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Saturday June 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Another World is Already Poem-ing — Arts Workshop and Poetry Reading

Another World is Already Poem-ing is part poetry reading, part creative activity workshop, and part open mic with poets Blue Nguyen, JR Mahung, and mica rose. The artists will offer a series of workshops and activities prompting reflection on global liberation movements, past and present, to imagine what revolution means for participants. Activities will lead to expression through collage, movement, creative writing, and a share out portion as well. Workshops will be followed by a poetry reading and Q&A with mica, JR, and Blue focused on each artist's engagement with archives that speak to liberation movements historic and present. Registration is recommended. Drop-ins welcome! 1:00 - 1:20 pm: Arrive and connect with other attendees 1:20 - 2:00 pm: Creative activities and art-making workshops led by mica, JR, and Blue 2:00 - 2:10 pm: Intermission I 2:10 - 2:50 pm: Activities resume 2:50 - 3:00 pm: Intermission II 3:00 - 4:00 pm: Poetry Reading and Q&A with artists This program is generously funded by the Howard Cooper LGBTQ+ Endowment Fund. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website About the Artists Blue Nguyen is a Vietnamese non-binary lesbian poet, artist, and organizer. Inspired by cartography and traditional symbolism in Viet architecture and culture–they research the architecture of grief, giving thanks, and livelihood. They work with poetic syntax, oral history, Vietnamese traditional woodworking, textile, and fiber techniques using organic materials. Their artistic journey began with poetry as a translation on grief, an act of prayer. Now as they research using materials off the page, their work questions what can a poem be made of– prayer as poetics, poetics as prayer. Material as an altar. Nominated for Best of the Net Anthology and Best New Poets Anthology, their 1st book Hey Siri, What Time is it in Vietnam? is forthcoming with GameOverBooks. You can find more of their work on bluenguyen.com. Blue Nguyen JR Mahung (She/They) is a Garifuna trans girl from the South Side of Chicago. She has received grants and Fellowships from the Academy of American Poets, the Fine Arts Work Center, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst where they received their MFA in Creative Writing. She and her cat Frank Ocean are now based in Boston where JR has served on the organizing team for the Louder than a Bomb MA youth poetry slam festival, co-organized The Plantain Collection, a poetry reading and conversation series for writers of diaspora, and co-coached the Northeastern University Poetry Slam Team. JR has facilitated creative writing workshops and classes for the Amherst College Creative Writing Department, City Year Boston, Andover Breadloaf, and the Crisis Text Line. She was the 2017 Individual World Poetry Slam Representative for the Boston Poetry Slam. Her poetry is published or forthcoming in Winter Tangerine, Moko Literary Magazine, WusGood, Freezeray Literary Journal, Drunk in a Midnight Choir, When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent, poets.org, wildness literary journal, Nat Brut and elsewhere. JR’s second chapbook Since When He Have Wings is available through Pizza Pi Press. JR Mahung. Photo by Nohemi Rodriguez. mica rose is a gemini gust of slumber-party who trains in ancestral medicines. Their teachers include lola Nellie & Laguna, manong Wayne & pangalay, Márquez Rhyne & story circles, and taiko with sensei Karen Young. Chosen and blood families shape mica's commitment to international solidarity. They are a member of Liyang Network: a local to global advocacy network amplifying calls to action of grassroots communities in the Philippines. Living between Boston and their maternal home in the Philippines, they organize with masses for land, water, and self determination. Currently a co-director at Arts Connect International, they resource artists towards collective action. Find mica on Instagram: @micaxrose. mica rose.

Saturday June 21 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT

Family Board Games with Boston Gaymers, Ages 4-12

Bring board-game ready kids and find your family's new favorite game! Boston Gaymers return to introduce you to fun, new games and help you learn the rules. They'll also have some classics. Get ready for a ton of fun! For ages 4-12. Accessibility Notice: We strive ......More

Sunday June 22 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Sunday Storytime (Ages 0-7)

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and fun! Suitable for children ages 0-7. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at [email protected] or call......More

Monday June 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT

Bouncing Babies (for non-walking babies)

Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please ......More

Monday June 23 11:15am - 11:45am EDT

Explore and Play (Ages 0-5)

Babies and toddlers will explore different self-guided activity stations around the room. Ages 0-5. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please ......More

Monday June 23 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Starting and Growing a Business – the SBA Advantage

