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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…
Art Exhibit: Havana in Hyde Park Revisited
In ProgressAll day,Presented by Artists-at-Large with longtime friends and collaborators at ArtsAmica -- Havana in Hyde Park Revisited -- will delve back into the world of Cuban art, featuring painting, drawing and printmaking. Artists-at-Large and ArtsAmica…
Art Exhibit - Kevin Gillespie: Healing Paths
In ProgressAll day,The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is excited to announce the first exhibit of its 2025 annual rotating art program, Healing Paths by local artist…
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The Connolly Branch is proud to host an exhibit of ten photographs by photographer Jack Lueders-Booth.
In 1987, Boston’s oldest and busiest elevated train stopped running after 87 years – it had been replaced by a new subway. In 1985,…
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Artist Statement:
"These pieces were created to help me integrate the immense reality of the climate crisis and then to determine how I would respond. In documenting ad mapping scientists' reports of the changes unfolding, I was seeking…
Blind Date With a Book
In ProgressAll day,Need a date for Valentine's Day? Let the library set you up with a book!
Visit the New & Novel area in the Central Library anytime this February to pick up an anonymously wrapped book. We will include a short…
Blind Date with a Book
In ProgressAll day,Valentine's Day is coming up. Let the library set you up with a book for your February reading!
Visit the Brighton Branch anytime this February to pick up an anonymously wrapped book. Our display will be located on the lower level, where…
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The Art Committee of the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library would cordially like to invite everyone to see their new exhibition, Immigration: Joys and Hardships: Works of 25 Artists.
The exhibition is open from…
Blind Date with a Book
In ProgressAll day,This Valentine's Day, we invite you to go on a blind date...with a book! Visit the Mattapan branch to check out one of our gift-wrapped books on display across the circulation desk. Select one (or more!) and take it to the desk for…
DROP OFF TAX ASSISTANCE OPTION
Taxpayers must show social security cards for all individuals in the tax return. VITA does not prepare state only tax forms, and taxes for visa holders, with the exemption of Au Pairs. VITA will prepare only…- ,
These classes will help you get comfortable with the basics of using a computer such as pointing and clicking with a mouse, typing on a keyboard, navigating the Windows interface, and more.
This series is designed for those…
Registration requiredRegister for event 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…
Registration requiredRegister for eventJoin a supportive group of senior quilters. Feel free to bring any textile arts projects you are working on, for example, quilting, sewing, etc. All adults are welcome.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To…
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This online class is designed for adult English language learners with basic English skills (Level 2 or higher).
Each week, we will read aloud a news article or short story, review new vocabulary from the reading, and discuss the…
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Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners and new English speakers in an informal and friendly group setting.
Groups are led by a native English speaker.
This program is held on Zoom.
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Join us for the 3rd workshop in the Job Search Fundamentals series! In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a cover letter that grabs a hiring manager’s attention as we cover key strategies.
What You’ll Learn:
• Tailoring your letter…
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Stop by the Open House to view a model of the proposed Grove Hall Community Center design. Speak directly with the design team and BCYF (Boston Center for Youth and Families) about the project to ask your questions and…
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…
Registration requiredRegister for eventNeed basic computer help? Have questions about using your laptop or cell phone?
Get one-on-one-technology assistance with a librarian. Sign up for a 1-hour appointment with Nic by calling 617-522-1960.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to…
Registration requiredRegister for eventHave 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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