The Worcester Public Library has a variety of special events and programs planned for school vacation week at the Main Library from Tuesday, April 19 to Saturday, April 23.

The Worcester Public Schools Science Fair is now playing on WEA-TV 11, Channel 191. You can also stream our future scientists and inventors in action, on demand.

The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) will bring Worcester’s revolutionary war hero Isaiah Thomas, as portrayed by professional actor Neil Gustafson, into every fifth-grade classroom in the Worcester Public Schools with an educational program entitled Isaiah Thomas – Patriot Printer. Isaiah Thomas founded AAS in 1812 as the first national historical organization. The program is currently touring to 33 schools and will reach approximately 1,800 students. Isaiah Thomas – Patriot Printer also comprises online resources, including lesson plans developed by teachers and digital copies of historic images and documents found in the AAS collections.

City of Worcester ordinances require property owners to clear snow and ice in front of and adjacent to their property. Property owners can be fined $75 per day and/or assessed the cost of removal by the City if they do not clear snow and ice. Do your part to keep sidewalks, curb-cuts, and ramps clear of snow and ice!

The Recreation Worcester program is a seventeen (17) week spring recreation program located across five (5) school locations.

Congratulations to the students who won or placed in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay/Art contest and whose work will be on display at the Worcester Historical Museum from January 12, 2016 through February 27, 2016. They will be honored on January 30 at the Historical Museum beginning at 1 pm.

May you enjoy the traditions of the holiday with family and friends!!!

Dear Families,

We have been hard at work launching this school year. We have been in session for five weeks and have implemented some major changes in order to launch an assertive Turnaround Plan. We are focusing heavily on reading, writing, listening and speaking all to serve improving comprehension across all the subject areas...