Worcester Public Library

True Crime Book Club (August)

Read and discuss stand-out titles from the true crime genre! 6/8: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule 7/13: I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 8/10: If You Tell by Gregg Olsen   New Americans Corner

Mechanics Hall

FREE Organ Concert with Marshall & Shaylen Joos

Join us for a complimentary lunchtime organ concert featuring Marshall & Shaylen Joos! Please join us for an unusual and exciting combination of instruments: the mighty Hook organ with the beautiful orchestral harp. The organ’s 30 pedals blend with the harp’s seven pedals as played by sibling young artists Marshall […]

WooSox Wednesday Giveaways

We are excited to announce that we are an official partner of the WooSox for the 2022 season!   Be sure to follow us on Instagram because we're giving away FOUR tickets to a WooSox game + an experience at The Mercantile with complimentary food and beverages every Wednesday.  

Worcester Public Library

New England Native Flora

This presentation focuses on the native plants of New England. Plants native to our region will be easier to maintain, better able to withstand New England weather and may offer better resistance to deer and rabbits. The trees, shrubs, and perennials that evolved here will grow here with much less […]

Worcester Public Library

New England Native Flora

This presentation focuses on the native plants of New England. Plants native to our region will be easier to maintain, better able to withstand New England weather and may offer better resistance to deer and rabbits. The trees, shrubs, and perennials that evolved here will grow here with much less […]

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 Historical Museum

August Adventures – Aug. 12 at Worcester Historical Museum & Salisbury Mansion

AUGUST ADVENTURES - FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 at WHM and Salisbury Mansion Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm Street 10AM - 4PM Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland Street 11AM - 3PM FREE Admission and activities will take place at both locations! Come out and play with crafts, games and much more! Go on a […]

WICN Studio 50

WICN Vinyl Paint & Pop-Up

National Vinyl Record Day is Friday, August 12th, and we want to celebrate with you. Come by WICN Studio 50 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for a special Vinyl Pop-Up Sale! We will feature records from all your favorite genres, including folk, rock, pop, and blues. As a special treat, we […]

Worcester Public Library

Finding Sanctuary with Barry Van Dusen (Virtual)

Join Barry Van Dusen in this celebration of the rich biological diversity in Massachusetts and the Mass Audubon sanctuary system. In the last decade, Barry has been Artist-in-Residence at several museums and botanic gardens around New England, and most recently, he finished a five year project visiting and painting at […]

Worcester Public Library

WPL Community Block Party

Join WPL for OUR SECOND ANNUAL Community block party for all ages! The event will include free FUN activities and entertainment, plus food trucks and vendors. We hope to see you there! Free performances and programs include DJ Chuck Chillin, Wicked Good Henna , Face Painting by Face Escape, East […]

Worcester Public Library

From Lake Quinsigamond to the Himalayas: Worcester Goes Outside (Virtual)

Over the past 300 years of our city's history, Worcester's people found ways to go off the beaten path to places near and far. Please join us and prepare to be entertained. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.

Technocopia

Wood Turning: Turn a Bowl

About this event So you want to make a bowl out of wood? You've come to the right place. By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to:  Identify the appropriate wood orientation to make a "face grain" bowl Learn how to mount a bowl blank to the lathe […]

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