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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…
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This interactive video exhibition reveals South Boston's transformation, from a mostly low-to moderate income community, with industrial areas to today's gentrification with luxury condos and a radically shifted neighborhood identity. This…
The Time Project: A Group Exhibition
In ProgressAll dayTen seasoned and established artists, all women, came together in August 2009 to create the Time Project. Thus, began a rare and unique journey. We are painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, fiber artists, ceramicists, art book…
Eli Portman: A City in 7 Years
In ProgressAll dayThe 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. This fall, the library presents a solo…
What the Hubble Didn't See by Tod Gaines
In ProgressAll dayEarly in 2017 after watching the assault on the Arts and Sciences, Tod Gaines spent eight months creating this collection of paintings entitled What the Hubble Didn’t See. With a focus on children, he has been showing this…
Join us for an open playtime recommended for young children. We will have various toys including trains, puzzles, puppets, blocks, and sensory toys. This is a good chance for children and their caregivers to make friends and interact with…
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Rockabye Beats! Music and fun in English and in Spanish for children ages 0-5 years old.
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Join Ms. Claire for stories, songs, crafts, play, and other activities designed to support early learning. Every week, we will explore new ideas and skills through a mix of outdoor storytimes and indoor participatory activities.
This program…
Young children and accompanying caregivers are invited to drop in and join us in the Children’s Library on Monday mornings for self-directed sensory play and exploration. Ages 0-5 are welcome, but this program is best for babies and…
This class is for students with some experience learning English at the advanced beginner or elementary level. In class, you will practice speaking and learning grammar such as past tense, future tense, modal verbs, and more!
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Every Monday from 11 am - 1 pm a representative from MassHire will hold a job search workshop and introduction to MassHire. This is part of the MassHire Career Access Point program which provides local career related services and…
Come out for a fun social time and learn a new craft with local crafter, Jan Louissaint. You will complete a take-home beautiful handmade artwork designed by you.
Floral Teacup/Teapot Workshop includes meditation, finger exercises, a…
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Preschool Story Time
CanceledBabies, toddlers, and preschoolers all are welcome to join us at the Uphams Corner Branch for songs, stories, movement, art exploration, and early learning activities.
*August: Focus on summer and nature here in our world and…
Join a representative from MassHire for a job search workshop and introduction to MassHire every Monday from 2-4 PM at the Codman Branch of the BPL!
This is part of the MassHire Career Access Point program which…
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Interested in learning to play chess? Looking for more opportunities to practice or improve your game?
Join your neighbors for weekly chess games and instruction at the North End Branch Library.
No prior chess experience is necessary.…
What's in the deep, dark woods? Find out during this screening of The Red House, released in 1927 and directed by Delmer Daves.
Description:
An old man and his sister are concealing a terrible secret from their adopted teen…
Maybe you have been hanging out at Teen Central for years, maybe you are new to us, but what you might not know about is THE LAB! The Lab is Teen Central’s digital makerspace. Come get a brief but thorough tour of this teen-exclusive,…
Interested in learning to play chess? Join us for weekly chess games and instructions at the North End Branch Library.
No prior chess experience is necessary. This Chess Club is designed for kids and will feature a volunteer…
Join us for an afternoon of building whatever creations you can imagine with friends at the library! A variety of building materials including wood and foam blocks, magnetic blocks, KAPLA planks, Duplos, and Bristle Blocks will be available…
Need help with your homework? Librarian Claire is available to answer questions and guide you through your work in a supportive environment.
This is a drop-in program. No registration required.
