Books & Media

A Worcester Public Library card gives you access to books, movies, games, and more.

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Book Lists

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Adult Book List

Books about Alzheimer's and dementia for patients and caregivers.

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Teen Book List

Sad that AO3 is down? Here's some titles to hold you until it's back up again.

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Tween Book List

Take the time to notice, appreciate, and acknowledge the good things, people, and efforts in your life with this gratitude book list.

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Kids Book List

Sesame Street first aired on TV on November 10, 1969. Check out our hand-picked selection of books in celebration of this wonderful show and its characters.

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NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers

See the list of the New York Times latest nonfiction bestsellers.

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NYT Fiction Bestsellers

See the list of New York Times latest fiction bestsellers.

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Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, here is a selection of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction titles written by Native Americans.

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Staff Picks

A list of fall cooking and crafting books to keep you cozy.

Downloads & Streaming

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Libby

Libby, by Overdrive, is an app to read and listen to books on your phone or tablet. Go to your app store on your handheld device to download the app.

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Kanopy

Kanopy is a dedicated video streaming service featuring movies including independent and world cinema, documentaries, instructional films, TV series and many other genres.

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Hoopla

Hoopla, a Netflix-like service for library card holders, allows you to stream and temporarily download movies, music and TV shows, on demand and for free through the library.

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Freegal

This music download service offers hundreds of thousands of songs in the Sony Music catalog.

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Get Recommendations

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Recommendations for Adults

Request a personalized list of recommendations from a WPL librarian based on your interests and preferences. For ages 18 and up.

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Recommendations for Teens

Request a personalized list of recommendations from a WPL librarian based on your interests and preferences. For ages 12-18.

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Recommendations for Kids

Request a personalized list of recommendations from a WPL librarian based on your interests and preferences. For ages up to 12.

Collections

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World Languages

WPL is committed to providing for the needs of the over 35% of Worcester residents who speak a language other than English at home.

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Newspapers and Magazines

The Main Library maintains a collection of several hundred magazines and newspapers. The branches also maintain a small selection in print.

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Talking Book Library

The Worcester Talking Book Library provides free services to Massachusetts residents of any age who are unable to read traditional print materials due to a visual or physical disability.

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Reader's Corner

Access booklists, author events, writing workshops, reading challenges, and book recommendations, all in one convenient place.

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Kids

AGES 0-7

Spark curiosity and the joy of reading at any branch of the Worcester Public Library with books, imaginative play, fun programs, and games for caregivers and their little ones.




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Tweens

AGES 8-12

Whether you’re into books, crafts, games, or trying something totally new, the Worcester Public Library has something for you.

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Teens

AGES 12-18

The Worcester Public Library offers programs, spaces, and materials designed just for teens.

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Adults

AGES 18+

Find research resources, career assistance, books, and more.

And More

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Suggest a Title

WPL welcomes title suggestions from CW MARS library card holders. We suggest you complete a search for the title in the catalog before submitting the form.

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Dial-A-Story

Dial-A-Story is a recorded service that offers stories, poems, and other content by phone any time of the day or night. Call 508-552-3456 and follow the prompts.

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Ask a Librarian

Our librarians are here to help you. Visit our Ask a Librarian page for all the ways you can contact us and additional information.

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Literacy Volunteers

The Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester is a non-profit, English language tutoring program housed in the Main Library.