Join us for a daytime reception celebrating the artists of Playing Games, our latest members' exhibition. Playing Games is all about fun and games, and works that are fun and games! Touchable and kinetic pieces will turn the gallery experience upside down, and offer us all the chance to stop, […]
Walter H. Hunt is a science fiction and historical fiction writer who resides in Massachusetts. He has eleven published novels, and is currently writing for Baen Books, Wildfire Press, and Ring of Fire Press. His first four novels, set in the "Dark Wing" universe, were originally published by Tor Books […]
Why are berries so good for us? Do apples provide more than just fiber? Discover the amazing health benefits of fruit, and join in the conversation about creative and fun ways to use bananas, cherries, and all the rest. Also enjoy gorgeous paintings of fruit! Presented by Judy Palken, a […]
It’s time to celebrate the training and education that the 2021-2022 school year had to offer! The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s end of year Spring Reflection showcase reflects back on what our students have learned throughout the year, focusing on the proficiency, growth and talent of our student body. Most dance […]
Suzanne Schnittman, author of "Provocative Mothers and Their Precocious Daughters: 19th Century Women's Rights Leaders," will share her stories about Abby Kelley Foster and her daughter, plus three other mother/daughter teams. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Mothers and daughters share a special bond that ebbs and flows […]
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. 3/15: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse 4/19: The Dark Wing by Walter Hunt 5/17: Solaris by Stanislaw Lem
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.
Wednesday, May 18 – Museum Open 10AM – 4PM 12PM & 2PM– 20-30 minute History Bites Curator Shelley Cathcart – A quick gallery chat discussing the role of a curator and a tour of the galleries to see some of her favorite objects, including the museum’s most recent acquisition from […]
Samuel Staples turns 200! Join us at 30 Elm Street for the official release of Redemption Rock’s new beer “Rescue from Oblivion…,” created to celebrate the 200th birthday of Staples, the founder of today’s Worcester Historical Museum. For more information and to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej6m50s2d4743037&oseq=&c=&ch= Guests will enjoy their first taste of […]
Celebrate WHM Founder Samuel Staples’ 200th Birthday and the Museum’s 147th year of collecting, preserving, interpreting, and sharing Worcester’s history. We’re doing just what “Sam” encouraged US to do, “Rescue from oblivion such historical matters as would otherwise be lost.” Take your seat at the table…be sure your stories are […]
HISTORY BITES - 2PM (FREE EVENT - No registration required) Executive Director William Wallace –Celebrating Worcester: Marking Anniversaries. On the eve of Worcester’s Tercentennial celebration, a look back at how and what Worcester has marked its anniversaries…1872, 1884, 1922, 1948 and more! Exhibit Coordinator Vanessa Bumpus – A guided tour […]
This event will see the WPL Main Library transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks. Friday night Mini Golf After Dark will offer an adults (21+) only mini golf event with food, adult beverages and music. A diverse selection of ethnic food […]
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