Great collection, friendly librarians and aides, a real service to Westborough and the surrounding…read morecommunities. Anyone who thinks that these days libraries are just about books has never visited WPL. Great programs for kids and their moms, for non-English speakers as well as English speakers, for people who want audiobooks, internet access and much, much more. And did I mention the Library of Things? The historic building in which the library is housed is currently undergoing a huge renovation, and the library is currently located in temporary digs in the shopping center near Roche Brothers and Panera. Go enjoy the space -- you'll get a very good idea of how well an historic institution can respond to trying circumstances! And on your way out the door, say something nice to the staff - they have created a place for our town to be proud of.

Interesting material and customer-oriented service, easy and free to park on the street, etc…read more Except movies, the vast majority of material can be kept up to four weeks. You can borrow up to fifty materials.

Wow! The main Worcester Public Library is amazing! It is large, open and airy-just lovely! The…read morestaff is welcoming and informative. Everything you would want in a library is available: books, study areas, sitting spaces, computers, internet access, and more importantly, an on-staff social worker. This is such a wonderful addition and should be available in more urban libraries. Kudos!

Worcester Public Library has a Program Called The Talking Book Library for the vision impaired. The…read moreStaff are knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help navigate the confusing resources needed or just to order an audio book. They have started to show audio descriptive movies (helps to narrate any action that is missed during the movie). Admission was free , in an air conditioned room . The Movies are shown at the Worcester Public Library in the Banx Room at 2:00 . The up coming schedule is: Tuesday July 15 The Book Club Movie Tuesday August 12 Going In Style I would really recommend taking in a movie and helping to keep this program going it is very important to share with the community some joy and safety. If You have any questions regarding this or any of there services : Talking Book Services Worcester Public Library Worcester, MA 508-799-1655

So I like this place a lot but I have been almost kicked out and my friend got kick out once but…read morethat didn't stop him there's a lot of good employees but the ones upstairs eh I don't like them as much probably because when they see us they know something bad about to happen

What happened to this library? I moved out of state 15 years ago. Just returned. I loved this…read moreplace...back then. Now...it's so dark and closed off. The children's section is nothing of what it used to be. There used to be this old looking historical part with old books...enticing as a kid. Too bad. Looks horrible now. The newbies of this town will never know what they missed out on :(

We came because we read online that they have the oldest American publications. If you would like…read moreto get in to this place and experience ANY sort of historically valuable experience, if you tell the woman at the front desk "can we please see the oldest American publications?" her response will be "No." unless you fabricate some such story about how you are doing a graduate degree. Major disappointment, which reinforces the idea that books are not hip or sexy and are just smelly old things that doctor's use for thumb twiddling. So much for the next generation...

From the owner: The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) library houses the largest and most accessible collection of…read moreprinted materials from first contact through 1876 in what is now the United States, the West Indies and parts of Canada.

I took my first college course at Quinsigamond at 15 years of age. There were only three night…read moreclasses left so I ended up taking speech and communications! We had to give the first speech in the auditorium. That cured my fear of public speaking for life! I went on to graduate high school at 16. Then I attended Quinsigamond from 16-18 years of age. I joined student government and became secretary. My second year, I became student government president and was Valor Victorian at graduation. That course in Speech really paid off! I went on to U-Mass Amherst and have been teaching in Florida for over 25 years. If I can do it, anyone that puts their mind to it can end up successful after studying here. I visited this summer when I was home. I'm so impressed with how much the campus has grown and how beautiful the property is. I was impressed with the food bank. The quality of the food that they have was amazing with fresh vegetables and meat. The cafeteria and the bookstore are still in the same location. I was able to buy a T-shirt, even though it was summertime. It was wonderful to walk the halls and climb the stairs where I studied so long ago.

My kid was trying to enroll as a guest student during break to take an extra science course he…read morecould transfer to his home school. This place is beyond dismal! "Advisor" who contacted my kid via email, provided inaccurate information that my kid followed to the letter, only to receive contradicting emails from the registrar's office and business office. They want money for a class he is not even being permitted to enroll in! WHAT?!!!!!! Emails were not only written to try to drop the course on the deadline (as the registrar's office does NOT answer phones during their "business hours"), but voice messages were left as well. He COULD NOT drop on his account. NOT PERMITTED. Screenshots are valuable, and I highly recommend CYA to any student. Clearly, this organization not only hires unprofessional and incompetent people, but taxpayers $$$$$$ should not be going to this "institution of learning." Anything but... RUN, RUN, RUN !!!!!!

Would give 1 star if that were an option. I went here for a week long conference focused on…read moreeducators teaching at Catholic institutions of higher education. Stayed on campus in Figge hall. Bed was like a concrete slab. The group was told that we couldn't use their fitness center because we were "outsiders". Environment was not welcoming.

