Brighton Branch Library
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Wednesday February 4 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Preschool Story Time (Ages 2-5)
Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! Best for ages 2-5, though siblings are always welcome. This program is designed for caregivers and children to participate in together. This prog......More
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Wednesday February 4 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Make Your Own Crossword (Tweens & Teens)
Calling all crossword lovers! In this workshop, tweens and teens will learn the basics of crossword construction and how to create their own mini (5x5) grids. No registration required. Email librarian matt at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. A......More
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Thursday February 5 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help
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). Accessibility Notice......More
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Thursday February 5 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Crochet for Tweens & Teens (ages 8-14)
Crochet with company! Bring a project from home or start something new here at the library. Ms. Allie will be on hand to teach, assist and give advice. Previous crochet experience is not required; beginners WELCOME! Crochet hooks and yarn provided, though participants ......More
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Thursday February 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Make Your Own Herbal Coffee
Coffee is essential to so many of our bodies and rhythms: it boosts energy, promotes digestion, and provides a ritual of connection. For some people it can also interfere with sleep, cause digestive upset, and dysregulate our cardiovascular system. In this class led b......More
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Thursday February 5 6:30pm - 7:45pm EST
Shut Up & Write!
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 newly-created Brighton chapter is a place for focused wr......More
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Thursday February 5 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Unreal Reads: The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye
Join our fiction book club to discuss Briony Cameron's The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye. An epic tale based on true events illuminates a woman of color's rise to power as one of the few purported female pirate captains to sail the Caribbean, and the forbidden lo......More
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Friday February 6 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Baby Lapsit & Story Time
Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! Best for ages 3 months to 2 years, though siblings are always welcome. This program is designed for caregivers and children to participate in togeth......More
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Saturday February 7 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
VITA Free Drop-Off Tax Preparation
The 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is run by Community Financial Management Program Inc. and trained volunteers. BPL Staff are unable to answer any tax related questions. Please contact VITA directly. To determine if this program is suitable for y......More
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Saturday February 7 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Saturday Story Time (Ages 0-5)
Kick off the weekend with an all-ages story time! This program features stories, songs, and rhymes designed to build early literacy skills in young children and continue building the literacy skills of older children. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our eve......More
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Saturday February 7 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Drop-In Notary Services
Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized. No appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You and a......More
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Monday February 9 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Mindful Movements for Older Adults
We invite older adults to join us for a fitness session of mindful movements led by Phyllis Benjamin. Phyllis is a retired literacy specialist who taught in Newton elementary schools for over 20 years. She has been studying and teaching traditional martial arts since 2......More
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Monday February 9 2:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Movie Monday: To Catch a Thief (1955)
Start your week off with a movie! Our February selection is To Catch A Thief, the suspenseful and glamorous 1955 classic from Alfred Hitchcock. Runtime: 1 hours 46 minutes. Rated PG. English subtitles. About the movie: The film stars Cary Grant as a retir......More
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Wednesday February 11 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Valentine's Day with Spanish Fun Program
Esther Gomez from Spanish Program will teach participants some basic Spanish vocabulary and songs realted to Valentine's Day. After, the group will make a Valentine's Day craft together! No registration required for individuals, daycares and school groups should call a......More
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Thursday February 12 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help
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). Accessibility Notice......More
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Thursday February 12 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Origami Workshop with Helen Li
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper. In this workshop, kids ages 5-14 will be guided step-by-step through making basic origami shapes and animals. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disabilit......More
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Thursday February 12 6:30pm - 7:45pm EST
Shut Up & Write!
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 newly-created Brighton chapter is a place for focused wr......More
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Thursday February 12 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Tomes on Tap at Widowmaker: Chain-Gang All-Stars
Our genre fiction book club will discuss the dystopian novel, Chain-Gang All-Stars, in which incarcerated people in the U.S. prison system can fight for their freedom in gladiator-style death matches. No registration required. You do not have to be 21+ to att......More
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Friday February 13 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Baby Lapsit & Story Time
Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! Best for ages 3 months to 2 years, though siblings are always welcome. This program is designed for caregivers and children to participate in togeth......More
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Saturday February 14 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
VITA Free Drop-Off Tax Preparation
The 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is run by Community Financial Management Program Inc. and trained volunteers. BPL Staff are unable to answer any tax related questions. Please contact VITA directly. To determine if this program is suitable for y......More