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! Ages: Families with children 5 and under Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywp.org.

ArtsWorcester

Call for Art: Strut

call for art Strut a juried members' exhibition of large-scale works   Registration Deadline: December 20, 2022 Drop off period: January 3 - 5, 2023 or earlier by appointment (sign up for a drop-off time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4faaad2aa7fe3-strut) *Options for drop offs before and between the holidays will be communicated closer to the deadline* […]

ArtsWorcester

Call for Art: The Nineteenth Annual College Show

call for art The Nineteenth Annual College Show a juried, in-person exhibition Submission Deadline: December 20, 2022 Notifications: by January 11, 2023 Drop off: January 26 - January 29, 2023, or earlier by appointment  Exhibition Dates: February 9 - April 8, 2023 Opening Reception: February 10, 2023, 6-9 PM After two years of virtual exhibitions, ArtsWorcester’s College […]

Worcester Public Library

Great American Book Club (December)

12/27: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 1/24: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 2/28: Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. Banx Room  

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (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.   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

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Genealogy Club (December)

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.

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 […]

Worcester Public Library

Family Fun: Bingo!

Have fun and test your luck with this classic game. Bring a grown-up, family member, or friend and they can play too! Age 6 and older.

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 […]

Worcester Public Library

Gaming Lab

Get ready for a night of friendly competition! We’ll have the Nintendo Switch set up with games such as Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and more. Bring your friends! All gaming equipment will be provided by the library. For Teens, ages 12- 17. No Registration Required

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

Creator Studio: Mug Decorating

Join us in the Innovation Lab as we decorate mugs! This project is great to keep for yourself, or give as a gift to friends or family members.  Ages 12-17.  Register at: mywpl.org

Want to See More Events?

To see all the events in the Worcester area from our trusted partners, click here.

Planning a Downtown Event?

Check out the events supplies and services available to you here.

Need Help Submitting an Event on Our Events Calendar?

  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.