Worcester Public Library

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

New school year hours are back at following locations:

Burncoat Branch:
Wednesday: 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 3 – 5:30 p.m.

Goddard Branch, Roosevelt Branch, and Tatnuck Magnet Branch:
Monday: 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 3 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 3 – 5:30 p.m.

08/29/2026

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08/28/2026

Did you miss our most recent virtual author talk with Lucy Foley? No problem! Watch the recording at libraryc.org/mywpl/archive.

Register for upcoming virtual talks at https://libraryc.org/mywpl.

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author Tuesday, July 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

08/28/2026

Worcester Public School teachers, fill your bag with dozens of titles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and more.

Books were selected by librarians for students that read independently, including Easy Chapter, Middle Grade, and Graphic formats and both Fiction and Nonfiction!

Event will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 4-7pm. Participants must bring proof of WPS employment.

*If books remain after the event, we will announce an open call for all community members that work with Worcester Youth.

Learn more here:
https://mywpl.libnet.info/event/17145414

08/28/2026

Did you know you can borrow a selection of household equipment from our library? Whether you want to check your house’s radon levels, or inflate a tire, or pressure wash some weather worn items, we have a variety of things that might be useful to you. Bonus: they won’t take up space in your house once you return them to us! Visit mywpl.org or ask our librarians for more information about our Library of Things collection!

08/27/2026

Give us your best six word story based on this image.

08/27/2026

Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel today at 2PM.

Register at https://libraryc.org/mywpl/186591.

Get books by the author from our booklist at tinyurl.com/WPLVirtualAuthorTalks.

Watch past recordings of author talks at libraryc.org/mywpl/archive.

Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. 

08/26/2026

Did you miss our most recent virtual author talk with Beronda Montgomery? No problem! Watch the recording at libraryc.org/mywpl/archive.

Register for upcoming virtual talks at https://libraryc.org/mywpl.

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author Tuesday, July 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

08/26/2026

We mourn the loss of singer, writer, actress, and beloved advocate for libraries and reading, Dolly Parton. Our Friends of the Worcester Public Library are honoring her generosity by giving away free books from the carts outside of their bookstore on the first floor of the Main Library until further notice. In addition, our Adult Services department has created a display in the Fiction Area of books, music, and movies by or featuring Dolly Parton that you can borrow from the library.