Jason L. Homer, Executive Director
In an information-rich and culturally diverse society, the Worcester Public Library is a source of civic activity and pride, offering opportunities for the development of a literate and informed citizenry. Today's library is a vital and vibrant place of information and learning, used and valued by people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. All library locations and staff are devoted to assisting Worcester's residents in this information-rich society in which we live.
For more information, please visit the official Worcester Public Library website.
Public Notice - Library Board Vacancy
Public Notice of Vacancies - Public Library Board of Directors: The Election for the openings will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. both in person in the Esther Howland (South) Chamber on the 3rd Floor of City Hall and via the City Council's Zoom Account.
Branches
The Worcester Public Library has library branches located throughout the city. For complete location and hours information, please visit the official Worcester Public Library website.
- Main Branch
- Burncoat Branch
- Frances Perkins Branch
- Goddard Branch
- Great Brook Valley Branch
- Roosevelt Branch
- Tatnuck Magnet Branch
Map of Libraries
News & Announcements
Small Business Saturday to Kick Off Free Parking at Municipal Lots and Meters
Festival of Lights Returns to Worcester Common Friday, Dec. 5
Worcester to Host Zero Waste Master Plan Public Workshops
Severe Weather Alert, Downtown Shelter Locations Announced
Upcoming Meetings
As of July 2025, all current/upcoming agendas and archived meeting minutes are now available through our partner OneMeeting. Archived agendas and minutes are currently available going back to 2021, with older archived files added on an ongoing basis. For meeting materials prior to this time period, please submit a Public Records Request.
Additionally, all meeting videos will be available on the OneMeeting Portal from July 2025 moving forward. Videos prior to this time will still be available in our Video On Demand, but will be migrated to the OneMeeting portal on an ongoing basis.
View Public Library Board of Directors Meetings
For all other Public Library related committees, you can filter the Current and Upcoming Meetings or Archived Meetings by selecting the Public Library committee you are interested in on the OneMeeting portal.
Library Upgrades
The Worcester Public Library has undergone many upgrades of the building as well as the library's virtual offerings and services:
Building Updates:
- A new front door at the Main Library gives us the opportunity to visibly welcome the community into the Worcester Public Library.
- The New Americans Corner in the Main Library provides a visible welcome to our newest community members.
- Playscape is a rotating early learning environment where children and their caregivers can engage in playful learning scenarios at every WPL location.
- The Hanover Teen Space boasts a safe, enclosed area with computers, laptops, a robust young adult collection and funky furniture.
- Renovations to the First Floor allowed for flexible spaces for teaching, training and learning. The computer lab, Fletcher Family Innovation Center and Digital Studio, has also been updated.
- We are working with the Worcester Housing Authority to create a brand new GBV Branch, located next door to the current library.
Children's Library Playscape
First Floor Free Space
The library also offers many virtual, online and remote services. The library has a broad collection of eContent available to residents of Worcester. The Talking Book Library provides services to residents who are unable to read traditional print materials due to a visual or physical disability. These services include recorded stories created and curated by staff, audio descriptions of events happening at the library, featured stories read by WPL librarians and more. Training and classes to learn new skills for jobs or personal enjoyment are now available for adults, teens or children. Hybrid programming, online and in-person programs, meets the needs of those who cannot make it to the library as well as those who do not have access to online programs.
Contact Information
Address
Worcester Public Library
Main Branch
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1655
Hours
Sunday
12 - 4 p.m.
Monday & Thursday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday
9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.