Worcester Public Library, Public library in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts
The Worcester Public Library serves as a comprehensive information center offering books, digital resources, community programs, and specialized services across multiple branch locations throughout the city.
Established in 1859 with a donation of 7,000 books from Dr. John Green III, the library moved to its current Salem Square location in 1964 after operating from various downtown buildings since the 1860s.
The library functions as a community hub hosting cultural events, author visits, educational workshops, and providing dedicated spaces like the New Americans Corner to support immigrant integration and cross-cultural exchange.
The main library at 3 Salem Square operates with extended hours and offers services including computer access, meeting rooms, museum passes, and specialized assistance for residents with visual or physical disabilities.
The library features a Fletcher Family Innovation Center with 3D printing stations, digital studios, and maintains a Talking Book Library service specifically designed for individuals with visual impairments or reading disabilities.
Location: Worcester
Inception: 1859
Website: http://worcpublib.org
GPS coordinates: 42.26040,-71.80040
Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:49
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Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
236 m
Worcester City Hall and Common
228 m
100 Front Street
258 m
St. John's Catholic Church
295 m
Worcester Plaza
397 m
Crompton Loom Works
486 m
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
497 m
Soldiers' Monument (Worcester, Massachusetts)
206 m
Statue of George Frisbie Hoar
310 m
Masonic Temple
513 m
Bigelow Monument
203 m
Harding-Winter Street Manufacturing District
501 m
Worcester Market Building
394 m
Mission Chapel
516 m
Slater Building
454 m
WCIS Bank
498 m
Lower Pleasant Street District
431 m
Sky Mark Tower
371 m
Park Building
278 m
James McPartland Three-Decker
427 m
Enterprise Building
320 m
The Vendome and the St. Ives
425 m
Colton's Block
356 m
S. D. Newton House
473 m
Catharine Roynane Three-Decker
484 m
Main and Franklin Streets Historic District
114 m
Statue of John V. Power
246 mReviews
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