Events

What kinds of images come to mind when you think about the environment? Trees, water, green landscapes, and scenic vistas? But what about people—communities, housing, roads, neighborhoods, cities, schools, and factories? In More or…

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…

Kids ages 6 and up can join us in the courtyard at the Central Library on Wednesday, May 18 from 3:30-4:30pm for Board Game Afternoon! Try a new game or play an old favorite. Families are welcome. Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved…

Teens, join us after school at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends, build community, and get help with your homework!

Tweens ages 8-12, join us for games, activities, and to hang out with kids your age over Zoom. It's something different every week! Register at least one hour before the program at: BPL-TweenTime

A rising group on the regional classical music scene, Sheffield Chamber Players was founded in 2014 on the belief that experiencing chamber music in the intimate settings for which it was written profoundly changes the way listeners respond…

Game on! Join us for an afternoon of online gaming, from classic board and card games to modern sensations like scribbl.io and paper.io.

This is an online program and will be host from the library's Zoom account. To receive a link to the…

Kids ages 6 and up can drop-in to the courtyard at the Central Library between 3:30 and 4:15pm on Fridays for crafting fun. Join us for a new craft every week! Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved indoors in inclement weather.

Come celebrate Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month with us! There will be activities for all ages, something for everyone!

Qi Gong Exercise Practice: 12:00 pm

In the meeting room, join local instructor Hanh Dam as he leads a Qi Gong…

Drop-in to the Rey Room in the Central Library's Children's Library every Saturday between 3:30-4:30pm for a different family-friendly activity! All ages are welcome, but these activities are geared for ages 5&up. May 21, join us to make…

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to join this ukulele workshop series, taught by Matty Powell of Little Groove. Classes will be on Monday, from 4:00-5:00 PM. This six-week class will run on 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, and 6/13. Ukuleles will be…

Join your neighbors after school for gaming club on Tuesdays. Make new friends, build community, and get help with your homework!

We'll set out our chess sets and chess books for people to use every Tuesday from 4 to 6.  Bring a friend, or find someone to play!  

Join Librarian Allie for some creative writing time! Each meeting will feature a shared warm-up prompt followed by either another writing prompt or time to work on your own project. ​

This program is recommended for ages ​9-17.…

Back by popular demand! Join us for a party and an American Sign Language class rolled into one! 

SIGNING Basics hosts this excellent event for beginners or people looking to brush up their skills. Class theme is "Zoo I Go To." Get…

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…

Kids ages 6 and up can join us in the courtyard every other Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm to play and build with LEGOs! Families are welcome. Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved indoors in inclement weather.

NOTE: This is a virtual event being held over Zoom video conference software. Please make sure you can access a device that has Zoom installed before the event time before registering.

Gene Luen Yang is the bestselling writer and artist…

Teens, join us after school at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends, build community, and get help with your homework!

Tweens ages 8-12, join us for games, activities, and to hang out with kids your age over Zoom. It's something different every week! Register at least one hour before the program at: BPL-TweenTime