Beyond Books at the Worcester Public Library

Borrow tools and games, use a 3D printer or sewing machine, digitize your VHS, and more.

Borrow Tools, Games, and More from the Library of Things

Party lights, points to place a hold on entertainment at the Main Library.

Entertainment

Click to place a hold on entertainment items at the Main Library.

Two young people playing video games, points to place a hold on gaming at the Main Library.

Gaming

Click to place a hold on gaming items at the Main Library.

A stud finder, points to place a hold on home improvement at the Main Library.

Home Improvement

Click to place a hold on home improvement items at the Main Library.

A musical instrument, points to place a hold on a musical instrument at the Main Library.

Musical Instruments

Click to place a hold on musical instruments at the Main Library.

A croquet set, points to place a hold on outdoor games at the Main Library.

Outdoor Games

Click to place a hold on outdoor games at the Main Library.

A hammock between two trees, points to place a hold on outdoor recreation at the Main Library.

Outdoor Recreation

Click to place a hold on outdoor recreation items at the Main Library.

A blood pressure monitor, points to place a hold on wellness at the Main Library.

Wellness

Click to place a hold on wellness items at the Main Library.

A pressure washer, points to place a hold on yard tools and gardening at the Main Library.

Yard Tools and Gardening

Click to place a hold on yard tools and gardening items at the Main Library.

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Museum Passes

Outside of Boston Children's Museum, points to museum pass page.

Boston Children's Museum

Get reduced admission to the Boston Children's Museum and explore exhibits focused on science, culture, and the arts.

Outside of EcoTarium, points to museum pass page.

EcoTarium

Get reduced admission to the EcoTarium, a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA.

Inside of New England Aquarium, points to museum pass page.

New England Aquarium

Get reduced admission to the New England Aquarium, home to thousands of aquatic animals.

Inside of Worcester Art Museum, points to museum pass page.

Worcester Art Museum

Get reduced admission to the Worcester Art Museum and explore their vast collection.

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And More

Inside of Innovation Center with two staff members, points to Innovation Center page.

Innovation Center

Learn about our maker space equipment and Open Maker Hours, when you can work on your own projects in the Innovation Center. 

Inside of Digital Studio with computers, points to Digital Studio page.

Digital Studio

Visit the Digital Studio at the Main Library to digitize photos, VHS, slides, and more.

Person loading paper in a printer, points to Computers, Printing, and Copying page.

Computers, Printing, and Copying

All Worcester Public Library locations offer public computer access, free wireless internet, and printing services.

Picture of someone holding another person's hand to comfort them, points to Community Resources page.

Community Resources

Get connected with Worcester and Massachusetts-specific resources, find English classes, or find resources for your classroom.

Inside of the Main Library, points to form for tours and outreach.

Tours

The Main Library welcomes groups of all ages for staff-led tours of the library’s collections or areas of interest specific to your group.

A magician putting on a show, points to WPL's event calendar.

Programs, Classes, and Events

All Worcester Public Library locations offer interesting programs, informative classes, and fun events for all ages.

Person notarizing a document, points to notary public services.

Notary Public Services

Notarization services are available on a limited basis at the Main Library, and are free with your WPL card.

Inside of one of WPL's meeting rooms, points to Community Spaces page.

Community Spaces

WPL has a variety of spaces available for public use, including study spaces, and meeting areas.