Winter/spring 2023 classes are now open for registration! Register now to ignite creativity and inspire confidence in the new year! With classes for students of ALL ages in drama, dance, music and technical theatre & design, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Call us anytime at 508.471.1795 for more information about registration. […]
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Sunday, May 28, 2023 Concert — 3:00pm Doors — 2:15pm Ticket Prices: $33 — $66 Please see ticketing page for discounts Works by Prokofiev, Mahler, Sibelius, Grainger, Ives, & Sousa We're excited to present a patriotic-themed concert series featuring members of the Boston Symphony and Pops Brass! Concert goers can expect […]
Is your little one ready for a fun time with books? You’re invited to participate in stories, music, and movement. Early listening and literacy skills are built during this meaningful experience with parents/caregivers. When we’re done, stay and play and make new friends. Let’s get all our wiggles out! Registration […]
Introduce your baby to reading books with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and songs, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 0-18 months old.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 Sponsors Reception: 6:00pm Musical Program: 7:00pm Ticket Prices Floor — $50 - $100 Balcony — $35 Prices are subject to fees. A fundraising event to benefit humanitarian causes in the Worcester community and beyond. Featuring five world-renowned Indian Classical musicians led by world famous sitarist, Ustad Parvez […]
The Massachusetts Pirates take on the Frisco Fighters at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center on Saturday, June 3 at 7:05 p.m. The Indoor Football League is the highest level of professional indoor football in the United States and is the second-longest running professional football league in the U.S., after only the […]
Ariel from the Little Mermaid is coming to the library! Ariel will help us celebrate her new movie release with a live performance, stories, and a meet and greet. Families will receive a ticket for the meet and greet while supplies last. Don’t forget your cameras for photographs. It’s going […]
This band plays tribute to one of the foremost songwriters of the twentieth century, Billy Joel, who's music is beloved around the world. This year they mark the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album ‘Piano Man’ with a show that spotlights songs from the classic 1973 record, as well as […]
Feel the beat and learn about the basics of hip-hop in this funky and popular dance class. All levels are welcome. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 8-13.
Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class. Your little one will practice skills such as sharing, waiting their turn and general socialization using songs to enhance their growing imagination and development. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 1 […]
We need YOU! Do you want to make a difference? Do you need service hours for school? Why not do both at the same time? We want YOUR input about what types of programs, books, DVDs, games and other stuff we should have at the library for YOU to use. […]
Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history. 6/6: Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd 8/1: Trust by Hernan Diaz Register
Bring your favorite Squishmallow or stuffed animal and come in your most comfy clothes or pajamas as we snack on marshmallows and test your luck playing the classic game of Bingo. Winners will receive a mini Squishmallow and the final game winner wins a large Squishmallow! Ages: For families with […]
Join Adele Mayer, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, as she gives you tips on how to shop when your budget is tight. She'll also be demonstrating easy ways to use the ingredients you buy to create something tasty. Ages 12-17 Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Unibank, The Mattina R. […]
There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees, for bluegrass music’s ultimate inside outsider (or is it outside insider?). There is only one Sam Bush. The mandolin/fiddle/guitar-playing icon has taken the genre to new heights over a 50+ […]
Join us for our last Community Meeting of the season on Friday, June 9 from 9-10am at Fuel America, located at 6 Mercantile Street. Say hello to the location's new franchisee owner, Tan, and get a special behind-the-scenes tour of Fuel's coffee roastery! REGISTER HERE Downtown Worcester Community Meetings are […]
The Massachusetts Pirates take on the Vegas Knight Hawks at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center on Saturday, June 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Indoor Football League is the highest level of professional indoor football in the United States and is the second-longest running professional football league in the U.S., […]
Kids, Teens, and Adults, join us at Worcester Public Library to help kick-off our "Find Your Voice" 2023 Summer Library Fest! We’ll have music, lawn games, crafts, sidewalk chalk, a fun photobooth, therapy animals at limited locations, and friendly staff waiting to help you sign up for our summer reading challenge […]
Ethereal Films and Last Call Foundation invite you for a special film screening and expert panel about one person’s arduous quest for truth about cancer among firefighters. Watch the documentary Burned: Protecting the Protectors, directed by Elijah Yetter-Bowman and executive produced by Mark Ruffalo, then stick around to engage with our […]
Wesley Hall will be performing works by Böhm, Scheidt, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Bossi, Cooper, and Connor Chee, a Navajo pianist and composer. Hall was recognized in 2016 by the Diapason Magazine as a “20 Under 30” leader in Organ, Harpsichord, and Sacred Music in the United States, and is a dynamic organist […]
Feel the beat and learn about the basics of hip-hop in this funky and popular dance class. All levels are welcome. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 8-13.
Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class. Your little one will practice skills such as sharing, waiting their turn and general socialization using songs to enhance their growing imagination and development. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 1 […]
Put your Crocs in Sport Mode, and come on down to the Teen Space to create your own Croc Charms! Ages 12-17. Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Unibank, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation, Digital Federal Credit Union, Cornerstone Bank, District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.’s Office, Country Bank […]
Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genre. 6/14: A Stolen Life by Jaycee Lee Dugard 7/12: My Story by Elizabeth Smart 8/9: Lucky by Alice Sebold Register https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/true-crime-book-club-virtual-7/
We’ve rounded up some of the best music trivia questions and answers for kids. Gather your family and friends on Wednesday nights for some musical quizzing featuring children’s movies & music! Battle it out against other teams for First Place Winner! Ages: Best for ages 8 to 11.
You have a minute to stack Legos! How high can you go? Can you guess song titles in 60 seconds? Join us for these and other fun musical 60-second challenges that will keep you on the edge of excitement! Ages: 6-11.
Friday, June 16, 2023 7:30pm FREE ADMISSION FEATURING: Leonardo Ciampa, organ & piano ASSISTING ARTISTS: Letitia Stevens, soprano Dianne Spoto, flute Nino Ciampa, percussion and The Henry Purcell Society of Boston (Jessica Cooper, director) ABOUT MR. CIAMPA Born in Boston in 1971, composer/organist/pianist Leonardo Ciampa is a musician of international repute. Ciampa […]
I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey. Ever wonder what has kept crowds coming to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show for almost 50 years? Shadowcasting. Born out of audience participation, those attending in costume would get out of their seats and act out parts of […]
Two of music's most iconic voices, live on stage! Christopher Cross Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy®Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy® history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the […]
William Ness will be playing works by J.S. Bach, Fischer, Selby, Paine, Simonds, and Reger. Ness is a popular and respected organ teacher of many years in the Worcester area, including at the Pakachoag Music School. He is the former Minister of Music and Arts at the First Baptist Church of […]
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. 6/20: Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke 7/18: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro 8/15: The Quiet War by Paul J. McAuley Register https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/science-fiction-book-club-virtual-13/
Do you love anime? Join us as we watch an episode or two of your favorite series! We’ll also have an activity or craft to do while we watch. This month’s activity: DIY Ramen! Ages 12-17. Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Unibank, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation, Digital […]
The Massachusetts Pirates take on the Tulsa Oilers at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center on Saturday, June 24 at 7:05 p.m. The Indoor Football League is the highest level of professional indoor football in the United States and is the second-longest running professional football league in the U.S., after only […]
Cathy Meyer will be playing a program titled "A Walk in the Park." This program will feature works by Buxtehude, Elgar, Sweelinck, Barber, and Locklair. She is the Minister of Music and organist for South Church (UCC) in Andover, Massachusetts, where she directs a large music ministry of choral and instrumental […]
Feel the beat and learn about the basics of hip-hop in this funky and popular dance class. All levels are welcome. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 8-13.
Calling all tiny dancers! Fall in love with creative movement in this joyful class. Your little one will practice skills such as sharing, waiting their turn and general socialization using songs to enhance their growing imagination and development. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Ages: 1 […]
Art and history give us an opportunity to encounter the past and grapple with historic injustices. In this two-person exhibit, artworks by Jennifer Davis Carey (Redemption) and Scarlett Hoey (In Plain Sight) focus on people who were enslaved within and outside of the Worcester area. As we reflect on Worcester’s […]
call for art: The Eleventh Annual One open to all ArtsWorcester artist members! All ArtsWorcester members are invited to participate in the Eleventh Annual One! Bring us the single piece you want to exhibit most, regardless of medium or theme. To make room for all, wall-hanging artworks--including sculptures that go on […]
Club 321 featuring the Noah Preminger Quartet Thursday, June 29, 2023 Doors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio Tickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door Cocktails, mocktails, coffee, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co., and an artwork display […]
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