Art Exhibit - Deborah Ellington: Bookish Art

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Elli......More

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington In Bookish Art, Ellington transforms painted book pages and poetry into vivid hand-cut collages. Layering text, color, and shape, she builds unique compositions where typography becomes texture, shadow, and pattern. Each piece is carefully crafted—cut and assembled by hand—reflecting her deep appreciation for storytelling and visual form. With a background in technical theatre, painting, graphic design and advertising, Ellington draws on years of study at the Art Students League in New York and the Art Institute of Boston. Her discovery of collage as a medium allowed her to integrate skills in painting, design, and typography into a single expressive form. Inspired by the beauty and power of nature, Ellington’s work explores both two- and three-dimensional space. Her art captures the movement, essence, and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to experience its wonder through color, line, and form. Bookish Art is on view from May 1 – June 25, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm.  The exhibition space is located on the lower level. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact jamaicaplain@bpl.org or 617-524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

LuMeNet - Lunch for Mentoring and Networking

JP Centre/South Main Streets presents its next LuMeNet lunch for mentoring and networking. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in running their own business can join us for mentoring and networking.  RSVP for your complimentary lunch. ......More

JP Centre/South Main Streets presents its next LuMeNet lunch for mentoring and networking. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in running their own business can join us for mentoring and networking.  RSVP for your complimentary lunch. Click on this link to register, or call 617-942-2439. 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/

Queer Zine Workshop

In this hands on workshop, you'll learn what exactly a zine is and what it has to do with queer and trans liberation.  Then, you will learn how to make your very own queer zine! To get some context, we will take a brief look at the history of queer and trans zines as ......More

In this hands on workshop, you'll learn what exactly a zine is and what it has to do with queer and trans liberation.  Then, you will learn how to make your very own queer zine! To get some context, we will take a brief look at the history of queer and trans zines as well as the present day zine scene. Then you will learn how to fold one sheet of paper into an eight-page zine that is easy to make copies of for distribution. This program is for Pride month and brought to you by Pleasure Pie, a sex positive educational organization. You don't have to be queer to have a great time at this workshop. 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 Zine Makin'

Drop in and learn to make a zine or work on the zine you are already working on. A zine (pronounced zeen) is a small independently produced publication  Zines are often created and photocopied by hand, and distributed in-person or by mail.  Zines cover a wide range o......More

Drop in and learn to make a zine or work on the zine you are already working on. A zine (pronounced zeen) is a small independently produced publication  Zines are often created and photocopied by hand, and distributed in-person or by mail.  Zines cover a wide range of topics including art, politics, music, and personal experiences. They are often created as a way for marginalized groups to share their perspectives, and as a way for for people to express themselves and connect with others who have similar interests.  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.

Crochet Beyond the Basics: Granny Squares

Granny Squares are all the rage right now and once you learn how to make them you won't be able to stop!  We will provide all the materials as well as step-by-step instruction on how to make your first granny square. We'll also learn how to get good practice at readin......More

Granny Squares are all the rage right now and once you learn how to make them you won't be able to stop!  We will provide all the materials as well as step-by-step instruction on how to make your first granny square. We'll also learn how to get good practice at reading patterns. From there, the possibilities are limitless: try new color combinations, a new variation, or maybe even a granny hexagon or triangle.  Prerequisites: This class is recommended for those who have taken Crochet 101 or know how to chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Other crochet classes at the Jamaica Plain Branch this Spring and Summer: May 22 and 29 - Crochet 101 July 10 - Amigurumi July 24 - Tunisian Crochet 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.

Little Uprisings: My Night in the Planetarium

Best-selling children's book, My Night in the Planetarium by Innosanto Nagara, a true story of art and social protest, comes to life as a dynamic pop-up puppet show.  Created and performed by fellow artist/activist Tanya Nixon-Silberg, the show transports audiences to......More

Best-selling children's book, My Night in the Planetarium by Innosanto Nagara, a true story of art and social protest, comes to life as a dynamic pop-up puppet show.  Created and performed by fellow artist/activist Tanya Nixon-Silberg, the show transports audiences to Jakarta in the 1970s, where 7-year-old Inno learns firsthand how a play has the power to spark a resistance movement. Featuring designs by Puppet Showplace Resident Artist Sarah Nolen, the story is brought to life with a rich soundscape, visual transformations, and kid-centered lessons about social justice.​  Recommended for all ages 5 and up.  My Night in the Planetarium is a collaboration between Tanya Nixon-Silberg/ Little Uprisings, Innosanto Nagara, Sarah Nolen, and Roxanna Myhrum. Learn more about Tanya Nixon-Silberg and her puppetry. 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.

Art Exhibit - Deborah Ellington: Bookish Art

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Elli......More

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington In Bookish Art, Ellington transforms painted book pages and poetry into vivid hand-cut collages. Layering text, color, and shape, she builds unique compositions where typography becomes texture, shadow, and pattern. Each piece is carefully crafted—cut and assembled by hand—reflecting her deep appreciation for storytelling and visual form. With a background in technical theatre, painting, graphic design and advertising, Ellington draws on years of study at the Art Students League in New York and the Art Institute of Boston. Her discovery of collage as a medium allowed her to integrate skills in painting, design, and typography into a single expressive form. Inspired by the beauty and power of nature, Ellington’s work explores both two- and three-dimensional space. Her art captures the movement, essence, and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to experience its wonder through color, line, and form. Bookish Art is on view from May 1 – June 25, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm.  The exhibition space is located on the lower level. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact jamaicaplain@bpl.org or 617-524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Drop-In Notary Service Hours

Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized. 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 and any other signers must have......More

Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized. 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 and any other signers must have an up-to-date, government issued photo ID with you, such as a passport, driver's license, or state ID. If your document(s) require witnesses, you must provide them yourself. If you need certified copies of documents notarized, please bring in the originals as well. We can only notarize documents in English. If you have any questions, you can email areiter@bpl.org or call the branch at 617-524-2053.

