Worcester Library's Burncoat Branch Opens April 1

WORCESTER, MA — The city welcomes the Burncoat branch of the Worcester Public Library at the Burncoat Preparatory School with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 1, at 9 a.m.

The branch includes all new books, iPads, computers, electronic literacy stations, a SmartBoard, and comfortable seating.

Public hours begin April 1 at 4 p.m. During the school year the branch is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 4-6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Additional hours will be added during the summer months.

The One City, One Library collaboration between the City of Worcester, the Worcester Public Library, the Worcester Public Schools, and other organizations dedicated to education, has opened public library branches in four of the city’s elementary schools, said the announcement.

The Burncoat Street Preparatory School is located at 526 Burncoat St.