Events
Learn to play Chess with Kai, an experience Chess player who has competed in many Chess tournaments.
Kai will teach moves, provide guidance, and share strategies that will lead to fun and perhaps checkmates!
Accessibility Notice: We strive…
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Drop by the children's room to sample different ancient writing systems.
Learn about Egyptian hieroglyphics, Meosopotamian cuneiform, Germanic/Nordic runes, and more! Then try your hand and writing your own.
You children will require…
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Kickoff the weekend with story time! This program features stories, songs, and rhymes designed to build early literacy skills in young children and continue building the literacy skills of older children. Please note that in nicer weather,…
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Do you have finished puzzles that are gathering dust? Looking for a new puzzle to enjoy?
Come to the library puzzle swap!
Bring your good-condition puzzles to swap for new-to-you puzzles! All ages and puzzle sizes are welcome!
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LEGO Club is a time for kids to stretch their creativity with LEGOs and DUPLOS.
Recommended for children ages 3-12.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or…
Join us on Saturdays for story time in the McKim Courtyard! In inclement weather, story time will move indoors to the Children’s Library. Ages 0-7.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a…
LEGO Club is a time for kids to stretch their creativity with LEGOs and DUPLOS.
Recommended for children ages 3-12.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or…
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Join Roslindale Branch Library Children’s Librarian Miss Celeste for stories, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities to support early literacy.
This program is best for ages 0-5.
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We all know that girls rule! Here at the library, we aim to help them show it.
The Girls’ Chess Club, official known as the Lower Mills Rookies, is an extra session of the chess program, just for queens-in-training.
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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…
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Boston Reads Comics is a city-wide reading program for kids, sharing the love of reading and a love for comics! The graphic novel featured this year is The Snips by Raúl the Third.
While you wait for Raúl the Third to lead an…
Board Game Day
Canceled,Join us for a family friendly afternoon of board games!
We will have a variety of classic and new board games to choose from but feel free to bring your own!
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a…
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Would you like to read to Charlie the Therapy Dog? To get a chance to read to Charlie, a parent or guardian would need to email Miss Annette at adiola@bpl.org or call 617-325-3147. Spots are limited!
The children can bring a book of…
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Raúl the Third, a New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator, author, and artist, leads this author talk for children.
Boston Comic Arts Foundation presents Boston Reads Comics, a city-wide reading…
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Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and grow with Kathy the Caterpillar! This immersive bilingual program in English and Spanish brings the magic of transformation to life! With a fun puppet, colorful visuals, and a delightful story, kids will…
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Birds are not just related to dinosaurs; they are dinosaurs! Modern birds evolved from small, carnivorous dinosaurs in the Late Jurassic period. Wingmasters rehabilitate raptors that include eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. This…
We will share stories and songs, followed by a craft based on the summer theme of the week. Themes include dinosaurs, worms, planting and harvesting, digging sandcastles, pirates buried treasure, rocks, and digging tunnels.
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Join Librarian Angela on Mondays mornings for All-Ages Story Time Story Time. Young Children and their caregivers will enjoy 30 minutes rhymes, songs, puppets, and stories! At the end of story time, families are welcome…
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Babies and toddlers will explore different self-guided activity stations around the room.
Best for children ages 0-5.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or…
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Celebrate summer with music at the library!
Mariana Iranzi, musician and educator from New York City, brings catchy songs for the little ones and their families to enjoy. Be ready to dance and sing along in Spanish and English!
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