Public Library

Jason L. Homer, Executive Director

Public Notice of Vacancy - Public Library Board of Directors: The Election for the openings will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 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.

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About

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.

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

3 Salem Square, 01608

508-799-1655
Burncoat Branch

526 Burncoat Street, 01606

508-799-8328
Frances Perkins Branch

470 W. Boylston Street, 01606

508-799-1687
Goddard Branch

14 Richards Street, 01603

508-799-8330
Great Brook Valley Branch

89 Tacoma Street, 01605

508-799-1729
Roosevelt Branch

1006 Grafton Street, 01604

508-799-8327
Tatnuck Magnet Branch

1083 Pleasant Street, 01602

508-799-8329

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.

City of Worcester Shares Tercentennial Updates on Book, Website, and Commemorative Jewelry

As the year 2022 – Worcester’s 300th as a municipality – comes closer to a close, the City of Worcester would like to make the public aware of several exciting Tercentennial developments, including commemorative jewelry, a commemorative book, and an interactive digital edition.
Posted: Wednesday 11/09/22

Health Officials Urge Masking, Vaccination and Other Precautions to Reduce Impact of Concurrent Viruses

As flu season begins, Worcester is also experiencing an uncharacteristic rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, City health officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay safe, avoid surges, and prevent further strain on local and regional hospital systems.
Posted: Friday 10/28/22

City of Worcester Announces White Cane Safety Awareness Day Event

The City of Worcester presents its ninth annual White Cane Safety Awareness Day on Saturday, Oct. 15, culminating in a debrief session at the Worcester Public Library’s Saxe Room. Blind-folded community leaders will finish a walk with sighted guides on a course on city streets, highlighting challenges faced by the blind community and walkability in the city in general.
Posted: Wednesday 10/05/22

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