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…

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…

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals? 

Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler. 

In-person and virtual appointments…

Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card? 

The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help!

Please…

Thanks to the generous help of GrowBoston, ProjectYouthBuild, Haley House, and The Food Project, Roxbury Library has our very own public gardens! Two raised beds have been built in front of the Library and we are soo ready to fill them…

A screening of Disney's Strange World (2022; PG; 1 hour 42 minutes).

The isolated land of Avalonia depends on energy from a magical plant called Pando, but recently that energy has begun to disappear. The Clades, the family of Pando…

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…

Following Technology Classes on Tuesday, please sign up for individual one-on-one sessions for more hands-on learning.

These one-on-one sessions take place every Tuesday from 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM. To set up an appointment please…

Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club.  Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework!

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

Learn to bake step-by-step with Miss Debbie. In this hands-on cooking class, children will learn to make a delicious strawberry shortcake with whipped cream. Children will develop skills in math, reading, science, nutrition, and…

Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! Librarians Miss Liz and Miss Annette will provide you with materials, and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various…

Drop into the Mattapan Branch Library Teen room for Craft Club! 

Try out a different craft each meeting and use your creativity to make cool stuff!

Supplies will be provided.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events…

Join us for a Housing Search Overview hosted by the Office of Housing Stability. 

This workshop will cover income-restricted housing lotteries, rent and income limits, and also share housing search resources. General information…

Join the North End Branch for a family movie night. We will be watching Dog Man. 

Sworn to protect and serve, this policeman is half dog and half man.

This animated feature runs 89 minutes and is rated PG for some action and…

Join us at the library for a fun-filled afternoon of games that includes board games, card games, and oversized games of beloved classics.

Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we’ve got something…

Now's the time to think big and build that LEGO creation of your dreams! Children ages four and up are invited to join us in the Children's Room to build and play. We have the LEGOs, just bring your imagination!

Join us for friends and fiber arts! 

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, or any other fiber art project or get inspired by our materials and tools! Come to the library for some cozy fun. 

All ages and experience…