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…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Inside Out, a solo exhibition by West…

The Connolly Branch is proud to host the exhibition, (RE)Evolving GENESIS: An Origin Story in Motion, by artist Javier Amador-Peña.

This exhibition is a celebration of becoming––of returning to the root to move forward with…

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor.

To get the most out of this group and feel comfortable participating, an…

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…

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. 

This class requires basic…

Join Ms. Alessandra for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.

The door to the ramp behind the bus stop on Columbia Road is open for stroller access during story time.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events…

Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! This program is best for ages 2-5, though siblings are always welcome. This program is designed for caregivers and…

Join Librarian Morgan for a Story Time aimed at babies and toddlers every Wednesday at 10:30 am! 

We’ll move, sing, and read stories together to build early literacy.

Recommended for ages 0-3, but preschoolers are welcome too.

Children and caregivers can enjoy a musical performance in the courtyard of the McKim building. In the event of poor weather, the program will be moved to the Children's Library. Space may be limited. This program is generously donated by…

Join the Grub Street writing program for their personal essay workshop: From the Personal to Universal.

Throughout the summer, instructor Angie Chatman will lead classes on how to share our stories using humor, research, storytelling,…

Join us in the children’s area on Wednesday mornings for an interactive story time full of stories, songs, movements, and more. 

This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. 

All children must be…

This weekly story time features books, songs, movement, and a craft. Groups please call ahead. For ages 2-5.

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

Bring your little ones for a morning of songs, stories, and fun with Mr. Ritse!

BPL’s Future Readers Club is for anyone who sings, reads, and celebrates words with their little ones! To participate, all you have to do is expose your…

Story Time introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, song, puppets, flannel board stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. Each session is typically 25 to 30 minutes in length to accommodate attention span…

Young ones to age 5 are invited to join Miss Annette for a story time with books, songs, movement, and finger play in the Community Room.

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

The Poop Museum covers the serious science of poop and pooping and is delivered with the silliness that you might imagine with a program about poop for children. It is the perfect combination of fun and fascinating facts, so that kids (and…

Bring your babies, toddlers, and young children for a Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and picture books. We’ll use props for movement breaks.

Hope to see you all there!

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

IRS Stakeholder Liaisons will conduct this event in Russian.

This is an ONLINE event. Register here.

During this event we will discuss: