Events

In the period spanning the Civil War to World War II, Boston’s urban fabric experienced profound changes. Building Blocks, the latest exhibition at the Leventhal Map and Education Center, explores this extraordinary moment of…

Maps trace out the complicated history of places, and we can use them to document geography in much the same way that we can use diaries and letters to document biography. In the eight cases of this permanent exhibition at the Leventhal Map…

Organized by Artists-at-Large, Patrick Maloney: The Big Shift will be on display April 1 - June 30, 2023. The Big Shift features a collection of recent works from an exhibit planned by Patrick Maloney before his untimely passing in December…

The BPL offers a suite of resources to help you build a resume, search for employment, and give you the skills you need to land your next job or explore a new career.

The BPL offers a suite of resources to help you build a resume, search for employment, and give you the skills you need to land your next job or explore a new career.

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. For late spring, we present a selection of…

Uphams Corner PACE and the Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library cordially invite you to view the exhibit, Community Voices: Portraits in Strength. 

This collection of multimedia busts and personal stories were created…

Stop by the children's room at any time all day for fun coloring and activity sheets.

We will have crayons, colored pencils, and markers to use at the library. You can also take your creations home with you!

We'll have new coloring pages…

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Special Collections invites you to explore and interact with Asian American and Pacific Islander authors and creators throughout our collections!

Items will be available for…

Join Librarian Brittany for fun read-alouds, movement, and songs. Optional Arts & Crafts time will follow.

This event is best for children ages 0-4.

Join Mx. Morgan for a story time aimed at babies and toddlers every Wednesday at 10:30 am! We’ll move, sing, and read stories together to build early literacy. 

Recommended for ages 0-3, but preschoolers are welcome too.

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.

This program will be held inside in the program room.

Registration is required. Please…

We'll read stories and sing songs full of animal sounds. There will be a take-home craft too. 

Best for children ages 2-5.

This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement, and a craft. For ages 2-5. Groups please call ahead.

Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! 

This program is best for ages 2-5, though siblings are always welcome. This program is designed for caregivers and…

Stories,songs, and parachute play with Miss Cindy and Big Bunny!

If you are unfamiliar with our neighborhood, please be aware that the large tempting parking lot across the street has time restrictions enforced by towing, and the strictest…

Join Roslindale Children’s Librarian Miss Celeste for stories, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities to support early literacy. 

This program is best for ages 2-4.This program is not intended for large groups. Preschools and…

Bring the little ones for a morning of songs, stories, and fun with Mr. Ritse!

BPL’s Future Readers Club is for anyone who sings, reads, and celebrates words with their little ones! To participate, all you have to do is expose your…

We'll share rhymes, songs, and stories that help to develop language and motor skills in a program developed for toddlers. This program will take place in the Courtyard of the Library, weather permitting. For ages 1 and 2.

This is an adult Beginner English class. You will learn the basics of English, including how to give personal information, talk about likes and dislikes, describe everyday activities, use present and past tense, and more!