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AUTHOR TALK: JEFFREY A. DENMAN

Feb 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Join author Jeffrey A. Denman as he discusses his non-fiction book, John Quincy
Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist.


AUTHOR TALK: DR. JACQUELINE JONES

Feb 10th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hyde Park
Dr. Jacqueline Jones will discuss her book No Right to an Honest Living: The
Struggles of Boston's Black Workers in the Civil War Era.


AUTHOR TALK: MALIA C. LAZU — FROM INTENTION TO IMPACT

Feb 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Malia C. Lazu will converse with Boston Public Library President David Leonard
about her new non-fiction book, From Intention to Impact.


WRITING & PUBLISHING WITH AUTHOR CLAIR BRETT

Feb 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brighton
New England native and historical romance author Clair Brett will speak to
guests about her writing journey, her process, and her path…


BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BPL celebrates Black History Month with a new booklist, special events, and
highlighted Special Collections items.


AUTHOR TALK: JEFFREY A. DENMAN

Feb 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Join author Jeffrey A. Denman as he discusses his non-fiction book, John Quincy
Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist.


AUTHOR TALK: DR. JACQUELINE JONES

Feb 10th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hyde Park
Dr. Jacqueline Jones will discuss her book No Right to an Honest Living: The
Struggles of Boston's Black Workers in the Civil War Era.


AUTHOR TALK: MALIA C. LAZU — FROM INTENTION TO IMPACT

Feb 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Malia C. Lazu will converse with Boston Public Library President David Leonard
about her new non-fiction book, From Intention to Impact.


WRITING & PUBLISHING WITH AUTHOR CLAIR BRETT

Feb 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brighton
New England native and historical romance author Clair Brett will speak to
guests about her writing journey, her process, and her path…


BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BPL celebrates Black History Month with a new booklist, special events, and
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BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Jan 31, 2024
BPL celebrates Black History Month with a new booklist, special events, and
highlighted Special Collections items.

 * Adults
 * Kids
 * Older Adults
 * Teens
 * Tweens (9-12)


SEE ALL BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY

BPL will celebrate Black History Month with author talks & lectures, performing
arts events, screenings, book groups, workshops, and more.

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 * Gradeschool (5-10)
 * Kids
 * Older Adults
 * Teens

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DOCUMENTARY CLUB: KING IN THE WILDERNESS (2018)

Feb 6th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mattapan
Celebrate Black History Month with Documentary Club as we watch King in the
Wilderness (113 Minutes; Unrated).

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Movies
 * Black History Month
 * In Your Neighborhood

Event


REVOLUTIONARY BLACK MUSICIANS PRESENTS GET ON UP

Feb 7th | 10:30am - 1:00pm
Mattapan
Presenting Mr. Dynamite, the Godfather of Soul, the Hardest Working Man in Show
Business...ladies and gentlemen, James Brown!

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Movies
 * Black History Month
 * In Your Neighborhood

Event


AUTHOR TALK: DR. JACQUELINE JONES

Feb 10th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hyde Park
Dr. Jacqueline Jones will discuss her book No Right to an Honest Living: The
Struggles of Boston's Black Workers in the Civil War Era.

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Researchers
 * Books
 * Author Talks

Event


INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY

Feb 10th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Event
This virtual class will be an introduction to African American genealogy,
focusing on resources and online tools...

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Researchers
 * Genealogy

Event


AN ARTIST'S TALK WITH SHEA JUSTICE: HISTORY UNFOLDS

Feb 24th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hyde Park
Artist, educator, and Roxbury native Shea Justice will discuss his recent work.

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Teens
 * Tweens (9-12)
 * Artist Talk

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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS SAMPLER: BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Special Collections will be showcasing the works of Black authors, artists, and
creators held in their collections.

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Researchers
 * Manuscripts & Archives
 * Maps

Staff List


VOICES OF BLACK MADONNA

Learn more about singers Mahalia Jackson, Leontyne Price, and Marian Anderson,
Black spirituals, the Civil Rights Movement, and opera.
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 * Gradeschool (5-10)
 * Kids
 * Books
 * eBooks
 * Music

Event


THE LIVING HISTORIES OF COLOR OF HYDE PARK EXHIBIT

Jan 12th | 12:00am - Mar 1st | 12:00am
Hyde Park
Visit this art exhibit featuring 13 Hyde Park residents of color who have left a
positive, enduring impact in the local and national arena.

