Events
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and fun!
Suitable 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 the Children's…
Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking.
Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the Boston Public Library…
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories in the McKim Courtyard. If the weather is bad, the program will be moved inside to the Children's Room. Ages 0-5.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability…
Feeling stuck in your job search? Join our Job Search Support Group for motivation with cover letters, LinkedIn updates, or resume editing. This informal group is here to support each other through the job application process, whether it’s…
Join us for a rhymin' good time!
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 lkoenig@bpl.org or call…
Practica el inglés con otros estudiantes adultos de ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) en un grupo relajado y amistoso dirigido por un instructor voluntario.
Si eres principiante aprendiendo inglés y hablas español, este grupo…
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** Please note this session will be held in the KBLIC Exchange on the Lower Level of the Boylston Building **
Bring your latest knitting, crochet, or craft project and join us to chat about current events and the news!
Each week,…
Join us for the summer edition of our weekly science, technology, engineering, arts, and math program! We'll be working on different colorful projects every week this summer.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events…
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Whether you’re a new art school grad or a seasoned veteran, managing the business of your creative practice can be overwhelming, and maybe even a little scary. In this workshop, we aim to take some of the mystery out of being a small…
Do you want to attend an American university? Need help brushing up on academic English?
Boston Public Library is offering a free 8-week course to prepare for the TOEFL exam.
In this course you will learn about the TOEFL exam’s structure…
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor.
To get the most out of this group and feel comfortable participating, an…
This fun storytime will let you practice skills you'll use in the classroom!
Ages 3-5.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the…
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Dive into eBooks & Audiobooks with Libby!
This class will show you how to use the Libby app, powered by Overdrive, to access the library's vast collection of eBooks and audiobooks. Learn how to browse by genre, author, or title, place holds…
Babies and toddlers will explore different self-guided activity stations around the room.
Ages 0-5.
Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the…
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At our Board Game Café, try your hand at all kinds of classic board and card games! Chess, checkers, backgammon, and all kinds of card games will be on offer.
All supplies provided. All experience levels are welcome, so come to test your…
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This introductory class will equip you with the essential skills to design impactful presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. You'll learn to navigate the software, create new slides, add and format text, and incorporate engaging visuals…
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…
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor.
To get the most out of this group and feel comfortable participating, a basic…
Drop in for an evening story time for the whole family!
Recommended for children ages 0-7.
Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the…
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We are a Boston Public Library book group, geared toward young adults in their 20s and 30s, that reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. We meet the 4th* Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Central Library in Copley Square.
Our…