Worcester Public Library Foundation

08/31/2026

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Thank you to everyone who donated in honor of Dolly to support our library and schools!

Thank you SO much to everyone who participated in Dolly’s Book Drive at Polar Park this weekend. Thanks to the generosity of WooSox Nation, more than 1,200 books were collected and will be donated to the Worcester Public Library and Worcester Public Schools❤️🦋📚

The late Dolly Parton, “The Book Lady,” donated more than 300 million books to children all over the world through her Imagination Library.

08/31/2026

Happy Monday!

08/28/2026

🎉 Celebrate Our Library! 2026 🎉
Our biggest event of the year is back with an incredible line up!

🎟️ Register today: https://bit.ly/4gjTGAU

Join us for an intimate, moderated conversation featuring acclaimed authors Celeste Ng, Annabel Monaghan, and Jennifer Givhan. The evening includes food and drinks from Simply Delicious Catering & Management Service, live music, and wonderful company — all while supporting a great cause!

Proceeds will help support the programs and services of the Worcester Public Library.

📅 November 5, 2026
⏰ 5:45–9:00 p.m.
📍Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA

We hope to see you there! 📚✨

08/26/2026

One of the greatest in so many ways… RIP Dolly! ❤️

Today, we’re saying goodbye to a true champion of books, children, and the power of a good story.

Dolly Parton’s legacy goes far beyond music. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she helped put hundreds of millions of books into the hands of children, inspiring generations of young readers to dream bigger, imagine more, and discover the joy of reading.

As a library, we know just how powerful that gift can be. Dolly understood that a book can open a door, spark a dream, and change a life.

Thank you, Dolly, for helping make the world a little more literate, a little more imaginative, and a whole lot kinder.

May we honor her legacy by continuing to put books in the hands of children.

08/25/2026

Congratulations, Katelyn! 🎉
Your dedication and heart make our library — and our city — a better place.

Katelyn Duncan has turned the Worcester Public Library into a gateway to opportunity for immigrants and English learners.

08/11/2026

With summer flying by, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to thank our friends at MA for their generous $2,500 donation to WPL - presented at a recent WooSox game celebrating America’s 250th birthday! 🇺🇸⚾️

We’re incredibly grateful for your partnership and continued support of the important work public libraries do in our communities.

08/04/2026

📣 Calling All Sponsors 📣

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our signature annual fundraiser - Celebrate Our Library! It will be an evening to remember with:

🖊️ inspiring authors
🍽️ delicious food & drinks
📚 an opportunity to support Worcester Public Library and the vital services it provides to our entire community!

There are multiple sponsorship levels available. Get the details on our website: https://wplfoundation.org/celebrate-our-library-2026-sponsorship-2/.

07/29/2026

We’re excited to finally announce the winner of our 5th annual Tee Off for WPL! Best Decorated Hole Award…

🏆 Congratulations to for their design featuring some Candy Land-inspired treats and obstacles.

The winning hole was designed by Emily Williams, Community Engagement Fellow, Government & Community Relations at Holy Cross. We recently presented Emily with the award - a trophy made on the 3D printer in our very own Fletcher Family Innovation Center!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for donating their time and creativity to make our mini golf course one of a kind. We can’t wait to see what you come up with next year!