Events

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 exhibition, we follow the changing…

In the Leventhal Map & Education Center’s exhibition Terrains of Independence, maps will offer an entry point to a reconsideration of the Revolutionary War through the lens of locality and place.

In 1775, a collision of word-historical…

Established in 2010, The Boston Modern Quilt Guild is an inclusive group of artists from the Boston Metro Area focused on building a supportive community. Together we create individual pieces as well as collaborative works with a modernist…

Presented by ArtsAmica and Artists-at-Large, Havana in Hyde Park Revisited will be on display from April 5 through June 30, 2025.The imagery of the island comes alive in these prints from Cuba in the second of four installments of Havana in…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by…

All are welcome to attend the Board of Trustees meeting. 

See the agenda and other meeting details here. 

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A virtual series for people 50 & older looking for a new job or career direction. In these interactive workshops, you’ll create a new job search tool kit, hear from expert speakers and hiring managers, gain networking opportunities, and…

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor.

To get the most out of this group and feel comfortable participating, an…

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer instructor and will take place in person at the Central Library in Copley Square.

Class requires basic…

Children and families come and celebrate Pride Month with drag queen, Ms. Patty, for a fun filled story hour with songs, stories, and more!

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Join Ms. Alessandra for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.

The door to the ramp behind the bus stop on Columbia Road is open for stroller access during story time.

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Story Time introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, song, puppets, flannel board stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. Each session is typically 25 to 30 minutes in length to accommodate attention span…

This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement, and a craft. 

For ages 2-5. 

For large groups, please call the branch to make arrangements.

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…

Meet other new parents and interact with other babies. 

This is a parent/caregiver-child playgroup for babies under 12 months old.

There is also a lactation consultant to answer your questions about breastfeeding, pumping, and weaning!…

This story time is developed for one year olds, and has songs, rhymes, and more. Space may be limited. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the…

Join Librarian 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.

Bring your 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…

Join us for special story time with storyteller Sherry Eskin featuring songs, rhymes, activities, and picture books!

This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers but older siblings are welcome!

Program series dates…

Young ones to age 5 are invited to join Miss Annette for a story time with books, songs, movement, and finger play in the Community Room.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability…