Events

This exhibition is a multidisciplinary cultural experience that highlights the humanity, artistic spirit, and natural beauty of Boston through the integration of arts, humanities, and sciences. It presents a curated collection of…

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is pleased to present Symbiosis, the next exhibition of its 2026 rotating art series, featuring work by…

Artist Statement

Traveling is popular in the US and when possible, abroad. I have been fortunate to visit many countries: Canada, England, France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, Norway, Russia, Australia, Italy, Greece,…

For over thirty years, Robert Richmond took black and white photographs of the residents of Boston’s North End neighborhood, as well as the city’s downtown area and the combat zone. In this exhibit focusing on women, each woman speaks with…

July 2026Aluminum · 18 × 18 × 2 ftAlfonso Parra Rubio · Erik StrandMIT Center for Bits and Atoms

Lexicon is a free-form structural shell built from individual origami-folded cells assembled into a two-sided lattice, or interlocking…

Due to a temporary shortage of staff, notaries at the Central Library in Copley Square will be on a reduced schedule during the summer. Notaries will be available at regular times each week to take walk-in appointments and will no longer be…

Little ones from babies up to five embark on a joyful musical journey! We blend adorable Spanish and English songs, playful movements, and delightful puppets — turning every activity into a fiesta of giggles and wiggles. With instruments,…

Birds are not just related to dinosaurs; they are dinosaurs! Modern birds evolved from small, carnivorous dinosaurs in the Late Jurassic period. Wingmasters rehabilitate raptors that include eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. This…

Join Librarian Dani for a Story Time geared toward caregivers and babies 0-18 months. 

We'll enjoy baby-friendly songs, bounces, lifts, and stories, followed by open playtime for sensory exploration and…

We will share stories and songs, followed by a craft based on the summer theme of the week. Themes include dinosaurs, worms, planting and harvesting, digging sandcastles, pirates buried treasure, rocks, and digging tunnels.

Programming at…

Join Librarian Angela on Mondays mornings for All-Ages Story Time Story Time. Young Children and their caregivers will enjoy 30 minutes rhymes, songs, puppets, and stories! At the end of story time, families are welcome…

Join us on Monday, August 10, for a special morning 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…

Children of all ages are invited to join us for free play with toys that inspire imagination, help develop fine motor skills, and more!

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about…

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…

Join us for at the West End Community Center for a fast-paced trivia game featuring book-themed categories. From fiction to nonfiction and from timeless classics to new bestsellers, put your literary knowledge to the test in this friendly…

Get support and engage in community! We are a group of Harvard Ed Portal Job Seekers meeting at the Honan-Allston Branch Library while the Ed Portal's program is on hiatus for the summer. You do not need to be part of…

Join librarian Josh on Monday mornings for a story, songs and fun! 

Best for ages 3+, but all kids are welcome to join in the fun.

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

Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. 

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support.…

Meet the Age Strong Advocate for Back Bay and learn about the resources Age Strong provides!

Age Strong's mission is to help older Bostonians access the information, programs, and services they need and are entitled to. Their goal is to…

Build your English skills and prepare for employment in the United States! This bilingual class, taught in English and Spanish, helps Spanish-speaking community members improve workplace English while learning the skills needed to find,…