Looking for something new to try in the new year? Let your WPL card guide the way! You can apply for a free Worcester Public Library card in person at any location, including the Mobile Libraries. You can also print and complete a library card application and bring it to any branch. To learn more, click here.
WPL is about learning and expanding personal knowledge in a sustainable, affordable way. With our Library of Things, you can borrow items to try a new hobby, game or activity. This collection offers entrepreneurs, crafty types, and the curious among us a variety of opportunities to explore new things! Patrons are encouraged to try out our things using their Worcester Public Library card for a lending period of up to three weeks with up to two renewals - dependent on the item, availability, and current wait period. One item from each category may be borrowed as well as one hotspot.
- Musical instruments
- Sports/fitness equipment
- Gardening tools
- Crafts
- Board games & gaming
- Outdoor games & recreation equipment
Enhance your life long learning by trying one of WPL's programs!
Enjoy classes and programs on a variety of topics including: DIY, Genealogy & Local History, Book Discussions, Financial Literacy, Health & Wellness and Cooking. All our programs are free and open to the public. For a complete list of programs and to register, visit mywpl.org.
Discover what you can do in our Innovation Center by attending an orientation during our Open Maker Hours.
The Fletcher Family Innovation Center at the Main Library is a maker space where all community members enjoy free access to tools and technology to engage in projects, learn new skills, and collaborate hands-on with others through creating and making.
Discover what you can do in our Innovation Center by attending an orientation during our Open Maker Hours.
The Fletcher Family Innovation Center at the Main Library is a maker space where all community members enjoy free access to tools and technology to engage in projects, learn new skills, and collaborate hands-on with others through creating and making.
Discover what you can do in our Innovation Center by attending an orientation during our Open Maker Hours.
The Fletcher Family Innovation Center at the Main Library is a maker space where all community members enjoy free access to tools and technology to engage in projects, learn new skills, and collaborate hands-on with others through creating and making.
FREE Online Resources to try:
Learn a new Language with Mango Languages, through conversation with a selection of over 70 languages. From a variety of Arabic dialects to romantic Spanish phrases, there's something for everyone. Download the app so you can learn from anywhere your device can go. Click here to learn more.
Download the Libby app to read eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. You have the option to borrow from our collection in CWMARS or from partner libraries all over Massachusetts. Since titles are removed from your device automatically, you don't need to worry about returning them on time.
Branch out and try a new genre with Novelist Plus, a popular book recommendation database. Search features are intuitive and easy to use. Browse by genre, themes, story lines, and find author read-alikes in both fiction and non-fiction categories. Discussion guides for reading groups are also available for many titles.
*To access these resources visit the WPL Databases page*
Need help finding your next read?
WPL offers many ways to help you find your next book! Sign up for our newsletter and receive the Monthly Reading Roundup. Try our Book Recommendations where a librarian will hand-select 5 titles based on your feedback. Browse our Quarterly Staff Recommendations where staff compile a list of recommended fiction and nonfiction titles. We also enjoy recommending books at the reference desk!
and staff curated book recommendations, all in one convenient place. Our Adult Services Librarians have your book-related needs covered!
Check out our monthly New Releases blog which features highly anticipated new releases featuring fiction and nonfiction titles.
Questions? You can speak to a librarian by calling our Information Line at (508) 799-1655 and select option #3.
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