Jamaica Plain Branch Library
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Thursday February 5 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Empowering the Modern Workforce: Writing, Formatting, and Collaboration with Google Docs
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of using Google Docs in the workforce with a focus on writing, formatting, and sharing a document with coworkers. You will learn how to: Navigate the Google Docs interface Create, edit, and format professional documents ......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 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Adult Craft Night: Stained Glass Window Clings
Introducing Adult Craft Night! Drop by anytime from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM to decompress and relax after a long day, pick up a new hobby or practice an old one all while enjoying each other's company. Each month we will provide materials (while supplies last) and instruc......More
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Friday February 6 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Drop-In Notary Service Hours
Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized for free, 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......More
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Saturday February 7 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
36 Questions for Civic Love
Join the BPL and the Jamaica Plain Community to celebrate civic love! Attendees will be paired with one stranger and will each ask each other a series of 36 pre-created questions, ranging from “Who was your most memorable teacher in school?” to “Who is an unsung hero......More
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Monday February 9 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Drop-In Notary Service Hours
Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized for free, 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......More
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Monday February 9 5:00pm - 5:45pm EST
Pajama Story Time
Are you searching for something to do with your preschoolers or babies around 5 pm? Come to the Jamaica Plain branch on Monday evenings at 5 pm for our pajama story time! We will hear three stories, do a variety of fingerplays and songs, have fun with props, and then ......More
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Tuesday February 10 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Baby Story Time
Every Tuesday come celebrate story time with Librarian Chris at 10:30 am! We hear three stories, do a variety of songs and finger plays, have fun with props, and have parachute time. Come have all the fun! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessibl......More
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Tuesday February 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Author Visit: Kayla Miller
Author Kayla Miller visits the library to discuss her books and meet with children. Kayla Miller is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Clickgraphic novel series and co-author of its spin-off series Besties. This event is recommended childr......More
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Tuesday February 10 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park
Fields Corner Branch may be closed but the library is still here! 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? Fields Corner Branch libra......More
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Tuesday February 10 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
826 Boston Writing Workshop for Kids
Enter a world of imaginative storytelling with 826 Boston, a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life. Our disgruntled ......More
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Tuesday February 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Meditation Circle: Queer Folx, Trans Folx, and BIPOC
A Community Meditation Circle Centering Queer, Trans, and BIPOC authors, this hour will include a circle of sharing, a reading, a 10-20 minute silent meditation, and a closing circle. All are welcome to this intersectional, intergenerational, multicultural, and expans......More
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Wednesday February 11 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Pre School Storytime
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for Pre-School Storytime. We will hear three stories and many songs and fingerplays from librarian Chris. Closing out story time will be prop play and parachute time! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events acce......More
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Thursday February 12 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Drop in Zine Making
Are you interested in zines? Are you interested in making zines? Come to the JP Branch at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month and learn to make zines! Also, meet other people into zines! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To req......More
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Thursday February 12 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Empowering the Modern Workforce: AI-Integrated Google Docs
In this intermediate workshop, you will learn AI tools that can be used with Google Docs with a focus on writing, formatting, and sharing a document with coworkers. You will learn how to: Navigate Google Docs interface Create, edit, and format professional documen......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 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Drop in Zine Making
Are you interested in zines? Are you interested in making zines? Come to the JP Branch at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month and learn to make zines! Also, meet other people into zines! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To req......More
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Saturday February 14 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
The Art of Visible Mending: Revitalize Your Wardrobe
Learn visible mending with fiber artist Catherine Karp. Embrace the beauty of sustainability and turn everyday wear-and-tear into a creative statement. This immersive workshop invites participants to explore the foundational techniques of visible mending, a practice ......More
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Saturday February 14 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
A Brief History of Piano Jazz
A Brief History of Jazz Piano, Part One - From Jelly Roll to Nat King Cole (1900-1945) What is jazz and where did it come from? Why is the piano so important to the history of jazz? Allen Morrison answers these questions, illustrating with film clips and audio recordi......More