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In the period spanning the Civil War to World War II, Boston’s urban fabric experienced profound changes. Building Blocks, the latest exhibition at the Leventhal Map and Education Center, explores this extraordinary moment of…
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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 permanent exhibition at the Leventhal Map…
The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) offers a variety of job and career pathway programs and services for adults 18 and over. Programs range from Amazon web service, green jobs, and building maintenance to finance and…
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This series of three workshops follow the rhythm and insights from nature aimed to support wellness of bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits. In February, we will reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year to come. In March, we…
VITA will be at the Fields Corner Branch Library with free drop-off or remote tax assistance on Tuesdays from January 17 through April 11.DROP-OFF TAX ASSISTANCE OPTION
Taxpayers must show Social Security cards and ID’s of all…
Experience what it’s like to be a scientist with real biologists!
Children ages 6-9 years old will learn how to isolate DNA, examine living organisms commonly used in biology research, and discover more about how the human body works.
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Join Documentary Club as we kick off our celebration of Black History Month by watching The Black Power Mixtape, a 2011 documentary film directed by Göran Olsson, that examines the evolution of the Black Power movement in American…
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Originally scheduled to be in observance of National Native American Heritage Month, this rescheduled virtual only screening of Bounty—part of Upstander Project's Dawnland series—reveals the hidden story of the Phips Proclamation,…
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Songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes in English and Spanish for young children and families.
No registration required.
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This one-hour webinar contains practical information to create an estate plan—including wills, trusts, and power-of-attorney—that supports your family and defines your legacy.
Join the Boston Public Library Fund and Jennifer B. Goode of…
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Free Drop-Off & Remote Assistance Tax Preparation Organization: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Dates: Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm (weekly, beginning 1/19/23) Location: Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, 700…
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Science from Scientists is an award-winning nonprofit organization specializing in scientist-led STEM education. Real scientists and engineers will lead youths ages 8-11 in hands-on STEM programming.
What the programs offer:
Series of six…Registration full
Vinyasa is an active, movement-based class that unites the breath with physical poses to cultivate a meditative state of mind. Your YogaPro will guide you through a series of postures that improve balance, strength, flexibility, and overall…
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The Associates of the Boston Public Library cordially invites you to participate in our Hundred-Year Retroactive Book Award competition, which will weigh the enduring literary merits of three bestsellers published in 1923. This year’s…
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Songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes in English and Spanish for young children and their caretakers.
Presented by the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library at the Presentation School Foundation, Brighton MA.
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Are you prepared if you become seriously ill or die unexpectedly?
What would happen to:
Your dependents under 18 or with a disability? Your assets, including bank accounts, a home, and cherished personal items? Yourself, if you could no…Registration requiredRegister for event
Whether you're talking to a customer, potential investor, business partner, or podcast host, your ability to communicate with confidence, authenticity, and authority about your company and yourself is crucial for success. This two-hour…
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For decades, Twyla Tharp has astounded the world with her trademark, unprecedented ingenuity. Now 79 years old, Twyla is entering a new phase of her life – but she hasn’t stopped moving. Interwoven with her storied career and prolific…
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Families with children ages 3-8 are invited to our virtual Children’s Mental Health Story Times, co-hosted by the Vital Village Network Mental Health Committee and the Boston Public Library. These Story Times will feature books, songs, and…
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Experience what it’s like to be a scientist with real biologists!
Children ages 6-9 years old will learn how to isolate DNA, examine living organisms commonly used in biology research, and discover more about how the human body works.
Model…
