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…

Young children and accompanying caregivers are invited to drop in and join us in the Children’s Library on Monday mornings for self-directed sensory play and exploration. Ages 0-5 are welcome, but this program is best for babies and…

Maybe you have been hanging out at Teen Central for years, maybe you are new to us, but what you might not know about is THE LAB! The Lab is Teen Central’s digital makerspace. Come get a brief but thorough tour of this teen-exclusive,…

We want you to join the team! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math: each week we'll tackle a different STEAM principle with hands-on activities for kids ages 6-12 and their caregivers. Join us every Monday starting September 19…

As part of our observance of National Recovery Month, we're hosting a premier screening of this feature documentary film about the addiction crisis in America reaching a new boiling point and the courageous people—at all levels, from all…

Do you know the BPL has a space you can book to film or record audio? Find out more!

Want to make a podcast and not sure where to start? Need a free space to film? Get an overview of the InnoLAB, a bookable space where you can work your…

Searching for a job is very stressful and can lead to many questions that you might have and nobody is there to answer them. In this workshop we will have a conversation about all aspects of job searching and discuss questions you may have…

This class will help adult students hone the English they already have in their toolbox. We will strengthen speaking and listening skills to gain confidence communicating in any setting, formal or informal.

Class will meet in the Central…

Read and rhyme in the library courtyard Tuesdays at 11:30 AM! We'll share rhymes, songs, and stories that help to develop language and motor skills. For ages 0-5.Note: Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved indoors in inclement weather.

Tuesdays in 2022 from noon to 2 pm at the 2nd floor Information Desk in the Boylston Street Building.No appointment needed! Drop by between 12pm - 2 pm to get guidance and information about resources in Boston:

•Emergency housing

•Shelters

The Mayor's Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion, Small Business Development, is hosting office hours on every Tuesday from 1pm to 5pm in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC). 

Walk across the street to Copley Square and join us for all-ages story time fun on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30pm! Note: Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved indoors in inclement weather.

This 5-week course is designed for adult English learners to strengthen their technology skills for work and everyday needs. Classes will focus on building basic skills: connecting to and searching for information on the internet,…

Please join us for a relaxing fall evening yoga class in our McKim Exhibition Hall. Hands to Heart Center’s (HTHC) Yoga 4 All Program shares the healing practice of yoga with Greater Boston’s low-income and under-resourced communities. HTHC…

These classes will help you get comfortable with the basics of using a computer such as pointing and clicking with a mouse, typing on a keyboard, navigating the Windows 10 interface, and more. 

This series is designed for…

Join us in the library courtyard for some open-ended art time! Kids (ages 1-5) can get creative and have fun while also building the motor control that they'll need once they're in school. This month, we will meet on Wednesdays, September…

Toddlers and preschoolers can explore various STEM concepts through stories and then in a hands-on way at our activity stations afterwards. For ages 2-5.

Kids ages 4-8 and their caregivers are invited to adventure through art with us! We'll start by reading a story together, followed by an art activity. Join us on Wednesday afternoons starting September 21 at 3:30pm in the Children's…

Free Drop-Off & Remote Assistance Tax Preparation Organization: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Dates: Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm (1/19/22-9/28/22) Location: Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, 700 Boylston St, Lower Level …

Join the Leventhal Map and Education Center with a panel of invited guests for a roundtable discussion on narratives of environmental justice. The roundtable will discuss how investigating historical and present-day patterns of urban…