Events

Maps trace out the complicated history of places, and we can use them to document geography in much the same way that we can use diaries and letters to document biography. 

In the eight cases of this exhibition, we follow the changing…

Note: This exhibition is held in the Leventhal Map and Education Gallery which is open Tuesday 11am-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Please check their website for the most up to date hours and…

On-going display in the Special Collections LobbyMonday - 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…

Freedom Project Kolekcja is a response to crises and ongoing global conflicts humanity is facing today. Artists were invited to speak up on issues related to human rights, war, violence, and social and racial injustice. The mission of this…

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs! Children up to age 7 and their caregivers are welcome.

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

Babies and toddlers will explore different self-guided activity stations around the room. 

Best for children ages 0-5.

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

Welcome to our Workplace ESOL program! In partnership with JVS Boston, we are proud to offer customized English classes designed specifically for your daily life at work. This program is built to help you gain confidence in speaking,…

Love Movies & Documentaries?

This class will show you how to use Kanopy, a resource that gives you access to a huge collection of movies, documentaries, and more!

What is Kanopy?

Bring your latest knitting, crochet, or craft project and join us to chat about current events and the news!

Each week, we will listen to a podcast episode discussing a current news moment of the week while we knit, crochet or craft.…

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…

Join us for our weekly science, technology, engineering, arts, and math program!

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

In this session covering generative AI in the arts, attorneys, and staff from the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will present an overview of the current generative AI law landscape. Presenters will summarize the law on AI as interpreted by…

All are welcome to attend the Board of Trustees Annual Meeting. 

See the agenda and other meeting details here. 

Please note that if attending in person, you must use the 230 Dartmouth St. entrance before 9 am (entry not…

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest…

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…

Join us to sing, read, move, and rhyme together! 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…

Need in-person help with the court system in Massachusetts? 

Visit the Central Library to meet Court Service Center staff in-person! 

Court Service Center staff can answer questions, help with court forms in certain types of…

Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice?

Join members of our Literacy Services team and ELL instructors for an informal information session! This is your chance to:

Learn how to effectively prep for common questions and how to predict the more job-specific questions interviewers might ask you.

Join us for more of the Job Search Fundamentals workshops, which explain the job search process from start to…

Love gaming? Join our board game club! We'll have a variety of games to choose from, including old favorites and new games. Ages 6-12. 

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