Things to do in Boston this weekend
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Nov 6–8, 202646 events193 listings in Boston between Monday, Nov 2 and Sunday, Nov 8, each with its time, venue and price in the same order.
Centering Queer, Trans, and BIPOC authors, this hour will include a circle of sharing, a reading, a 10-20 minute silent meditation, and a closing circle. All are welcome to this intersectional, intergenerational, multicultural, and expansive space. Free and open to all.
Join Librarian Brittany for fun read-alouds, music, and movement! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right.
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.
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 (BTU).
Every Tuesday come celebrate story time with Librarian Chris at 10:30 am! We hear three stories, do a variety of songs and finger plays, have fun with props, and have parachute time. Come have all the fun! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join Miss Sarah every Tuesday at 10:30 am for short stories, songs, and rhymes. Connect with other parents as you help your baby build important literary skills. This program is intended for children 0-18 months . Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
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.
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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.
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners in a relaxed and friendly group. This group is led by a volunteer instructor.
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Chorus provides adult students with an opportunity to make vocal music, improve their English language skills, and develop friendships with fellow community members – singers from Back Bay Chorale.
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. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. No registration or sign-up is required. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support.
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. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Come practice your French language skills with us! This conversation group welcomes all levels of French speakers with the intention of practicing and helping each other improve. Please note: This is a conversation group; not a class . Registration is NOT required.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
Join us for Job Help Walk-In with Career Counselor Lauren Butler! No reservation needed. Lauren can help with: answering job related questions, connecting you to services, and making a follow-up plan/appt.
Come join us for LEGO club every Tuesday at 4 pm! This is a passive program where we bring out a bunch of LEGOS and kids can built what they want and have fun! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Come to the library and build with our collection of LEGOs and DUPLOs! What will you make today? This program is best for ages 4 and up. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
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 BPL card? Fields Corner Branch librarians ca.
Join librarian Wes Fiorentino for a weekly origami club! Learn how to fold paper animals and other fun shapes or drop by to share your own paper arts projects with the group. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Children from ages 2-5 and caregivers, please join Miss Caroline for fun read-alouds, movement, and songs! Each week, we will focus on developing different skills that you can take home to get your child ready to read. This program is not intended for large groups.
Are you looking for help on the SAT test? Participate in a virtual five-week class that will cover all aspects of the SAT, including three practice tests! We will use test prep materials from The Princeton Review.
All are welcome to join a supportive group of senior quilters. Feel free to bring any textile arts projects you are working on, e.g., quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc., to get feedback or help from other group members.
Do you want to attend an American university? Need help brushing up on academic English? Boston Public Library is offering a free 8-week course to prepare for the TOEFL exam.
Need basic help on the computer? Questions about using your laptop or cell phone? Looking to get familiar with eBooks, audiobooks, or other BPL online resources? Get one-on-one assistance from a librarian! To make an appointment please call (617) 524-2053 or email kkeleher@bpl.or.
Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club. Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join us in the Grove Hall Teen Space for an afternoon of gaming using our PS5 and/or Switch 2. Up to four players may use the systems at a time, with one hour of play time available per group. Slots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Toddlers and their caregivers join Miss Celeste for lap bounces, stories, rhymes, baby signs, and songs. This program is best for toddlers age 12-36 months. This program is not intended for large groups.
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.
Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join Ms. Alessandra for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5. The door to the ramp behind the bus stop on Columbia Road is open for stroller access during story time. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Bring your little ones for a morning of songs, stories, and fun with Mr. Ritse! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right.
Join Librarian Morgan for a Story Time aimed at babies and toddlers every Wednesday at 11 am! We’ll move, sing, and read stories together to build early literacy. Recommended for ages 0-3, but preschoolers are welcome too.
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
Join us at the library for an exciting adventure in our Construction Club! Unleash your imagination and dive into a world of building possibilities with LEGO, Duplo, Wooden Blocks, and more! Whether you're a building master or just starting out, there's something for everyone in .
Drop in each week for seasonal make-and-take crafts, meet your old friends, and make new friends, too! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support.
Notary Service Drop-In Hours are held at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library every Wednesday from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Check back here or at the branch events page for the most up-to-date information regarding cancellations.
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners in a relaxed and friendly group. This group is led by a volunteer instructor.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Calling all Building Masters! You're invited for an afternoon of crafting the wildest, most fanciful creations you can imagine with friends at the library! Both standard LEGO bricks and larger, infant-friendly building blocks will be available for open use.
