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…

The Connolly Branch is proud to feature work by visual artist Michael Lewy on display from April 15 - June 15, 2025. 

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:

My work has always been shaped through technology, using machines, a camera, or a computer as…

The Roslindale Branch, in partnership with the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library, are proud to host a collection of work by local artists: Wendi Gray and Richard Pepp. This exhibit is on view from Thursday, April 17 through…

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…

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…

6-week session: Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation in this class sponsored by the Friends of the Faneuil Library.

Registration is required. Email faneuil@bpl.org or call 617-782-6705 to sign up! 

Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly setting with other adult students. The group is led by a volunteer instructor. Registration/sign up is not necessary.

In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program.

Join us for two hours of exploration on Saturday, May 24, where expert architects and designers will mentor you through hands-on activities. Discover the fundamentals of drawing, modeling, and innovative design thinking, all set…

"Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics" is a solo acrobatic performance. Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. A limited number of volunteers get to join her on stage to create an impromptu…

Join us on Saturdays in the McKim Courtyard for a fun-filled story time! 

Best suitable for children ages 0-7.

This program will be outside, weather permitting. In the event of rainy weather, this program will be moved inside into…

La historia oral es un método para recopilar y conservar las voces y perspectivas de quienes han sido protagonistas de la historia. Acompáñenos en un taller interactivo bilingüe de historia oral, dirigido por el Community History Department…

Join Kai, who has played in chess tournaments, as they teach the elements of chess and play chess each Saturday. 

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

The Parker Hill Branch Library presents Saturday yoga classes for adults ages 55 and older.  

Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably. Yoga mats and props will be provided. All experience levels are welcome.  

This…

Come practice your Spanish language skills with us. 

Best for intermediate level speakers, but advanced speakers are welcome, too. Please note these are not classes. 

No registration is required. 

Ven a practicar tus…

Artist Lidia Mikhaylova invites you on this easy, magical, and relaxing adventure into a world of freedom and creativity. 

Observe how the paint lives and reacts on the fabric. Tap into your creativity and grow your own unique flower on…

6x Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) from Boston comes to the Boston Public Library's Roslindale Branch for a high-energy, fun-filled, interactive, movement packed music…

Stop by and check out the library's garden space, get info on upcoming gardening events, and learn how to get involved in our garden! 

You can enter the library's back garden through the gate in the parking lot. 

Open garden hours…