The Worcester Public Library
has been an outstanding resource for the residents
of Worcester and Worcester County since 1859.
We are proud to offer the newest materials,
as well as valued older books, computerized
services and free programs at our three locations.
Private and corporate donations supplement
city and state funding and help increase the
number and variety of services available at
the Main Library, the Frances Perkins Branch
Library at Greendale and the Great Brook Valley
Branch Library. There are many ways to contribute
to the Worcester Public Library.
Worcester
Public Library Foundation
The Worcester Public Library Foundation's
mission is to enhance the public visibility
and to raise public and private funds to
ensure the continuing vitality of the Worcester
Public Library. Your donation to the
Worcester Public Library Foundation will
support the long-term growth of the library. Worcester
Public Library Foundation donation form
(print & mail) 
Friends
of the Worcester Public Library
If you wish to support programming for children
and adults, we suggest you join the Friends
of the Worcester Public Library where your
annual dues will support activities at the
library. Friends
of the Worcester Public Library Annual Membership
Application (print & mail)
Book Donations
The library welcomes gift materials. Library
staff first sort through the donations to
see if they might be appropriate to add
to the library collection, then pass the
remainder on to the Friends to sell at book
sales, at online auctions, or in The Library Bookstore. All proceeds from the
sale of materials go to support programs
at the Main Library and its branches. Please
click here
for more information on how to donate books
and other materials to the library.
Bequests
Bequests are most useful when made in a
particular legal form. Potential donors
should talk with the Head Librarian, Penelope
Johnson. Please call her at 508-799-1690
with your questions.