Are you thinking of starting a business? Do you need small business assistance? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can help! Join Shelly Gillis, Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration in the Massachusetts District Office, to learn how these services can work for you. This workshop aims to provide you with a better understanding of the various programs and services offered by the SBA that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses. We’ll discuss: An overview of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) The SBA Resource Partner Network – Learn how the SBDC, CWE, VBOC and SCORE can help through Business Training, & One-on-One Mentoring Access to Capital – SBA backed Loan Programs Let the Small Business Administration (SBA), help you get “procurement-ready” to market your firm’s products and services to the federal government through our Resource Partners Network. Federal Government Contracting can represent a very profitable market for your business — but it can also be extremely complex to get started and thrive. The Small Business Administration and its resource partners can help you determine if your business is ready for federal contracting by assessing your business for: Marketability Structure and experience Systems and capacity Ability to find contracts This is an in-person event. Register Here. 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. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Shelly Gillis is an Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration Massachusetts District Office. She’s passionate about supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Commonwealth by connecting them with community partners and resources. Formerly with for the US Census Bureau for 13 years, she was involved in both field operations and Decennial Census promotion in the Boston area. She has a background in sales and marketing, having worked as an award-winning sales representative and sales manager with Entertainment Publications in Massachusetts. Ms. Gillis holds a master’s degree in education from UMass Boston and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Nebraska with an advertising major. She is a proud Boston resident for 32 years, but loves her Nebraska roots and is a loyal Cornhusker fan.

Thursday June 26 10:30am - 11:00am EDT

Story Time for 2 and 3 Year Olds, Ages 24-48 months

Join this special Story Time for two and three year olds as we celebrate this fun age! Ages 2 and 3. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please ......More

Thursday June 26 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Learning Microsoft Windows on Your Computer: A Class for Beginners

Ready to feel more confident using computers? This friendly series is designed for anyone with little to no recent experience or those looking to solidify their foundational skills. We'll guide you through the essentials, from mastering the mouse click and keyboard typ......More

Thursday June 26 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Mindful Kids, Ages 0-5

Children and their caregivers are invited to a calming series of activities designed to support mindfulness and body awareness. Please note that the doors to this program will be closed five minutes after the start, to minimize disruptions. Programming at the Boston P......More

Thursday June 26 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Around the World Story Time (Ages 0-4)

Drop in for global songs, stories, and rhymes. Ages 0-4. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at [email protected] or call 617-859-2476. Pleas......More

Thursday June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

MassHire Downtown Boston Info Session: How to Get Help with Your Job Search

Join us for an info session on how MassHire can help you in your job search, from finding work training and employment opportunities to helping you rock your job applications. If you are a Massachusetts resident and have employment authorization, MassHire can assist y......More

Thursday June 26 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT

Art Afternoon (Ages 3-8)

Drop in for some open-ended arts and crafts! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please ......More

Thursday June 26 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

ESOL Conversation Group (Advanced Beginner and Higher)

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. To get the most out of this group and feel comfortable participating, a basic level of English speaking (L......More

Thursday June 26 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Tween Time in Teen Room (Ages 8-12)

Tweens will learn and explore new technologies and get an introduction to Teen Central's space and staff. We'll meet on the third Thursday of every month at 4:00 PM in the Children's Library, then go as a group together to Teen Central's Tech Lab. Accessibility No......More

Thursday June 26 5:45pm - 7:45pm EDT

American Marketing Association - Boston: Information Session

Learn more about the Boston chapter of the American Marketing Association and how it can help you in your field. Wondering how to land your first marketing job and stand out in a competitive industry? We'll have an informative panel discussion where a career coach, a......More

Thursday June 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Author Talk: Daniel Gonzalez - The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride

We are very excited to have author Daniel Gonzalez here to talk about his book The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride which delves into the vibrant history of LGBTQ+ activism and community in one of America's most historic cities. From its early roots in the 1970s to becoming a symbol of resilience, visibility, and celebration, this book traces the evolution of Boston Pride and its profound impact on both the city and the national movement for LGBTQ+ rights. From its inception in 1970 through a series of workshops, the early AIDS epidemic of the 1980's, the St. Patrick's Day parade fight in the 1990s and the shutdown of Boston Pride in 2021 due to activism against the organization, the book looks into every year of events that Boston Pride has held. This book represented over two years of research from sources such as the Boston Public Library, the History Project, and two college universities, this is currently the only book that tracks the complete history of Boston Pride. Through personal stories, pivotal moments from every Pride from 1970-2024, and detailed accounts of activism, The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride highlights the struggles and triumphs that shaped the community. The book explores the intersection of local history with broader social justice movements, showing how Boston became a hub of progressive change. With rich historical context and modern perspectives, it honors the legacy of those who fought for equality while offering a hopeful look at the future. The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride is a must-read for those interested in LGBTQ+ history, civil rights, and Boston's unique place in the fight for inclusion. 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. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Daniel Joseph Gonzalez, Ed.D, IMH-E® Dr. Daniel Gonzalez has 25 years of experience in the field of early education. He has a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership from Northeastern University. He currently works for Neighborhood Villages, an educational think tank. Dr. Gonzalez lives just outside of Boston with his partner Tim and their dogs Bella and Harry. This is his first book.

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