Calling all building enthusiasts! Stop by our weekly drop-in building program to use your creativity while building STEM skills. Work with friends or on your own to create whatever you can imagine from our large bins of bricks.
Stop by for open LEGO-building time. Challenge yourself to make the tallest tower or the coolest car! The possibilities are endless. This program is best for ages 5-12, but all are welcome! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support.
Join fellow builders for an hour of afternoon creative fun. LEGO bricks and soft blocks are provided. All you need is your imagination! No registration required. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners in a relaxed and friendly online group via Zoom. This group is led by a volunteer instructor.
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for Pre-School Storytime. We will hear three stories and many songs and fingerplays from librarian Chris. Closing out story time will be prop play and parachute time! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Need basic help on the computer? Questions about using your laptop or cell phone? Looking to get familiar with some of the BPL’s online resources? Get one-on-one assistance from a librarian.
Calling all gamers of all skill levels – join our weekly gaming club! Come and play various games on the Nintendo Switch 2 and the PlayStation 5 with peers. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join us for Bilingual Storytime at Honan-Allston Library Branch for weekly storytime fun! Bilingual Storytime uses songs, age-appropriate stories, and crafts/playtime to engage children and their parents/caregivers.This program is designed to help promote early literacy skills, s.
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
This special fall series of classes for adult ESOL learners will introduce students to important concepts in civics and American government as they practice English.
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 also welcome.
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.
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 for a list of beginner class options.
We welcome children aged 5-12 to build with LEGO bricks and baseplates, whatever their imagination can create! We will also have Duplo bricks available for younger children to build with, as well as Lincoln Logs and magnetic tiles to build with and soft blocks for younger childre.
Children and families are invited to sing, play, and dance along in a library jam session! Mr. Ritse will lead participants through classic nursery rhymes, upbeat jazz tunes, and their own requests (when possible).
Improve your English speaking skills in a supportive online community! Our friendly Zoom group for adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners offers a relaxed environment to practice.
Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Monday and Thursday in the Community Meeting Room. No registration required. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Learn how to sew in this 6-week series for adults. Our experienced instructor Miriam will teach you how to use a sewing machine and follow a simple pattern. You’ll leave with several projects to take home and use.
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 Brighton chapter is a place for focused writing time and community.
Join us in the afternoons all year at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join Librarian D ani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5. Come build early literacy skills, get to know the library, and make new friends. Each week has a different theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible.
Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! Best for ages 3 months to 3 years, though siblings are always welcome.
Drop-in chair yoga classes led by a certified Yoga instructor. No registration needed, but the number of participants may need to be limited as space allows.
Join our group of community volunteers for a weekly ESOL Conversation Club. Each meeting will have a discussion topic with questions guided by the table lead. Build your confidence, work with your neighbors, and build authentic friendships with other participants.
Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group. Meet new friends and have fun while improving your English skills. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor. This group is specifically for Ukrainian speakers learning English.
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. This program is not intended for large groups.
Kids of all ages are invited for an afternoon of play! Whether you love classic board games like chess and Chutes and Ladders , dazzling video games like Mario Kart , or a sporty game of ping-pong, we've got something for everyone to play.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
Are you totally new to creating music but curious to try your hand? Maybe you are an experienced music artist ready to take your talent to the next level? Wherever you are in your music journey, come to the Lab at Teen Central on Friday afternoons.
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 accessible.
Join us at the library to learn an ancient form of martial arts: Tai Chi! Tai Chi focuses on improving balance and preventing falls through a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths.
Join us in the Grove Hall Teen Space for a weekly arts program focusing on a new craft each week. Materials will be provided. Space and materials are first come, first served. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Discover how ordinary objects can become extraordinary works of art. In this welcoming eight-week workshop, participants will explore painting, creativity, and self-expression using both traditional art supplies and everyday materials.
Working on a podcast, voice recording, or music project? Stop by the InnoLAB at KBLIC for our Audio Production Drop-In Day! These 30-minute appointments offer personalized, hands-on support for beginners and experienced creators alike.
Learn to play Chess with Kai, an experience Chess player who has competed in many Chess tournaments. Kai will teach moves, provide guidance, and share strategies that will lead to fun and perhaps checkmates! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
This free program in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program helps prepare students for all parts of the Citizenship test, including the USCIS N-400 interview, the 128 civics questions, and the reading and writing parts of the exam.
