Boston Public Library's 2013 Concerts in the Courtyard Series

Library — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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 on June 7, the courtyard at the Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street, will feature music that ranges from jazz to classical and from blues to Broadway. Concerts are every Friday at 12:30 p.m. through August 30. The complete schedule follows and is available at

Summer Hours at Boston Public Library Locations

Library — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Public Library is preparing for its annual shift to summer hours.

Sunday service at the Central Library in Copley Square continues through May 19, 2013. Sunday hours will return at the Central Library in the fall. After May 19, the Central Library will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday service at all Boston Public Library branches...

New Exhibition at the BPL's Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Library — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The exhibition Charting an Empire: The Atlantic Neptune opened at the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library on May 1. Part I is subtitled Atlantic Canada and is on display through July 27. Part II of the exhibition is subtitled Eastern Seaboard of Colonial America and is open August 1 through November 3, 2013.

Using nearly 30 objects, including nautical charts,...

Author Talks during May at Boston Public Library Locations

Library — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

During the month of May, Boston Public Library will host author talks at the Central Library in Copley Square and several branches throughout the city. Author appearances include:

Author Elizabeth Graver discusses her latest book The End of the Point, which details the lives of the Porter family living at Ashaunt Point near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. in the...

Boston Public Library to Celebrate National Library Week

Library — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Public Library is taking part in National Library Week, April 14-20, and welcomes its users to join in the celebration. First held in 1958, National Library Week is an observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country.

Whether through offering e-books and technology classes, material for English as a second language, programs for job seekers or those to support early literacy, library staff listen and respond...

Building Improvements Planned for the Uphams Corner Branch of the BPL

Library — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The municipal building that houses the Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library at 500 Columbia Road in Dorchester will undergo building improvements in May. The building improvements necessitate a temporary closure of the branch while work takes place. The temporary closure period will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Construction will begin on Tuesday, May 28, and is expected to be completed in September 2013.

There are a variety of improvements...

Boston Public Library Hosts Money Smart Week April 20-27

Library — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Public Library invites people of all ages to get “money smart” during the week of April 20-27, in conjunction with Money Smart Week, a national initiative to educate consumers on ways to manage their personal finances. In honor of this special week, Boston Public Library will provide free financial literacy programming that includes workshops on managing student debt, planning a wedding, utilizing online financial...

Boston Public Library to Host April 10 Public Program on Johnson Building Project

Library — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Public Library will host a public program on Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. to update library users and interested residents on the early phases of the Johnson Building Improvement Project. The program will take place in Rabb Lecture Hall, located on the concourse level of the Johnson Building at 700 Boylston Street. Amy E. Ryan, president of Boston Public Library; Michael R. Colford, director of library services; and architect William L. Rawn will lead the April 10...

April Author Talks at Boston Public Library Locations

Library — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

During the month of April, Boston Public Library will host author talks at the Central Library in Copley Square and several branches throughout the city. Author appearances include:

Lisa Genova, author of Love Anthony, discusses the story of two women who meet accidently and develop a strong bond. Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. in the Commonwealth Salon at the Central Library in Copley...

"The Art Institute of Boston: Celebrating 100 Years" Opens at Boston Public Library

Library — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

One hundred years of The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) is celebrated in a new exhibition at the Boston Public Library. In honor of AIB’s centennial, the exhibition The Art Institute of Boston: Celebrating 100 Years showcases prints, drawings, and photographs by talented faculty and students.

The Art Institute of Boston: Celebrating 100 Years is a collaborative effort between Boston Public Library and The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. The...

Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library Receives $10,000 Gift

Library — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Cheryl A. Stafford Trust has bequeathed $10,000 to the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library. The generous gift was accepted with thanks and appreciation on March 12 during a meeting of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees.

A longtime resident of Charlestown, Cheryl A. Stafford had a passion for reading and love of literature. She served several terms on the Friends of the Charlestown Branch executive board. Ms. Stafford graduated from the Framingham State...

