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Oct 27

$17.2 million renovation of the Roxbury library branch completed

The branch has undergone a $17.2 million renovation that began in November 2017.

Jun 11

Boston Public Library launches 'BPL to Go'

As of June 22, the program will allow patrons to “order” items from the library by placing a hold on...

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Jul 11

Groundbreaking held for $18.3m renovation of Adams Street Branch Library

The event celebrated the start of construction for the renovated Adams Street branch, an $18.3...

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May 29

New philanthropic endeavor for the Boston Public Library announced

The Fund for the Boston Public Library will generate resources to improve Library's technology...

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Oct 2

Boston Public Library launches Wi-Fi hotspot lending program

The one-year pilot program is now underway.

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Sep 17

Boston Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with booklist, programs

The library has published its annual Latinx Life booklist, a list of recent books concerning the...

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Sep 12

Boston Public Library’s Fall Local and Family History Series underway

The fall talks explore the rich history of Boston and New England.

Sep 12

Boston Public Library, UMass Boston to host 'I Emcee What You Did There'

The hip-hop event will take place in the Central Library’s Courtyard.

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Sep 7

Boston Public Library's fall author talks and lectures underway

The author talk series runs through December in locations across the library system.

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Aug 21

Read Your Way to Fenway winners celebrate at August 19 Red Sox game

Boston Public Library and its young readers celebrated summer at Fenway Park with the conclusion of...

Aug 14

Boston Public Library reaches goal of reading one million minutes this summer

Boston readers read 1.6 million minutes so far this summer, surpassing the citywide goal.

Jul 9

'Love Letter to a Library' public art project begins today

The Boston Public Library and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture launched the public art...

Jul 3

Associates of the Boston Public Library announces retirement of Board Chair Vivian K. Spiro; Peter B. Brown to succeed her

Vivian K. Spiro stepped down on June 30, 2018, after serving for twenty years as head of the...

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Jun 26

Boston Public Library announces July author talks

You can find all programs and events on the Boston Public Library's website.

Jun 4

Boston Public Library’s summer reading program for all ages begins this month

A new initiative is encouraging Bostonians of all ages to read a collective one million minutes from...

May 31

Boston Public Library launches new website on Monday, June 11

The new user-focused website brings collections and services to the forefront.

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May 30

Concerts in the Courtyard summer 2018 series starts Friday, June 1

Lunchtime and evening concerts will fill the Boston Public Library's Central Library courtyard this...

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May 24

Boston Public Library announces June author talks and lectures

Events include an author panel celebrating Pride Month, talks including topics such as local history...

May 11

Ben Hires named new director of strategic partnerships at Boston Public Library

Hires will help advance the Library's mission by ensuring the success of its philanthropic efforts...

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May 7

Jabari Asim, Linda Dorcena Forry appointed to Boston Public Library Board of Trustees

Journalist Ben Bradlee has also been re-appointed as a Trustee.

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Apr 25

Boston Public Library announces May author talks and lectures

Programs take place throughout the system during the month.

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Apr 25

Charles Coe display begins today at Copley Library

“What You Don’t Know about Me” runs through September 30 in Gallery J on the first floor of the...

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Mar 23

April author talks and lectures at the Boston Public Library

All programs and events can be viewed via the library's online calendar.

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Feb 21

Boston Public Library’s March author talks and lectures

In March, the Lowell Lecture Series continues and Junot Díaz shares his first children’s book.

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Feb 13

Boston Public Library announces programs for school vacation week

Dynamic children’s programming takes place across the City.

Feb 5

Community celebrates opening of Chinatown Boston Public Library

The event marked the return of library services to the neighborhood for the first time in more than...

Feb 1

Boston Public Library celebrates Black History Month with 'Black Is' booklist

Copies of the booklist will be available at all library locations this week and is available in pdf...

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Jan 29

Boston Public Library’s February author talks and lectures

Events take place throughout the library system.

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Jan 16

Partnership opportunities open at Central Library, Boston Public Library branches

Program proposals should be in support of the Boston Public Library’s activities, collections, and...

Jan 12

Library announces 2018 Lowell Lecture Series 'Speaking Up, Speaking Out'

Winter and spring author talks and a local and family history lecture series also begin this month...

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