Your Path to Citizenship Starts Here! In partnership with St. Mark Communication Education , join us for a comprehensive 11-week course designed to prepare you for your Naturalization interview.
Join our drop-in knitting group, which meets every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Just bring your needles and yarn! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person at the Codman Square Branch Library every Saturday. Basic English-speaking skills are recommended for this class.
Come practice your Spanish language skills with us. Best for intermediate level speakers, but advanced speakers are welcome, too. Please note these are not classes. No registration is required. Ven a practicar tus habilidades en el idioma español con nosotros.
Join our friend Miss Sherry on Monday mornings this fall for a story, songs, and fun with scarves and shakers! Come read with us! No activity on 10/12 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
We will share stories and songs, followed by a craft based on the seasonal theme of the week. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support.
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 to stay for an additional 30 minutes of free play time.
Join Ms. Claire for stories, songs, and a simple craft designed to support early learning. Every week, we will explore new ideas and skills through reading and other participatory activities. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
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 (BTU).
Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library. The Children's Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from novice players to junior chess masters.
Join award-winning poet and Emmanuel College professor Dr. Monique-Adelle Callahan D. for a free poetry writing workshop. You'll read inspiring poems, respond to engaging writing prompts, and explore how poetry can help us notice the world more deeply.
Need something to do? We've got board games after school, stop by and play! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right.
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 for a list of beginner class options.
This gentle yoga flow is designed to bring students to the present moment by connecting with the union of breath and movement.
Kids ages 5-12 can stop by for open LEGO-building time at the library. Let your imagination be your guide as you build spaceships, castles, garden parties, and more! LEGO projects made that week are put on display in the library for others to admire as space allows.
Chinatown Branch is open late on Mondays so join us for an evening of LEGOs and foam blocks! Explore your creativity while also building STEM skills. Recommended for ages 3-12, but younger kids are welcome with a caregiver’s supervision.
Join us for an afternoon of building any creation you can imagine with friends at the library! A variety of building materials including wood and foam blocks, magnetic blocks, KAPLA planks, DUPLOs, and Bristle Blocks will be available for open use.
Are you searching for something to do with your preschoolers or babies around 5 pm? Come to the Jamaica Plain branch on Monday evenings at 5 pm for our pajama story time! We will hear three stories, do a variety of fingerplays and songs, have fun with props, and then have parachu.
Looking to practice your Mandarin Chinese? Come to the Peer-Led Mandarin Conversation Circle at the Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library for a relaxed, in-person conversation group.
Come to the Library for a preschool Playful by Nature play group in partnership with the Family Nurturing Center and the Children's Museum.
Come enjoy songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes for young children and their families and caretakers. Recommended for ages 2 - 5. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join artist Joseph M. Chéry for a 6-week art series to create landscapes, still lifes, and collaborative abstract artwork while experimenting with new techniques and fresh ways of seeing the world.
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.
Interested in learning to play chess? Looking for more opportunities to practice or improve your game? Join your neighbors for weekly chess games and instruction. No prior chess experience is necessary.
Stories and songs in English and Spanish with a craft-making session at the end. For kids ages 2-4 and their caregivers. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y español con una manualidad al final. Para niñes entre las edades de 2-4 y sus cuidadores.
Teens (ages 13-18) can visit the East Boston Library for a tutorial on how to use the button maker. They can make three designs of their own and take home a handful of buttons with premade designs. Registration is not required. Space is limited.
In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.
Want to do some writing and share your efforts with others? Join us! You do not need any experience, just an interest in writing. Each session will have three parts: inspiration, writing, and sharing. Please bring a notebook or laptop.
Storytelling is a powerful and creative way to find meaning from an experience in your life.
Little ones are invited every other Saturday morning to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime or a craft with their parents, grandparents, or other special caregivers in their life.
Songs and playtime for babies up to 14 months with their caregivers. Canciones y tiempo de juego para bebés de hasta 14 meses con sus cuidadores. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join us in the Lower Mills Community Room for Crochet Club. Crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to work on your own projects or learn the first stitches in a crafty community. Basic supplies are available for beginners, and shared tools available for use in the Branch.
Teens (ages 13-18) can visit the East Boston Library and play games on the PS5, Switch 2, and Table Tennis. Registration is not required. Space is limited. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
Join us in the children’s area on Wednesday mornings for an interactive story time full of stories, songs, movements, and more. This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Talk with an instructor about how to register for grammar classes.
