Events

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…

Photography and Painting: Crossing Over

"This show has special significance for me as it is the first time I have shown my photos and paintings together to illustrate their interplay. My interests in the photos involve composition, texture,…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library and Uforge, is excited to present the final exhibit of its 2024 annual rotating art program. The exhibit showcases…

Artists-at-Large is pleased to announce that photographer Don West will be on exhibit at the Hyde Park Branch Library. Featuring photographs from Cuba, Israel, France and China, the work of Don West honors our global diversity and…

Sweet Spot is an interactive light sculpture featuring an acrylic mannequin with an LED-lit interior and a responsive display. You can place the basketball or microphone box onto the podium to see how the display changes inside the…

Join the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library for their December Booksale from 9:30-3:30 on December 14, 2024

Browse for some of your holiday gifts while listening to a performance of Breathe With Bach at 1:30.

Join Kai as they teach the elements of chess and play chess with other tweens and teens. 

For registration and more information, email Roslindale@bpl.org. Please provide age of tween or teen and that you are signing up for the…

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…

Join fellow builders for a morning of creative fun!

LEGO and Duplo bricks are provided. All you need is your imagination!

Challenge yourself to make bigger and better creations! Your creations will be displayed in our display case by the…

Have questions about your computer, cell phone, or eBooks? Or would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL library card? Sign up for an informal session with a librarian on Tuesdays…

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…

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra joins us for another season of world-renowned classes on musical interpretation. Young performers of exceptional ability will have the opportunity to work on the most inspiring aspects of music-making with…

Join the Friends of the Lower Mills Branch for their annual Gingerbread House event! 

Create and take home your very own seasonal masterpiece!

Supplies are limited. 

Please register by calling 617-298-7841.

Accessibility Notice: We…

The Friends of the Codman Square Branch are having their annual book sale on Saturday, December 14 from 10 am - 4 pm! Cash Only: $1 for 2 paperbacks, $2 hardcover, $1 children’s books, $1 for 5 CDs/DVDs – or $3 per bag and $5 per box.

How…

Join us on Saturdays for a fun-filled Story Time. Ages 0-7.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at…

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person at the Codman Square Branch Library every Saturday. Basic English-speaking…

Y-LIPSTICK is back at the Grove Hall Library once Saturday a month December through March.  

Y-LIPSTICK is a five-week curriculum that empowers girls to be drivers of community violence prevention by refusing to buy, hide,…

Join Roslindale Children’s Librarian Miss Celeste for stories, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities to support early literacy. 

This program is best for ages 0-5.

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

Looking for creative ways to gift your loved ones this holiday season? Join us for this workshop filled with ideas! From homemade seasonings and sauces to pickles, cookies, and more, you will learn how to make lots of easy, thoughtful and…

Join our drop-in knitting group, which meets every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.  Just bring your needles and yarn!