Have you read the 2025 most checked out books at the Worcester Public Library?

The Worcester Public Library this week revealed the top 10 books for kids, teenagers and adults that were the most checked ...
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Worcester library parties on at annual community block celebration downtown

WORCESTER -— They said it with flowers, messages and with their presence as the community lent its support to the Worcester Public Library on Saturday at the main branch's fourth annual community ...
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Promenade in PJs: Worcester Public Library to hold ‘anti-prom’

During prom season, teenagers get dressed up in their best suits, tuxedos and brand-new prom dresses. The Worcester Public Library is holding a prom this month, too. But instead of black ties and ...
MassLive

Cat photos wanted: Worcester library’s March Meowness is back

Last year, the Worcester Public Library launched March Meowness, an initiative that offered fee forgiveness for any lost or damaged library items when people brought in a picture of a cat. Now, the ...
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Worcester residents, officials renew talks on library safety after attack on staff member

WORCESTER — In the hours after a patron of the Worcester Public Library struck a staffer with a skateboard Thursday, residents have renewed talking about safety at a library where staff have ...
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In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it’s finally been returned

In July of 1899, “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley,” was added to the collection of the Worcester Public Library. The book, a compilation of illustrations by a British artist and poet, remained in ...

At World AIDS Day event, hope shines despite loss, political blows

At a ceremony organized by AIDS Project Worcester at the Worcester Public Library, candles were lit in memory of those lost ...
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51 years later, overdue book is finally returned to Worcester Public Library

A long-lost library book has been reunited with its owner. “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley,” who was a British illustrator and author, was first added to the Worcester Public Library’s collection ...
CBS News

Worcester libraries reopen after employee attacked with skateboard

WORCESTER - All Worcester Public Library branches were closed Friday after an employee was attacked with a skateboard. Investigators say the attack on Thursday afternoon was unprovoked. With his head ...
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125-year-old book returned to Worcester Public Library, 51 years after due date

WORCESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A 125-year-old book that was overdue for 51 years has finally returned home to the Worcester Public Library thanks to a Boston resident. The library announced on ...
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In 1973, a library book was checked out. 51 years later, it's finally been returned

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