Join singer and guitarist Matt Heaton for a Thursday morning musical performance for the whole family in the South End Library Park. Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents.
Are you ready to take your life experiences and form them into essays? Join us for this welcoming and inclusive class, led by Judy McClure, which offers participants the opportunity to learn and develop as writers of personal essays.
Our hybrid group will discuss The Boston Way: Radicals Against Slavery & The Civil War by Mark Kurlansky. An untold story of Civil War Era pacifists in Boston who led the fight to end slavery without violence and war.
This exhibit contrasts the Quabbin Reservoir when it was built in the 1930s with what it has become today.
For ages 60+, meet Sapphire-Cypress Trinh, your neighborhood advocate at Boston Public Library's Chinatown Branch on every 1st Monday of each month from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Teens (ages 13-18) can visit the East Boston Library and be part of our chalk club. Decorate the library sidewalk with games, designs, or your personal art.
Musicians from Emmanuel Music entertain library visitors with a live performance of the works of J. S. Bach. Emmanuel Music partners with neighborhood branches of the Boston Public Library to create regular and accessible opportunities to experience live musicianship.
Join us for a special interactive performance from Ms. Angel Mone't, filled with music, singing, dancing, storytelling, and puppetry. Ms. Angel Mone't is a winner of the iParenting Media Awards and creator of the Children's Family Musical "Jack's World".
This documentary tells the story of a committed group of Blackfoot people and their mission to establish the first wild bison herd on their ancestral territory since the species' near-extinction a century ago. Best for Adults and Teens.
Whether you're launching a business, making career changes, or simply hungry for lifelong learning, this book club is for you! Each session, we talk through the main take-aways from the book and how to apply them in our own projects.
Join us at the library for a fun-filled afternoon of games that include board games, card games, and oversized games of beloved classics.
Patrons and visitors are invited to handwrite the U.S. Constitution in Bates Hall at the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of this historic document. All supplies will be provided.
Come and show off your artistic talents at our open mic! Whether you sing, play a musical instrument, write poetry, or have other talents, you are welcome to showcase and share with the audience. Spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Jill Maniacci, a senior stakeholder liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is our presenter for this series. She speaks about a different aspect of the IRS each session.
The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Informal networking takes place from 10 am to 10:30 am and 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm.
Join us for a bilingual story time in English and Spanish for babies and small children! We'll sing songs, listen to music, read books, and play with props for a movement break. Every first Wednesday we're going to have bilingual story time. No registration required.
Calling all 4th-7th Graders! Battle of the Books is a national organization that hosts competitions around the country for kids to compete in teams based on their knowledge of books from a pre-set list.
Learn about your car with mechanic Sally Dawson , owner of one of the few woman-owned and operated auto repair shops in the country. After eighteen years, Sally closed her shop to transition towards teaching others about the skills and techniques she picked up during her career.
Create tactile art out of quick-dry puffy paint, using simple materials and a microwave. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join us to celebrate the completion of the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center's inaugural Entrepreneurial Bootcamp! Each member of the cohort will take the stage to pitch the businesses they've been building upon over the past eight weeks.
Join us for for our weekly Manga Club on Wednesdays for kids ages 10-15; we’ll practice drawing manga, watch anime clips, talk about our favorite series, and more! Please note that anime shown changes weekly and may be rated up to TV-14.
This month we will discuss Buckeye by Patrick Ryan. Sweeping yet intimate, resplendent with moments of deep emotion and unforgettable characters, Buckeye is a transportive story of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and forgiveness centered on the lives of two Ohio couples living through…
My China Roots is a Chinese genealogy database available for free at the BPL. Join Clotilde Yap as she provides an introduction to Chinese family history research and how to get started using the tools on My China Roots.
Get started making your own games and animated stories in Scratch, a free creative coding tool for kids! This program is best for kids 8 and up. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Join us for some caffeine and stories that wake up the brain! Every month, we’ll discuss two short stories by a recognized master of the form.
In observation of Veterans Week, the Friends of the Honan-Allston Library and Brighton Marine - A Veteran Network Community invite you to Veterans Count of Fallen Heroes .
A Public Speaking Workshop to Improve Your Confidence and Delivery Style for All Occasions Participants in this energizing workshop will gain greater confidence in their public speaking skills by capitalizing on a personal delivery style.
Zumbini is an early childhood education program for children ages 0–4 that combines music, dance, and educational tools to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skill development.
