Events
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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…
Art Exhibit: Havana in Hyde Park Revisited
In ProgressAll day,Presented by Artists-at-Large with longtime friends and collaborators at ArtsAmica -- Havana in Hyde Park Revisited -- will delve back into the world of Cuban art, featuring painting, drawing and printmaking. Artists-at-Large and ArtsAmica…
Art Exhibit - Kevin Gillespie: Healing Paths
In ProgressAll day,The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is excited to announce the first exhibit of its 2025 annual rotating art program, Healing Paths by local artist…
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The Connolly Branch is proud to host an exhibit of ten photographs by photographer Jack Lueders-Booth.
In 1987, Boston’s oldest and busiest elevated train stopped running after 87 years – it had been replaced by a new subway. In 1985,…
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Artist Statement:
"These pieces were created to help me integrate the immense reality of the climate crisis and then to determine how I would respond. In documenting ad mapping scientists' reports of the changes unfolding, I was seeking…
Blind Date With a Book
In ProgressAll day,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…
Blind Date With a Book
In ProgressAll day,Valentine's Day is coming up. Let the library set you up with a book for your February reading!
Visit the Brighton Branch anytime this February to pick up an anonymously wrapped book. Our display will be located on the lower level, where…
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The Art Committee of the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library would cordially like to invite everyone to see their new exhibition, Immigration: Joys and Hardships: Works of 25 Artists.
The exhibition is open from…
Blind Date With a Book
In ProgressAll day,This Valentine's Day, we invite you to go on a blind date...with a book!
Visit the Mattapan Branch to check out one of our gift-wrapped books on display across the circulation desk. Select one (or more!) and take it to the desk for…
Blind Date With a Book
In ProgressAll day,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…
Blind Date With a Book
In ProgressAll day,This Valentine's Day let the library surprise you with a book date!
Stop by the library to pick a wrapped up book and get surprised by our recommendation. All you will be able to know ahead of time is a small description and the genre…
Poetry Contest for All Ages
In ProgressThis year, the annual poetry contest, sponsored by the Friends of the West Roxbury Branch Library, features the theme "Room." All ages are welcome to enter the contest. Patrons may submit two poems on the theme "Room."
Deadline…
A Memory Café is for those living with memory loss, their loved ones and care partners. Connect with community and engage in a wide range of interesting activities every month!
Free light refreshments from home.stead caf'é & bakery.
Presented…
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 West End Branch Library.
Class requires basic…
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer instructor and will take place in person at the Central Library in Copley Square.
Class requires basic…
Zumbini
CanceledZumbini is an early childhood education program for children ages 0–4 that combines music, dance, and educational tools to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skill development. The program was created by Zumba and BabyFirst,…
This weekly Story Time features books, songs, movement, and a craft. Groups please call ahead.
For ages 2-5.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services,…
This is a parent/caregiver-child playgroup for babies under 12 months old. Meet other new parents and interact with other babies.
We will also have a lactation consultant to answer your questions about breastfeeding, pumping, and…
Join Countdown to Kindergarten's Playgroup. Practice school readiness, make new friends, and get connected to community recourses. Kids will experience free play, circle time, and Story Time. Grownups will learn about early childhood…
This Story Time program, featuring songs, rhymes, and more, is developed for children 12-24 months old.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language…