Events

What kinds of images come to mind when you think about the environment? Trees, water, green landscapes, and scenic vistas? But what about people—communities, housing, roads, neighborhoods, cities, schools, and factories? In More or…

This interactive video exhibition reveals South Boston's transformation, from a mostly low-to moderate income community, with industrial areas to today's gentrification with luxury condos and a radically shifted neighborhood identity. This…

Ten seasoned and established artists, all women, came together in August 2009 to create the Time Project. Thus, began a rare and unique journey. We are painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, fiber artists, ceramicists, art book…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. This fall, the library presents a solo…

Early in 2017 after watching the assault on the Arts and Sciences, Tod Gaines spent eight months creating this collection of paintings entitled What the Hubble Didn’t See. With a focus on children, he has been showing this…

Every Thursday afternoon, a representative from Project Place will be on site to help folks connect to employment, job training, and housing opportunities. 

Project Place works to deliver comprehensive workforce…

This workshop will help you develop useful computer skills for daily life - from using email and online shopping to filling out job applications, and more. We will have laptops for participants but you are welcome…

Are you searching for a job? Trying to get back into a career that you've already started from your home country?

The Boston Public Library is partnering with JVS Boston to help English language learners improve their career skills through…

You’re unique. You’ve got your own style and personality. Maybe you even have your own brand. Show it off with your own personally designed tote bag! 

With the Cricut Maker cutting machine, you can design and cut out an iron-on decal…

Teens, join us in the afternoons all year at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Events may be replaced by related special guests or…

Kids and caregivers are invited to come join Librarian Ashley to make a special craft on Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the North End Branch starting September 8, 2022. Each session will have supplies for a craft, but kids and caregivers are…

NOTE: Please register for only ONE Character Builder Workshop. This event will be held for teen registrants only on Zoom; it will not be recorded or streamed. Zoom links will be distributed via email to registrants within 48 hours of…

As part of Climate Prep Week 2022, the Rice University Fondren Library Green Team and the Leventhal Map & Education Center present a conversation about the challenges of communicating climate risks and impacts in two different geographic…

Tweens ages 8-12, join us for games, activities, and to hang out with kids your age over Zoom. It's something different every week! Register at least one hour before the program at:  BPL-TweenTime.

Everyone has a story! Get started on your memoir in this free 4-week workshop, offered by GrubStreet. Writers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to participate. Simply register to secure your spot.

In this course, you will:

Join us at the Adams Street branch for a game of chess! Challenge a friend or meet someone new. Chess sets will be available for use in the library. All levels are welcome, but this program best serves children ages 6 to 12.This program…

Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm to celebrate the end of the week with some crafting! 

Different projects will be available based on age, or you can bring your own. 

This program is open to anyone up to age 18.

The Parker Hill Branch Library presents Thursday yoga classes for adults ages 55 and older.  

Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably.  

Yoga mats and props will be provided.  

All experience levels are…

Learn about famous (and not so famous) artists and illustrators. Then make your own art inspired by the books we read! Each week we will explore a different artist and use a variety of materials from paint and clay to sidewalk chalk and…

Kids ages 5-12 can stop by for open LEGO-building time! Some weeks will feature optional building challenges as well. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. 

LEGO bricks will be provided! We do not recommend bringing…