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How to Avoid & Report Immigration Scams and Unlawful Practice of Immigration Law | May 19

Submitted by dmirand on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 10:44am

Are you interested in becoming an American citizen?
Don’t be taken advantage of by notarios promising to speed up citizenship for a big fee. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will teach you how to spot and avoid scams. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

When: Thursday, May 19, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Road • 

Homemade Bath Products for Mom | May 5

Submitted by dmirand on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:16am

Mom deserves to be pampered. Homemade bath products are an inexpensive and luxurious gift. They will discuss what is used in homemade bath products and the benefits of each ingredient.  Participants will learn how to make bath salts, milk bath, and bath oil. They will leave with a nice gift for mom or themselves. This program is geared for ages 10 and up. Preregistration is encouraged.

 

When: Thurs, May 5, 2016, 7 – 7:45 P.M.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121

What Do You Know About the Harlem Renaissance? | Feb 18

Submitted by dmirand on Tue, 02/09/2016 - 4:17pm

Desiree Taylor takes you on an investigative journey through the Harlem Renaissance. Learn about the period and the people while asking “What would I do?”

Desiree Taylor, M.Ed., M.A., creates fun, current, and relevant public educational opportunities for diverse ages and audiences. Her background is in American Studies, teaching, crafting, and writing.

When: Thursday, February 18, 4 p.m.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library
500 Columbia Road

February Film Series | Feb 5 - 26

Submitted by dmirand on Tue, 02/09/2016 - 4:07pm

Join the Boston Public Library as it celebrates African American representation and achievement in the film industry!

  • February 5 - Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
  • February 12 - Remember the Titans (2000)
  • February 19 - Annie (2015)
  • February 26 - Something New (2006)

When: Fridays in February, 2:30 p.m. 

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Road

Bilingual Concert with Mariana Iranzi | Feb 16

Submitted by dmirand on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 4:09pm

Mariana visits from New York City with a fun and interactive show for children and families. Come prepared to sing, dance, and practice your Spanish to the beat of original and some classic songs everyone will enjoy. Mariana is a professional musician and educator from Argentina and a graduate of Berklee College of Music.

 

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2:30 p.m.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Road

Applying for College Financial Aid | Jan 4

Submitted by dmirand on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 1:17pm

Going to College? Going back to college? Financially supporting a relative through college

ASA College Planning Center can help. Learn about the ASA College Planning Center and how they can help you navigate the financial aid process.

When:  Monday, January 4, 2016, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library
500 Columbia Road, Dorchester

The Maritime History of the Cape Verde Islands, 1498-1904 | Dec 17

Submitted by dmirand on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 11:55am

Michael P. Dyer is a Senior Maritime Historian of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

In this talk, he explores how the islands of the Atlantic figured prominently in the American maritime industries, with a particular focus on the last days of the industry when Cape Verdean and Azorean mariners assumed a much more significant profile in the ownership and management of New Bedford whalers. Their stories are synonymous with the last days of the industry.

A Q&A session will follow the talk.

When: Thursday, December 17, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library
500 Columbia Road 

Holiday Open House | Dec 3

Submitted by dmirand on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 12:04pm

Join the Friends of the Uphams Corner Branch Library for their annual holiday open house. This year’s open house includes wonderful entertainment from So Distinct featuring Susan Iacobellis and food from local restaurants. 

When: Thursday, December 3 at 5 p.m.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library
500 Columbia Road 

Homework Help | Nov 24

Submitted by dmirand on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 3:48pm

Boston Public Library locations offer free after-school homework help and mentorship provided by high-achieving high school students. Open to students in grades K-8. No registration required. Homework Help is not available on BPS holidays, early-release days, or long weekends,

Locations: Adams Street Branch, Uphams Corner Branch, Codman Square Branch, Fields Corner Branch & Lower Mills Branch. 

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 3:30 – 5:30 P.M.

Novel Writing Workshop | Nov 12

Submitted by dmirand on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 12:03pm

November is National Novel Writing Month, it's when aspiring authors try to write a 50,000-page novel in 30 days.  To help those aspiribng authors,  author and teacher, Susan Chernilo will run an hour-and-a-half workshop on writing a novel.  The workshop will include components of a novel, a little about the writing process, and next steps once its finished. 

Ms. Chernilo will also share bits from her current work in progress.

When: Thursday, November 12,5:30 –7:00 p.m.

Where: Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library,  500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA

 

 

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