Worcester Public Library

Campfire Stories

Join us around the “campfire!” Dress in your PJ’s and cuddle your favorite stuffed animal while singing campfire songs, making delicious s’mores, and reading campfire books. Recommended for families with children 6 and under. Main Library - Pappas Children's Center. Registration is required as space is limited; sign up at […]

Mechanics Hall

John Philip Sousa National Honor Band NE Region Concert

Fun Fact: The 2022 Band consists of 90 students from 25 states! About the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band: The John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band was formed in 1981 and met biannually for over twenty years under the direction of Col. John R. Bourgeois, […]

Worcester Common (behind City Hall)

Reading Frederick Douglass Together

Join NAACP Worcester for a public reading of Frederick Douglass' 1852 address "What, To The Slave, is the Fourth of July" on the Worcester Common! All who attend can share in the reading, taking turns to read Douglass' words aloud.  Rain Date: July 1, 2022 Sponsored by: NAACP Worcester, National Endowment […]

PopUp BrickBox Theater (JMAC)

PopUp Poets

Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) presents “PopUp Poets” at the PopUp, 20 Franklin Street, Worcester, MA on Thursday, June 30th from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Local poets, storytellers, and humorists will read from their latest musings. Authors include Jenith Charpentier, Richard Fox, Jennifer Freed, Joe Fusco Jr., Dave Macpherson, Michael Milligan, Susan Roney […]

Worcester Public Library

Classic (Camp) Crafts

Join us weekly for a different summer-themed craft. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! For ages 6 - 11. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. (CAMP) CRAFTS: July 1: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains July 8: Popsicle Stick Keepsake Boxes July 15: Window Clings July 22: […]

Worcester Public Library

Language Exchange (July 2)

Share your language and culture with a new friend and learn about theirs! Free and open to all adults.    First Floor Ellipse

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (July)

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

Classic (Camp) Crafts

Join us weekly for a different summer-themed craft. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! For ages 6 - 11. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. (CAMP) CRAFTS: July 1: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains July 8: Popsicle Stick Keepsake Boxes July 15: Window Clings July 22: […]

The Hanover Theatre

Music Worcester Presents: Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world’s top classical trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and inspiring educator. […]

WPL

Paws to Read

Come read to Dolce! Therapy dogs serve as a calm presence and allow children to work to improve literacy, comprehension, and communication with a non judgmental listener.  Ages 5 - 11. Main Library - Pappas Children's Center Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.

Worcester Public Library

All Trails How-To

An introduction to AllTrails, the website where you can search over 200,000 trails and maps. Learn how to make an account, search for trails in the area, and save and keep track of all the hikes you want to do.

Worcester Public Library

Finding Easy Walks Nearby with Marjorie Turner Hollman (Virtual)

Join Marjorie Turner Hollman, author of the Easy Walks in Massachusetts trail guide series, Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are and her latest- My Liturgy of Easy Walks (a memoir). Her presentation, "Finding Easy Walks Nearby," will offer local places to get outside, and lots of suggestions that can help you have a more positive experience […]

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