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Main Library June - Aug. CALENDAR 2021 Online Adult Classes and Programs IN THIS ISSUE: Adult Summer Reading Program 2021 Special Programs.......1 & 4 Classes & Programs...2 & 3 LIBRARY CLOSINGS: July 5: Independence Day (Observed) All programs are FREE, open to the public, and on Zoom unless otherwise noted. June 7 - August 14, 2021 Register at mywpl.org How to Participate: or call 508-799-1655 ext. 3 Adults who log at least 9 books will have two chances to win a Kindle Oasis! We will also run random drawings for gift cards to local restaurants throughout the Community summer. Be sure to complete the activity badges at mywpl.beanstack.org to be Fantastical Beasts: A Virtual entered into these drawings. Mobile users download the Beanstack Tracker app. Tour with the Worcester Art Read to Feed Community Goal: Museum (WAM) Help us support the Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL). For every week you Saturday, July 31 log your reading, we will donate $1 towards feeding the shelter animals at WARL! 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Summer Reading Kickoff Mass Audubon Presents Local Birds and WAM docent Marc will Birding* illuminate creatures hiding In-Person Summer Reading Kickoff* Saturday, June 26 in plain sight around the Saturday, June 12 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. museum. Ages 16+. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn about some of the birds you can Stop by the Main Library to register for expect to see in and around the City, Summer Reading, pick up some library along with where to look for them. swag, and bring home a Take and Make animal-themed craft for adults. Animal Origami Thursdays, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19 Virtual WARL Pet Adoption Fair 3- 3:30 p.m. Are We Rome? An Intro to Saturday, June 12 Get crafty and learn how to fold cool The Hanover Theatre’s 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. creature creations using origami! Production of Julius Caesar Help kick off our 2021 Saturday, July 31 Summer Reading program by joining Tails & Tales Book Discussion 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. WPL and the Worcester Animal Rescue Wednesdays, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 Join Dr. Kate Moncrief of League for an adoption fair. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. WPI for an intro to the play and discussion of the staging June 16: and production for a Summer Reading Events A Dog’s Way Home contemporary audience in by W. Bruce Cameron Barnyard Tales from Sunny Meadows downtown Worcester. Sanctuary July 21: Shakespeare Retold Saturday, July 10 The Love Story of Missy Wednesday, Aug. 4 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Carmichael 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join us to meet some by Beth Morrey of Sunny Meadow A discussion of how Aug. 18: Sanctuary’s residents and hear the tales Shakespearean themes have The Darkest Evening of the Year of their rescues and their day-to-day influenced modern day film by Dean Koontz lives. Ages 13+. and television. TOPICS SPECIAL Learn Something NEW at WPL: Free Adult Classes, Programs and One-On-One Assistance Book Clubs - NEW TIME! June 22: Computer & Online Resources Anne of Green Gables American Historical Fiction Discussion by L.M. Montgomery Website Building with WordPress § Fridays, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 Tuesdays, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 July 27: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. The Joy Luck Club Learn to create a website with by Amy Tan June 1: WordPress. How Much of These Hills Aug. 24: is Gold Pride and Prejudice by C. Pam Zhang by Jane Austen July 6: The Cold Millions Books to Big Screen Discussion Club Wednesdays, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 by Jess Walter Demystifying e-Books & Audiobooks 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Fridays, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 Aug. 3: June 9: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The Street The Woman in the Window Learn to access the huge collection of by Ann Petry (2021) free e-books, audiobooks, videos and music available through the library. Romance Readers Book Club July 14: Tuesdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 Jaws Introduction to Google Docs § 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (1975) Fridays, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 June 8: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11: Learn to create and edit documents Written in the Stars Normal People by Alexandria Bellefleur online using this Microsoft Word-like (2020) application. Google account or Gmail July 13: required. Murder by the Book Mystery Book You Lucky Dog by Julia London Club Introduction to Google Sheets § Wednesdays, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25 Fridays, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 Aug. 10: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The Kiss Quotient June 23: Learn to create and edit spreadsheets by Helen Hoang Mimi Lee Gets a Clue online using this Microsoft Excel-like by Jennifer