Art Exhibit - Deborah Ellington: Bookish Art

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Elli......More

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington In Bookish Art, Ellington transforms painted book pages and poetry into vivid hand-cut collages. Layering text, color, and shape, she builds unique compositions where typography becomes texture, shadow, and pattern. Each piece is carefully crafted—cut and assembled by hand—reflecting her deep appreciation for storytelling and visual form. With a background in technical theatre, painting, graphic design and advertising, Ellington draws on years of study at the Art Students League in New York and the Art Institute of Boston. Her discovery of collage as a medium allowed her to integrate skills in painting, design, and typography into a single expressive form. Inspired by the beauty and power of nature, Ellington’s work explores both two- and three-dimensional space. Her art captures the movement, essence, and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to experience its wonder through color, line, and form. Bookish Art is on view from May 1 – June 25, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm.  The exhibition space is located on the lower level. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact jamaicaplain@bpl.org or 617-524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

JP Fiber Arts Club

Join us for friends and fiber arts!  Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, or any other fiber art project or get inspired by our materials and tools! Come to the library for some cozy fun.  All ages and experience levels are welcome. Accessibility N......More

Join us for friends and fiber arts!  Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, or any other fiber art project or get inspired by our materials and tools! Come to the library for some cozy fun.  All ages and experience levels 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.

Art Exhibit - Deborah Ellington: Bookish Art

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Elli......More

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington In Bookish Art, Ellington transforms painted book pages and poetry into vivid hand-cut collages. Layering text, color, and shape, she builds unique compositions where typography becomes texture, shadow, and pattern. Each piece is carefully crafted—cut and assembled by hand—reflecting her deep appreciation for storytelling and visual form. With a background in technical theatre, painting, graphic design and advertising, Ellington draws on years of study at the Art Students League in New York and the Art Institute of Boston. Her discovery of collage as a medium allowed her to integrate skills in painting, design, and typography into a single expressive form. Inspired by the beauty and power of nature, Ellington’s work explores both two- and three-dimensional space. Her art captures the movement, essence, and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to experience its wonder through color, line, and form. Bookish Art is on view from May 1 – June 25, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm.  The exhibition space is located on the lower level. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact jamaicaplain@bpl.org or 617-524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Pre School Story Time

Story Time introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, song, puppets, flannel board stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. Each session is typically 25 to 30 minutes in length to accommodate attention span and developmental levels, an......More

Story Time introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, song, puppets, flannel board stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. Each session is typically 25 to 30 minutes in length to accommodate attention span and developmental levels, and some Story Times may also include a craft or other learning activity. All Story Times are different, and the pre schoolers will generally spend most of the time singing, dancing, and bouncing.  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.

After School Crafts Club

Come to the Jamaica Plain Branch on Wednesday afternoons and join the After School Crafts Club!  Each week, Children's Librarian Chris will read a story and lead a related craft activity. Drop in and have fun! 

Art Exhibit - Deborah Ellington: Bookish Art

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Elli......More

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington In Bookish Art, Ellington transforms painted book pages and poetry into vivid hand-cut collages. Layering text, color, and shape, she builds unique compositions where typography becomes texture, shadow, and pattern. Each piece is carefully crafted—cut and assembled by hand—reflecting her deep appreciation for storytelling and visual form. With a background in technical theatre, painting, graphic design and advertising, Ellington draws on years of study at the Art Students League in New York and the Art Institute of Boston. Her discovery of collage as a medium allowed her to integrate skills in painting, design, and typography into a single expressive form. Inspired by the beauty and power of nature, Ellington’s work explores both two- and three-dimensional space. Her art captures the movement, essence, and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to experience its wonder through color, line, and form. Bookish Art is on view from May 1 – June 25, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm.  The exhibition space is located on the lower level. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact jamaicaplain@bpl.org or 617-524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Art Exhibit - Deborah Ellington: Bookish Art

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Elli......More

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington In Bookish Art, Ellington transforms painted book pages and poetry into vivid hand-cut collages. Layering text, color, and shape, she builds unique compositions where typography becomes texture, shadow, and pattern. Each piece is carefully crafted—cut and assembled by hand—reflecting her deep appreciation for storytelling and visual form. With a background in technical theatre, painting, graphic design and advertising, Ellington draws on years of study at the Art Students League in New York and the Art Institute of Boston. Her discovery of collage as a medium allowed her to integrate skills in painting, design, and typography into a single expressive form. Inspired by the beauty and power of nature, Ellington’s work explores both two- and three-dimensional space. Her art captures the movement, essence, and complexity of the natural world, inviting viewers to experience its wonder through color, line, and form. Bookish Art is on view from May 1 – June 25, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm.  The exhibition space is located on the lower level. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact jamaicaplain@bpl.org or 617-524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Pieces of Me: A Juneteenth Sewing Program

Join Zahirah Nur Truth for this great hand-sewing program for kids and their guardians! We will learn the importance of sewing, quilting, and patch work throughout the African diaspora.  Participants of all ages will learn basic sewing techniques and develop their ow......More

Join Zahirah Nur Truth for this great hand-sewing program for kids and their guardians! We will learn the importance of sewing, quilting, and patch work throughout the African diaspora.  Participants of all ages will learn basic sewing techniques and develop their own beautiful stories through art. Space is limited! Email cstrunk@bpl.org to register.   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.