Worcester Talking Book Library

Curious about the various assistive technology available to those unable to read print materials due to a visual, physical, or reading disability? Our friends from Easterseals Massachusetts will present and demonstrate the various offerings right here at Worcester Public Library on THURSDAY, MAY 14, AT 10AM in the Banx Room.
Free and open to all; no registration is required. Don't miss this opportunity to test drive these great offerings!

We always love having our Poet Laureates come by, and once again, The City of Worcester is represented by some truly talented artists. Call 508-552-3456 to enjoy their works!

Did you know the Worcester Public Library and the Worcester Talking Book Library have a “Dial-A-Story” program? This recorded service offers stories, poems, and more by phone. The Worcester Poet Laureate and Worcester Youth Poet Laureate recently recorded a special feature for the program. Be sure to call in by dialing 508-552-3456 and listen to their poems! 📞

It's a beautiful day for a book sale! The Friends of the Worcester Public Library are having a huge book sale here at 3 Salem Square, Lots and lots of Large print books among other things. Proceeds go to providing high quality programming at the library. Yours truly just spent thirteen dollars on two GIANT bags. Come by today or tomorrow from 10am-4pm-and stop in to TBL to say hi while you are here!

April is National Poetry Month, and we are celebrating with two great programs:

Poetry Open Mic Night
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 - 8:00
Saxe Room @ Worcester Public Library
Join Irena Kaci from the Worcester County Poetry Association for a night of poetry and good company. Recite your own work or that of a favorite poet. Or just relax and listen. All are welcome. No registration required.

Coffee and... with Robert Frost
A Unique, Interactive Performance by Stephen Collins
Wednesday, April 29, 10:00 - 11:30
Worcester Senior Center
Learn about the life of this complex and often misunderstood poet, then join a discussion of Frost’s poems “A Tuft of Flowers”, “Mending Wall”, “Birches”, “After Apple Picking”, “Acquainted with the Night”, and “Desert Places.” The performance will end with a dramatic reading of “The Death of the Hired Man.”
Co-hosted by Worcester Talking Book Library and Worcester Senior Center.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 508-799-1232 to attend. If you wish to stay for lunch, please call 508-799-8070 to register.
Worcester Senior Center is located at 128 Providence Street