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In 1987, Boston’s oldest and busiest elevated train stopped running after 87 years – it had been replaced by a new subway.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…
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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…
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DROP OFF TAX ASSISTANCE OPTION
Taxpayers must show social security cards for all individuals in the tax return. VITA does not prepare state only tax forms, and taxes for visa holders, with the exemption of Au Pairs. VITA will prepare only…
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These classes will help you get comfortable with the basics of using a computer such as pointing and clicking with a mouse, typing on a keyboard, navigating the Windows interface, and more.
This series is designed for those…
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Do you have questions about using your cell phone, computer, or email? Do you need help applying for jobs online or would you like someone to look over your resume? Book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian for help with…
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Stories, songs, and fingerplays to encourage early literacy for very young children with caregivers. Includes a simple craft.
We are unable to accommodate groups in this space.
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Join this special Story Time for two and three year olds as we celebrate this fun age! Ages 2 and 3.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please…
Little Groove: Music and Movement for Young Children — Join us for music, songs, and games that are fun and support early literacy for young children.
Groups must call Ms. Ann at the library.
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Join a supportive group of senior quilters. Feel free to bring any textile arts projects you are working on, for example, quilting, sewing, etc. All adults are welcome.
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Wee The People presents Wee Got Jazz.
What is jazz? Where did it come from? Who are its heroes? And what can jazz teach us about Black traditions of freedom and resistance? In this kid-powered, music-filled workshop with Wee The People, we…
Children and families are invited to sing, play, and dance along in a library jam session! Mr. Ritse will lead participants through classic nursery rhymes, upbeat jazz tunes, and their own requests (when possible). Children who play…
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This online class is designed for adult English language learners with basic English skills (Level 2 or higher).
Each week, we will read aloud a news article or short story, review new vocabulary from the reading, and discuss the…
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Join us to sing, read, move, and rhyme together.
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 Room at…