Doris Kearns Goodwin Appears at Boston Public Library on March 20

Library — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will appear onstage with writer Rebecca Miller during a Wednesday, March 20, author talk event at the Boston Public Library (BPL). The author talk will take place at 6 p.m. in Rabb Lecture Hall at the BPL’s Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street.

Rebecca Miller is the author of the century-spanning novel Jacob’s Folly,...

Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on March 28

Library — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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 Thursday, March 28, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Dudley Literacy Center of the Boston Public Library, located at 65 Warren Street in Roxbury. The focus will be...

Mayor Menino Names John Hailer to the Board of Trustees of the Boston Public Library

Mayor's Office — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today named John T. Hailer to the Board of Trustees of the Boston Public Library. Trustees appointed by the Mayor oversee the Boston Public Library, which has an annual budget of about $40 million. Mr. Hailer joins seven other current board members: Jeffrey B. Rudman, Evelyn Arana-Ortiz, Zamawa Arenas, Carol Fulp, Paul A. LaCamera, Dennis Lehane, and Representative Byron Rushing.

“I am confident that John Hailer will be an asset to the Boston Public...

March Author Talks and Lectures at Boston Public Library Locations

Library — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

During the month of March, Boston Public Library will host author talks and lectures at the Central Library in Copley Square and several branches throughout the city. Author appearances include:

Joe Gallo, author of Boston Bronze & Stone Speak to Us, presents a slide show and discussion of public art in Boston. Tuesday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Faneuil...

Boston Public Library Commemorates Black History Month

Library — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Boston Public Library will observe Black History Month in February with a series of programs, films, and activities for all age groups. Highlights from the month’s programming include:

African Mask Making. For children ages 6-12, a program on African mask making is offered at sixteen different BPL locations. Young people will create a paper mache mask...

Wintertime Author Talks at the Boston Public Library

Library — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

During February, the Boston Public Library will host author talks at the Central Library in Copley Square and several branches throughout the city. February author appearances include:

Jamaica Plain author Myra Love will read from her new book Other People's Dreams. Ms. Love speaks to the changes that parents and grown children confront when age and illness shift their dynamic.
Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on January 30

Library — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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...
Boston Public Library Lecture Series Focuses on Boston Neighborhoods

Library — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Boston Public Library's Local & Family History lecture series is in its 10th year of sharing information about the history of Boston and providing guidance to those beginning their own genealogical research. From January through May 2013, the series has a special focus on Boston neighborhoods and is a featured component of the BPL’s ongoing citywide initiative
Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in January

Library — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

During January, the Boston Public Library will host author and lecture events at the Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street, and at the BPL’s Connolly Branch in Jamaica Plain, located at 433 Centre Street. The complete schedule of upcoming events at Boston Public Library locations is available at www.bpl.org/calendar. January author appearances and lectures are as follows:
- Author...
Boston Public Library's Building Boston Initiative Grows

Library — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Boston Public Library’s current citywide programming initiative is called Building Boston (www.bpl.org/buildingboston).

Building Boston is a celebration of public spaces – the architectural and cultural cornerstones that make Boston the city it is. Along with examining parks, sports arenas, libraries, and transportation centers, Building Boston explores stories...
Family History Classes and Programs at the Boston Public Library

Library — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A special series of family history classes and programs are planned during December at the Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street. Three Thursday afternoon classes will introduce library cardholders to free genealogical resources available via the Boston Public Library. The classes take place in the training lab on the first floor of the Johnson Building. The topics are as follows:
1. Ancestry - Library Edition. Discover billions of...
Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library to Reopen on November 26

Library — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library, which is located at 179 Main Street, will reopen on Monday, November 26, at 12 p.m. after several months of building improvements. The improvements include the replacement of the gas heater, electric cooling roof top unit, and associated fans; replacement of the roof and windows; installation of new controls and room temperature sensors; installation of new window...

New Exhibition Opens at the BPL's Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Library — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The fourth exhibition to open as part of the Boston Public Library’s Building Boston initiative is Boston in the Gilded Age: Mapping Public Places. The exhibition is presented by the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library’s Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street. The exhibition is on display starting Friday, November 16, 2012, through Sunday, March 17,...

Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in November

Library — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

During November, the Boston Public Library will host author and lecture events at the Central Library in Copley Square, located at 700 Boylston Street. Boston Globe architecture critic Robert Campbell and photographer Peter Vanderwarker speak on November 13 in the Lowell Lecture series, part of the library’s citywide Building Boston initiative. Bestselling author and Boston Public Library...

Boston Public Library Launches Three-Week Overdue Book Drive in November

Library — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

During November, the Boston Public Library will run a three-week drive to encourage the return of overdue materials to its shelves. Any overdue book, CD, or DVD returned to a Boston Public Library location from November 1 through Thanksgiving will have the associated fine cleared. This is in effect for library users of all ages whether a book is one day late, one year late, or more. If an item is permanently lost, users will be responsible for paying only the replacement...

Boston Public Library Opens Orange Line Exhibition "An Elevated View"

Library — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The newest exhibition to open at the Boston Public Library’s Copley Square location is An Elevated View: the Orange Line. The exhibition features 65 photographs from a 1985 project that documented Boston’s elevated rail system prior to its 1987 dismantling. The elevated Orange Line, known simply as the El, served as fast and dependable transportation above Washington Street, from Chinatown to Dudley Square, between 1901 and 1987. An Elevated View is open through...

Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on November 7

Library — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Public Library continues its series of Compass Roundtables designed to offer updates and conversation about the library’s strategic plan. The next Compass Roundtable will take place on Wednesday, November 7, at 6 p.m. in the Orientation Room of the Central Library in Copley Square. The focus will be on the Special Collections principle. The Central Library is located at 700 Boylston Street.

There are eight guiding principles in the library’s strategic plan,...

Lowell Lecture Series at the Boston Public Library

Library — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Public Library’s 2012-2013 Lowell Lecture Series begins on Thursday, October 11. Built around the theme “Common Ground,” distinguished speakers in the series will discuss the creation and evolution of public spaces—both historical and contemporary. Public spaces that will be discussed range from the Vietnam Memorial to John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse to the Boston Public Library’s own National Historic Landmark McKim Building in Copley...
Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in October

Library — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Throughout October, the Boston Public Library will host author and lecture events at the Central Library and in branches across the city. The complete schedule of upcoming events at the Boston Public Library is available at www.bpl.org/calendar. Author appearances and lectures during October are as follows:
- South Boston Historical Society President Robert Allison gives a talk titled “Why Should We Care about the War of...
Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on October 1

Library — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Public Library continues its series of Compass Roundtables designed to offer updates and conversation about the library’s strategic plan. The next Compass Roundtable will take place on Monday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at the Honan-Allston Branch.

There are eight guiding principles in the library’s strategic plan, known as the “BPL Compass.” The Center of Knowledge principle states,...

Boston Public Library to Host Career Services Open House on September 29

Library — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Public Library will host a career services open house at the Central Library in Copley Square on Saturday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The open house is for job seekers, those considering a change in career, and anyone interested in learning about free, career-related resources available through the Boston Public Library (BPL). The Central Library in Copley Square is located at 700 Boylston Street.

On September 29, visitors to the BPL’s Kirstein Business...

Boston Public Library Launches "Get Carded" Social Media Campaign

Library — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Boston Public Library recently launched the “Get Carded” social media campaign in honor of Library Card Sign-up Month. The campaign encourages current library card holders to share a picture of themselves with their Boston Public Library card or a picture of their Boston Public Library card in action via Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #BPLgetcarded.

“We are having a little fun this month and we hope library users will, too,” said...

Electrical Upgrades Planned for the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library

Library — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, which is located at 12 Sedgwick Street, will undergo electrical upgrades in November. The branch will receive updated wiring, a process that necessitates the temporary closure of the branch for a two-week period. The temporary closure period will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 17. The Jamaica Plain Branch will reopen on Monday, December 3, at...

Boston Public Library Pays Tribute to Visionary Designer with “Palaces for the People”

Library — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The exhibition Palaces for the People: Guastavino and America’s Great Public Spaces will open at the Boston Public Library’s Central Library in Copley Square on Friday, September 28, and run through February 24, 2013.

