Events

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 exhibition, we follow the changing…

In the Leventhal Map & Education Center’s exhibition Terrains of Independence, maps will offer an entry point to a reconsideration of the Revolutionary War through the lens of locality and place.

In 1775, a collision of word-historical…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Inside Out, a solo exhibition by West…

The Connolly Branch is proud to host the exhibition, (RE)Evolving GENESIS: An Origin Story in Motion, by artist Javier Amador-Peña.

This exhibition is a celebration of becoming––of returning to the root to move forward with…

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…

Please join us for Chair Yoga classes at the North End Branch Library led by a Certified Yoga Instructor. Fridays, June 13 through July, 2025 at 10:00 AM (no class on Friday, July 4, 2025 due to Independence Day Holiday)

* These…

Beat the heat this July with our Hot Heists Film Series featuring both modern and classic heist movies! 

No Sudden Move | Friday, July 11 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Three Kings | Saturday, July 19 | 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Taking…

All are welcome to attend the Executive Committee meeting. You can join via Zoom. 

See the agenda, Zoom link, and other meeting details here.

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

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer instructor and will take place in person at the Central Library in Copley Square.

Class requires basic…

Are you interested in developing your brand, creating social media posts, or building a basic website? Join us for a virtual introduction to Canva for small businesses. Starting with a walk-through of what Canva does and how you can make an…

Join us for this performance as part of our Friday lunchtime concerts that feature local musicians playing a range of genres. This concert is also part of our Revolutionary Art programmatic theme.American classical guitarist and composer…

Whether you're a master puzzle solver or just looking for a relaxing and rewarding pastime, our club is the perfect place to indulge your passion, challenge your mind, and connect with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.

Accessibility Notice: We…

This workshop will introduce generative AI, focusing specifically on its implications to news and media literacy. Using resources from the News Literacy Project, patrons will learn about the technology as well as how AI is changing and…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Inside Out, a solo exhibition by West…

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly online group via Zoom. This group is led by a volunteer instructor.

To get the most out of this group and feel…

Come practice your Spanish language skills with us. 

Best for intermediate level speakers, but advanced speakers are welcome, too. Please note these are not classes. 

No registration is required. 

Ven a practicar tus…

Join us for friends and fiber arts! 

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, or any other fiber art project or get inspired by our materials and tools! Come to the library for some cozy fun. 

All ages and experience…

Have 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…

Join the National Park Service for Trailing History, a mobile pop-up that explores Boston's revolutionary stories. 

Who has been a changemaker in your community? What spaces in your community inspire change? The…

Join Kai, who has played in chess tournaments, as they teach the elements of chess and play games of chess. 

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please…