The Woburn Public Library, founded in 1856, moved to its location on Pleasant Street in 1879. The first library designed by acclaimed architect H. H. Richardson, the building is a National Historic Landmark.
Mission Statement
Woburn Public Library connects the community to resources, services, and experiences that educate, enrich, and entertain.
Vision Statement
Woburn Public Library advances the needs of the community in all areas of literacy, in workforce development, in civic engagement, in culture, and in lifelong learning. The Library welcomes individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and has systems in place to ensure all residents are supported and included.
Youth Services Newsletter: January 2024 ** In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the…
Read More »Library Newsletter January 2024 View All Upcoming Library Events Upcoming Adult Programs Traditional Chinese Medicine Series Presented by Ivy Chen, Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist of Medilotus Acupuncture & Herbs LLC,…
Read More »WPL Youth Services: December Newsletter In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the…
Read More »Tanner Trivia Saturday, December 9. 3-4 PM. Do you know what Goodyear Tires and Woburn have in common? Who invented the drip coffee pot? Join the librarians for a fun and exciting afternoon of pub-style trivia! Participants will have the…
Read More »In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the library's Events Calendar…
Read More »In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the library's Events Calendar…
Read More »View All Upcoming Library Events Statewide Banned Books Read-In #LetFreedomRead Saturday, October 7. 9-5:30. In Massachusetts, free people read freely. Head to the library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to…
Read More »View All Upcoming Library Events A Musical Evening with Mariachi Singer Veronica Robles Tuesday, September 19. 6:30-8 PM. Enjoy a lovely evening with Veronica Robles with music and stories about mariachi tradition and her journey as a female…
Read More »Please note that the library will be closed on September 4th for Labor Day. Children's Events Toddler Playtime Fridays (September 1st, 15th, 29th) 11:00 am - 11:45 am Bring your toddlers to the library to play, read books, color, and socialize…
Read More »Summer Reading Ends This Week! June 24 - August 12 This newsletter will be sent weekly throughout the summer reading program, and will resume it's regular monthly schedule. View All Upcoming Library Events Summer Reading Wrap Up Event! Saturday,…
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Read More »Summer Reading Newsletter Summer Reading Has Begun! June 24 - August 12 This newsletter will be sent weekly throughout the summer reading program, and will resume it's regular monthly schedule. View All Upcoming Library Events Adult…
Read More »Summer Reading Has Begun! June 24 - August 12 This newsletter will be sent weekly throughout the summer reading program, and will resume it's regular monthly schedule. View All Upcoming Library Events Adult Programs This Week Author Visit with…
Read More »Summer Reading Has Begun! June 24 - August 12 This newsletter will be sent weekly throughout the summer reading program, and will resume it's regular monthly schedule. View All Upcoming Library Events Adult Programs This Week …
Read More »Summer Reading Has Begun! June 24 - August 12 This newsletter will be sent weekly throughout the summer reading program, and will resume it's regular monthly schedule. View All Upcoming Library Events Adult Programs This Week Copycat…
Read More »Youth Services Newsletter: July 2023 In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the…
Read More »Summer Reading Has Begun! June 24 - August 12 This newsletter will be sent weekly throughout the summer reading program, and will resume it's regular monthly schedule. View All Upcoming Library Events Adult Programs This Week New! SciFi…
Read More »Summer Reading Kick Off Event: Local Author Book Fair Saturday, June 24. 1-4 PM. Woburn Public Library is excited to kick off this year's summer reading program with our second annual Local Author Book Fair. Authors and illustrators from…
Read More »In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the library's Events Calendar…
Read More »View All Upcoming Library Events Programs for All Ages Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration Saturday, June 17. All Day. Celebrate a world of Black excellence - keynote address by Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General of Massachusetts. …
Read More »** In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the library's Events Calendar…
Read More »Library Newsletter May 2023 View All Upcoming Library Events Nature Talk: Beautiful Butterflies Saturday, May 6. 2:30-3:30 PM. From the large Eastern tiger swallowtail and colorful monarch to the tiny spring azure, there is a huge range…
Read More »Youth Services Newsletter: April 2023 In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the…
Read More »View All Upcoming Library Events Drawn from Memory and Lessons from the Holocaust Tuesday, April 11. 7-8 PM. 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust despite Nazi occupation. Other nations lost 50-80% of their Jewish populations.…
Read More »Youth Services Newsletter: March 2023 In-Person Event Guidelines: In the interest of social distancing, space is limited and registration is required for most children’s events. Registration links for our programs are located on the…
Read More »Teen Crafternoon: Watercolor Puzzle Valentines Friday, February 10. 4-5 PM. Register for Teen Crafternoon >> Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Winter Gnomes Thursday, February 15. 7-8 PM. Register for Winter Gnomes >> Free…
Read More »Youth Services Newsletter: February 2023 A chill is in the air, but even on cold days, the library is cozy as can be! Come stay warm with us as we weather the winter together - this month, we'll be featuring new events like a paleontology…
Read More »Youth Services Newsletter: January 2023 Happy New Year! 2023 has arrived, and we here at the library are very excited to share another year of new books and youth programming with our patrons. Join us this month to browse the stacks, curl up with…
Read More »Youth Services Newsletter: December 2022 Winter is right around the corner, and the end of the year is nearly here! But before we say goodbye to 2022, we invite you to stop in at the WPL for an assortment of end-of-year activities. This month,…
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