June 2021

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Tuesday, June 12:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

American Historical Fiction Book Club

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American historical fiction. 6/1: How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang 7/6: The Cold Millions by Jess Walter 8/3: The Street by Ann PetryRegister here.

Tuesday, June 13:30—4:15 PMRoosevelt Branch Library1006 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA, 01604

Stories & Sunshine

Stories & SunshineSupport your young child’s early literacy skills and socioemotional health by enjoying outdoor stories, songs, and fingerplays. In order to limit group numbers and maintain social distance, registration is required for each week that families plan on attending.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 22:30—3:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Virtual Resume Help

If you need a resume and don't know where to begin, schedule a 30-minute appointment on Zoom with a Certified Professional Resume Writer & Reference Librarian. She will advise you about what information is required, provide formatting suggestions, and assist you in creating a market-ready resume.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 25:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Citizenship Classes

Covers U. S. Citizenship test material. Participants must be 18 or older. Register HEREAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting.

Wednesday, June 25:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

English Conversation Circle

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.   Register here.  

Wednesday, June 26:30—7:15 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

100 ASL Signs for Everyday Use

A vocabulary-building course for beginners, or intermediate students needing to refresh their skills. Through fun learning activities, this class teaches: • Days of the Week. • Basic colors. • Animals. • Foods. • Family members i.…Learn More
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Friday, June 49:30—10:30 AMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Website Building with WordPress

Learn how to start your own website with WordPress, the most popular content management system on the web. Create pages with the click of a button, then easily add, style, and arrange elements on the page to fashion a simple but stylish site. Basic computer skills required.…Learn More

Friday, June 44:30—5:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen and Tween Gaming club: Among Us

For 4-10 players ages 10-17.   On select Fridays, join us for games of the online game Among Us, a multiplayer whodunit set in space! Spaceship crewmates must discover the impostor saboteur among them as they prepare to launch into space. The game Among Us! can be downloaded for free on your smartphone, tablet, or PC.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 52:00—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Virtual Circolo Italiano

Parliamo italiano insieme! Una collaborazione fra il Circolo Italiano di West Boylston, Worcester Public Library e Holy Cross. Register here.
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Tuesday, June 81:00—2:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Generating Sales Lists Using Reference Solutions

Learn how to generate sales lists for business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C) target marketing for your small business using a library business database you can access from home or work with your WPL library card and PIN. Identify new businesses and new movers/residents and healthcare professionals to market your product or services to using this powerful suite of databases.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 82:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Romance Readers Book Club

If you love to read about love, this is the book club for you! Ages 18 & up welcome. 6/8: Written in The Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur 7/13: You Lucky Dog by Julia London 8/10: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Register here.
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Wednesday, June 92:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Books to Big Screen Discussion Club

Join us for a discussion about books adapted into films and television shows. Ages 16 & up welcome. 6/9: The Woman in The Window (2021) 7/14: Jaws (1975) 8/11: Normal People (2020) Register here.

Wednesday, June 92:30—3:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Virtual Resume Help

If you need a resume and don't know where to begin, schedule a 30-minute appointment on Zoom with a Certified Professional Resume Writer & Reference Librarian. She will advise you about what information is required, provide formatting suggestions, and assist you in creating a market-ready resume.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 94:00—5:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen & Tween Digital Creators Club: featuring Scratch

Calling all teen & tween digital creators! Join us every Wednesday where we can share and show off content like memes, music, and videos, as well as learn the programming language Scratch. Once a month, we will be joined by a guest programming whiz who can offer tips and guidance for coding with Scratch.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 95:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Citizenship Classes

Covers U. S. Citizenship test material. Participants must be 18 or older. Register HEREAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting.

Wednesday, June 95:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

English Conversation Circle

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.   Register here.  
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Thursday, June 1012:00—12:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

One-on-One Basic Investment Research

To learn how to research or evaluate your investments, including stocks, mutual funds and ETFs, schedule a 30-minute appointment with Librarian Ping. She will show you how to start your investment research on Yahoo Finance and introduce you to other investment tools and resources.…Learn More

Thursday, June 1012:30—1:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

One-on-One Basic Investment Research

To learn how to research or evaluate your investments, including stocks, mutual funds and ETFs, schedule a 30-minute appointment with Librarian Ping. She will show you how to start your investment research on Yahoo Finance and introduce you to other investment tools and resources.…Learn More
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Friday, June 119:30—10:30 AMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Demystifying Ebooks & AudioBooks

