Board Games Club

Join us for our weekly Board Games Club.  Bring your friends and play your choice of classic games.  Our games include Chess, Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, and more! Board Games Club meets every Monday from 1:3 PM - 3:30 PM.

Songs and Stories

Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of fantastic tales. Together, we'll d......More

Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of fantastic tales. Together, we'll dive into vibrant stories that spark imagination and curiosity!​ Get ready to sing, laugh, and clap along to captivating tunes that will have everyone tapping their toes and smiling from ear to ear. Our cozy gathering is a perfect blend of laughter, learning, and shared moments for both children and their caregivers!​

Tech Appointments at the West End

Need tech assistance? The West End Library is now offering support for basic technology and software troubleshooting. Book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian for help with any of your technology or job search needs. We can help with questions about u......More

Need tech assistance? The West End Library is now offering support for basic technology and software troubleshooting. Book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian for help with any of your technology or job search needs. We can help with questions about using your phone, email, computer basics, or job applications. Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM By Appointment Only For more information or to schedule an appointment, email Wesley Fiorentino at wfiorentino@bpl.org or call 617-523-3957.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Level 1

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi moveme......More

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for adults: With or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or related musculoskeletal conditions With mild, moderate, or severe joint involvement and back pain With a high risk of falling Level 1: Movements 1-12 - For Beginners, no Tai Chi experience necessary. Classes are led by a certified instructor. These progressive workshops are once a week for 60 minutes on Tuesdays.   Class is limited to 20 participants. 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.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Level 2

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi moveme......More

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for adults: With or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or related musculoskeletal conditions With mild, moderate, or severe joint involvement and back pain With a high risk of falling Level 2: Movements 13-21 - Participants must have learned Level 1. Classes are led by a certified instructor. These progressive workshops are once a week for 60 minutes on Tuesdays. Class is limited to 20 participants. 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.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group

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 West End Branch Library.  This class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students s......More

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 West End Branch Library.  This class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Literacy Services department for a list of beginner class options. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. For more information, contact the West End Branch Library at 617-523-3957; Literacy Services at 617-859-2446 or literacyservices@bpl.org. 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. 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: https://bplfund.org/

Construction Club: LEGO and More!

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 e......More

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 our fun-filled sessions. ​ Come meet new friends, explore endless building challenges, and let your creativity soar to new heights!

Arts and Crafternoons for Kids and Families

Calling all budding artists and craft enthusiasts to join us in a world of imagination and hands-on fun! We're painting smiles and weaving wonders every other week with our special arts and crafts program. From finger-painting escapades to DIY masterpieces waiting to b......More

Calling all budding artists and craft enthusiasts to join us in a world of imagination and hands-on fun! We're painting smiles and weaving wonders every other week with our special arts and crafts program. From finger-painting escapades to DIY masterpieces waiting to be created, there's a whole universe of creativity waiting for you.​ Whether you're a seasoned artist or just dipping your brush into the colorful world of crafts, this is the perfect chance to let your creativity sparkle. Join in the fun and discover the joy of turning everyday materials into extraordinary works of art. See you there!​

Board Games Club

Join us for our weekly Board Games Club.  Bring your friends and play your choice of classic games.  Our games include Chess, Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, and more! Board Games Club meets every Monday from 1:3 PM - 3:30 PM.

Songs and Stories

Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of fantastic tales. Together, we'll d......More

Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of fantastic tales. Together, we'll dive into vibrant stories that spark imagination and curiosity!​ Get ready to sing, laugh, and clap along to captivating tunes that will have everyone tapping their toes and smiling from ear to ear. Our cozy gathering is a perfect blend of laughter, learning, and shared moments for both children and their caregivers!​

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Level 1

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi moveme......More

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for adults: With or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or related musculoskeletal conditions With mild, moderate, or severe joint involvement and back pain With a high risk of falling Level 1: Movements 1-12 - For Beginners, no Tai Chi experience necessary. Classes are led by a certified instructor. These progressive workshops are once a week for 60 minutes on Tuesdays.   Class is limited to 20 participants. 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.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Level 2

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi moveme......More

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for adults: With or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or related musculoskeletal conditions With mild, moderate, or severe joint involvement and back pain With a high risk of falling Level 2: Movements 13-21 - Participants must have learned Level 1. Classes are led by a certified instructor. These progressive workshops are once a week for 60 minutes on Tuesdays. Class is limited to 20 participants. 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.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group

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 West End Branch Library.  This class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students s......More

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 West End Branch Library.  This class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Literacy Services department for a list of beginner class options. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. For more information, contact the West End Branch Library at 617-523-3957; Literacy Services at 617-859-2446 or literacyservices@bpl.org. 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. 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: https://bplfund.org/

