Worcester Public Library

Virtual Great American Read Book Club (February)

Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. 12/28: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 1/25: The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead 2/22: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

Technocopia

Tool Training: Glass Shop

This class is designed to empower and certify individuals interested in using and accessing a glass shop, and more specifically Technocopia's glass shop. The class will cover tool use, safety, etiquette & basic techniques required for independently using of the Technocopia Glass Shop. Glass Flameworking is an old-world technique that sculpts […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Program – French-Canadian Genealogy at WPL

Do you have French-Canadian ancestors? Learn what sources you can access through the library to learn about their rich history. The link to participate in this virtual event will be sent with your confirmation when you register.

Worcester Historical Museum

PRETTY POWERFUL: Fast Fashion and Colonialism

Speaker Catriona Standfield, Assistant Professor in Political Science at Worcester State University, will explore the fast-fashion industry and textile recycling, challenging us to think more critically about what we buy, where that product comes from, how it’s being made, where it goes once we're done using it, and sustainability and […]

Worcester Public Library

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

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 Public Library

Intro to Tinkercad for Creating a 3D Object with Technocopia (March)

This 1.5 hour workshop will teach computer aided design using Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free and 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 […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual True Crime Book Club (March)

Read and discuss stand-out titles from the true crime genre! March 9th: Victim F by Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn April 13th: The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan May 11th: Hell's Princess: the mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter 

Worcester Public Library

Friday Movie Matinee (March)

3/11: Battle of the Sexes (2017) 120 minutes 4/8: Greyhound (2020) 90 minutes 5/13  Minari (2020) 115 minutes    First Floor Computer Lab

Worcester Public Library

Nutrition Class with Judy Palken: Physical Activity – Why When How

Living an active life provides wonderful health benefits, but sometimes we don't get to our planned exercise, despite our best intentions. In this class, we will discuss tips and tricks to help you be active now and always.   Presented by Judy Palken, a registered dietitian, who provides information and guidance […]

Worcester Public Library

Virtual Program – It’s All Relative

This class will provide an overview of the basic steps involved in doing genealogical research, and of the print and electronic resources available for genealogists at the Worcester Public Library. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.

DCU Center

Massachusetts Pirates vs. Frisco Fighters – OPENING NIGHT

The Massachusetts Pirates and Frisco Fighters will meet for both teams’ first game of the 2022 season at the Phoenix Field at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The last time these two teams matched up against each other was in the IFL Semi-Final game at Phoenix Field where the […]

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