J. Chow application. Google account or Gmail Science Fiction Book Club required. Tuesdays, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 July 28: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn to Type (anytime) Break In Ages 16+. Find info at mywpl.org/learn-type by Dick Francis June 15: Aug. 25: Chat with a Librarian The Gate to Women’s Three Bags Full: A Sheep A live chat service available on our Country Detective Story website during library hours. by Sheri S. Tepper by Leonie Swann July 20: Financial Literacy Doorways in the Sand Citizenship One-on-One Basic Investment by Roger Zelazny Citizenship Classes Research Aug. 17: Wednesdays Thursdays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 12 - 12:30 p.m. & 12:30 - 1 p.m. The First Fifteen Lives of 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Learn how to research or evaluate Harry August Covers U.S. Citizenship test material. by Claire North Participants must be 18+. your investments. Schedule a 30- minute appointment with Librarian Great American Read Book Club Ping. She will show you how to start Tuesdays, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24 your investment research on Yahoo 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Finance and introduce you to other investment tools and resources. Learn Something NEW at WPL: Free Adult Classes, Programs and One-On-One Assistance Language Learning Generating Sales Lists Using Reference Solutions English Conversation Circle Tuesdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 Tuesdays, June - Aug. 1 - 2 p.m. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Identify new targets to market your Practice speaking English in a product or services to. relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking SCORE Small Business Counseling Personal Investing with Morningstar together. June - Aug. Investment Research Center By Appointment Mondays, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 Virtual Circolo Italiano Schedule a session with a SCORE 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 5, July 17, Aug. 14 counselor. Contact Dan Ekberg at An overview of the tools and features 2 - 3:30 p.m. [email protected] of this database to help you make Parliamo italiano insieme! Una or 508-648-1251 to arrange a virtual informed investment choices. collaborazione fra il Circolo Italiano meeting or phone consultation. di West Boylston, Worcester Public Genealogy & Local History Library e Holy Cross. It’s All Relative Saturday, June 19 4 - 5 p.m. An introduction to genealogical resources available at WPL. Small Business, Non-Profit Grant Research, and Personal Investment Cows on the Common, Dogs in Elm American Sign Language Basics* Resources Assistance (one-on-one) Park Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 By appointment Saturday, July 17 6 - 6:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment with 4 - 5 p.m. Register for all four sessions to learn the Business and Non-Profit Grant Join us as we explore the many roles ASL with a live instructor. Ages 13+. Resources Librarian to learn about animals have played in the history of available resources, please email our community. Resumé Help [email protected]. Virtual One-on-One Resume Help Summer Reading List Wednesdays, June - Aug. Schedule a 30-minute appointment Selected by WPL librarians with a Certified Professional Resume Grab a copy or see the full list at Writer and Reference Librarian. mywpl.org. Submit your resume at mywpl.org/article/ask-librarian. The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen Digital Organization for Genealogists Small Business Saturday, Aug. 14 4 - 5 p.m. Introduction to Finding Grants Financial Literacy Learn how to download and organize Mondays, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 Sand Cove files and images from major 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. by Niyah Moore genealogy databases. An overview of the grant seeking process for non-profits using the Introductory Genealogy and Local Foundation Directory database. Unbreakable History Assistance by Richard Askwith By appointment Please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with the Register at mywpl.org or Local History and Genealogy Librarian call 508-799-1655 ext. 3. to learn about available resources. § Basic knowledge of computers and a valid email address is required. Cooking Classes* Arts & Crafts Writing Workshops Saturdays, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28 DIY Crafts for Adults* 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Your Stories Matter: Writing Wednesdays, June - Aug. June 26: Intro to Whole Grains with Workshop with Leslie-Ann Murray 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Colin McCullough Saturday, June 19 Facebook Live July 24: Summer Treats for You and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join us on Facebook for a live demo Your Pup with Librarian Jess Your personal stories on DIY crafts. Aug. 28: Intro to Meat Substitutes matter because your with Colin McCullough SPECIAL TOPICS SPECIAL voice is a tool to harness Author Events social, political, and cultural change Organize Your Kids’ School Papers for a just and equitable society.