Events
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Chorus provides students with an opportunity to make vocal music, improve their English language skills, and develop friendships with fellow community members — singers from Back Bay…
Join us to sing, read, move, and rhyme together.
Ages 0-5.
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…
Literacy Services team members are available to answer questions about our programs and resources for adult English learners.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or…
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The City of Boston Disabilities Commission is inviting the public to meet them at a BPL neighborhood branch to engage in conversation about disability accessibility and inclusion.
ASL and language translation are available at no cost.…
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…
Learn drawing techniques through video tutorials, books, and fun drawing games!
We’ll have drawing time and an opportunity to share your drawings with your friends at every session.
Recommended for children ages 6-12.
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Registration required and class is currently full. Interested students can join our waitlist. Please contact staff at literacyservices@bpl.org or leave a message at 617-859-2446.
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English as a…
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Navigating the financial side of an artistic career can be challenging. But with the right tools, artists can build sustainable and successful creative businesses. This workshop on Financial Literacy for Artists will cover essential…
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Drop in for an evening story time for the whole family!
Recommended for children ages 0-7.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact…
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, and has songs, rhymes, and more.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's…
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This Story Time for all ages will features stories, scarves, and more!
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's…
Stop in for coffee and network with other entrepreneurs in the Kirstein Business & Innovation Center. Meet with our Entrepreneur in Residence, Rob Williams, and learn about resources for entrepreneurs.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make…
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This class is for people who are new to computers, or just want a refresher. We'll start with the basics and help you feel comfortable using a computer. We'll cover:
Computer Parts: We'll learn about the main parts of a computer, like the…
A short story social for seniors! We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2:30 pm at the Central Library in Copley Square and read a wide variety of genres.
Come listen to, and discuss, a short story read aloud.
Feel free to bring any…
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Come to our Chess Café to play 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 welcome…
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Join an all-ages story time for a mid-week afternoon of fun!
Ages 0-7.
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…
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…
DROP OFF TAX ASSISTANCE OPTION
Taxpayers must show social security cards for all individuals in the tax return. VITA does not prepare state only tax forms or taxes for visa holders, with the exemption of Au Pairs. VITA will prepare only…
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 interface, and more.
This series is designed for those…
