Mattapan Branch Library
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Friday February 6 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Little Uprising: Among the Stars Celebrating Dr. Mae Jemison
Celebrate Black history in this interactive workshop exploring Dr. Jemison’s incredible journey as the first Black woman astronaut to go to space. A person that contained multitudes, Jemison is an inspiration who defied expectations and paved her own path to the stars.......More
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Friday February 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Drop-In Resume Help
Need help creating or polishing your resume? Drop-in for resume help from a librarian every other Friday morning at the Mattapan Branch. Appointments will last approximately 20 minutes and are on a first-come first-served basis. Accessibility Notice: We strive to ma......More
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Friday February 6 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Black History Month Page-to-Screen Film Series: Nickel Boys
Celebrate Black History Month with our Page-to-Screen film series featuring acclaimed adaptations of books by black authors. We're kicking off the month with director RaMell Ross' adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel Nickel Boys. Registration recommended but not requ......More
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Monday February 9 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Countdown to Kindergarten Playgroup
Join Countdown to Kindergarten's Playgroup. From October to June every week, you and your child get to practice school readiness, make new friends, and get connected to community resources. Kids will experience free play, circle time, and Story Time, and grownups wil......More
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Monday February 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Countdown to Kindergarten Playgroup
Join Countdown to Kindergarten's Playgroup. From October to June every week, you and your child get to practice school readiness, make new friends, and get connected to community resources. Kids will experience free play, circle time, and Story Time, and grownups wil......More
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Monday February 9 2:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Crafternoons
Bring your creativity to the teen room and select from a variety of craft supplies to make junk journals, paper flowers, watercolor paintings, and beyond. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or la......More
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Monday February 9 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Information Session for Adult English Learners
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team and ELL instructors for an informal information session! This is your chance to: Ask questions about local resources and progra......More
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Monday February 9 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Senior Sewing
Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Monday and Thursday in the Community Meeting Room. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability acc......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 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Puzzles & Jazz
Jigsaw puzzles and jazz music have a lot in common: They're both creative and fun, and they both get your brain waves engaged. So do your brain a favor: Join us for puzzles and jazz music! Light snacks will be provided. AccessibilityNotice: We strive to make our e......More
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Thursday February 12 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Senior Sewing
Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Monday and Thursday in the Community Meeting Room. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability acc......More
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Friday February 13 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Hora de cuentos bilingue / Bilingual Storytime
Cuentos, canciones, y arte para niños en español e ingles. Inscripción es recomendada pero no es necesaria. Stories, songs, and a craft for children in Spanish and English. Registration is recommended but not required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our......More
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Friday February 13 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Black History Month Page-to-Screen Film Series: American Fiction
Celebrate Black History Month with our Page-to-Screen Film Series featuring acclaimed adaptations of books by Black authors. Our series continues with director Cord Jefferson's Oscar-winning adaptation of Percival Everett's 2001 satirical novel Erasure. Registration re......More
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Saturday February 14 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Love Your Body: Family Story Time with Zoe Sachs (Children's Advocacy Center)
Little ones are invited every other Saturday morning to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime or a craft with their parents, grandparents, or other special caregivers in their life. The People In Your Neighborhood Story Time series features a special visitor......More
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Saturday February 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Afrobeats 101: Beginner Dance Workshop Series
Afrobeats Dance Boston brings their popular Afrobeats 101 workshop back to the Mattapan Branch this February for two workshops! Attend both or just one! Registration strongly encouraged! The class will involve learning technical skills and fundamental movement by lear......More