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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…
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Photography and Painting: Crossing Over
"This show has special significance for me as it is the first time I have shown my photos and paintings together to illustrate their interplay. My interests in the photos involve composition, texture,…
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The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library and Uforge, is excited to present the final exhibit of its 2024 annual rotating art program. The exhibit showcases…
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Artists-at-Large is pleased to announce that photographer Don West will be on exhibit at the Hyde Park Branch Library. Featuring photographs from Cuba, Israel, France and China, the work of Don West honors our global diversity and…
Open Tech Help (By Appointment)
In ProgressHave questions about your computer, cell phone, or eBooks? Or would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL library card? Sign up for an informal session with a librarian on Tuesdays…
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Friends of the Hyde Park Library Book Sale
In Progress,The Friends of the Hyde Park Branch Library are hosting a holiday book sale at the Hyde Park Branch Library, offering great gifts for avid readers! Come and browse books and DVDs for children, teens and adults.
The book and media sale will…
Winter Book Sale
In ProgressCome to the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library's Winter Book Sale!
The book sale will be held on three days: Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, December 6, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday, December…
GrubStreet @ the BPL: Introduction to Poetry
In ProgressDo you want to try writing poetry, but don’t know where to start? Do you need to refresh your understanding of the fundamentals of the genre? “Introduction to Poetry” will help you get that new engine going. Learn by doing –– diving right…
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The landmark Central Library in Copley Square features notable architecture and design components spanning three centuries, as well as significant art and decorative installations. A summary of key points of interest can be found on…
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We are a Boston Public Library book group geared toward adults in their 40s & 50s that reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. We meet on the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Central Library in Copley Square.
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Join the South Boston Branch Book Group!
For the month of December, we will discuss Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
Set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Vera Wong is an older…
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For our last read of the year, the Unreal Reads fiction book club will discuss Maria Dahvana Headley's verse translation of the epic poem Beowulf. Print copies available at the Brighton Branch front desk while supplies last.
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Radical Reads is an online book club focusing on literature that critiques and challenges current feminist topics.
Join us on December 5 for a vibrant discussion of Jenny Offill's Weather, in which Lizzie introduces anxiety…
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Come to the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library's Winter Book Sale!
The book sale will be held on three days: Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, December 6, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday, December…
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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The Friends of the Hyde Park Branch Library are hosting a holiday book sale at the Hyde Park Branch Library, offering great gifts for avid readers! Come and browse books and DVDs for children, teens and adults.
The book and media sale will…
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Practice speaking English with other new learners in this free, drop-in group!
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in…
The landmark Central Library in Copley Square features notable architecture and design components spanning three centuries, as well as significant art and decorative installations. A summary of key points of interest can be found on…
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…
Join us at the West End Branch Library for Gentle Yoga classes with instructor Marianne Zullas.
Marianne is a registered 500-Hour Yoga teacher with experience in trauma sensitive yoga. The mind and body connection has been a…
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