Events

In the period spanning the Civil War to World War II, Boston’s urban fabric experienced profound changes. Building Blocks, the latest exhibition at the Leventhal Map and Education Center, explores this extraordinary moment of…

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 permanent exhibition at the Leventhal Map…

Organized by Artists-at-Large, At 91: Paintings by Anne Quinlan will be on display from January 15-March 31, 2023. “Quinlan excels at capturing the moments we wish to bottle up and store for a lifetime – an afternoon on a windswept beach; a…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. This spring, the library presents a solo…

Visited Building Blocks of Boston at the Leventhal Map & Education Center and want to see more? Special Collections is excited to invite all interested visitors during the month of March to see special objects from Rare Books, Arts, and the…

All are welcome to attend the McKim Capital Project Committee meeting. 

See the agenda and other meeting details here.

Are you job hunting, but need help creating a resume? Have a resume but need to update it? Drop by the library’s resume workshop and learn how to put together a new resume, polish your current resume or have your resume reviewed by a…

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 10 interface, and more. 

This series is designed for…

This is an adult Beginner English class. You will learn the basics of English, including how to give personal information, talk about likes and dislikes, describe everyday activities, use present and past tense, and more!

This class will help adult ESOL learners grow beyond the basics. We will expand vocabulary, learn new grammar to work with, and practice through conversations and short writing activities.

Class will meet at the Roslindale Branch Library in…

The BPL offers a suite of resources to help you build a resume, search for employment, and give you the skills you need to land your next job or explore a new career

Local professor Barry Marshall will screen and discuss Night and the City (1950), in which a small-time grifter and nightclub tout takes advantage of some fortuitous circumstances and tries to become a big-time player as a…

This Chinese books discussion group meets in-person at the Chinatown Branch and online on Zoom. The last Wednesday of every month from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to share their own monthly readings. Please register. The…

Not sure what book to read next? Take advantage of our live reader recommendation hour on Twitter to ask a librarian! Tweet at @BPLboston using the hashtag #ShelfServiceLive to let us know what you're looking for and we'll do our best…

Have questions about your computer, cellphone, or using eBooks? Talk one-on-one with a librarian! 

Sign up for an informal session on Wednesdays by emailing Liz at eblake@bpl.org or visiting the library. 

Laptops will be…

Bring your current work in progress to craft with company at the first meeting of Work In Progress Wednesdays. The definition of ‘craft’ is up to you. Whether you make fiber art, draw, or need time for journaling, you’re welcome to join.

This…

Free Drop-Off & Remote Assistance Tax Preparation Organization: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Dates: Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm (weekly, beginning 1/19/23) Location: Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, 700…

Skip the takeout and learn how to make classic Chinese food with Karen Jou!

In this program, Karen will demonstrate how to make Chinese-style fried rice and spring rolls using a mix of fresh and frozen ingredients. Vegetarian options for…

Join the Mayor's Office of Housing to discuss a plan to address the housing and economic development needs and priorities in Boston for the new program year that begins July 1. The Plan covers four federal programs and we expect to receive…

Musician & music instructor, Rollins Ross, will go over the basics of music production & video content creation in this 6-week course that will cover applications like GarageBand and iMovie. Participants are encouraged to bring their own…