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…

Entering kindergarten this fall? Join us for Kindergarten Camp! We will sing songs, read books about school, play games, work on our fine and gross motor skills, and maybe even do a fun craft together. Kindergarten Camp will be in the…

The landmark Central Library in Copley Square features notable architecture and design components spanning three centuries, as well as significant art and decorative installations. A summary of key points of interest can be found on…

Registration required. Class has limited available space. Please contact staff for information on whether class is accepting new students - literacyservices@bpl.org or leave a message at 617-859-2446.

Practice speaking English with other…

Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo (or “CBD”) has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine, which crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”! Quickly becoming considered…

Come write with us in the Courtyard on Friday afternoons at 3:30pm! We will have writing prompts, free writing time, and sharing time. This program is for children who are able to write on their own, ages 7 and up. Outdoor programs may be…

Come write with us in the Courtyard on Friday afternoons at 3:30pm! We will have writing prompts, free writing time, and sharing time. This program is for children who are able to write on their own, ages 7 and up. Special guest and author…

Join us in the courtyard at the Central Library on Saturday mornings at 10:00am for an all-ages story time! All children are welcome, but this program is recommended for ages 0-7. Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved indoors in…

The landmark Central Library in Copley Square features notable architecture and design components spanning three centuries, as well as significant art and decorative installations. A summary of key points of interest can be found on…

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to learn all about plants in this hands-on series of programs! Join us Saturdays at 3:30pm in the Children's Library's Rey Room to explore a new plant topic every week.

Parents and caregivers with children ages 0 to 5 are invited to a self-directed informal playgroup in the Central Library Courtyard where kids and adults can explore, play, and learn together. Drop in anytime between 10:30am and 11:15am! No…

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 at 3pm in the…

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…

Join us at the Copley Square Farmers Market on Tuesday mornings for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This early literacy program is best for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved indoors in inclement…

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). 

This workshop will give a preview of Google Drive and how it can be used to easily store and retrieve files. We’ll create a new document, perform basic word processing, and learn how to name, store, and locate documents. We’ll also…

Join us at the Copley Square Farmers Market on Tuesday afternoons for an all-ages story time! All children are welcome, but this program is recommended for ages 0-7. Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved indoors in inclement weather.

Please join us for a relaxing summer 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.…

Join us in the courtyard at the Central Library on Wednesdays, August 3, 24, and 31 at 10:30am for a drop-in art activity! All children are welcome, but this program is recommended for ages 1-5. Outdoor programs may be canceled or moved…