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The branch has been reimagined to prioritize inclusivity and access. Patrons were welcomed back into the branch on July 31.

The free, 24-hour internet and pop-up workstations help to bridge the digital divide, beat the summer heat, and create new points of connection for residents.

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

As of June 22, the program will allow patrons to “order” items from the library by placing a hold on them, then safely pick them up from select branches.

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

The Fund for the Boston Public Library will generate resources to improve Library's technology, programming, care of collections, and public spaces

The one-year pilot program is now underway.

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

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

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

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

Boston Public Library and its young readers celebrated summer at Fenway Park with the conclusion of the 23 nd annual Read Your Way to Fenway reading contest.

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

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

Vivian K. Spiro stepped down on June 30, 2018, after serving for twenty years as head of the organization. She will be succeeded by Associates Board member Peter R. Brown.

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

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

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

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

Events include an author panel celebrating Pride Month, talks including topics such as local history, urban gardening, the evolution of human nature, and more.

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

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

Programs take place throughout the system during the month.

“What You Don’t Know about Me” runs through September 30 in Gallery J on the first floor of the Johnson building at the Central Library in Copley Square.

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

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

Dynamic children’s programming takes place across the City.

The event marked the return of library services to the neighborhood for the first time in more than 50 years.

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

Events take place throughout the library system.

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