Baby Lapsit 1

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

Maker Monday

Do you like to make things? Drop in each Monday in August to make something fun. August 11: Bubble wands August 18: Fuse beads August 25: Paper spinners Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the......More

Do you like to make things? Drop in each Monday in August to make something fun. August 11: Bubble wands August 18: Fuse beads August 25: Paper spinners 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.

Baby Lapsit 2

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

Bike Repair Workshop with Boston Bikes

Join us for a hands-on bike repair workshop led by Boston Bikes. We do all basic bike repair including: patching flat tires, aligning brakes, and adjusting gears and shifters. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability acc......More

Join us for a hands-on bike repair workshop led by Boston Bikes. We do all basic bike repair including: patching flat tires, aligning brakes, and adjusting gears and shifters. 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 Fun and Exciting World of Working with Animals

The Animal Rescue League of Boston presents programs for children ages 6-11 at the East Boston Branch Library: Amazing Animal Rescues Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm How to Catch a Tiny Tiger Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm Paw & Order: Be Ki......More

The Animal Rescue League of Boston presents programs for children ages 6-11 at the East Boston Branch Library: Amazing Animal Rescues Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm How to Catch a Tiny Tiger Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm Paw & Order: Be Kind to Animals Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm No registration required. For more information, please call Caitlin at 617-569-0271.

Story Time

This weekly story time features books, songs, movement, and a craft. Groups please call ahead. For ages 2-5. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Li......More

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

Gardening at the Bremen Street Community Garden

Drop in and join us on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. this summer to help with our plot in the Bremen Street Community Garden! Tasks will include weeding, planting, watering, and harvesting. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a dis......More

Drop in and join us on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. this summer to help with our plot in the Bremen Street Community Garden! Tasks will include weeding, planting, watering, and harvesting. 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.

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.

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 at the East Boston Branch. Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner stude......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 at the East Boston Branch. 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.

Baby Lapsit 1

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

Maker Monday

Do you like to make things? Drop in each Monday in August to make something fun. August 11: Bubble wands August 18: Fuse beads August 25: Paper spinners Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the......More

Do you like to make things? Drop in each Monday in August to make something fun. August 11: Bubble wands August 18: Fuse beads August 25: Paper spinners 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.

Baby Lapsit 2

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

Music at the Blissful Concert

Six-time Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) from Boston comes to the East Boston Branch for a high energy, fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family. Come join the ......More

Six-time Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) from Boston comes to the East Boston Branch for a high energy, fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family. Come join the fun as we sing, jump, shake, laugh and go slow and fast with Music at The Blissful. Featuring songs off his new album, This, it is sure to be an action packed good time for all. For ages 0-5. 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.

Story Time

This weekly story time features books, songs, movement, and a craft. Groups please call ahead. For ages 2-5. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Li......More

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

Gardening at the Bremen Street Community Garden

Drop in and join us on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. this summer to help with our plot in the Bremen Street Community Garden! Tasks will include weeding, planting, watering, and harvesting. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a dis......More

Drop in and join us on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. this summer to help with our plot in the Bremen Street Community Garden! Tasks will include weeding, planting, watering, and harvesting. 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.

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.

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 at the East Boston Branch. Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner stude......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 at the East Boston Branch. 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.