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…

The Roslindale Branch, in partnership with the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library, are proud to host an exhibit of work by Jamaica Plain artists, Suzanne Hoffman and Orr Michaely. While both are primarily abstract artists, Orr…

Need a date for Valentine's Day? Let the library set you up with a book! 

Visit the New & Novel area in the Central Library anytime this February to pick up an anonymously wrapped book. We will include a short…

Let the library set you up with a book! Find our Blind Date with a Book display next to the front desk. Each book has some description on the wrapping to help you choose a "date" that suits your taste.

All month long at the Brighton…

Still Here: A Journey of Public Art in Boston, an art exhibition featuring works created by the 2024-2025 Teen Photography Collective program at the Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston. In collaboration with the Boston Research…

Get cozy with our Hygge Kits this winter!

Hygge Kits are available at our circulation desk while supplies last, or pick one up at any of our other participating branches.

Learn more about the BPL's Hygge Kits and participating BPL…

The theme for this year's contest is "Beyond the Door."

How to enter: Include your name, address, phone number, age, and email address. (Please retain a copy of your poem. Submissions will not be returned.) Submit poems (limit: 2) one of…

October 7, 2025 - April 3, 2026Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Out of the Box: Unpacking the World of Archives opens up archives to visitors, demonstrating what archives are, what we can learn from them, and what archivists do to…

Marking 250 years since the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the exhibition Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston reflects on the nation’s founding ideals, asking: To whom were these promises…

In this intermediate workshop, you will learn AI tools that can be used with Google Docs with a focus on writing, formatting, and sharing a document with coworkers.

You will learn how to:

Jigsaw puzzles and jazz music have a lot in common: They're both creative and fun, and they both get your brain waves engaged. So do your brain a favor: Join us for puzzles and jazz music! 

Light snacks will be provided.

90% of U.S. Foundations don't have websites!

With the Foundation Directory Online, you can put the Foundation Center's extraordinary database and fundraising expertise to work for your organization, project, or client, while uncovering…

Children and their caregivers are invited to a calming series of activities designed to support mindfulness and body awareness. 

Please note that the doors to this program will be closed five minutes after the start to minimize…

The Special Collections Departments holds over 800,000 images in its press photography collection, including the Boston Herald Traveler Photo Morgue. 

Join Curator of Photography, Aaron Schmidt, in the exhibition Revolution! 250 Years…

Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors.

The group meets every Monday and Thursday in the Community Meeting Room. No registration required.

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

Do you have questions about using your cell phone, computer, or email? Do you need computer basics instruction or help navigating websites? Book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian.

To schedule an appointment,…

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…