West End Book Club: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Join our book discussion! This month's selection is Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. You can pick up a copy at the Branch. About Mrs. Dalloway: Mrs. Dalloway chronicles a June day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway — a day that is taken up with running minor errands in......More

Join our book discussion! This month's selection is Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. You can pick up a copy at the Branch. About Mrs. Dalloway: Mrs. Dalloway chronicles a June day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway — a day that is taken up with running minor errands in preparation for a party and that is punctuated, toward the end, by the suicide of a young man she has never met. In giving an apparently ordinary day such immense resonance and significance — infusing it with the elemental conflict between death and life — Virginia Woolf triumphantly discovers her distinctive style as a novelist. Originally published in 1925, Mrs. Dalloway is Woolf's first complete rendering of what she described as the "luminous envelope" of consciousness: a dazzling display of the mind's inside as it plays over the brilliant surface and darker depths of reality. 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. 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: https://bplfund.org/

Construction Club: LEGO and More!

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 e......More

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 our fun-filled sessions. ​ Come meet new friends, explore endless building challenges, and let your creativity soar to new heights!

Arts and Crafternoons for Kids and Families

Calling all budding artists and craft enthusiasts to join us in a world of imagination and hands-on fun! We're painting smiles and weaving wonders every other week with our special arts and crafts program. From finger-painting escapades to DIY masterpieces waiting to b......More

Calling all budding artists and craft enthusiasts to join us in a world of imagination and hands-on fun! We're painting smiles and weaving wonders every other week with our special arts and crafts program. From finger-painting escapades to DIY masterpieces waiting to be created, there's a whole universe of creativity waiting for you.​ Whether you're a seasoned artist or just dipping your brush into the colorful world of crafts, this is the perfect chance to let your creativity sparkle. Join in the fun and discover the joy of turning everyday materials into extraordinary works of art. See you there!​

Board Games Club

Join us for our weekly Board Games Club.  Bring your friends and play your choice of classic games.  Our games include Chess, Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, and more! Board Games Club meets every Monday from 1:3 PM - 3:30 PM.

Songs and Stories

Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of fantastic tales. Together, we'll d......More

Join us every week for an enchanting adventure into the world of stories and music at our song and story time! We welcome all little explorers and their families to join in the fun as we embark on magical journeys through the pages of fantastic tales. Together, we'll dive into vibrant stories that spark imagination and curiosity!​ Get ready to sing, laugh, and clap along to captivating tunes that will have everyone tapping their toes and smiling from ear to ear. Our cozy gathering is a perfect blend of laughter, learning, and shared moments for both children and their caregivers!​

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Level 1

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi moveme......More

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for adults: With or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or related musculoskeletal conditions With mild, moderate, or severe joint involvement and back pain With a high risk of falling Level 1: Movements 1-12 - For Beginners, no Tai Chi experience necessary. Classes are led by a certified instructor. These progressive workshops are once a week for 60 minutes on Tuesdays.   Class is limited to 20 participants. 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.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Level 2

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi moveme......More

This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for adults: With or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases, or related musculoskeletal conditions With mild, moderate, or severe joint involvement and back pain With a high risk of falling Level 2: Movements 13-21 - Participants must have learned Level 1. Classes are led by a certified instructor. These progressive workshops are once a week for 60 minutes on Tuesdays. Class is limited to 20 participants. 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.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group

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 West End Branch Library.  This class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students s......More

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 West End Branch Library.  This class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Literacy Services department for a list of beginner class options. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. For more information, contact the West End Branch Library at 617-523-3957; Literacy Services at 617-859-2446 or literacyservices@bpl.org. 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. 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: https://bplfund.org/

Construction Club: LEGO and More!

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 e......More

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 our fun-filled sessions. ​ Come meet new friends, explore endless building challenges, and let your creativity soar to new heights!

Arts and Crafternoons for Kids and Families

Calling all budding artists and craft enthusiasts to join us in a world of imagination and hands-on fun! We're painting smiles and weaving wonders every other week with our special arts and crafts program. From finger-painting escapades to DIY masterpieces waiting to b......More

Calling all budding artists and craft enthusiasts to join us in a world of imagination and hands-on fun! We're painting smiles and weaving wonders every other week with our special arts and crafts program. From finger-painting escapades to DIY masterpieces waiting to be created, there's a whole universe of creativity waiting for you.​ Whether you're a seasoned artist or just dipping your brush into the colorful world of crafts, this is the perfect chance to let your creativity sparkle. Join in the fun and discover the joy of turning everyday materials into extraordinary works of art. See you there!​