Name: Monsters and Mocktails
Start: 2026-07-21T18:30:00-04:00

Who says Halloween only comes once a year? Celebrate Summerween at the library with a ghoulish mocktail and monster movie!
Join us for mocktails and a showing of the original Frankenstein film, which is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year. Before the film, we'll discuss how the story of Frankenstein's monster has evolved throughout the years. Register here: <a href="https://mywpl.libnet.info/event/16759630" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mywpl.libnet.info/event/16759630</a>
This program is free and open to the public ages 18 &amp; older. 
Want more Summerween? Check out these other adult programs!
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July 17th: "Jaws" matinee at 2:30 pm
July 18th: Take and Make Kit: Bedazzled Skull (while supplies last) 2-4 pm 
July 22nd: DIY Crafts for Adults: Spooky Gnomes at 3 pm 
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Thank you to our summer programming sponsors: Cornerstone Bank, Country Bank, Price Chopper Golub Foundation, AllOne Credit Union, bankHometown, Bob’s Discount Furniture, UniBank, Friends of the Worcester Public Library, and Worcester Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Monsters and Mocktails

Worcester County

Jessie Castellano

Boston Metropolitan Area

Worcester

Massachusetts

Monsters and Mocktails

Who says Halloween only comes once a year? Celebrate Summerween at the library with a ghoulish mocktail and monster movie!
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The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA, 01608

June 28th 2026, 1:00 pm Audio Description services June 28th 2026, 6:30 pm ASL services available 
 Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to you in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
All-In Pricing: Including all fees, tickets range from $55 to $105 depending on seat location and availability. Save on handling fees in person at The Hanover Theatre box office. Contact the box office at <a href="tel:+18775717469">877.571.7469</a> for more information.

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Join us for a KidSunday! book event.About the AuthorsVal Lucien and Ralph Abraham are the authors of Axl’s STEMtacular Adventure and co-founders of STEMtacular Kids, an educational brand focused on making STEM engaging, accessible, and fun for children. Raised in Boston, Massachusetts, both founders are fathers and technology professionals who are passionate about inspiring the next generation through storytelling, play, and hands-on discovery. Through books, storytimes, and interactive experiences, they aim to help children build confidence and curiosity in STEM at an early age.About the Book&nbsp;Axl’s STEMtacular Adventure: A Journey Through Numbers follows Axl, a curious young axolotl who loves adventure and exploring the world around him. One day, while searching through his attic, Axl discovers a mysterious treasure map that sends him on an exciting journey across the lake he calls home.
As Axl travels through the lake, he encounters colorful creatures, hidden clues, and exciting challenges that test his thinking and problem-solving skills. With every step of the adventure, Axl must use his knowledge of numbers, counting, and patterns to unlock clues and move closer to the hidden treasure.
Designed to make early STEM learning fun and engaging, this interactive story encourages young readers to participate alongside Axl by counting, observing, and solving simple challenges throughout the journey. Filled with imagination, exploration, and discovery, Axl’s STEMtacular Adventure introduces children to foundational math concepts while inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.

Local Event: Children's Book Event: Val Lucien and Ralph Abraham "A Journey through Numbers"

Children's Book Event: Val Lucien and Ralph...

Join us for a KidSunday! book event.About the AuthorsVal Lucien and Ralph Abraham are the authors of Axl’s STEMtacular...

Children's Book Event: Val Lucien and Ralph Abraham "A Journey through Numbers"

Join us for a reading, discussion and book signing for Catherine Alonzo's "The Changemaker's Toolkit."Burnout. Decreased funding. Structural barriers. A lack of hope. Social changemakers and non-profit leaders who want to make a meaningful impact in their communities are struggling to see a brighter future for themselves, their teams, and the people they serve.&nbsp; The Changemaker’s Toolkit examines why hope is fading while revealing the unprecedented opportunities available today. Social change leader Catherine Alonzo provides a framework and four powerful tools—Vision, Action, Values, and Conviction— you can use throughout your changemaking career. She teaches you how to define your vision, create systems for action, identify your core values, and reach deep and believe so you can move forward with purpose when optimism is under threat. Every meaningful change throughout human history began with an idea that once seemed impossible. The Changemaker’s Toolkit will give you not only an actionable resource, but also new hope and the ability to drive significant change in your community.
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Catherine Alonzo is a social change leader, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur on a mission to create a kinder and more equitable world. Alonzo is the co-founder and CEO of Javelina, a branding, marketing, and advocacy agency that helps organizations and campaigns craft powerful stories to drive systemic change. She also consults directly for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and foundations to advance their social impact by applying the framework in her first book, The Changemaker’s Toolkit. Throughout her career, she has contributed to some of the most transformative movements of our time, including advancing marriage equality, increasing minimum wages, expanding transportation networks, safeguarding the environment, and protecting abortion rights. Through her podcast, How to Change the World, she offers insights, tools, and inspiration for social changemakers committed to creating meaningful impact. Alonzo lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, Ruben.

