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Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer instructor and will take place in person at the Central Library in Copley Square.
Class requires basic…
This Story Time is developed for one year olds (12-24 months), and has songs, rhymes, and more.
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This Story Time for all ages will features stories, scarves and more!
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Join an all-ages Story Time for a mid-week afternoon of fun! Ages 0-7.
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Come to our Chess Café to play some chess, enjoy snacks and drinks, and meet fellow chess players! Chess Café is held twice a month, every month, in Teen Central.
Boards, pieces, and chess clocks are provided. All experience levels are…
Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…
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Join us in partnership with the Consulate General of Ireland in Boston for a screening of the 2022 documentary film about the late Irish singer and songwriter, Sinéad O’Connor. (Runtime: 97 minutes)
NOTHING COMPARES is the story of…
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Community Meeting hosted by Abundant Housing MA
A panel discussion with Austin City Councilors Chito Vela, Leslie Pool, and Zo Qadri and Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem.
The conversation will focus on recent efforts in Austin and…
Join this special Story Time for two and three year olds as we celebrate this fun age! Ages 2 and 3.
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Join us to sing, read, move, and rhyme together.
Ages 0-5.
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Please join us for this special holiday session of Never Too Late Group for a performance by the New England Conservatory Holiday Jazz Quintet:
Aviana Gedler - voice Maddoc Johnson - trumpet Lorenzo Cortese - saxophone … Drop in for global songs, stories, and rhymes. Ages 0-4.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at…
Join us on Thursday afternoons for open-ended process art! We'll provide the materials; you provide the creativity! Ages 3-8.
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The Lab at Teen Central has a Cricut Maker cutting machine! Teens are welcome to use it along with our huge supply of vinyl sticker, iron-on, and card stock material to make whatever the heart desires. Whether you want to make a gift for…
Registration required (16 spots remaining)Register for event Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union…
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…
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We are a Boston Public Library book group geared toward adults in their 40s & 50s that reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. We meet on the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Central Library in Copley Square.
Our…
Children and caregivers can enjoy a musical performance, raise their voices, and join in! Ages 0-5.
This program is generously donated by the Louise H. Allen Children's Music Fund.
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