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Black History Month
 * Exhibitions
 * Community History

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BPL'S ANNUALLY PUBLISHED BOOKLISTS

Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our
world. Check out a title today!

 * Adults
 * Gradeschool (5-10)
 * Kids
 * Older Adults
 * Teens

Blog Post


JOSEPH BOLOGNE, CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES

Chevalier de Saint-George was an 18th-century classical composer and biracial
free man of color, violinist, fencer, and soldier.
Rebecca Hunt

 * Adults
 * Older Adults
 * Researchers
 * Books
 * Music

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BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK




LOOKING FOR A DATE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY? LET THE LIBRARY SET YOU UP WITH A BOOK!
VISIT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY IN COPLEY SQUARE, OR ONE OF OUR BRANCHES — THE
BRIGHTON BRANCH, GROVE HALL BRANCH, SOUTH BOSTON BRANCH, OR EAST BOSTON BRANCH —
THIS FEBRUARY TO PICK UP AN ANONYMOUSLY WRAPPED BOOK.

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GET A BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD TODAY

Your library card is your passport to technology, literacy, fluency, community,
and so much more.

Explore the Possibilities

 * Researchers
 * Entrepreneurs
 * Job Seekers
 * ESOL Learners
 * Kids
 * Teens
 * Older Adults
 * New to Boston?


EXPLORE OUR A-Z ONLINE RESOURCES


GALE LITERATURE: DICTIONARY OF LITERARY BIOGRAPHY

Biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's
most influential literary figures.



LINKEDIN LEARNING

Take business, tech, and creative courses online, taught by recognized industry
experts.



FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ONLINE PROFESSIONAL

Access Foundation Center databases, directories, fundraising and philanthropy
publications, and training resources from a single link.



MANGO LANGUAGES

An interactive language-learning resource supporting dozens of languages,
including Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Hindi, and Spanish.

 * Books
 * eBooks
 * Audiobooks
 * Movies & TV
 * Music
 * Maps & Atlases
 * Newspapers


HIGHLIGHTS FROM NEW COLLECTIONS ON DIGITAL COMMONWEALTH

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

WHDH Local News from the 1960s

Dartmouth St. and Boylston St. sides, construction of the McKim Building

BPL McKim Building Construction Photos

The Bunker Hill Times

Charlestown Newspapers,1851-1920

Two leaves from the Beauvais Missal

Medieval and Early Renaissance Manuscripts

In memory of Mrs. Phebe Parker

American Revolution Gravestone Rubbings

945 Webster St, Needham, MA

Snow in Massachusetts

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STAFF BOOKLISTS


CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND AUTHORS FROM ASIA

Are you helping a young reader pick their next book for the Winter Reading
Challenge? Check out one of these children's fiction books!



GRAPHIC MEDICINE

"Graphic Medicine" is a term coined by Dr. Ian Williams, a comics artist,
physician, and Founder of GraphicMedicine.org.



LET'S CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR! BOOKS FOR KIDS

Check out some of these books that explore the many different cultural practices
and traditions that make up this great holiday.



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RESEARCHING BOSTON SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUR CHILD

This blog post provides a listing of day camps, resident camps, and specialized
programs in the Boston area.

Read the BPL Blog
Join a Book Group


STREAM & DOWNLOAD


LIBBY BY OVERDRIVE

eBooks, audiobooks, & magazines available for download to your computer or
mobile device. To read on your tablet or phone use the Libby app.

 * Digital Collections
 * Downloadable Audiobooks
 * eBooks
 * Stream & Download
 * From Your Home


HOOPLA

Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to
mobile devices, with no waiting lists. 10 items per month.

 * Digital Collections
 * eBooks
 * Movies
 * Music
 * Stream & Download


BIBLIO+

With biblio+, library card holders have unlimited access to an ad-free catalog
of movies, TV shows, and documentaries on many devices.

 * Adults
 * Gradeschool (5-10)
 * Kids
 * Older Adults
 * Teens


KANOPY

Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning
filmmakers. Each month BPL patrons receive 18 tickets.

 * Digital Collections
 * Movies
 * Stream & Download
 * From Your Home


BPL WORLD LANGUAGE COLLECTIONS

See World Language Collections


FOR KIDS

Find content for kids of all ages. The Boston Public Library has many resources,
events, and much much more.

DISCOVER KIDS


KIDS CAROUSAL


JOIN A STORY TIME!

Check out our upcoming Story Times for your little ones on the events calendar!



