Events

Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of…

Join librarian Chris every Tuesday at 11 for three stories, fingerplays, songs, and occasionally crafts or parachute activities. 

Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcomed.

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…

Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! Librarians Miss Liz and Miss Annette will provide you with materials, and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various…

Join Librarian Ashley for a family movie night. We will be watching Disney's Moana. When her island’s crops become in danger Moana leaves the safety of her island to seek the help of the demigod Maui. He reluctantly helps her…

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…

Now's the time to think big and build that LEGO creation of your dreams! Children ages four and up are invited to join us in the Children's Room to build and play. We have the LEGOs, just bring your imagination!

Learn to play the ukulele with an instructor from Little Groove Music! 

Ukuleles will be provided by the library, and students will be able to take them home for practice between classes. Whether you are a complete beginner or have…

Come to the library and build with our collection of LEGOs! What will you make today? 

This program is best for ages 4 and up. 

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

Join us for Beginner Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book-group-goers and beginner readers. All reading levels are welcome to join us for a read-aloud and short discussion. Children are then welcome to play games, make crafts, and…

Join Miss Tori from the Pierce House as she reads Henry and the Cannons by Don Brown. 

Children will then get to make their own "cannons" using alka seltzer tabs and film canisters!

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our…

Learn how to make your own slime!

Follow the recipe, experiment with add-ins, and enjoy your creation.

Part of the Learn from a Teen program series. See a full list of teen-led children's programs.

This programming is supported through the…

Stop by Lego Club and build something cool!

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the…

Drop in for an evening Story Time for the whole family! Ages 0-7 are invited along with their caregivers.

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

Help plant and care for the vegetable and flower garden behind the Mattapan Branch.

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

Calling all Building Masters!

You're invited for an afternoon of crafting the wildest, most fanciful creations you can imagine with friends at the library!

Both standard LEGO bricks and larger, infant-friendly building blocks will be…

Join kids of all ages in making fun stuff with the library's large LEGO brick collection. This is a free-play program and parent supervision is highly recommended for younger children.

Join an all-ages Story Time for a mid-week afternoon of fun! 

Ages 0-7.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room…

Drop in each week for seasonal make-and-take crafts, meet your old friends, and make new friends, too!

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