Drag Queen Story Time

Children and families celebrate Pride Month with drag queen Ms. Patty for a fun filled story hour with songs, stories, and more! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please cont......More

Children and families celebrate Pride Month with drag queen Ms. Patty for a fun filled story hour with songs, stories, and more! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

Come join us as we kick off our summer reading program! Sherry Eskin will teach kids how to make ice cream and we will give out summer reading materials. See you there!  Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about s......More

Come join us as we kick off our summer reading program! Sherry Eskin will teach kids how to make ice cream and we will give out summer reading materials. See you there!  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. 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.

The Art of the Micro-Memoir with Otto Vock

Micro-memoirs are a form of personal essay that experiment with storytelling and unlikely paths of autobiographic writing. The Latin root of the word ‘essay” is a verb meaning “to attempt, to try.”  In this three-week workshop, led by Otto Vock, we’ll produce and revi......More

Micro-memoirs are a form of personal essay that experiment with storytelling and unlikely paths of autobiographic writing. The Latin root of the word ‘essay” is a verb meaning “to attempt, to try.”  In this three-week workshop, led by Otto Vock, we’ll produce and revise micro-memoirs that attempt to convey our personal way of witnessing and understanding culture, history, and the minutiae of daily life. We’ll think about our writing process as an exhibit of cultural artifacts we walk our reader through. We’ll explore what surprising insights emerge from putting distant observations into close conversation. We’ll be looking at the work of Ross Gay, Hanif Adurraqib, and Aracelis Girmay to inspire our thinking and engage in guided scaffolding exercises to make the task of brainstorming and starting a new piece less daunting.  No experience is required. Everyone has an important story to tell, and we’ll make sure you have the support to tell it on your terms. NOTE: The third class on June 23 will be a reading where participants read their work to library patrons and community members. All are welcome to attend. Facilitator Bio: Otto Vock is a Jewish Non-Binary poet and educator from Jersey City, NJ, now residing in Somerville, MA. Their poetry has previously appeared in The Offing, The Plum Creek Review, The Quinobequin Review and Pigeon Pages NYC. They’re the primary author of the companion curriculum for Phil Kaye’s book of poems, Date & Time, made in partnership with Button Poetry and Project VOICE. Otto currently instructs in-person and online poetry workshops across Boston Public Library branches and in youth residencies across Boston Public Schools with Mass Poetry. They are a master’s student at Tufts University’s Educational Studies program. 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.

Job Help by Appointment

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are w......More

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are welcome. 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.

Senior Quilting Showcase

Join us for our annual Quilting Showcase featuring a presentation by Susan Thompson, textile artist; with musical guests John Kordalewski and Kurtis Rivers of Makanda Project. This showcase is the culmination of this season's senior quilting program, as the program wil......More

Join us for our annual Quilting Showcase featuring a presentation by Susan Thompson, textile artist; with musical guests John Kordalewski and Kurtis Rivers of Makanda Project. This showcase is the culmination of this season's senior quilting program, as the program will be on hiatus for the summer, so come and celebrate with the seniors and see their beautiful creations! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact Janice Knight at 617-436-8214 or [email protected]. 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/

Pre School Storytime

Join librarian Chris every Tuesday at 11 for three stories, fingerplays, songs, and occasionally crafts or parachute activities.  Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcomed.

Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park

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?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at......More

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?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at 142 Park Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 (across from the Fields Corner Branch Library). Laptops and limited printing will be available.  A selection of Lucky Day books will be available for checkout, and we will also be able to create library cards and help with requesting books if needed.  Questions? Email us at [email protected]. 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.

Summer Story Time with Sherry Eskin

Join us for special story time with storyteller Sherry Eskin featuring songs, rhymes, activities, and picture books! This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers but older siblings are welcome! Program series dates are Wednesdays 6/18, 6/25,......More

Join us for special story time with storyteller Sherry Eskin featuring songs, rhymes, activities, and picture books! This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers but older siblings are welcome! Program series dates are Wednesdays 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/23, and 7/30 at 10:30 am. This program will be held across the street from the closed Fields Corner Branch Library at Town Field/ Doherty Gibson Playground: 1565 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122. 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. 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.

Tech Help by Appointment / Ayuda técnica por cita

Need help online with the computer, with your phone, with online resources?  Would you like one-on-one help by appointment?  Make an appointment with Ana in person or by calling 617.436.8214 or email [email protected]. ¿Necesitas ayuda en línea con tu computadora, tel......More

Need help online with the computer, with your phone, with online resources?  Would you like one-on-one help by appointment?  Make an appointment with Ana in person or by calling 617.436.8214 or email [email protected]. ¿Necesitas ayuda en línea con tu computadora, teléfono, o recursos en línea?  ¿Te gustaría recibir ayuda individual por cita?  Agenda una cita con Ana en persona, por teléfono al 617.436.8214 o enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected]. 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 (ESOL) Conversation Group

Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly setting with other adult students. The group is led by a volunteer instructor. Registration/sign up is not necessary. In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program. Accessibility Notice: W......More

Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly setting with other adult students. The group is led by a volunteer instructor. Registration/sign up is not necessary. In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program. 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.

Job Help by Appointment

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are w......More

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are welcome. 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.

Pre School Storytime

Join librarian Chris every Tuesday at 11 for three stories, fingerplays, songs, and occasionally crafts or parachute activities.  Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcomed.

Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park

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?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at......More

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?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at 142 Park Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 (across from the Fields Corner Branch Library). Laptops and limited printing will be available.  A selection of Lucky Day books will be available for checkout, and we will also be able to create library cards and help with requesting books if needed.  Questions? Email us at [email protected]. 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.