Vaulted tile ceilings, which are considered structural and aesthetic marvels, dot the landscape of the United States because of the farsightedness and imagination of Spanish immigrant builder Rafael Guastavino (1842–1908). His thoughtful design...
Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in September

Library — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Throughout September, the Boston Public Library will host authors and speakers at the Central Library and in branches across the city. Included in the schedule are distinguished researchers who will share their knowledge of notable figures – ranging from John Quincy Adams to Whitey Bulger – along with novelists and experts on Boston’s movie palaces and police history. The complete schedule of upcoming events at the Boston Public Library is available at

Saturday Hours Return to BPL Neighborhood Branches on September 8; Sunday Hours Return to Central Library in Copley Square on October 14

Library — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Saturday hours at the neighborhood branches of the Boston Public Library return on September 8. Saturday hours at Boston Public Library branches vary per location, but are typically 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday hours at the Central Library in Copley Square return on October 14. The Central Library will be open 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sundays, October through May, except on Sundays that precede Monday...

Roof Replacement Planned for the West End Branch of the BPL

Library — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, which is located at 151 Cambridge Street, will undergo building improvements in August. The branch will receive a new roof, a process that necessitates the temporary closure of the branch. The temporary closure period will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 10. Roof work will begin on Monday, August 13, and is expected to be completed in just under three weeks.

The West End...
Boston Public Library to Host Speakers in August

Library — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON – July 19, 2012 – During August, the Boston Public Library hosts a series of authors and speakers who will discuss legendary figures, ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Sacco and Vanzetti, along with legendary stories like the history of Filene’s department store. The schedule is as follows:

John De Vito, co-author of

Boston Public Library Hosts Trio of Saturday Concerts in the Courtyard

Library — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON– July 12, 2012 – The Boston Public Library’s popular Concerts in the Courtyard series will include three talented groups offering free performances on a special date — Saturday, July 28. Hour-long concerts will be held at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. in the Boston Public Library’s beautiful Italianate courtyard at its Central Library in Copley...

Boston Public Library Honored on a National Scale

Library — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON - July 2, 2012 – The Boston Public Library (BPL) recently earned several prestigious national awards for its programming, public service, and well-designed spaces. The recognition came from the American Association for State and Local History, the International Interior Design Association, the American Institute of Architects, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and several divisions of the American Library Association.

Summertime Author Talks at the Boston Public Library

Library — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON – June 25, 2012 – Authors will visit Boston Public Library locations throughout July to introduce wonderful beach reads and to discuss a range of topics that will get readers thinking. Scheduled appearances in July are as follows:

Tom MacDonald will read from his book The Charlestown Connection, a novel of crime and conspiracy set in Charlestown, Massachusetts. In MacDonald’s first novel, Dermot...

Boston Foundation, City partnership earns $480,000 grant to stimulate Uphams Corner cultural economy

Arts, Tourism & Special Events — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Foundation, City partnership earns $480,000 grant to stimulate Uphams Corner cultural economy

City's Strand Theatre to serve as hub of effort to highlight ethnic, neighborhood arts initiatives

Boston – Dorchester’s Uphams Corner could become a revitalized...

Boston Public Library Offers Learning for Life Online

Library — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON - June 7, 2012 – With Learning for Life Online , the Boston Public Library (BPL) has created a free, online program for those stepping cautiously into the world of computers and for those who are already comfortable with e-commerce and e-books, but who may just want to learn about the latest new site everyone is talking about.

“This learning tool is geared to meet...

Building Improvements Planned for the Charlestown Branch of the BPL

Library — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON - June 1, 2012 – The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library, which is located at 179 Main Street, will undergo building improvements beginning in July. The building improvements necessitate a temporary closure of the branch while work takes place. The temporary closure period will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012. Construction will begin on Monday, July 9, and is expected to be completed in November 2012.

Boston Public Library's 2012 Concerts in the Courtyard Series

Library — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON – May 25 – Once again, one of Boston's most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free, lunchtime concert series every Friday throughout the summer. Starting on June 1, the courtyard at the Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, will feature music that ranges from jazz to classical and from folk to funk. The complete schedule follows and is available at www.bpl.org/concerts. All concerts are...

