Toddler Story Time

Come enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage early literacy for very young children and their caregivers! We are unable to accommodate groups in this space. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about......More

Come enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage early literacy for very young children and their caregivers! We are unable to accommodate groups in this space. 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/ 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.

ESOL Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group! Meet new friends and have fun while polishing up your English skills! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language servic......More

Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group! Meet new friends and have fun while polishing up your English skills! 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.

Games for Seniors

Join other seniors for fun board games, card games, and lively conversation. Bring your favorite game, if you have one! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Pub......More

Join other seniors for fun board games, card games, and lively conversation. Bring your favorite game, if you have one! 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/ 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.

Textiles Untangled

Textiles are everywhere! They’re In our clothing, furniture, toys and even computers! But what exactly are textiles made from? How far do clothes travel before we buy them? Join Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide participants through an interactive workshop to disco......More

Textiles are everywhere! They’re In our clothing, furniture, toys and even computers! But what exactly are textiles made from? How far do clothes travel before we buy them? Join Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide participants through an interactive workshop to discover the lifecycle of a piece of clothing. This is an in-person event. Registration is required. To register please email: [email protected] This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut.

Irish Step Dancing Performance

Join students from the O'Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance for a step dance performance. The dancers will also teach a few dance moves to the audience.  Recommended for all ages.

ESOL Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group. Meet new friends and have fun while polishing up your English skills. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language servic......More

Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group. Meet new friends and have fun while polishing up your English skills. 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.

Teen Switch Gaming

Come to our library to enjoy gaming with our Nintendo Switch after school!  From Smash Bros. to WarioWare, with enough controllers for everyone!  Every other Friday afternoon at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Check our schedule or with Ms. Eleanor for the latest update!  Acces......More

Come to our library to enjoy gaming with our Nintendo Switch after school!  From Smash Bros. to WarioWare, with enough controllers for everyone!  Every other Friday afternoon at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Check our schedule or with Ms. Eleanor for the latest update!  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.

Drop-In Knitting

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. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in......More

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. 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/

Saturday Reset! Gentle Yoga + Sound Bath

Saturday Reset is a 75-minute class combining gentle movement, restorative yoga, and a sound bath for a lovely, relaxing yoga experience. Bring your own yoga mat, as well as a pillow + blanket. The classes will be led by Victoria, a trauma-informed yoga instructor and......More

Saturday Reset is a 75-minute class combining gentle movement, restorative yoga, and a sound bath for a lovely, relaxing yoga experience. Bring your own yoga mat, as well as a pillow + blanket. The classes will be led by Victoria, a trauma-informed yoga instructor and somatic bodyworker dedicated to creating inclusive and relaxing experiences that nurture both body and spirit.  The Allston-Brighton Yoga Collective hosts pop-up, donation-based, approachable yoga classes for the Allston-Brighton neighborhood. Check out the schedule on their Instagram @allstonbrightonyogacollective, the Allston Brighton Yoga Collective Facebook page, or EventBrite. 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/

Toddler Story Time

Come enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage early literacy for very young children and their caregivers! We are unable to accommodate groups in this space. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about......More

Come enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage early literacy for very young children and their caregivers! We are unable to accommodate groups in this space. 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/ 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.

ESOL Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group! Meet new friends and have fun while polishing up your English skills! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language servic......More

Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group! Meet new friends and have fun while polishing up your English skills! 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.

Games for Seniors

Join other seniors for fun board games, card games, and lively conversation. Bring your favorite game, if you have one! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Pub......More

Join other seniors for fun board games, card games, and lively conversation. Bring your favorite game, if you have one! 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/ 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.