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In 1987, Boston’s oldest and busiest elevated train stopped running after 87 years – it had been replaced by a new subway.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…
Roxbury Writes!
CanceledCome together as a community to work on your writing projects!
Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, zine — whatever your style, we are here to work together <3
Join us Mondays in the Roxbury Learning Lab.
All levels welcome — bring…
This 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…
The BPL Job Help Team is here to support you on your journey to finding your next job!
If you need assistance with:
ResumesCover lettersJob applicationsTech skillsSign up for a 30-minute appointment with our Workforce Development Librarian.
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Join us for an exciting iteration of the Digital Design Intensive during February vacation, tailored specifically for middle school students!
Over the course of four days, participants will dive into the world of digital design,…
Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of…
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Music and fun in English and in Spanish for children ages 0-5 years old. Join us for this entertaining, educational, and community-building program with performers from Rockabye Beats.
This programming is supported in part through the…
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A dedicated playtime for babies and toddlers featuring lots of blocks!
Please drop in anytime during the program hour.
No registration required.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability…
Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program back to back. We ask that you choose one time to attend
For ages 0-24 months.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To…