Introducing Adult Craft Night! Drop by anytime from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to decompress and relax after a long day, pick up a new hobby, or practice an old one all while enjoying each other's company. No registration required.
This workshop is designed to help you navigate the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)–the algorithm that reviews your application before it ever reaches a hiring manager.
Join author Linford Fisher in a discussion of his book, Stealing America, where he shows that although the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown in 1619, European slavery in America began more than a century before.
Kids ages 6-12, drop by the Faneuil Branch Library for a fun hour of afterschool crafting. We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Looking for a fun afternoon? Leaf it to us! Stop by the Community Room for an evening of autumn-inspired arts & crafts, tasty snacks, a photo moment, and a reading nook for kids of all ages. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Logic Pro is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, editing, and more. Start to explore the interface, learn how to create and edit your own loop-based compositions, and get started recording audio tracks into your production session.
We are a Boston Public Library book group for adults that reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. We meet on the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Central Library in Copley Square.
In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.
In this fun and interactive concert, children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. Little Groove aims to help your little ones learn and interact through sound, sight, and touch.
Join Librarian Dani for an after-school story time designed especially for preschoolers. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more through this highly interactive program. Best for ages 3-5, though siblings are always welcome.
Learn about an overlooked chapter in local history, explore archival materials, and reflect on what the takeover of MCI Walpole can still teach us today.
Children ages 7-11 years old will have six choices of Roblox games to choose from. Arrayscape will curate the Roblox experience for an hour of fun and games! Please be sure to register as there is a 15-person cap on the program.
Hernan Diaz's novel about money, power, intimacy, and perception, which was a co-recipient of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Join the Brighton Branch's fiction book club to discuss Trust in November.
Join Phoebe Neilsen , the BPL's new Children's Musician-in-Residence, for a joyful morning of music and movement! Inspired by folk, jazz, and musical theater traditions, Phoebe's energetic sets encourage children to sing, dance, and get involved with music on their own terms.
Discover new books to add to your reading list at our Book Café! Connect with other bookish people while we talk about books, share recommendations, and chat with other book lovers in a relaxed and friendly environment.
A Memory Café is for those living with memory loss, their loved ones, and care partners. Connect with community and engage in sound therapy, mindfulness, and light movement to support wellbeing. Facilitated by musician and integrative practitioner Moira Lo Bianco .
Learn to make chopped cheese sliders with Chef Jermaine McNeil! Materials will be provided for participants. Recommended for teens ages 13-19. No registration required.
Open-ended play with a variety of toys and books for kids to explore. Come socialize with other children and work on gross and fine motor skills! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
2026-2027 Boston Youth Poet Laureate Ailin Sha leads teens in a poetry creation workshop. Get tips, advice, and inspiration for your next poem! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible.
Children ages 3+ are invited to join Ms. Madison from the José Mateo Ballet Theatre for a special story time all about The Nutcracker ! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible.
Website-building platforms such as Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, and WordPress are rising in popularity and universality, allowing anyone to make a website in hours, no technical knowledge required. But making a good website goes beyond learning the tool to create the site.
Please join us in person or online over Zoom Webinar for the 2026 Druker Award presentation and talk with KPMB Architects’ Marianne McKenna and Paulo Rocha.
Sandy Bailey joins us to discuss her debut novel She’s On To Something . When hard-charging SEC prosecutor Jaye Brannigan stumbles onto a church-based investment scam draining millions from working-class families, she knows the case could make–or end–her career.
A free homebuyer workshop hosted by Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA). Learn more about topics relating to homeownership and NACA's financial and mortgage counseling programs.
Celebrate our diverse community through creativity! Join us to create artwork that honors the unique faces, cultures, and stories that bring us together.
Join yoga instructor Juliana Berfield for an hour of movement and mindfulness. This Vinyasa Flow class matches movement and breath, building strength and increasing flexibility within a gentle and continuous sequence of postures.
Do you have puzzles that you've finished that you'd like to share with others? Are you looking for new puzzles that you can get for free? Join us for the Puzzle Swap! Bring jigsaw puzzles for any ages in good condition (to the best of your ability, make sure all pieces are includ.
The Smack Dabs specialize in good-time Swing Blues music from the 1930s, featuring the songs of Tampa Red, Big Bill Bronzy, the Harlem Hamfets, and many others.
Do you love romance? Are you looking for a group of fellow readers to talk about it with? Join the Happily-Ever-After Book Club on the second Sunday of every month for a bring-your-own-book discussion centered around a popular romance trope.
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