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Spotted Lanternfly Workshop | Join us on Thursday, November 12 at the Main Library to learn about the spotted lanternfly from Joe Johnson, a Worcester resident and a commissioner on the city’s Urban Forestry Tree Commission. |
Teen Take & Make Craft Kits | Teens, are you looking for something to do? Drop by the Frances Perkins Branch on Friday, November 13 to pick up a diamond painting take & make craft kit to bring home (while supplies last)! |
Audio-Described Movie Matinee | Join us for a monthly audio-described movie matinee on Saturday, November 14 at the Main Library. This month we'll present The Naked Gun (2025). |
| Make the most of your weekends! Sunday hours at the Main Library begin November 1 and continue through April 11, with the library open from noon to 4 p.m., except holiday weekends. Stop by to relax with a good book, get a head start on homework, or explore our many databases and historical collections. We look forward to seeing you on Sundays! | | | | | Game Night, Inner Wisdom, and Creative Inspiration | There are plenty of ways to connect, learn, and get creative this month! Unwind at the Main Library during Game Night, where you can enjoy a variety of games or work on an ongoing jigsaw puzzle. Next, join Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost for Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom, a virtual author talk exploring her groundbreaking book and insights. Finally, explore the folklore, mythology, and creative possibilities of mugwort with clinical herbalist Nora Toomey during Plants as Muse: Mugwort, Artemis, and the Moon. Check out the calendar for even more adult programs throughout the month! | | | | | Butter Making, Block Printing, and Lo-Fi Crafts | Teens can get creative this month! Head to the Goddard, Roosevelt, Tatnuck Magnet, or Burncoat Branch to make Handmade Butter, mixing in your favorite seasonings and spices to create a unique batch. At the Main Library, learn the art of stamp design and carving during After Dinner Craft: Block Printing with The Golden Foxxe, led by local artist Amanda Santerre. Finally, take a break from the holiday hustle at Lo-Fi Craft Night at the Main Library, where you can relax to chill music, hang out with friends, and create something new. Check out the calendar for even more programs and activities for teens throughout the month! | | | | | Nintendo, Dungeons & Dragons, and Daniel Tiger | There’s plenty of fun and adventure for kids at the Main Library this month! Gaming fans can take a trip through video game history with History of Nintendo Gameplay, exploring Nintendo’s evolution from the NES to the Switch and playing classic games along the way. Young fantasy fans who have completed the library’s Dungeon Master training can put their skills to the test during Be the Master: Dungeon Master Bootcamp, a chance to practice leading their own Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Finally, celebrate the beloved world of Fred Rogers with It's You You We Like, Little Tiger!e Like, Little Tiger!, featuring crafts and stories for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Check out the calendar for even more fun events and activities for kids all month long! | | | | | Fall Crafts, Sewing, and Marble Runs | There’s plenty of hands-on fun for kids at our branches this month! Celebrate the season at the Burncoat, Goddard, Tatnuck Magnet, and Roosevelt Branches by sewing a Leaf Satchel, perfect for collecting treasures from nature or carrying special trinkets. At the Frances Perkins Branch, young makers can put their engineering skills to work during Mobile Makers: Marble Run, using chomp saws and cardboard tubes to build their own marble runs. Kids can also get creative at the Great Brook Valley Branch with a Fall Mason Jars craft. Check out the calendar for even more fun programs and activities for kids at our branches all month long! | | |
Libby and Lilly on the Road
Mobile Library service is provided to patrons Monday through Friday on a four-week rotation. Most items not found on the Mobile Libraries may be requested through the online catalog, and the requested items will be delivered to you at any of the Mobile Library stops. Both Mobile Libraries, Libby and Lilly, are ADA-compliant with wheelchair access. In addition to the regular schedule, Libby and Lilly are often invited to attend special events throughout the city.
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The Worcester Public Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans' Day.
In addition, the Main Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, and all locations will be closed Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
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