Events

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

On-going display in the Special Collections LobbyMonday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Out of the Box: Unpacking the World of Archives opens up archives to visitors, demonstrating what archives are, what we can learn from them, and what…

This exhibition is a multidisciplinary cultural experience that highlights the humanity, artistic spirit, and natural beauty of Boston through the integration of arts, humanities, and sciences. It presents a curated collection of…

Artist Statement

Traveling is popular in the US and when possible, abroad. I have been fortunate to visit many countries: Canada, England, France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, Norway, Russia, Australia, Italy, Greece,…

For over thirty years, Robert Richmond took black and white photographs of the residents of Boston’s North End neighborhood, as well as the city’s downtown area and the combat zone. In this exhibit focusing on women, each woman speaks with…

July 2026Aluminum · 18 × 18 × 2 ftAlfonso Parra Rubio · Erik StrandMIT Center for Bits and Atoms

Lexicon is a free-form structural shell built from individual origami-folded cells assembled into a two-sided lattice, or interlocking…

Join us for a public tour of the Central Library in Copley Square. This guided tour is a one-hour introduction to the history of the Boston Public Library—the first large free municipal library of the United States—and the art and…

Every Tuesday come celebrate story time with Librarian Chris at 10:30 am! We hear three stories, do a variety of songs and finger plays, have fun with props, and have parachute time. Come have all the fun! 

Accessibility Notice: We…

Stories and songs in English and Spanish with a craft-making session at the end. The story time is for children ages 2-4 and their caregivers. Babies and toddlers under 2 are suggested to attend the Baby Story Time on Fridays.

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Join Miss Sarah every Tuesday at 10:30 am for short stories, songs, and rhymes. Connect with other parents as you help your baby build important literary skills.

This program is intended for children 0-18 months.

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Science Heroes will unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the children and families. With help from audience volunteers, they will conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter,…

Birds are not just related to dinosaurs; they are dinosaurs! Modern birds evolved from small, carnivorous dinosaurs in the Late Jurassic period. Wingmasters rehabilitate raptors that include eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. This…

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting.

No registration or sign-up is required.

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about…

Join Librarian Brittany for fun read-alouds, music, and movement!

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact…

Toddlers and their caregivers join Miss Celeste for lap bounces, stories, rhymes, baby signs, and songs. 

This program is best for toddlers age 12-36 months.

This program is not intended for large groups. Preschools and daycares,…

Join Boston Public Library English teachers Tyler and Ben for a weekly music class this summer where they will go over the basics of reading music, singing, and rhythm as well as play some classic American tunes in preparation for the Back…

Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. 

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support.…

A dedicated playtime for babies and toddlers featuring lots of blocks! Drop in anytime during the program.

No registration required.

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

Join us on Tuesday mornings for playtime! Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers) can enjoy free play with toys that inspire imagination, help develop fine motor skills, and more.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our…