Events

Join us at the Kirstein Business Library for a personal budgeting workshop presented by the City of Boston Credit Union. In this program we will cover some of the basics of personal finance including:

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners and new English speakers in an informal and friendly group setting. 

Groups are led by a native English speaker. 

Space is limited. Please register.

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The Hyde Park Branch is offering Tech Help by appointment on Tuesdays for patrons with questions about how to use their phones, computers, the internet, online BPL resources, or have any other technology questions.  

Appointments…

Join Ms. Rebekah for stories, songs, and movement!

This program is designed for ages 0-5, but all ages are welcome.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language…

Join us for a fun story time for young children! Note: space may be limited. Ages 0-5. 

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the…

Babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers join Miss Celeste for bouncing rhymes, finger plays, baby sign language, and a short book.

After the Story Time, stick around to play and chat with other caretakers of young babies.

This…

Join the Charlestown Branch at the Beverly Gibbons Community Center For Older Adults for a monthly afternoon book club!

This month, we're reading The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. Check out a copy at the…

The Fields Corner Branch may be closed but the library is still here!

Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a…

Join others for fun games like Rummikub and enjoy lively conversation, too. Bring your favorite game, if you have one!

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language…

Meet other homeschooling families for Homeschool Hangout. Families will play with boardgames, build with blocks, participate in STEM activities, and enjoy books. This program is for homeschooled children ages 6-12 and their…

Join us for a weekly short story reading class, designed for adult English learners. Intermediate to Advanced English level is required for this class. Registration is required, as space is limited.  

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This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.

Participants will learn:

In September, we will read Run by Ann Patchett! This will be in preparation of the 2026 Maury A. Bromsen Humanistic Literary Arts Lecture: Ann Patchett.

About Run:

Since their mother's death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by…

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with La Pinata. Rosalba Solis will engage children ages 7-11 years old in fun and easy traditional Meso-American/Aztec music & dance, utilizing authentic percussion and wind instruments. Rosalba…

Make a basic weaving with us!

All supplies will be provided. 

This program is for adults of all ages.

Registration is not necessary. 

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability…

Join us for this afternoon in-person talk in partnership with the Boston Village. Advances in medicine and public health have culminated in people rightly expecting to have a long life. And yet, we almost universally don't want to…

Another school year is upon students; if only there were a place to go after school to get one last, lemony taste of summer!

Join Teen Central staff for a Day 1 celebration in the form of a sweet, cold, community lemonade stand,…

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.

Participants will learn:

Charles Cleary (known to Hyde Park generations as Charlie) is ready to play a game of checkers or chess with you, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced player. Have a fun game, and maybe get a pointer or two. You were…

This class series 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. Each week we will cover a different topic: