Library Resources You Can Access From Home

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Virtual Programs and Services for Adults

Watch, learn, and interact with our wide variety of virtual programs and services! Recorded content available on our YouTube channel.

If nothing there catches your interest, you can also check out our lists of things to do at home compiled by WPL librarians, or follow us on Facebook for even more recommendations.

Arts & Culture: virtual museum tours, streaming concerts, theater, dance and more!
Food & Health: free online fitness classes and cooking classes
Science & Nature: wildlife webcams, virtual visits, and park tours

eBooks and Digital Media

Browse our digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, video, magazines, and music for all ages. All you need is a Worcester Public Library card to borrow these items. Detailed descriptions, help pages, and instruction guides for each of these resources are included.

Online Databases

Access our comprehensive online databases from your own home, including Consumer Reports, Mango Languages, Reference Solutions, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, as well as many scholarly journal articles here. A valid Worcester Library card is required to access those databases. Interested in learning more about resources available with your library card? Check out our Online Resource Tutorials!