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…

Derek Workman is a writer, editor, and photographer based in Botswana, where he is the founding editor of The Kalahari Review. Born in Texas and raised in part in Kenya, he has spent much of his life living and working in different…

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

On-going display in the Special Collections LobbyMonday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Out of the Box: Unpacking the World of Archives opens up archives to visitors, demonstrating what archives are, what we can learn from them, and what…

Freedom Project Kolekcja is a response to crises and ongoing global conflicts humanity is facing today. Artists were invited to speak up on issues related to human rights, war, violence, and social and racial injustice. The mission of this…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is pleased to present 10 the Hard Way, the next exhibition of its 2026 rotating art series, featuring work by…

All adults are welcome to join a supportive group of senior quilters. Feel free to bring any textile arts projects you are working on, for example, quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc. to get feedback or help from other group…

Increase your sewing knowledge in this 6-week series for adults. We have the sewing machines and an experienced instructor to teach you how to sew.

All skill levels are welcome!

Please direct all questions regarding the series to our…

Open-ended play with a variety of toys and books for kids to explore. Come socialize with other children and work on gross and fine motor skills!

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

Attend a drop-in session to review your options. No registration required; first come, first serve.

We can assist you with:

Babies and toddlers with caregivers are invited to join Miss Caroline for bouncing rhymes, finger plays, songs, and some short books! Recommended for babies ages 0-24 months.

This program is not intended for large groups. Preschools…

Join Miss Sherry at the Honan-Allston Branch for story time! 

Toddlers and babies 0 to 3 years old and their caregivers will play and learn with fun bouncing rhymes, finger plays, songs, and books.

This program is not intended…

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…

Improve your English speaking skills in a supportive online community! Our friendly Zoom group for adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners offers a relaxed environment to practice. Every week, we'll read engaging news…

Join in for a story time full of reading, rhyming, songs and more! Space may be limited. 

Ages 0-5. 

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

Have you ever come across an unfamiliar website and wondered if it was credible? Or seen information on social media and were unsure if it was true or not? This workshop will focus on Lateral Reading, a method used by professional fact…

Drop-in chair yoga classes led by a certified Yoga instructor.

No registration needed, but the number of participants may need to be limited as space allows.

About the instructor: Marie is a Certified Yoga Instructor…

The Parker Hill Book Discussion Group meets every third Thursday of the month to exchange views about literature. Join us on Zoom when we review The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Change.

For more information contact Karen Gallagher at…

Scissors. Glue. Your unhinged ideas. No art skills are needed and certainly NO RULES. Learn how zines have shaped history and leave with your own homemade zine.

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

Charles Cleary (known to Hyde Park generations as Charlie) is ready to play a game of checkers or chess with you, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced player. Have a fun game, and maybe get a pointer or two. You were…