Worcester Community Information

Worcester

City of Worcester

The WPI website has a very comprehensive introduction to Worcester, the second largest city in New England.

What Can I Borrow?

You can borrow a variety of items, including(but not limited to) books, articles, book chapters, theses, dissertations, DVDs, and CDs.



Please note: Standards, required textbooks, and course materials CANNOT be obtained through ILL.

Worcester Public Schools

The Worcester Public School System offers a Parent Information Welcome Center to answer your questions about your child's education and options from kindergarten through high school. The Parent Information Welcome Center is located at 768 Main St., 508-799-3194, office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. More information can be found online.

How long can I keep Interlibrary Loan items?

Due dates are determined by the library that loaned the material, not by the Gordon Library. Most loans are for 28 days or more.

Can I request articles or book chapters from books held by WPI?

Yes. We can photocopy the requested title and deliver it electronically. However, if you are in a hurry, we recommend that you come to the library and retrieve and copy it yourself.

Baseball Camp (CANCELLED FOR SUMMER 2022)

We are very sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances the Baseball program has been canceled for summer of 2022

Dive Camp (CANCELLED FOR SUMMER 2022)

we are very sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances the rowing program has been canceled for summer of 2022

Banking

There are several banks in Worcester. Some banks are local and others are national or international and have branches all over the US. When selecting a bank we recommend comparing services, fees and on line banking options.