Fields Corner Branch Library

Midweek Matinee: What's Cooking? | Nov 4

Watch Thanksgiving-themed movies in the Community Room. 

What's Cooking: In LA's Fairfax district, where ethnic groups abound, four households (Vietnamese, Latino, Jewish, and African American) celebrate Thanksgiving amidst family tensions. In the Nguyen family, the children's acculturation and immigrant parents' fears collide. In the Avila family, Isabel's son has invited her estranged husband to their family dinner. Audrey and Ron Williams want to keep their own family's ruptures secret from Ron's visiting mother. In the Seelig household, Herb and Ruth are unwilling to discuss openly their grown daughter's living with her lover, Carla. Around each table, things come to a head. Rated PG-13. Directed by Gurinder Chadha.

 

When: Wed Nov 4 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Where: Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library  >> Read More

Story Walk Kick Off | Nov 7

Meet at the Fields Corner Branch to make pinecone turkeys and have a snack after completing the Story Walk. The walk starts at Home.stead Bakery & Cafe, located at 1448 Dorchester Avenue (at the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Adams Street). 

There will be a raffle for a $25 Stop and Shop Gift Card. After completing the story, don't forget to let them know how much you liked the walk. Fill out a survey to earn FCCT points and be entered in to a raffle for one of six $10 Target Gift Card. Winners will be announced November 23rd. 

The Story Walk will run from Saturday, November 7th through Sunday, November 29th. Please dress warmly as this is an outdoor event!

Time: 

10:00 am -1:00pm

For more information :  Call (617) 436-2155

Halloween Party | Oct 27

Join the Fields Corner Branch for a night of festive family fun. Everyone is invited to hear spooky stories told by Miss Cindy and to play games.

When:  Tuesday, OCTOBER 27, 2015, 6 – 7:30 P.M.

Where:  Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library
1520 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122

Light refreshments will be provided. Suitable for all ages.

This program is free and open to the public.

Exposed: 10 Tips and Tricks to Getting Your Art Sold | March 24

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Learn how to build a resume and make sales from Artist Representative, Suzanne Schultz. This 45-minute presentation will help you develop a strategy to transform your talent into a successful career. Suzanne will also speak about her experiences as an Artist Representative. There will be a question and answer session immediately following.

Suzanne Schultz is the CEO of Canvas Fine Arts. She also guest hosts for BNN TV’s “It’s All About Arts” and contributes to a New York City arts newspaper Revolt. Canvas Fine Arts is based out of the South End of Boston.

 

When: Tuesday, March 24th

6:30PM

Where: Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library

1520 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester >> Read More

Summer Events at Fields Corner | July & August

All events take place at 1520 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester.

For more information (for any event) please contact 617-436-2155 or cdye@bpl.org.

 

 

Date: Thursday, July 10th
Start and Finish Times: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Name of Event: Historic New England: Historic Toys

Description of Event: How did children have fun before computer chips, batteries, or electricity? Historic New England will be here to help children explore toys and games from the past, discover how they work, and make one to keep.  >> Read More

Drop-In Computer Help | May 12

Need help filling out an online job application, setting up an email account, or using LinkedIn? Each week a librarian from the Fields Corner Branch (1520 Dorchester Ave) will dedicate 90 minutes to assisting individuals with any computer challenge. Appointments are not necessary, but anyone seeking help is asked to arrive by 11:30 a.m. for guaranteed assistance.

Doll E. Daze | April 22

Fields Corner Branch Library

On Tuesday, April 22 the Fields Corner Branch Library will host Doll E. Daze from 1 pm until 2 pm. This event will take place at the Fields Corner Branch Library located at 1520 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester. Join the library for an intergenerational doll making program. Set on the coast of Africa, nearly 300 years ago, the tale of Cecilia’s wrap doll was told many times by Grandma Elmira. Today this tale has been recreated into a performance that captivates its audience as they learn the secrets of enslaved children’s courage.

This 30 minute oral presentation culminates with doll making instructions and creation of the audiences' own doll interpretation of Cecilia the dream fairy. For more information about this event, contact Emily Todd, Programs and Community Outreach Librarian at etodd@bpl.org or call 617-436-2155.

Books of Hope: Poetry for Teens | April 18

Fields Corner Branch Library

On Friday, April 18 the Fields Corner Library will host a poetry event for teens. This event will take place at the Fields Corner Branch Library located at 1520 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. This is an event for teen writers who want to perform and/or publish their work. They will have the chance to meet other young poets who are doing just that through Books of Hope. There will be a performance, workshop, and an opportunity to share their work.

For more information about the event, contact Emily Todd, Programs and Community Outreach Librarian at etodd@bpl.org or by phone at 617-436-2155.

Books of Hope Poetry for Children | April 4

Books of Hope

April is National Poetry Month. The Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library will host Books of Hope Poetry for Children. This event is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 4 from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. This event will take place at the Fields Corner Branch Library located at 1520 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester. 

The event is for children ages 6-12. They can come read, recite, and perform poetry with the Books of Hope Creative Writing program. They can discover new poets and poem and express themselves in a creative and positive atmosphere. 

This event is sponsored by the Boston Public Library Foundation. 

Hatha Yoga Class | Ongoing

Hatha Yoga

Every Tue from 6:30 – 7:30pm, there will be a free yoga class taught by integral yoga instructor Alicia Zipp. This class will be held in the Fields Corner Branch Library on 1520 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester This class is open to the public. Beginners are welcome. For information contact the Fields Corner Branch Library at 617-436-2155.

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