Worcester Talking Book Library

10/15/2026

In case you missed it, the City of Worcester, Massachusetts honored us at their meeting this week. We are humbled by the support from the community that we love

Our Worcester Talking Book Library staff were honored by the City of Worcester, Massachusetts City Council for their National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Sub-Regional Library of the Year award. We are incredibly proud of this group for their outstanding dedication to our community and their unwavering commitment to ensuring everyone has access to the resources, services, and opportunities they deserve.

10/11/2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 21, for an author talk with Dr. Pria Anand, author of "The Mind Electric: a neurologist on the strangeness and wonder of our brains" (Talking Book DB139695)

The program will be held at the Worcester Senior Center:
9:00-10:15 Resource Fair
10:00-10:30 Coffee/Refreshments
10:30-11:30 Author Talk/Q&A/Book sale & signing
11:30-12:30 Lunch/entertainment (Jim Porcello)

To register for the program only: 508-799-1232
To register for the program and lunch: 508-799-8070

In The Mind Electric, neurologist Pria Anand reveals—through case study, history, fable, and memoir—all that the medical establishment has overlooked: the complexity and wonder of brains in health and in extremis, and the vast gray area between sanity and insanity, doctor and patient, and illness and wellness, each separated from the next by the thin veneer of a different story.

Dr. Anand is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award for her book, The Mind Electric. She is Director of the Neurology Residency Program and Chief of the Division of Hospital Neurology. Her academic work primarily focuses on neuro-infectious diseases and neurologic health equity. Dr. Anand’s writing has appeared in Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. She lives in the Boston area with her family.

This program is brought to you by the Worcester Talking Book Library, Worcester Senior Center, and Dementia Friendly Worcester.

10/08/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 10, at 2:00PM for a screening of "Spinal Tap: The End Continues" starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, and Harry Shearer. Drop-in; no registration is necessary. Snacks provided. Run time is 84 minutes. Movie will be held in the Computer Lab on the first floor of Worcester Public Library. Audio description available for those with visual impairment.

10/01/2026

Our friends at Open Door Theater are looking for some talent for their next stage show! For more information, or to set up an audition, see below!

09/23/2026

Join the Central Mass Chapter of the American Council for the Blind at a guided walk at Institute Park in Worcester! The walk is planned for Saturday Oct. 10 at 10:00, with a rain date of Oct. 24. Please Call us here at 508-799-1730 if you are interested, and we can pass this on to our friends organizing the event. Sighted guides will be provided by the Lions Club!

09/23/2026

Join The MBTA for a screening of Driven to Ride, a new documentary by award-winning filmmaker PJ Moynihan that tells the story of the Daniels-Finegold class-action lawsuit, the resulting settlement, and its lasting impact on the MBTA. Following the film, there will be a live conversation with the plaintiffs and lead attorney, as well as members of the System-Wide Accessibility team who will share their experiences and answer audience questions.

09/22/2026

The City of Boston Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities is inviting the public to their upcoming event: Civic Engagement for People with Disabilities: A Virtual Information Session | Boston.gov on Wednesday, September 30th, from 6:00- 7:30pm on Zoom. This event will be held completely online and take place during evening hours. All of the public is invited - people with disabilities, professionals in the field, families, friends, allies, and others are all welcome to attend and participate. This event provides members of the public opportunity to connect directly with City of Boston leaders and gives participants a chance to learn about:
-Registering to vote
-Accessible voting options
-Participating in City Council hearings and meetings
-Participating in other City public meetings
-Participatory budgeting

https://www.boston.gov/calendar/civic-engagement-people-disabilities-virtual-information-session

The virtual information session will highlight opportunities for people of all age and abilities. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Participating in the event will provide an opportunity to learn about:

09/21/2026

the Perkins Library sponsors audio described theatrical events around Massachusetts, including events that are held by our neighbors at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts!

Check out these audio described live theatrical performances in and around Boston, from September 2025 through August 2026.

09/16/2026

On Saturday, September 19, at 3:00 we welcome author and former Yankee Magazine editor, Mel Allen, who will present on his book "Here in New England: Unforgettable stories of people, places, and memories that connect us all." From his first stories in Yankee in 1979 to the day he retired in 2025, his work both as editor and author has captured New England's unique sense of place and the people who call it home.

This program will be held in the Saxe Room at Worcester Public Library. It is free and open to all. Registration is not required. Books will be available for sale and signing by the author.

09/14/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00am at the Worcester Senior Center for "A Morning with Walt Whitman: a Theatrical Performance by actor Stephen Collins".

Shakespearean actor Stephen Collins portrays Walt Whitman in this award-winning one-man show. Through poetry and readings of actual letters you will experience Whitman's movement from selfishness to selflessness and his growth into a mature artist.

Co-sponsored by the Worcester Talking Book Library and the Worcester Senior Center, it will take place at the Senior Center, 128 Providence Street. Register by calling 508-799-1232.