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…

July 2026Aluminum · 18 × 18 × 2 ftAlfonso Parra Rubio · Erik StrandMIT Center for Bits and Atoms

Lexicon is a free-form structural shell built from individual origami-folded cells assembled into a two-sided lattice, or interlocking…

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library.

The Children's Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from novice players to junior chess masters. In addition to open play on our chessboards, we will also…

Join Ms. Sherry for Baby Story Time! 

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…

Enjoy a story time that will help children get ready to start school! Ages 3-5. 

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

Join us at the Kirstein Business Library for a personal budgeting workshop presented by the City of Boston Credit Union. In this program we will cover some of the basics of personal finance including:

Join Ms. Rebekah for stories, songs, and movement!

This program is designed for ages 0-5, but all ages are welcome.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language…

Join us for a fun story time for young children! Note: space may be limited. Ages 0-5. 

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the…

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…

Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! 

Miss Annette will provide the materials and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various items such as toilet paper…

Free bike repair at the South Boston Branch from the City of Boston Boston Bikes! 

Join us for a hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patching flat tires, aligning brakes, and adjusting gears and…

Join us for free-building fun with our LEGO sets! 

We’ve got the blocks, so bring your imagination and build that LEGO structure of your dreams! Want to challenge yourself? We'll have challenging build templates to choose from as…

Stop by our LEGO Club and build something cool with our collection of LEGO bricks!

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department…

To mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Boston Public Library's Community History Department partnered with Revolutionary Spaces to offer a free and public program series called "Life, Liberty,…

Join Ms. Alessandra for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.

The door to the ramp behind the bus stop on Columbia Road is open for stroller access during story time.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events…

Bring your little ones for a morning of songs, stories, and fun with Mr. Ritse!

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in…

Join us for a fun story time for young children! Note: space may be limited. Ages 0-5. 

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the…

Drop in each week for seasonal make-and-take crafts, meet your old friends, and make new friends, too!

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