Baby Lapsit 1

Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities.  For ages 0-24 months. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. 

Baby Lapsit 2

Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities.  For ages 0-24 months. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. 

Storytime

This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement, and a craft.  For ages 2-5. Groups please call ahead. 

LEGO Builders

Drop in anytime during the hour for free-building with LEGO bricks. See what you can create.  We will have Mega Blocks available for younger kids.

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 No......More

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: We strive to make our events accessible. To request disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected] or call (617) 569-0271. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Flow State Sketchbook Sessions

Join us twice a month for a drop-in program for artists ages 14+ to draw in their sketchbooks, exchange art ideas, and network with other local creatives.  These sessions are designed to encourage consistency in art-making, foster creative community, and provide a w......More

Join us twice a month for a drop-in program for artists ages 14+ to draw in their sketchbooks, exchange art ideas, and network with other local creatives.  These sessions are designed to encourage consistency in art-making, foster creative community, and provide a welcoming space for focused, inspired work. Artists should bring their own materials to create in a relaxed, focused environment. Light music will be played, and optional creative prompts may be offered for inspiration.

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 every Thursday by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person. Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Lit......More

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led every Thursday by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person. 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 East Boston Branch at 617-569-0271 or Literacy Services at 617-859-2446 or [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.