Events
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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…
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Terrains of Independence
In ProgressAll day,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…
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The Connolly Branch is proud to feature work by visual artist Michael Lewy on display from April 15 - June 15, 2025.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
My work has always been shaped through technology, using machines, a camera, or a computer as…
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The Roslindale Branch, in partnership with the Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library, are proud to host a collection of work by local artists: Wendi Gray and Richard Pepp. This exhibit is on view from Thursday, April 17 through…
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: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by…
Art Exhibit - Deborah Ellington: Bookish Art
In ProgressThe 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: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by…
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting led a volunteer teacher.
Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Literacy Services department for a…
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Join Adam Koslen from YogaHub in this gentle form of yoga that is practiced while sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. You will learn calming postures and breathing techniques to open energy channels, release tension,…
Stop in to this Tai Chi class to learn an ancient form of martial arts. Tai Chi focuses on improving balance and preventing falls through a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths.
Co-hosted by BCYF…
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Delve deeper into the rich history of Boston's Chinatown. Join us at the Chinatown Branch Library on May 13, 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM to explore the vibrant past of this dynamic community.
All events are accessible to people with…
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This is a place where our identities are welcome as we explore pausing and sitting together. This hour will include readings from a variety of sources, some from Buddhist and other traditions; along with sitting in silence, and a circle of…
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Emerson College's Engagement Lab & We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project Present: "It Starts With Us." A moving documentary that follows the journeys of mothers who have lost children to gun violence and incarceration, and…
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2025 is the 350th anniversary of King Philip's War - a conflict between many of the local Native American tribes and English colonists that lasted from 1675-1676. It was fought primarily in Massachusetts, and had the highest per…
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Are you thinking of starting a business? Do you need small business assistance? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can help!
Join Shelly Gillis, Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration in the…
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: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by…
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Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person at the West End Branch Library.
Class requires basic…
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Need help online with the computer, with your phone, with online resources?
Would you like one-on-one help by appointment?
Make an appointment with Ana in person or by calling 617.436.8214 or email codman@bpl.org.
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A community space to work on any writing project you want –– fiction, non-fiction, journalism, zines, poetry...
We'll sit and write for an hour and have some time at the end to talk about our writing.
All levels of writers are welcome,…
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Vital records are some of the most basic records that can be used in genealogy; they can provide numerous leads for further research. This class will provide information about what vital records are, how they are useful, and how to access…
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Are you ready to get a car but don't know where to start? Join us to learn how to get the best deal on a car and the pros and cons of buying vs. leasing.
The BPL-Babson Financial Literacy Project is a series of workshops designed to…