Novelists and Historians Visit Boston Public Library Locations in June

Library — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON – May 24, 2012 – Authors will visit the Boston Public Library throughout June in order to discuss the topics that inspired them, subjects as diverse as Superman and the fight for universal health care. Researchers will share their insight on the mapping of the United States and what makes up the internet, among other topics as part of the BPL’s Author Talk Series at the Central Library in Copley Square,...

Summer Reading at the Boston Public Library

Library — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON – May 23, 2012 – Summer reading at the Boston Public Library offers performances, crafts, and adventures designed to encourage young people to spend their summer days reading and dreaming.

The theme for 2012 is “Dream Big—Read!” for children up to age 12, and “Own the Night” for teens. Library staff have planned activities for teens and children all across the city that celebrate dreams and other nighttime...

Boston Public Library Teams with Boston Medical Center to Serve Pediatric Patients

Library — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON – May 18, 2012 – The Boston Public Library is working with the bWell Center, a new resource and support center at Boston Medical Center, to provide books, library cards, and health information to the hospital’s pediatric patients.

The “Check It Out” program loans patients and their families books in English and Spanish that may be returned to the bWell Center or to any Boston Public Library location. The books that are curated monthly by a...

City of Boston - Press Releases

June Author Talks at Boston Public Library Locations

Boston Public Library's 2013 Concerts in the Courtyard Series

Summer Hours at Boston Public Library Locations

New Exhibition at the BPL's Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Author Talks during May at Boston Public Library Locations

Boston Public Library to Celebrate National Library Week

Building Improvements Planned for the Uphams Corner Branch of the BPL

Boston Public Library Hosts Money Smart Week April 20-27

Boston Public Library to Host April 10 Public Program on Johnson Building Project

April Author Talks at Boston Public Library Locations

"The Art Institute of Boston: Celebrating 100 Years" Opens at Boston Public Library

Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library Receives $10,000 Gift

Doris Kearns Goodwin Appears at Boston Public Library on March 20

Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on March 28

Mayor Menino Names John Hailer to the Board of Trustees of the Boston Public Library

March Author Talks and Lectures at Boston Public Library Locations

Boston Public Library Commemorates Black History Month

Wintertime Author Talks at the Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on January 30

Boston Public Library Lecture Series Focuses on Boston Neighborhoods

Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in January

Boston Public Library's Building Boston Initiative Grows

Family History Classes and Programs at the Boston Public Library

Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library to Reopen on November 26

New Exhibition Opens at the BPL's Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in November

Boston Public Library Launches Three-Week Overdue Book Drive in November

Boston Public Library Opens Orange Line Exhibition "An Elevated View"

Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on November 7

Lowell Lecture Series at the Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in October

Boston Public Library to Host Compass Roundtable on October 1

Boston Public Library to Host Career Services Open House on September 29

Boston Public Library Launches "Get Carded" Social Media Campaign

Electrical Upgrades Planned for the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library Pays Tribute to Visionary Designer with “Palaces for the People”

Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in September

Saturday Hours Return to BPL Neighborhood Branches on September 8; Sunday Hours Return to Central Library in Copley Square on October 14

Roof Replacement Planned for the West End Branch of the BPL

Boston Public Library to Host Speakers in August

Boston Public Library Hosts Trio of Saturday Concerts in the Courtyard

Boston Public Library Honored on a National Scale

Summertime Author Talks at the Boston Public Library

Boston Foundation, City partnership earns $480,000 grant to stimulate Uphams Corner cultural economy

Boston Foundation, City partnership earns $480,000 grant to stimulate Uphams Corner cultural economy

City's Strand Theatre to serve as hub of effort to highlight ethnic, neighborhood arts initiatives

Boston Public Library Offers Learning for Life Online

Building Improvements Planned for the Charlestown Branch of the BPL

Boston Public Library's 2012 Concerts in the Courtyard Series

Novelists and Historians Visit Boston Public Library Locations in June

Summer Reading at the Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library Teams with Boston Medical Center to Serve Pediatric Patients