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Film screening and Q&amp;A with filmmaker David Abel about survival story, In the Whale
IN THE WHALE is arguably the greatest fish story ever told, though this one is true. It’s the account of a man who survived to tell the tale of being swallowed by a whale, and what happened after he escaped. You can see the trailer and more about the film here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.inthewhalefilm.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.inthewhalefilm.com&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
David&nbsp;Abel&nbsp;is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who covers climate change for The Boston Globe. He is also a professor of the practice at Boston University.&nbsp;Abel’s work has won an Edward R. Murrow Award, the Ernie Pyle Award from the Scripps Howard Foundation, and the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Feature Reporting. His most recent film, “Entangled,” which was broadcast by PBS’s World Channel, was nominated for a 2022 Emmy, won a Jackson Wild award, known as the Oscars of nature films, and Best Feature Film at the International Wildlife Film Festival, among other awards.&nbsp;Abel's other new film, "In the Whale," won the Audience Choice Award at the New Hampshire Film Festival and Best New England Film at the Mystic Film Festival.&nbsp;Abel&nbsp;previously co-directed and produced “Sacred Cod,” which was broadcast by the Discovery Channel. He also directed and produced two films about the Boston Marathon bombings, which were broadcast on BBC World News and Discovery Life. His other films include “Lobster War,” which won “Best New England Film'' at the Mystic Film Festival, and “Gladesmen: The Last of the Sawgrass Cowboys,” which won the Miami Film Festival’s Knight Made in Miami Award.&nbsp;Abel, who began learning to make films as a Nieman fellow at Harvard University, is producer, director, writer, and cinematographer of Inundation District and In the Whale.This program will take place in the Banx Room of the Worcester Public Library. This program is for Adults and requires registration.

Local Event: In the Whale - Film Screening and Q&A

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Cristoforo Colombo Park

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The free, family-friendly event will bring together residents, families, and visitors from across Central Massachusetts for an evening of celebration, entertainment, and community connection.
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Full details can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks</a>.

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This year's celebration marks a historic milestone as Worcester joins communities across the nation in commemorating 250 years...

This year's celebration marks a historic milestone as Worcester joins communities across the nation in commemorating 250 years of American independence, while also recognizing the City's unique and significant place in the nation’s founding story.
The free, family-friendly event will bring together residents, families, and visitors from across Central Massachusetts for an evening of celebration, entertainment, and community connection.
<ul><li>4 p.m. - Park Opens</li><li>8 p.m. - Live Music, Featuring Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, with special guest, Alisan ​Porter</li><li>9:30 p.m. - Fireworks with Special Synchronized Music</li></ul>
Full details can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks</a>.

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North Street Elementary School

The Town's Annual 4th of July Parade is on the horizon! Like last year, the Parade will be fun for the whole family, and will include food, music, floats, and more! The parade goes from North Street Elementary School to the Common.&nbsp;
The schedule for this year's Parade is:
<ul><li>9:45 AM - Doggie Mayor of Grafton Announcement at the Common</li><li>10:00 AM - The Parade will arrive at the Common</li><li>10:30 AM - Grafton Farmers Market</li></ul>
Updates on the Parade will be posted to the <a href="https://facebook.com/Grafton4th" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Planning Committees Facebook page</a>, as well as the Town website as they are available.

Local Event: Grafton 4th of July Parade 2026

Grafton 4th of July Parade 2026

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Bancroft School

From our youngest PreK early learners through our high school seniors, students build confidence through hands-on projects, real-world experiences, and a community that encourages them to try, question, and create. Founded in 1900, Bancroft's expert teachers and connected community means students learn to take risks, collaborate, and grow with purpose—because at Bancroft, learning is continuous discovery.

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Worcester’s New Climate-Controlled Self Storage Facility

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