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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Adams Street
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Join us for the Adams Street Friends of the Library Book Sale! Find an old favorite or add something new to your to-read list. Sale books include Mysteries, Classics, Nonfiction, Romance, Young Adult, and Children's titles. All funds raised will go to library programming and materials for the Adams Street Branch. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disabili
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Brighton
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Kickoff the weekend with story time! This program features stories, songs, and rhymes designed to build early literacy skills in young children and continue building the literacy skills of older children. Please note that in nicer weather, this program meets on the terrace behind the Children’s Room. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodat
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Charlestown
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Join 2 Mindful Girls for a playful yoga and creative mindfulness class designed especially for preschoolers! Children will explore movement through imaginative yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness games, stories, and creative activities. Each class encourages children to move their bodies, use their imaginations, practice calming strategies, and build important social-emotional skills—all
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Faneuil
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Time for Saturday storytime! Children from ages 2-5 and caregivers, join Miss Caroline for fun read-alouds, movement, and songs. We will focus on developing different skills that you can take home to get your child ready to read. This program is not intended for large groups. Preschools and daycares, please contact Miss Caroline to arrange a visit or storytime just for your class. Accessibility No
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Codman Square
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM
Join us for stories, singing, fingerplays, and activities to help you bond with your little one! Recommended for babies from 0-36 months, but older siblings are always 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 tw
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Shaw-Roxbury
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 12:00 PM
Diwali is a celebration of light, family, and food, and no festival table is complete without something crisp and something sweet. Join the Chef in Residence, Suman Shah for a celebratory class, where we'll explore the traditions behind the holiday and learn techniques for making a golden fried snack and a slow-cooked, spiced dessert from scratch. You'll leave with the confidence to bring a little
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Roslindale
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM
Sandy Bailey joins us to discuss her debut novel She’s On to Something . When hard-charging SEC prosecutor Jaye Brannigan stumbles onto a church-based investment scam draining millions from working-class families, she knows the case could make—or end—her career. Queer, outspoken, and already targeted by a hostile administration, Jaye follows the money from Boston to New Mexico, uncovering a web of
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM
Please join us in person or online over Zoom Webinar for the 2026 Druker Award presentation and talk with KPMB Architects’ Marianne McKenna and Paulo Rocha. This 2026 Druker Award lecture explores how cities are continually reshaped, with KPMB Architects’ Marianne McKenna and Paulo Rocha examining Boston’s evolution and the story behind Boston University’s Duan Family Center for Computing & Data S
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM
Join us on the first Saturday of the month this fall for Signing YOUTH! Theresa King, Founder and Director of Signing Basics will lead children in American Sign Language (ASL) workshops through interactive games, signing challenges, and more! Each session will focus on a different vocabulary theme, as well as reviewing the previous month’s signs. Kids can attend one, two, or all three sessions! Ag
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 10:00 AM
Join us for a public tour of the Central Library in Copley Square. This guided tour is a one-hour introduction to the history of the Boston Public Library—the first large free municipal library of the United States—and the art and architecture of its historic Central Library. Tours are limited to fifteen people per session. Registration is required; to reserve a spot on the tour, please register u
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · South Boston
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 10:30 AM
Join Librarian Dani for a Story Time geared toward caregivers and babies 0-18 months. We'll enjoy baby-friendly songs, bounces, lifts, and stories, followed by open playtime for sensory exploration and socializing. While this program will focus on interactions between babies and caregivers, toddlers, and older siblings are also welcome to attend. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Roslindale
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 10:30 AM
Yoni Gordon is...IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD! Some children's musicians aim to teach early literacy and math skills through song. Yoni Gordon's stock and trade is in fostering joy through song and movement with infants and toddlers. A musician for over 30 years, and an educator for over 20, Yoni brings a wealth of story, song, and spirit to each performance. Catch him while he's in your neighborhood. Visi
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 10:30 AM
Babies and toddlers will explore different self-guided activity stations around the room. Best for children ages 0-5. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Faneuil
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 10:30 AM
Come enjoy songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes for young children and their families and caretakers. Recommended for ages 2 - 5. 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.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Jamaica Plain
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 10:30 AM
Our friends from the Pine Street Village Daycare will do a free story time in Spanish for children from ages 0-5.