LITERACY

Your BPL card opens doors for kids to learn to love reading. Children from birth
to kindergarten can join the Future Readers Club.



HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Homework help for kids is now available in multiple languages at over half of
our locations and online.



FOR TEENS

Find content for teens of all ages. The Public Library has many resources,
events and much much more.

DISCOVER TEENS


TEENS CAROUSAL


SAFE PLACE AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Safe Place quickly connects youth ages 12-17 to needed help of safety and
shelter through our partnership with Bridge Over Troubled Waters.



MASSACHUSETTS DRIVER’S LICENSE PRACTICE TESTS

Access car, motorcycle, and CDL practice tests and handbooks, presented in
partnership with driving-tests.org.



COMICSPLUS: TEEN LIBRARY

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga
— without holds, wait lists, or monthly limits.



BUSINESS & CAREER SUCCESS

BPL offers many resources and events for job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits,
investors, makers, and more.

Business Library Resources
Job & Career Success
Adult Education


BUSINESS & CAREER SUCCESS CAROUSAL


GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATES

Boston Public Library has partnered with Grow with Google to offer the Google
Career Certificate program.



FREE TAX PREPARATION (DROP-OFF AND REMOTE ONLY)

KBLIC has teamed up with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to
offer a free tax preparation drop-off service on Wednesdays.



COMMUNITY LEARNING

The Community Learning Center can help with citizenship, immigration, English
classes, adult education, technology, job success, and more.

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BUSINESS & CAREER SUCCESS CAROUSAL


WELCOME TO BOSTON

Boston Public Library welcomes you to the beautiful city of Boston! Find
resources and more on this webpage.



BOOK A JOB HELP APPOINTMENT

Schedule your resume review or career counseling session with us today!



RESEARCH

Research Services staff can assist you with finding collections for your use,
whether for the casual learner, for formal education support, or for scholarly
research.

Research Services
A-Z Online Resources
Research Guides


RESEARCH CAROUSAL


RESEARCHING AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

This guide can help you get started researching at the Boston Public Library.



GENEALOGY AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

We have many resources including databases. guides, events, and newspapers to
help you research the history of your family.



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

The Special Collections Department facilitates discovery and fosters public
engagement with rare, distinctive, and culturally significant materials held by
Boston Public Library.

DISCOVER MORE


SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CAROUSAL


UPCOMING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OPEN HOUSES

Join the Special Collections Department at the Central Library in Copley Square
for some exciting events planned in 2024!



ART & ARCHITECTURE

Explore the Central Library's gorgeous architecture through our Art &
Architecture pages — or in person on a tour!



NORMAN B. LEVENTHAL MAP & EDUCATION CENTER

Visit Our Map Center


RESEARCH GUIDES


RESEARCHING YOUR HOUSE

Resources for researching questions such as how old your house is, who the
architect was, how to find plans of your house, and more.



BOSTON'S ANNEXED TOWNS AND SOME NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES

Boston is a city of neighborhoods, an amalgamation of towns that were annexed in
the 19th and early 20th century.



GETTING STARTED WITH ORAL HISTORY

Find tips and tools to help you plan and implement an oral history project in
this research guide.



DEPARTMENTS AT THE BPL


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KIDS

Get homework help assistance in multiple languages at over half of our locations
and online, join the Future Readers Club, and more!



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TEENS

We have events, online resources, spaces across our BPL locations, and more
specifically for teens.



COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

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The Community Learning Center can help with citizenship, immigration, English
classes, adult education, technology, job success, and more.



KIRSTEIN BUSINESS LIBRARY & INNOVATION CENTER (KBLIC)

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KIRSTEIN BUSINESS LIBRARY & INNOVATION CENTER (KBLIC)

KBLIC invites media creators, innovators, job seekers, entrepreneurs,
nonprofits, investors, coders, and makers to its space.



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READER SERVICES

Our Reader Services team is knowledgeable about new books, trends in publishing,
and helping readers find what they should read.



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RESEARCH SERVICES

Research Services staff can assist you with finding collections for your use,
for formal education support, scholarly research, and more.



LEVENTHAL MAP & EDUCATION CENTER

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NORMAN B. LEVENTHAL MAP & EDUCATION CENTER

The Map Center uses maps, geography, and history to explore the connections
between places and people in Boston, New England, and beyond.



SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

The Special Collections Department fosters public engagement with rare,
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SPECIAL EVENTS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

The Special Events staff looks forward to helping you plan your event. Contact
us for more info, date availability, or to arrange a visit.


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