Worcester Public Library Foundation

Happy Monday!

Congrats Stephanie!!! 🎉
We’re so grateful for all you do to support our library!

Congratulations to Stephanie Pasha, President of the Worcester Public Library Board of Directors, on receiving the 2026 Trustee Citation from the American Library Association. Stephanie is one of only two trustees nationwide to receive this prestigious award, which recognizes distinguished service and outstanding contributions to library development. She will be honored during the Opening General Session at the ALA Annual Conference.

To read more about the award and Stephanie's service to WPL visit: https://united.ala.org/two-trustees-selected-to-receive-united-for-libraries-2026-ala-trustee-citation

Kathryn DeRobertis believes the Worcester Public Library is more than just a place to borrow books — it's a welcoming community that inspires a lifelong love of learning. She joined our Board last fall and says it’s an honor to help support and preserve this space for future generations.

Kathryn works as Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at Holy Cross.

TGIF 📚

Libraries have always been a safe haven for Dr. Déborah González — and after visiting libraries across the country and around the world, WPL remains her favorite. ❤️

Dr. González is especially proud to serve on our Board, so that she can ensure Latinos and other historically underrepresented communities have a voice at the table and are helping to make decisions about initiatives, programming and events.

Her perspective is especially meaningful, as she also works as Supervisor of Translations and Interpretations for Worcester Public Schools — where she helps amplify voices in our community every day.

Congrats to the Worcester Public Library’s own
Katelyn Duncan on being named a 2026 Library Journal Mover & Shaker as a “Change Agent!” This *major* national recognition honors library professionals making an extraordinary impact in their communities.

(It’s a pretty big deal.)

Katelyn is WPL’s New Americans Librarian, where she launched initiatives including the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Navigator Program, which helps patrons find English classes, food access, and housing; and the Monthly Immigration Clinics, which connect patrons with resettlement agencies and legal services organizations.

This recognition is such a well-deserved reflection of Katelyn’s thoughtful, compassionate leadership — and the kind of community-changing work happening every day at Worcester Public Library. 💛

We couldn’t be prouder.

Katelyn Duncan launched the ESOL [English for Speakers of Other Languages] Navigator Program, which helps patrons find English classes, food access, and housing; and the Monthly Immigration Clinics, which connect patrons with resettlement agencies and legal services organizations. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04fxNBd0

Big news for Worcester — and for the Worcester Public Library. 📰

GBH News is deepening its commitment to local journalism and community engagement by embedding its Worcester Bureau inside the Main Library at Salem Square, where reporter Sam Turken will continue covering the stories shaping Central Massachusetts.

The Worcester Public Library Foundation is proud to support a library that continues to evolve, expand access, and create opportunities for engagement, dialogue, civic connection across our community.

🗞️Read more from GBH: https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/press/press-releases/2026-04-29/gbh-news-worcester-bureau-moves-to-new-space-at-worcester-public-library

Just had to make an appreciation post for Worcester Regional Food Hub and all of the talented vendors (full list below) who provided tasty treats for Mini Golf After Dark! 🍴✨

Be honest — who went back for seconds??

Allie Foods
Evie Cakes
Figsfood
Just Chai
Mely’s Underground Cuisine
Sisters Charcoots
Taco Queen
The Bone Sauce

We had a great time today at Polar Park being honored as the Heart of Worcester by the WooSox Foundation! Thank you Worcester Red Sox for helping us share information on all that the Worcester Public Library does in our community!