Learn to access the huge collection of free e-books, audiobooks, videos and music available through the library. All you need is a library card and our librarians can help you download to your device or smartphone. This class is the thorough but basic introduction into the expanding world of e-materials.…Learn More

Friday, June 114:30—5:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen & Tween Trivia Club: featuring Blooket

It may be summer vacation, but that doesn’t mean that learning has to take a break! Are you a teen or tween who loves facts and trivia? Do you have a competitive spirit? If so, join us for virtual trivia using the website Blooket, where you can compete with others to demonstrate your knowledge of all manner of topics! For ages 10-17.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 1211:00 AM—1:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Virtual WARL Pet Adoption Fair

Help kickoff our 2021 Summer Reading program by joining WPL and Worcester Animal Rescue League for an adoption fair. Would you like to provide a good home to a shelter animal that needs one? Perhaps you’re thinking of getting a pet in the future but aren’t sure what that entails.…Learn More

Saturday, June 122:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Eating for Cognitive Health: Nutrition Class with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

Certain foods seem to be good for memory, learning, and problem-solving, and preserving those abilities as we get older. Yes, there are those wonderful blueberries, but what else? Come and learn! Presented by Judy Palken, a registered dietitian, who provides the information and guidance to help you make effective and healthful dietary changes.…Learn More
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Monday, June 149:30—10:30 AMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Introduction to Finding Grants

There are many considerations to be made when seeking funding to support your non-profit organization. This workshop will provide an overview of the grant seeking process as outlined by Candid (formerly known as the Foundation Center) and will provide a look at how to use the Foundation Directory online database.
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Tuesday, June 152:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Science Fiction Book Club

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 welcome. 6/15: The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper 7/20: Doorways in the Sand by Roger Zelazny 8/17: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire NorthRegister here.

Tuesday, June 155:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

English Conversation Circle

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.   Register here.  
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Wednesday, June 162:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Tails & Tales Book Discussion

Read and discuss some excellent tales featuring characters with tails!6/16: A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron 7/21: The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey 8/18: The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz Register here.

Wednesday, June 164:00—5:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen & Tween Digital Creators Club: featuring Scratch

Calling all teen & tween digital creators! Join us every Wednesday where we can share and show off content like memes, music, and videos, as well as learn the programming language Scratch. Once a month, we will be joined by a guest programming whiz who can offer tips and guidance for coding with Scratch.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 165:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Citizenship Classes

Covers U. S. Citizenship test material. Participants must be 18 or older. Register HEREAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting.
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Thursday, June 1710:00—11:00 AMGoddard Branch Library14 Richards Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester, MA, 01603

Owls Up Close

All ages welcome.   How often do you get to see an owl up close? Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and Mark Wilson to meet six owls local to New England. You’ll learn about their calls, habitats, and where to find them. Thank you to our Summer Reading Sponsors: UniBank, Country Bank, Price Chopper Golub Foundation, bankHometown, Bob's Furniture, Cornerstone Bank, Office of District Attorney Joseph D.…Learn More

Thursday, June 173:00—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Animal Origami

Get crafty and learn to fold cool creature creations using origami! Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, is a great way to be creative and show off those craft skills. Join us to make animal-themed designs. 13+. Younger ages welcome if accompanied by a grownup.…Learn More
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Friday, June 189:30—10:30 AMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Introduction to Google Docs

Learn to create and edit documents online using the Microsoft Word like application from Google. Collaborate with other users in real time, sync documents, share folders and easily access your files from anywhere. Basic knowledge of computers and a Google account or gmail required.…Learn More

Friday, June 184:30—5:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen and Tween Gaming club: Among Us

For 4-10 players ages 10-17.   On select Fridays, join us for games of the online game Among Us, a multiplayer whodunit set in space! Spaceship crewmates must discover the impostor saboteur among them as they prepare to launch into space. The game Among Us! can be downloaded for free on your smartphone, tablet, or PC.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 192:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Your Stories Matter: A Virtual Writing Workshop by Leslie-Ann Murray

When was the last time you wrote a letter? More than ever, the personal letter has become a mainstay in conversing about race, immigration, identity, and other intersectionalities. Your personal stories matter because your voice is a tool to harness social, political, and cultural change for a just and equitable society.…Learn More
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Monday, June 2110:00—11:00 AMTatnuck Magnet Branch1083 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA, 01602

Owl Pellet Dissection

Ages 7 and up. Dissect your very own sterilized owl pellet and see if you can determine what prey your owl ate last. Owls produce a cylindrical pellet that contains undigested remains from their last meal which is usually bones, fur, or feathers. Learn about anatomy as we piece together the remains using different skeletal graphs.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 222:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Great American Read Book Club

Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. 6/22: Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery 7/27: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan 8/24: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen     Register here.

