the strategic peace of Massasoit, Great Sachem of Wampanoag peoples. Meet the Black laborer whose case ended slavery in Massachusetts. Hear the stirring speeches of abolitionists […]
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