If you have suggestions regarding library services, please don't hesitate to contact me. The Worcester Public Library endeavors to provide the library services you want and need. The Board of the Worcester Public Library is comprised of twelve directors appointed by the City Council. Each serves a six-year term with two directors appointed each December to fill the vacancies occurring on the first of January. Planning events to celebrate the re-opening of the Salem Square library.
All meetings are open to the public.
The Worcester Public Library was founded in 1859 by Dr. John Green. The library is governed by a 12 member board of directors which is elected by the City Council. The library serves a population of close to 200,000 adults and children and circulates close to 700,000 items per year. The Main Library is temporarily located at 160 Fremont St, while the Salem Square building is being renovated and a 50,000 sq. Completion date is the fall, 2001.