Tuesday, June 225:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

English Conversation Circle

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.   Register here.  
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Wednesday, June 232:30—3:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Murder by the Book Mystery Book Club

 Whodunit? From cozies to noir to everything in between, we'll discuss a different type of mystery every month. 6/23: Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow 7/28: Break In by Dick Francis 8/25: Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie SwannRegister here.

Wednesday, June 234:00—5:00 PMBurncoat Branch Library526 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA, 01606

Owl Pellet Dissection

Ages 7 and up. Dissect your very own sterilized owl pellet and see if you can determine what prey your owl ate last. Owls produce a cylindrical pellet that contains undigested remains from their last meal which usually consists of bones, fur, or feathers.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 234:00—5:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen & Tween Digital Creators Club: featuring Scratch

Calling all teen & tween digital creators! Join us every Wednesday where we can share and show off content like memes, music, and videos, as well as learn the programming language Scratch. Once a month, we will be joined by a guest programming whiz who can offer tips and guidance for coding with Scratch.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 235:30—6:30 PM2nd Floor Reference DeskMain Library3 Salem Square , Worcester, MA, 01608
Main LibraryMain Library3 Salem Square , Worcester, MA, 01608

Drop-in Tech Help With A Librarian

Are you looking to improve your tech skills? Stop at the 2nd floor desk on Wednesday evenings between 5:30-6:30 pm for a drop in session with a librarian who can assist you with any of the following: Create a library or email accountSet up Zoom accountUse…Learn More
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Thursday, June 244:30—5:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Why We Need Playful Learning More than Ever: Life After Covid

Why We Need Playful Learning More than Ever: Life After CovidWelcome Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph. D. , Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Professor, University of Delaware!We are at a tipping point in our educational system and in our libraries. No Child Left Behind and Every Student Succeeds has barely made a dent in our continuing poor educational performance.…Learn More
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Friday, June 259:30—10:30 AMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Introduction to Google Sheets

Learn to create and edit spreadsheets online using the Microsoft Excel like application from Google. Collaborate with other users in real time, sync documents, share folders and easily access your files from anywhere. Basic knowledge of computers and a Google account or gmail required.…Learn More

Friday, June 254:30—5:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen & Tween Trivia Club: featuring Blooket

It may be summer vacation, but that doesn’t mean that learning has to take a break! Are you a teen or tween who loves facts and trivia? Do you have a competitive spirit? If so, join us for virtual trivia using the website Blooket, where you can compete with others to demonstrate your knowledge of all manner of topics! For ages 10-17.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 2611:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Mass Audubon Presents Local Birds and Birding

Worcester and the surrounding areas are home to an incredible variety of birds. Learn about some of the birds you can expect to see in and around the City, along with where and how to look for them. We’ll also share recommendations for helpful birding books and apps.…Learn More
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Monday, June 289:30—10:30 AMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Personal Investing with Morningstar Investment Research Center

Research is key to making informed choices when it comes to investing, and Worcester Public Library has a subscription to the Morningstar Investment Research Center database that you can use to learn more about companies, ETFs, and stock and bond mutual funds.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 294:00—5:00 PMFrances Perkins Branch470 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA, 01606

Eyes on Owls presents Owls up Close - Cancelled due to weather

Eyes on Owls presents Owls up Close - Cancelled due to weatherHow often do you get to see an owl up close? Join Naturalist Marcia Wilson and Mark Wilson to meet six owls local to New England. You’ll learn about their calls, habitats, and where to find them. In the event of inclement weather this program will be rescheduled.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 295:30—6:30 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

English Conversation Circle

Practice speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.   Register here.  
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Wednesday, June 304:00—5:00 PMVirtual EventWorcester, MA, 01608

Teen & Tween Digital Creators Club: featuring Scratch

Calling all teen & tween digital creators! Join us every Wednesday where we can share and show off content like memes, music, and videos, as well as learn the programming language Scratch. Once a month, we will be joined by a guest programming whiz who can offer tips and guidance for coding with Scratch.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 305:30—6:30 PM2nd Floor Reference DeskMain Library3 Salem Square , Worcester, MA, 01608
Main LibraryMain Library3 Salem Square , Worcester, MA, 01608

Drop-in Tech Help With A Librarian

Are you looking to improve your tech skills? Stop at the 2nd floor desk on Wednesday evenings between 5:30-6:30 pm for a drop in session with a librarian who can assist you with any of the following: Create a library or email accountSet up Zoom accountUse…Learn More