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…

As part of their Havana in Hyde Park Revisited series, Artists-at-Large & ArtsAmica present Still Lifes: A Solo Exhibit by Humberto Aguiar Gil. Fourteen untitled oil paintings by Cuban artist Aguiar Gil are on view in the Circulation Room,…

Photographer Rob MacIntosh showcases Encounters, an art exhibition that brings together images collected over time and distance, offering viewers a chance to share in the wonder and connection found in life's fleeting…

About the Exhibition:

The Roslindale Branch, in partnership with the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library, are proud to host an exhibit of work by artist Renée DeKona featuring the team at the City of Boston Animal Care and Control…

The Kiss of the Ink, an exhibit of silkscreen prints by Boston artist Maria Termini, will feature original, limited-edition silkscreen fine art prints created by the artist from 1968 to 1983. During this time, she immersed herself fully in…

The Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library are hosting their annual Holiday Book and Jewelry Sale from Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 5. 

Sale Hours are:

12/4 Thursday 4-7…

Come to the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library's Winter Book Sale!

The book sale will be held on three days: 

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…

Book Sales are on the first Saturday of every other month in the Commonwealth Salon at the Central Library in Copley Square.Books, DVDs, CDs, and records are available.

All proceeds from the sale go to the City-Wide Friends of the…

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners in a relaxed and friendly group. This group is led by a volunteer instructor.To get the most out of this group and feel comfortable participating, a…

Join us in the Lower Mills Community Room for Crochet Club! 

Crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to work on your own projects or learn the first stitches in a crafty community! Basic supplies are available for…

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

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

Join us for an immersive workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting herbal salves and lip balms. Follow along as we guide you through each step of the process, and leave with the natural skincare products we create together to enjoy.

Come and learn about the elements of quilting with Ms. Lillie Boyd.

Whether you’re a quilting beginner or pro, you are welcome at this workshop.

Feel free to bring a project you're already working on.

Register at the top right.

Note:…

Practice Spanish language with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. Email Roslindale@bpl.org to register. 

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about…

Be inspired by Boston’s brightest young classical musicians in a dazzling afternoon showcasing the passion and promise of tomorrow’s great performers; part of the Roxbury Concert Series.

The Roxbury Concert Series aims to showcase the…

Times are tough, and the holidays can make times even tougher. Meals do not need to be expensive to be festive, delicious, and create lasting memories. With a little creativity and frugal shopping, you can create a full meal within a $20…

Do you want to sew a simple and useful project? Come and make some ornaments for the upcoming holidays.  

Participants will learn about the tools of sewing, how to choose fabrics, and how to machine sew a small object and stuff…

City Ballet of Boston will perform excerpts of the modern, Boston-themed retelling of the holiday classic, The Urban Nutcracker.

Following the performance, listen to a reading of the Nutcracker story and learn some new dance moves from a…