Boston Public Library

Concerts in the Courtyard | June 7

Submitted by W on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:06pm

One of Boston's most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free lunchtime concert series on Fridays in June, July and August. Starting June 7th, the courtyard in Copley Square will feature music from jazz to classical and from blues to Broadway. Concerts begin at 12:30pm. For more information, visit www.bpl.org/concerts.

Author Talks @ BPL Locations | June 4 - 27

Submitted by W on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 4:46pm

Below is a list of the June Author Talks at various BPL locations.

 

June 4 at 6pm

Christopher Castellani, author of All This Talk of Love and Michael Lowenthal, author of The Paternity Test appear on an author panel in the Commonwealth Salon at the Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street. All This Talk of Love tells a family’s story of sacrifice, hope, loss and love, while The Paternity Test explores the experience of gay men seeking a child through surrogacy.

 

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Boston Public Library Compass Roundtable | Jan. 30

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 11:42am

 

BOSTON – January 2, 2013 – Boston Public Library continues its series of roundtables designed to offer updates and conversation about the library’s strategic plan, the BPL Compass. The next Compass Roundtable will take place on Wednesday, January 30, at 6 p.m. in the Commonwealth Salon of the Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street. The focus will be on the Community Gathering principle. >> Read More

Second Annual Ice Cream Social | August 24

Submitted by W on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:21am

 

The Grove Hall Branch Library (41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester MA) is hosting the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social on August 24 from 2pm to 4pm. The Ice Cream Social invites patrons, community leaders and visitors a chance to network and celebrate. The social will include crafts for children, music, and most importantly, ice cream!

A Day & Night in Dewey Square | July 19

Submitted by W on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 12:18pm

Visit the Grove Hall Library Branch (41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester MA, 02121) at 6pm for a screening of the documentary "A Day & Night in Dewey Square, followed by a discussion about the documentary. Filmmaker Paul morgan will be attending and light snacks will be served. For more information, visit http://www.bpl.org/branches/gh_calendar.htm.

'Voices of History' at Adams Street Branch Library Jan. 30

Submitted by alyssakeil on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:26pm

Members of the Handel & Haydn Society of Boston will be at the Adams Street Branch Library on January 30, 2012! Starting at 6:30 p.m., a quartet of singers will be performing music from different periods of an entire millenium, from 1100 to 1994 with the motifs of classical, folk, and multi-cultural genres. The concert is sure to be original and entertaining... don't miss it! The Adams Street Branch Library is located at 690 Adams St. in Dorchester. Contact the branch for more information at 617.436.6900

BPS Task Force Forum @ BPL Dec. 13

Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:22pm

Boston Public Schools (BPS) Health and Wellness Task Force invites you to attend Reducing Health Disparities to Close the Achievement Gap: A BPS Forum. The forum will take place in the Boston Public Library's Rabb Auditorium on Tuesday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At the forum, Mayor Menino and BPS Superintendent, Carol R. Johnson, will provide remarks. Dr. Charles Basch, Richard March Hoe Professor of Health Education, Columbia University Teachers College, will give the keynote address, "Healthier Students are Better Learners: A Missing Link in School Reform." The forum will conclude with a roundtable discussion with several community leaders, including City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and Boston Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Barbara Ferrer.

By attending the forum, you will learn about "Healthy Connections," the district's health and wellness strategic plan, engage with educators and community partners that work to reduce health disparities and close the achievement gap, and help identify opportunities for community partners, funders, and other key stakeholders to support and collaborate with BPS on efforts to improve student health and wellness. Please RSVP to attend via the following link: bpshealth.eventbrite.com.

Lowell Lecture Series: Nell Irvin Painter @ BPL

Submitted by alyssakeil on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 5:51pm

Nell Irvin Painter will be giving a lecture as part of the 2011-2012 Lowell Lecture Series at the Rabb Lecture Hall in the Central Boston Public Library. The lecture will be held on December 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nell Irvin Painter, a graduate of Harvard University, went on to become the Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History at Princeton University and directed the program in African-American Studies from 1997 to 2000. She has written extensively about the American South, and is the author of seven books and many articles. The theme of the 2011 - 2012 Lowell Lecture series is "Remembering the Civil War." The event is part of the Boston Public Library's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Copley Square Branch of the BPL is located at 700 Boylston Street in Copley Square. For more information about the event, visit the BPL's website here.

National “Dot Day” Story and Artsy Afternoon, Sep. 15

Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 10:40am

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind. You, too, can discover how the mind can foster beautiful artistic creation! Come to the Grove Hall Branch Library from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 15 to celebrate Peter Reynolds' book, The Dot, and learn about art and imagination. Then, make your very own dot to be displayed in the library! Meet in the Grove Hall Children's Activity Room. 

The Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library is located at 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester and can be reached at (617)427-3337. View a schedule online at www.bpl.org/branches/gh_calendar.htm.

Louisa May Alcott Performance, Sep. 21

Submitted by JoelWool on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 10:18pm

The Civil War gets old and history marches proud in Dorchester! On Wednesday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m., Jan Turnquist will perform as Louisa May Alcott at the Adams Street Branch Library as part of the Boston Public Library’s extensive efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Adams Street Branch is located at 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122. Read more about the Civil War commemoration programming at http://www.bpl.org/news/civilwarrelease.htm or continue on for the program description. >> Read More

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