Events
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…
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…
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…
Join us for this children's arts and crafts program on Thursday afternoons for a variety of crafting, painting, and more.
This program is best suited for kids ages 4-10.
Large groups wishing to attend must contact the library…
Beginners English Language Class, Level 1
Thursdays 8, 15, 22, and 29, 4:30-5:45 PM
This is a class for students with little to no English skills. Students will learn the basics of English, including how to give personal information, talk…
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes, Nivel 1
jueves 8, 15, 22 y 29 de enero, 4:30 -5:45 PM
Esta clase es para estudiantes con poco o ningún conocimiento del inglés. Aprenderán los conceptos básicos del inglés, incluyendo como proveer…
Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm to celebrate the end of the week with some crafting!
Supplies will be available, or you can bring your own.
This program is open to anyone up to age 18, but adult family members of children and teens are…
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You know your neighborhood’s history, now is your chance to share it with the world! Join The West End Museum at the Parker Hill Branch for an interactive community history workshop. Learn to use the crowdsourced history database When and…
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Are you a knitter? Writer? Visual artist? Crafter? Bring your project to the library for Community Art Night!
Bring any type of creative project to the library and work in the company of friends and neighbors. It's a time to make progress…
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We may want to communicate with others in such a way that we gain knowledge and bridge divides, but those conversations don’t always come naturally. Most of us struggle to self-evaluate our communication skills, and we might be unaware of…
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting; led by a volunteer teacher.
Class requires basic English-speaking skills.
Beginning students should contact the Literacy Services department…
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Drawing on eight generations of family oral history, Dr. Bettye Kearse—a writer and retired pediatrician who practiced in Dorchester for 31 years—traces her lineage to an enslaved cook and her enslaver, President James Madison.
For thousands…
Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make consistent progress on their projects. The newly-created Brighton chapter is a place for focused writing time and…
Assemble a festive seasoning blend with aromatic spices like cinnamon, clove, and more. Then put together your own hygge kit with cozy items like tea, a crossword, and more.
Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is a Danish word for…
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led every Thursday by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person.
Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner…
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Boston Public Library's Hygge Kits invite you to get cozy this winter!
Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is a Danish word for a calm, comfortable time with people you love. It's often enjoyed with good food, warm drinks, blankets, and…
Boston Public Library's Hygge Kits invite you to get cozy this winter!
Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is a Danish concept of having calm, comfortable time with others. It's often enjoyed with good food, warm drinks, blankets, and…
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Babies and toddlers will be able to explore different stations around the room with rattles, bells, mirrors, play dough, and other toys.
This program is best for ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to…
October 7, 2025 - April 3, 2026Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Out of the Box: Unpacking the World of Archives opens up archives to visitors, demonstrating what archives are, what we can learn from them, and what archivists do to…
Join us on Friday mornings for playtime! Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers) can enjoy free play with toys that inspire imagination, help develop fine motor skills, and more.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events…
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