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…

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. To close out 2022, the library presents a…

The Boston Public Library is proud to help promote the 2022 Boston in 100 Words Annual Community-Based Writing Contest! Please read this information-only post (there is no actual program at the BPL) to learn more about the contest,…

Soft City will be on display in the Leventhal Map and Education Center gallery from December 1 to December 28 to accompany the ongoing exhibition, More or Less in Common: Environment and Justice in the Human Landscape. 

As…

Attention job seekers! Stop by the Mattapan Branch Library every Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to get an introduction to MassHire Career Access Point.

The MassHire Career Access Point program provides local career-related…

Babies up to 18 months old and a caregiver are invited to join us for songs, stories, and play time.

The landmark Central Library in Copley Square features notable architecture and design components spanning three centuries, as well as significant art and decorative installations. A summary of key points of interest can be found on…

Always wanted to join a book club but couldn’t commit or tired of assigned reads? This casual book group is for you!

Join a book group with a twist, readers are invited to discuss books, old and new, and share recommendations. Each…

Registration required and class is currently full. Interested students can join our waitlist. Please contact staff at literacyservices@bpl.org or leave a message at 617-859-2446.

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an…

Would you like a little extra help with your computer or device? Reserve a half-hour session with a Lower Mills Librarian! 

You may bring your own device, use our public computers, or borrow one of our in-library laptops.We…

Come to the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library's Winter Book Sale!

The book sale will be held on two days: Friday, December 2, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and on Saturday, December 3, from 9:30am to 2:00pm.

Hardcover books are on…

Freedom is a key concept in America’s founding documents. We are proud to be a free people. This said, there are legitimate differing interpretations of what freedom means. “Live and let live” is great until the freedom to use my property…

Join us for free movies on Friday afternoons!

Movie Schedule: *movies may change based on availability*

December - Cozy Winter Faves

This class is for adult English-learners who are just getting started. It focuses on building vocabulary and the basics of grammar. ​

We practice reading and writing, as well as short conversations.

In partnership with Tech Goes Home, the library is offering a 6-week computer class covering basic computer skills, including Gmail, Google Drive, and more. Participants who complete all 6 weeks (15 hours) of training will receive a…

The Lab in Teen Central has everything you need to mix your sick beats or drop your latest track. Use software like Ableton and Logic Pro, MIDI keyboards and mixers, quality microphones, and an audio booth can all be accessed in the Lab.…

Come get crafty with us! 

We'll provide the materials, you make it into something new!

Registration recommended.

Looking to add more maps to your life? Join us for an afternoon of close map looking! For this edition of From The Vault, we’ll take a look at textile maps from our collections—embroidered, sewn, needlepoint, and more.

Why textile maps?…

A New York City detective investigates the slaying of a beloved ad exec and the more he learns about her---from her mentor, her fiancé, her diary, her maid and the haunting portrait in her apartment---the more he, too, comes under her…

Game on! 

Join us for an afternoon of checkers, shoots and ladders, hop scotch, Mario Kart, and more!