LIFT HIGH THE CROSS!!!…read more Grant G. is one of my fellow Class of 2010 classmates, and I can not say it better. Holy Cross is the bomb. We are THE top Jesuit school in New England (never mind Boston College, because they are good at sports), academically, we are equals to the Ivy Leagues and Georgetown. A fun fact for those that don't know: in the days of religious intolerance in Massachusetts, Holy Cross was not allowed to confer degrees because it is a Catholic institution. Bishop Fenwick, the founder of Holy Cross and Georgetown, signed the diplomas and they had to say Georgetown even though the students were studying at Holy Cross in Massachusetts. Anyway, HC continues to be one of the United States' top college's academically and it shows from the caliber of professors and the students. In 2014, Holy Cross jumped the rankings in US News & World Report and was ranked 25th in the US among liberal arts colleges. In PayScale's 2012-2013 study, Holy Cross ranked 7th in the nation amongst liberal arts schools for mid-career salary potential. HC has consistently been ranked by Barron's Guide to US Colleges and Universities as one of 50 of the ¨most academically demanding colleges across America¨, sharing this ranking with the Ivies, BC, Georgetown, and Notre Dame. The Princeton Review also gave Holy Cross a 98/99 academic rating, where only 5 other colleges were awarded a higher rating. Holy Cross flourishes in fellowships and grants such as Watson, Fullbright, and Rhodes. HC professors are a critical piece of this puzzle to the student's success and for this, we are grateful! They are such a part of our success that they will become parts of our lives past Mount St. James and a part of our families. Thank you, Holy Cross. In Hoc Signo Vinces! I know that for attending Holy Cross, I have become a better person. I have left with Jesuit ideals and high caliber teachings that I will never forget. -Andrea D., Class of 2010

Lovely museum with a variety of exhibits…read more I was very excited to view the new armor collection they have on exhibit. It's a vast collection with full suits of armor down to the smallest embelishment, cerfemonial or functional. Pieces include European and Asian examples. The exhibit is included with admission and has timed entry so be sure to book ahead to get your desired time slot. A small kids area in the exhibit has art supplies and books in case the adults are taking too long. Directly across from the armor exhibit we viewed the "Peaceable Kingdom" exhibit. Artists around the world have submitted works of their interpretation based on the original painting. Some artist included information explaining their thoughts working on the project. Many of the pieces are very insightful. A recreation of an Italian palazzo courtyard showcases a roman mosiac floor. Gorgeous. Also on this level is a 12th century Charter House moved from France. The museum has adorned this space with period stained glass from England and mimic candle light with electric candelabra to set the scene. A small cafe near the moasic floor offers sandwiches, coffee, tea, water, sweets, soft drinks, soup and salad. The gift shop is by the entrance on this side of the building and offers a large variety of gift items including note cards, ornaments, books, games, kitchen items, hand bags and more. On the next level up in the palazzo are a series of galleries flowing into each other displaying European art from the 11th century to the early 20th. Behind this area you will find egyptian art and more. One exhibit included a kiosk with more information about items in that collection and a comfortable sofa and seating. At the time of this review, the third level is being renovated. The fourth level is modern art (Andy Warhol and Christos for ex.) and collection preservation labs. Fifth level seems to be an event space. Free lockers are available in the coat rooms near the ticketing desk. Class rooms are located near the Lance St. entrance. See their website for available classes. A free parking lot for museum patrons is available across Lance St. There is a cross walk with wheelchair ramps on/off the sidewalks here. An elevator is available to the left of this entrance if you cannot navigate steps. Interior elevators move between levels as do staircases. Restrooms are on a couple of levels and have diaper stations. A water fountain (bubbla) is near the elevator and restrooms. A few wheelchairs are available on a 'first come' basis. Discounted entry is available, see website for details. Most definitely recommend. I very much enjoyed our visit. Plan to possibly spend a few hours. You can easily spend hours looking at all that armor. You can also make a quick run through if you are short on time. On a side note, the Salisbury Mansion is located behind the museum and well worth a look if you have time.

The Worcester Art Museum is packed with memorable exhibits, and I had a great time exploring them…read morefor 2.5-3 hours. I was able to make it through the entire museum at a leisurely pace. The Asian art section, especially the Japanese prints exhibit "Reflections of a Changing Japan: The Evolution of Shin Hanga" was a standout. The Roman mosaics taken from a floor of a home were definitely memorable. They're incredibly well-preserved and shows stories about life, mythology, and religion. I was amazed by the amount of skill and detail it must've taken to puzzle it back together after transporting it across the world. The ancient Egyptian exhibit was super cool, packed with statues, sarcophagi, and other artifacts. They also have some restored European and American oil paintings that were truly stunning, some looked insanely realistic. I spent the most time admiring this exhibit. I wasn't a fan of the contemporary art but one can say that I lack whatever it takes to fully appreciate it. It's a small museum but worthy of a visit.