Worcester Public Library: Frances Perkins Branch

DIY Soap

Learn how to make your own brightly colored gemstone-shaped soaps. Great for gift giving!  Ages 12-17.  Register at: mywpl.org/teens

Worcester Public Library

Cricut Maker for Beginners I: Learn the Design Software (December)

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

S.T.E.A.M. Lab: Geek Out! Ultimate Gingerbread Challenge

Calling all creative architects and designers, you are invited to participate in this delicious design competition. This S.T.E.A.M. program will be filled with candy and fun! Ages 12-17. No Registration Required

The Mercantile

Gingerbread House Decorating

  Join us Tuesday, December 13th, to decorate gingerbread houses! Tickets include a gingerbread house, decorating materials, and a complimentary beverage of your choosing: Greater Good Gingerbread, Wormtown Blizzard of 78, or our featured Peppermint Mocha Expresso Martini!

Worcester Public Library

HEXBUG Mazes

HEXBUGs are robotic insects that move wherever they please! In this challenge, you will use everyday materials to test your engineering skills and try to build a maze that guides your bug to the finish line. Sponsored by Friends of the Worcester Public Library. Ages 6-10. Registration is required as […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (December)

Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genres.   12/14: Hell's Half Acre by Susan Jonusas 1/11: The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder by Charles Graeber 2/8: The Doomsday Mother by John Glatt

Worcester Public Library

Family Pizza Night

You are the guests at our monthly family dinner and advisory group. All family members are welcome to enjoy dinner together while sharing with us the different ways that the library can enrich your lives. Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library. Age: Families with children of all […]

Worcester Public Library

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

This 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! Join […]

Mechanics Hall

Christmas at Mechanics Hall Concert

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas sounds from around the world and across centuries! Christmas at Mechanics Hall, organized by the Hall’s Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa, will feature a variety of festive music—from African American spirituals to traditional carols—as well as a selection of new holiday pieces […]

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

Worcester Public Library

Toddler Time

Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement. Early listening and literacy skills are built during this meaningful experience with parents/caregivers. When we’re done, stay and play and make new friends. Let’s get all our wiggles out! Ages: […]

Worcester Public Library- Great Brook Valley Branch

Velvet Poster Coloring

Throw back to the 90's with these fun velvet posters ready for you to color in for a nostalgic afternoon activity. Ages 12-17. No Registration Required

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