Events

What kinds of images come to mind when you think about the environment? Trees, water, green landscapes, and scenic vistas? But what about people—communities, housing, roads, neighborhoods, cities, schools, and factories? In More or…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. This spring, the library presents a solo…

Prepare for the U.S. citizenship test and interview in this 8-week course, offered in partnership with the St. Mark Community Education Program. This course offers instruction to improve English and preparation for all 100…

Babies and toddlers join Miss Celeste for lap bounces, stories, rhymes, baby signs, and songs. This program is best for ages 0-2.

Come to the Grove Hall Branch Library for Future Readers Club Story Time. Librarian Angela will share songs, rhyme, and stories little ones and their families. 

Future Readers Club Story Time will take place outside in our WiFi…

Join us for an interactive Story Time with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, rhymes, bounces and songs. Best for children ages 0-2. 

Program will meet on our outdoor terrace. Space is limited so email…

Enjoy stories, songs, and early learning activities every week in the library’s spacious backyard, weather permitting. At the end of each Story Time, you will receive a related activity kit to take home.

In case of inclement weather,…

Miss Hope is back with outdoor Story Times, every Tuesday at 10:30 am in the Children's Courtyard. Miss Hope will read a few books and we will sing a few songs together. There will be optional indoor craft, and theme appropriate…

Calling all sewers, quilters, and anyone with an interest in any and all fabric art! The Codman Square Branch Library welcomes you in-person to visit with old friends and meet new ones. There is no need to have a project, you are…

Enjoy some lively and interactive music for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Join Little Groove outside the library to sing, dance, move, and learn.

This is an outdoor concert. You may want a towel or blanket to sit on. 

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 2-5.

Registration is required. Please register total number of attendees, both children and adults.

This program will be held outdoors in the courtyard, weather…

Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for a singalong! Matt Heaton plays kid-friendly, original folk, and surf-inspired songs with a few re-worked hits. Get your toes tappin' and your wombat dance ready!

This program is…

Join Ms. Jackie every Tuesday morning for stories, songs, and rhymes. Great for kids ages 2-4, but older or younger siblings are welcome! 

Please note: There will be no Story Time on Tuesday, 5/24!

Registration is not…

Join us on Tuesdays at 11am for a Knitting/Crochet Circle. Bring your projects and enjoy company of other crafters. 

Crafters of all levels welcome. 

Join us for stories and songs followed by a craft based on the theme of the week.

Preschools and daycares should contact Vicky at vburr@bpl.org or 617-361-2524 to schedule separate story time visits tailored to your group.

Come join librarian Chris for two to three read alouds on a theme along with fingerplays and songs. This will be held every Tuesday at 11 am at the Codman Square Library. We will do crafts after Story Time some weeks, but not all…

Your health care, your choice! 

Join us to learn how to make your own personal health care plan to write down your health care decisions, and get good care over your lifetime. Ellen DiPaola, President, Honoring Choices MA, will provide…

Join Chinatown Community Storyteller, Heang Leung Rubin, for children's Story Time during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Each week will include 2-3 books by Asian American Pacific Islander authors, singing, and movement.

This…

Would you like a little extra help with your computer or device? Call 617-298-7841 or email ecluster@bpl.org to reserve a half hour with a Lower Mills Librarian! Bring your own device, or borrow one of ours. 

Join Librarian Ashley at the North End Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for children ages 2-5 on Tuesday mornings in May at 11am. This event is created for toddlers and preschoolers, but younger children and their caregivers are…