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 3:00 PM
Join us in the Makerspace Lab in Teen Central to design and sew a hair scrunchies! Never sewn before? Not a problem! This is a beginner project and will introduce several hand stictches that come in useful for garment repair, hemming, or replacing a button. All materials are provided. We hope to see you there! The Lab at Teen Central is the teen-exclusive digital makerspace at the Central Library
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · North End
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 3:30 PM
Interested in learning to play chess? Join us for weekly chess games and instructions at the North End Branch Library. No prior chess experience is necessary. This Chess Club is designed for kids to practice and learn. Recommended for 2nd - 6th graders; caregivers are welcome to join their youth if they wish. Children must have an adult present at the library. Children should never be left entirel
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · South Boston
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 3:30 PM
Drop by to create some art! This program is intended for ages 5 and up. No registration required. 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.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Codman Square
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 4:00 PM
Kids ages 5-12 can stop by for open LEGO-building time at the library. Let your imagination be your guide as you build spaceships, castles, garden parties, and more! LEGO projects made that week are put on display in the library for others to admire as space allows. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. We do not recommend bringing LEGO bricks or mini-figures from home. Programming at t
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Codman Square
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 4:00 PM
Children ages 7–11 can choose from six different Roblox games during an hour of fun and interactive gameplay, curated by Arrayscape. Registration is required, as space is limited to 15 participants. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact codman@bpl.org or call 617.436-8214. Please allow at least two wee
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 4:00 PM
We want you to join the team! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math: each week we'll tackle a different STEAM principle with hands-on activities for kids ages 6-12. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow at leas
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Adams Street
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 4:30 PM
Join Miss Sarah in making cinnamon cream cheese dip! Participants will get to judge which apples go best with the dip. Please note, this program is intended for children 4+ and younger children may need help from a caregiver. 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
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Chinatown
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 4:30 PM
Chinatown Branch is open late on Mondays so join us for an evening of LEGOs and foam blocks! Explore your creativity while also building STEM skills. Recommended for ages 3-12, but younger kids are welcome with a caregiver’s supervision. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact chinatown@bpl.org.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Shaw-Roxbury
📅 Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM
Join us in person or over Zoom Webinar as the Shaw Roxbury Branch Library welcomes Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett , Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, TIME Hero of the Year, Renowned Virologist & Science Communicator. A leading vaccine expert and viral immunologist, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is renowned for leading a team that developed a COVID-19 vaccine in record-breaking speed. Dr. Corb
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 10:30 AM
Join us for a fun story time for young children! Note: space may be limited. Ages 0-5. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Charlestown
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 10:30 AM
New York Times bestselling author/illustrator and recipient of the Newbery Honor, the Theodor Geisel Honor, and the Caldecott Honor Grace Lin visits the library to discuss her work and meet with children. Grace Lin has written and illustrated dozens of books, such as Dim Sum for Everyone, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon , and the series Ling and Ting . Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · South Boston
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 10:30 AM
Open playtime just for babies and toddlers featuring lots of blocks! Drop in anytime during the program. No registration required. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org or 617-268-0180. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Connolly
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 10:30 AM
Join us for a children’s concert with BPL's Children's Musician-in-Residence, Phoebe Neilsen. This joyful and whimsical concert encourages young children to sing, dance, and get involved with music on their own terms. Whether shaking it out to Diego Torres' "Color Esperanza" or clapping along to Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke," attendees can expect a warm, engaging atmosphere where children can explore
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · North End
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 10:30 AM
Join Ms. Ashley for stories, songs, rhymes, and play. This program is designed for caregivers and children to participate together. This story time will be a My "Self" in the World Children's Mental Health Story Time, in partnership with the Vital Village Network. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Codman Square
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 11:00 AM
The José Mateo Ballet Theatre leads a Nutcracker-themed ballet story time. We will read Bea in the Nutcracker, a picture book by Rachel Isadora, and learn some simple ballet moves. This program is ideal for children ages 3-6, supervised by a caregiver. The José Mateo Ballet Theatre is committed to making ballet an accessible art form. Under the leadership of its Founder and Artistic Director José
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Grove Hall
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 1:00 PM
