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The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in collaboration with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library and Uforge, is thrilled to announce the latest edition of its annual rotating art program for 2024. This exhibit…
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Today, the maps that show up most often in our everyday lives—from walking directions on your phone to hourly weather maps—are made by computers. Even the simplest of these rely on vast databases of geographic information and complex…
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This exhibit proudly features work by Boston resident Tod Gaines from his collection, "What The Hubble Didn't See".
Early in 2017 after watching the assault on the Arts and Sciences, Tod Gaines spent eight months creating this…
Scrabble Club, Ages 18+
In ProgressJoin our Scrabble club! Players of all levels are welcome. If you have a board to bring along, that would be great (but it’s not a requirement). For ages 18 and up. Registration not required.
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Boston Oral History Social
In Progress,Are you interested in oral history? Or currently working on an oral history project? Join us for a networking event where oral history enthusiasts can share ideas and create connections. This is a casual event. Folks doing memory work…
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DIY Mini Haunted Houses
In Progress,Get ready for Halloween! Drop in to decorate your own mini paper haunted house. We have several patterns available so you can create the ghostly cottage of your dreams, or construct a tiny haunted town.
Building only requires a few small…
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Have you ever wondered how classically trained singers create such powerful, beautiful, and emotionally rich sounds – all without amplification?
Join Boston Lyric Opera artists for an inspiring, informative, and interactive concert…
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Come watch the documentary InterGeneration and hear from Boston youth and elders who participated in the film. Then stay for a workshop! Boston Public Library's Community Learning Center team members will be tabling at this event to share…
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Join us for a lecture on early 20th-century Italian architect, urbanist, and scholar, Gustavo Giovannoni (1873-1947) with University of Notre Dame professor and architect Steven Semes.
Giovannoni was one of the fathers of the…
Community Crafting: Velvet Pumpkins
In Progress,Learn to create beautiful velvet pumpkins and use them again every year! Make these timeless, plush pumpkins, just in time for fall decorating. Adorn your Autumn mantle, holiday table, or fall windowsills. All supplies will be provided.
This…
Scrabble Club
In Progress,Join our Scrabble club! Players of all levels are welcome. For ages 18 and up. Registration not required. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Doug Sondak at doug.sondak@gmail.com.
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Evening Storytime
In Progress,Unable to make it to morning storytime? Join us for an evening edition of storytime each month where we will enjoy a variety of stories, songs, and a paper craft. In October, we will read Autumn-themed stories.
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Babies and toddlers will be able to explore different stations around the room with rattles, bells, mirrors, sensory bins, and other toys.
This program is best for ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
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Join us for a dance workshop as part of The Thousand Bloom, a public art project by artist Anita Yip celebrating the unwavering resilience and rich legacy of Boston Chinatown.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the traditional dance to 菊花爆滿山…
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Everyone has a story! Get started on your personal narrative in this free 8-week workshop, offered by GrubStreet. Writers of all experience levels are welcome to participate. Simply register to secure your spot.
In this course, you…
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The Boston Public Library’s Youth Career Counselor Santos Rios is offering one-on-one career counseling for youth between the ages of 14 and 26. If you’re seeking support for job searching, resume writing, interview preparation, long-term…
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Infants and toddlers aged 0-5 are invited to join Miss Sarah every week for stories, songs, rhymes, and active play! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or…
Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.
Each week has a new theme.
If the weather is nice, this program may be held outside in the courtyard.
No registration required.
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Practice speaking English with other new learners in this free, drop-in group!
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in…
Babies up to 16 months and caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories and play time (and opportunities for caregivers to chat and support each other).
Canciones, cuentos y tiempo de juego para bebés de 0 a 16 meses y sus…
