Events

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 next exhibit of its 2025 annual rotating art program, Viscera, an exhibition by…

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…

This April, we invite you to discover all that poetry has to offer. From the classics, to contemporary voices, to tapping into your own creativity. Visit the Mattapan Branch all through April and look for our National Poetry Month display…

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…

Established in 2010, The Boston Modern Quilt Guild is an inclusive group of artists from the Boston Metro Area focused on building a supportive community. Together we create individual pieces as well as collaborative works with a modernist…

The Connolly Branch is proud to feature work by visual artist Michael Lewy on display from April 15 - June 15, 2025. 

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:

My work has always been shaped through technology, using machines, a camera, or a computer as…

The Roslindale Branch, in partnership with the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library, are proud to host a collection of work by local artists: Wendi Gray and Richard Pepp. This exhibit is on view from Thursday, April 17 through…

History happens every day. While we drink our morning coffee, listen anxiously for the latest news, commute to and from work, and share silly pictures on the internet. In this workshop we’ll explore how to use poems to process the…

Calling all community and local history lovers! Are there histories of local activists working for change in and around Boston you want to tell? Or stories of neighborhood action, community changemakers, or civic engagement that you would…

Registration required and class is currently full. Interested students can join our waitlist. Please contact staff at literacyservices@bpl.org or leave a message at 617-859-2446.

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English as a…

Join your fellow fans of murder and detection for The Alibi Club: A Mystery & Thriller Book Group! This month, we’ll be reading the rural noir Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke. 

A limited number of copies will be available to check…

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…

Literacy Services team members are available to answer questions about our programs and resources for adult English learners.

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

Literacy Services team members are available to answer questions about our programs and resources for adult English learners.

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

Should your purchase real estate for your business? Join us as we talk through the benefits of owning vs. renting and provide you with a step-by-step roadmap for success to prepare you for owner-occupied real estate financing.

Please note…

Literacy Services team members are available to answer questions about our programs and resources for adult English learners.

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

Join us at the BPL Chinatown for a Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with artist Olivia Huang. This workshop will include hands-on sessions where participants will learn brush techniques, color mixing, and composition. Each session will…

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a librarian and will take place online. 

Class requires basic English speaking skills (for beginner students,…

You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon!

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

Are you a new job seeker? Or are you returning to the workforce? Maybe you are looking to start a job in a new field. Then join us in partnership with local businesses for our entry level career and job training fair! At the fair, you'll…