Events

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

Derek Workman is a writer, editor, and photographer based in Botswana, where he is the founding editor of The Kalahari Review. Born in Texas and raised in part in Kenya, he has spent much of his life living and working in different…

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

On-going display in the Special Collections LobbyMonday - 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…

Freedom Project Kolekcja is a response to crises and ongoing global conflicts humanity is facing today. Artists were invited to speak up on issues related to human rights, war, violence, and social and racial injustice. The mission of this…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is pleased to present 10 the Hard Way, the next exhibition of its 2026 rotating art series, featuring work by…

Free, drop-in legal consultations for immigrants will be offered by Rian Immigrant Center’s expert legal staff and pro-bono attorneys. 

Join us for a public tour of the Central Library in Copley Square. This guided tour is a one-hour introduction to the history of the Boston Public Library—the first large free municipal library of the United States—and the art and…

Storytime with Librarian Christina welcomes babies to preschoolers and their caregivers to join us for stories, songs, and dance. This is designed to draw children to love books and to encourage interactive play with each other.

Please…

All adults are welcome to join a supportive group of senior quilters. Feel free to bring any textile arts projects you are working on, for example, quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc. to get feedback or help from other group…

Attend a drop-in session to review your options. No registration required; first come, first serve.

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Children and families are invited to come and celebrate Pride Month with drag queen Ms. Patty for a fun-filled story hour of songs, stories, and more!

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability…

Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking. Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking. 

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

Babies and toddlers with caregivers are invited to join Miss Caroline for bouncing rhymes, finger plays, songs, and some short books! Recommended for babies ages 0-24 months.

This program is not intended for large groups. Preschools…

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.

This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Boston! 

Little…

Improve your English speaking skills in a supportive online community! Our friendly Zoom group for adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners offers a relaxed environment to practice. Every week, we'll read engaging news…

Join Phoebe Neilsen, the BPL's new Children's Musician-in-Residence, for a joyful morning of music and movement. Inspired by folk, jazz, and musical theater traditions, Phoebe's sets are energetic, whimsical, and sure to spark your child's…

Join us for a story time for young children! Space may be limited. Ages 0-5. 

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's…

In Living Room Conversations, participants will take turns talking and listening to share and learn about the topic being discussed.

Facilitated by library staff members, these conversations offer a simple, sociable, and structured way to…

Learn to play the ukulele with musician Javier Rosario. Get instructions and tips on how to play great compositions, how to sound fantastic playing chords and melodies, and how to play well by yourself and with a group.