Meet other homeschooling families for Homeschool Hangout. Families will play with boardgames, build with blocks, participate in STEM activities, and enjoy books. This program is for homeschooled children ages 6-12 and their caregivers. Homeschool Hangout meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Librarian Angela at 617.427.3337. Accessibility Notice : We st
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · South Boston
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 1:00 PM
November 3: Election Day — No Film November 10: The Big Sleep (1946) 1 hr 54 mins; directed by Howard Hawks. Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family and while on the case, learns of murder, blackmail and possibly love. November 17: Notorious (1946) 1 hr 42 mins; directed by Alfred Hitchcock The daughter of a convicted German spy is asked by American agents to ingratiate herse
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · South End
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 2:00 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month! This month, we will read and discuss Dream Drawings: Configurations of a Timeless Kid by N. Scott Momaday. About Dream Drawings : A singular voice in American letters, Momaday’s love of language and storytelling are on full display in this brilliant new collection comprising one hundred sketches or “dream drawings”—furnishings of the mind—as he calls the
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 3:00 PM
Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club. Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! 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 acc
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Grove Hall
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 3:00 PM
Join us in the Grove Hall Teen Space for an afternoon of gaming using our PS5 and/or Switch 2. Up to four players may use the systems at a time, with one hour of play time available per group. Slots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the departm
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · North End
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 3:30 PM
Calling all 4th-7th Graders! Battle of the Books is a national organization that hosts competitions around the country for kids to compete in teams based on their knowledge of books from a pre-set list. North End Branch’s team members will read 20 books between November and the final competition on Wednesday, March 10, 2027. If your child loves to read, please review the book list at https://tinyu
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 3:30 PM
Join us at the library for a fun-filled afternoon of games that include board games, card games, and oversized games of beloved classics. Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we’ve got something everyone will enjoy! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Codman Square
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 3:30 PM
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Come learn the basics from Ms. Rebekah and then make your very own D&D character. No prior RPG experience is necessary. For kids aged 8-12. 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.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Mattapan
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 3:30 PM
Test your video gaming skills in our monthly tournament. Enter to compete with peers for a chance to win a prize! 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 Pub
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Shaw-Roxbury
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 PM
Spend some time with us and flex your creative muscles! We will have a variety of craft supplies available each week. Children are encouraged to make anything they wish with the supplies available. This program is best for kids ages 6-12, but all are welcome! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Bos
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 PM
Learn drawing techniques through video tutorials, books, and fun drawing games! We’ll have free drawing time and an opportunity to share your drawings with your friends at every session. Ages 6-12. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-247
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Jamaica Plain
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 PM
Come join us for LEGO club every Tuesday at 4 pm! This is a passive program where we bring out a bunch of LEGOS and kids can built what they want and have fun! 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 arrang
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · East Boston
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 PM
Enjoy some lively and interactive music for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Generously funded by The Friends of the East Boston Branch Library. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, call 617-569-0271 or email address eastboston@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Charlestown
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 PM
Join us for a school-age weekly workshop on Tuesday afternoons, where children ages 6-12 can learn, build, and create! We will explore science and art concepts with hands-on building, art making, and science experiments. Come by the library after school to learn something new and express your creativity and curiosity! No registration required. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events ac
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · East Boston
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 PM
Teens (ages 13-18) can visit the East Boston Library and paint a ceramic tea cup + saucer set ahead of the holidays! Materials are limited. Registration is not required. Space is limited. 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 No
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📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
📅 Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 PM
With increased immigration enforcement, it is important for immigrant workers to know their rights and feel prepared for potential interactions with ICE, including in the workplace. This Know Your Rights training with Lawyers for Civil Rights will cover workers' rights during ICE interactions and workplace enforcement, steps employees can take to prepare themselves and their families, and trusted
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Jamaica Plain
📅 Wed, Nov 11, 10:30 AM
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 accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right
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