Events
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Crochet with company! Bring a project from home or start something new here at the library. Ms. Allie will be on hand to teach, assist and give advice. Previous crochet experience is not required; beginners WELCOME! Crochet hooks and…
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Join Miss Sarah to make beaded bracelets!
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 right.…
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Introducing Adult Craft Night! Drop by anytime from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to decompress and relax after a long day, pick up a new hobby, or practice an old one all while enjoying each other's company. No registration required.
Each…
Drop-In Gaming Time
CanceledDo you have what it takes to beat your friends or family at board games? Whether you’re looking for competition or just wanting to have fun, you’ll have plenty of games to choose from at our weekly gaming time. Drop by any time between…
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Learn online project management tools to stay organized and efficient during your job search. Learn how to track applications, set reminders, manage deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
Join us for more of the Job Search Fundamentals workshops,…
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Celebrate Summer with our Unearthed Summer Film Series:
Film screening start at 1:00 PM on selected Fridays.
The schedule is below:
June 26, 2026 | A Minecraft Movie (2025) Rated PG, 101M
A group of unlikely heroes must work…
Kids of all ages are invited for an afternoon of play!
Whether you love board games like chess and Chutes and Ladders, virtual favorites like Mario Kart, or an exciting game of ping-pong, we've got something for everyone to…
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Students from the O’Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance will give a demonstration and teach a few dance moves! For all ages.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation…
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 in to make some mail with us!
Sending and receiving mail is such a joy! Spread that joy by joining us to create mail to send. Once you're done, drop it in the mailbox right down the street.
Stamps, envelopes, cardstock, and…
Stop by and help take care of the Mattapan Branch's garden! We'll be watering the garden, weeding the beds, and tending to our plants. No gardening experience necessary.
You can enter the library's back garden through the gate in the…
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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.
No…
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…
NOTE: This is a 2-session in-person workshop. Attendees will need access to Google Classroom using a non-school Gmail account to make full use of these tools. In-person attendees will be provided computer access, but may choose to use their…
The Banned Books Band is a teen-led summer book club dedicated to celebrating the freedom to read. Together, teens will explore a wide variety of banned and challenged books that have been labeled “inappropriate” or removed from schools and…
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The Freestyle Workshop invites teens to explore their individual interests through a wide range of multimedia applications, allowing them to express their artistic ideas in ways that are creative, collaborative, and deeply personal.
Using…
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Relax, unwind, and connect with fellow puzzle lovers at our Puzzle Palooza!
Join us for an enjoyable evening as we work together to complete a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle.
Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or just looking for a…
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The Fields Corner Branch may be closed but the library is still here!
Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a…
The Create It! Workshop Series is a two-week creative arts and media program designed to introduce youth to various forms of artistic expression, digital media, storytelling, and performance arts. Through interactive, hands-on workshops,…
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…
