Events

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

On-going display in the Special Collections LobbyMonday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Out of the Box: Unpacking the World of Archives opens up archives to visitors, demonstrating what archives are, what we can learn from them, and what…

Freedom Project Kolekcja is a response to crises and ongoing global conflicts humanity is facing today. Artists were invited to speak up on issues related to human rights, war, violence, and social and racial injustice. The mission of this…

This exhibition is a multidisciplinary cultural experience that highlights the humanity, artistic spirit, and natural beauty of Boston through the integration of arts, humanities, and sciences. It presents a curated collection of…

Drop-in chair yoga classes led by a certified Yoga instructor.

No registration needed, but the number of participants may need to be limited as space allows.

About the instructor: Marie is a Certified Yoga Instructor…

Join us for a public tour of the Central Library in Copley Square. This guided tour is a one-hour introduction to the history of the Boston Public Library—the first large free municipal library of the United States—and the art and…

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting; led by a volunteer teacher.

Class requires basic English-speaking skills. 

Beginning students should contact the Literacy Services…

The Memory Café is for those living with memory loss, along with their loved ones and care partners.

Connect with community, participate in meaningful and joyful programming, and enjoy light refreshments.

The Memory Café is…

Need help creating or polishing your resume? Drop-in for resume help from a librarian every other Friday morning at the Mattapan Branch. Appointments will last approximately 20 minutes and are on a first-come…

Welcome to Senior Fridays! Two weeks a month we will have a late morning program especially for neighborhood older adults. These programs run the gambit from tech help to movement, each month will have different offerings. Light…

Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group.

Meet new friends and have fun while improving your English skills.

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

Website-building platforms such as Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, and WordPress are rising in popularity and universality, allowing anyone to make a website in hours, no technical knowledge required. But making a good website goes beyond…

A musical performance with percussionist Matthew Lau as part of our signature Concerts in the Courtyard Series!

Revolutionary Sound: The Vibraphone's Evolution

The vibraphone holds a unique place in musical history as a distinctly…

Learn how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT responsibly during your job search to maximize your chances of a hiring manager seeing your application.

Join us for more of the Job Search Fundamentals workshops, which…

Come to the Community Room at the West Roxbury Branch Library to watch films in a relaxed setting and discuss with fellow movie lovers. 

Friday, July 10, 1:30-3:30 PM

In Hearts Beat Loud, a music-loving single father…

A film screening of Bugonia (2025); 1 hr. 58 m; Rated R; closed captioning available.

Strange beliefs and unfounded convictions have shaped conspiracy theorist Teddy Gatz into the man he is today. And haunted by the crazy idea…

Ocean’s 11 (1960): Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and the rest of the Rat Pack do it their way in the classic original version of the caper flick. Ol' Blue Eyes is Danny Ocean, a playboy who rounds up his old army buddies…

Join us on Saturday mornings for Tai chi and Qigong led by volunteer instructor, Thầy Đàm Hạnh. 

Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art involving a series of slow, gentle movements and physical postures, meditation, and…

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…