Journaling is an important tool in self-awareness, healing, acceptance, and creating individual change. You might not know it as yet, but inside your journal there are some good personal essay ideas. Inside your journal you might have the best advice on how to heal from loss, a broken heart, how […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. 9/20: Lexicon by Max Barry 10/18: Gateway by Frederik Pohl 11/15: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
This is the first of a five day Fest in Worcester. All performances are free to the public and include local, regional and internationally renowned artists. This first date will feature pianist Pamela Hines and trumpet and flugelhorn player Bill Fanning. World class jazz in Worcester kicks off today!
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.
Day two of the five day fest will feautre The Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet at the Worcester Beer Garden on Franklin Street. The Russo Brothers received the 2021 Best Jazz Act in a local poll and perform a soulful blend of jazz styles that include Swing, Latin and Funk. Enjoy the Beer Garden's […]
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.
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