Worcester Public Library

Stories and Songs

Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills! For families with children 5 and under. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. 

Worcester Public Library

Digital Design: Tinkercad-Create a 3D Object with Technocopia (September)

This hour workshop will teach computer aided design using Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free fun software system that allows users to build using basic shapes on an x, y and z plane. It is a great way to learn the basics of 3D modeling and the possibilities of 3D printing! […]

Worcester PopUp

Bouncy House Time Machine | Exhibit

CALL FOR ARTISTS Submission Deadline: August 31st @ 8pm Contact: Doménica Dillon, Curator & PopUp Manager | domenicadillon@gmail.com Click HERE/ for more information! This group show encourages adult artists to create art that speaks to happy moments in their childhood, and makes them feel like kids again. This exhibit aims to support artists […]

WooSox Wednesday Giveaways

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.  

ArtsWorcester

Public Reception: Material Needs 2022 & Project Spaces

Celebrate two new exhibitions opening in our galleries! About Material Needs 2022: Jennifer Davis Carey, Eric Cruze, Judith Doherty, Lisa Foster, Scarlett Hoey, Caitlyn Marsh, Kat O’Connor, Jessica Sadlier, and Robin Reynolds The artists of this year’s Material Needs exhibition received awards ranging from $500 to $1,500 to create new […]

Worcester Public Library

In the Kitchen with Chef Vanessa: Vegetarian Arroz con Gandules (Pigeon Peas & Rice)

Pigeon Peas & Rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico usually served with pork and a base flavoring of sofrito which lends lots of flavor! Join Chef Vanessa as she demonstrates a vegetarian version that still carries the essence of this traditional dish, using the base of sofrito and […]

Worcester Public Library

LEGO Club

Do you love to build with Legos? We do too! Come create something original with Legos. Each month we will have a different building challenge. Caregivers stay in the room and younger kids are welcome as long as their grown-up is willing to build with them and no one eats […]

Worcester Public Library

Paws To Read

Come read to Nikki! Therapy dogs serve as a calm presence and allow children to work to improve literacy, comprehension, and communication with a non-judgmental listener. Ages 6 - 11.

Walking Peace Tour of Worcester, 9/24

Walking Tour of Worcester's Peace History Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. 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 […]

Mechanics Hall

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Consider the Source

Consider the Source Annual Tom Keil Memorial Concert Sunday, Sept. 18 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester @4 PM Whether drawing inspiration from the Civil Rights movement, or with gestures to religious poetry and folk songs, each piece on this program reveals its source before transforming it into something entirely new and […]

Worcester Public Library

Stories and Songs

Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities. A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills! For families with children 5 and under. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. 

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