Worcester Public Library

Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O’Brien (Virtual) – July

This virtual poetry workshop is a vehicle for critique, a time of close reading and thoughtful responses that help craft the written word so that it says exactly what the author intends. The focus is the work itself. Poets are respectful of each other, value the craft, understand the courage […]

Worcester PopUp

Call for Artists

This is a FREE & OPEN call for artists! Submit your work by August 24th at 8pm to be included in the Bouncy House Time Machine exhibit at the Worcester PopUp. Submissions will be accepted until August 31st at 2pm, but will be subject to exhibit availability. Please click here […]

Worcester Public Library

Great American Read Book Club (July)

Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. 6/28: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 7/26: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller 8/23: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

Worcester Public Library

Pollito, Chicken: Songs and Music Activities in Spanish!

Celebrate Spanish music! This bilingual 4-week series will introduce a mix of Spanish songs for young children to learn and enjoy with their parents/caregivers. A mini musical presentation will take place in our last class.  *“Pollito, Chicken” is a Spanish/English song written in Puerto Rico that helps kids learn the […]

DCU Center

AEW Wrestling

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) comes to Worcester, MA for the FIRST TIME EVER on Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m for Rampage and Dynamite. See all your favorite AEW Superstars!  You will see...  ‘THE BEST IN THE WORLD’ CM Punk The AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page The Jericho Appreciation Society The […]

Worcester Public Library

Inkscape: Design Stickers with Techonocopia

Explore the design software Inkscape to learn how artists turn images into vectors and create original graphics. Digital art created in the 2D Inkscape platform can be used on the web, in print, or to make a physical product like a sticker. Join us to create a two dimensional model […]

JMAC BrickBox Theater

Oasis

“ In war, everyone loses something.  Sometimes it’s just life itself.“ Award-winning drama by Amir Peter, OASIS tells the story of Noel, a young Frenchman who, in the 1950s, was sent for reserve military duty to the sand dunes of Algeria. He is faced with moral and ethical dilemmas, which […]

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

e-Scapes of Summer with Worcester Art Museum (virtual)

Join docent Debra Wallace and escape with us to some of our artists’ favorite summer places. Attendees will learn about each piece while viewing corresponding images, and there will be time for questions. For ages 16+.

Worcester Public Library

Using the Census for Genealogy (Virtual)

It only happens once a decade, but it’s a treasure trove for genealogists! Learn about the secrets of using the census for genealogy research, including the recently released 1950 records. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (August)

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history. 6/7: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict 7/5: The Fort by Bernard Cornwell 8/2: Booth by Karen Joy Fowler

Worcester Public Library

Pollito, Chicken: Songs and Music Activities in Spanish!

Celebrate Spanish music! This bilingual 4-week series will introduce a mix of Spanish songs for young children to learn and enjoy with their parents/caregivers. A mini musical presentation will take place in our last class.  *“Pollito, Chicken” is a Spanish/English song written in Puerto Rico that helps kids learn the […]

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  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
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  7. Enter the name in English and dates of your event and select Create Event & Continue
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  9. When finished, check the box that says Request addition to the Downtown Worcester Calendar
  10. Click Send to Review

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