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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 strategic plan.

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 at the Central Library in Copley Square.

Oct 11

Boston Public Library transfers Sound Archives Collection to Internet Archive

This project will catalog and digitize a major component of the BPL’s Sound Archives Collection.

Oct 6

City hires new outreach manager at Boston Public Library

The full-time outreach worker will help provide resources and care to homeless and in-need patrons.

Oct 5

Meeting to discuss renovation of Boston Public Library's Roslindale branch

The first design meeting takes place on Tuesday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at the branch’s 4246 Washington Street location.

Sep 29

Boston Public Library, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra holding free concerts

The new collaborative venture will take place through May 2018.

Sep 28

GrubStreet, Boston Public Library offer free creative writing classes

The free workshops this fall take place at the library’s Egleston Square and Mattapan branches.

Sep 25

October author talks and lectures coming to Boston Public Library

The author talks and lectures feature a range of authors and topics.

Sep 18

Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with booklist, programs

Boston Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month every year through publishing the Latino Life booklist.

Sep 5

Boston Public Library releases Local and Family History Lecture Series fall schedule

The complete September through December schedule can be viewed or downloaded online.

Aug 30

Boston Public Library announces September author talks and lectures

The author talks and lectures take place throughout the Boston Public Library system during the month.

Aug 29

Read Your Way to Fenway winners celebrate at Red Sox game

The Boston Public Library’s annual contest concluded as winners enjoyed Sunday’s Red Sox game vs. the Orioles.

Aug 2

Boston Public Library Wins Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Award for Puvis de Chavannes…

Boston Public Library and a conservation team led by Gianfranco Pocobene has won the Preservation Achievement Award for its restoration of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes’ Philosophy mural panel from the...

Jul 26

Library’s Concerts in the Courtyard Summer Series continues in August

The Boston Public Library’s lunchtime and evening concerts fill the Central Library’s courtyard this summer.

Jul 13

Priscilla Douglas appointed to Boston Public Library Board of Trustees

Douglas was sworn in on Tuesday, June 27, at City Hall, and fills the vacancy of Carol Fulp.

Jul 11

Central Library renovation receives multiple design, construction awards

Accolades include the prestigious 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards and Boston Preservation Alliance Awards.

Jun 27

Boston Public Library’s Concerts in the Courtyard Summer Series continues in July

Lunchtime and evening concerts will fill the Central Library’s courtyard this summer.

Jun 27

Boston Public Library holding July Author Talks, literary events

The free events feature bestselling authors Matthew Quick, Ashley and JaQuavis, and local writers.

Jun 15

Five couples exchange vows in Boston Public Library wedding ceremony giveaway

The couples married in the courtyard of one of Boston’s most historic institutions for free.

Jun 12

Read Your Way to Fenway begins at Boston Public Library

Youth ages 5 -17 read and write their way to Fenway Park this summer.

Jun 8

Boston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for All Ages Begins

Summer reading begins this month

Jun 1

Boston Public Library celebrates Pride Month with inaugural booklist, June programs

The library created its first ever “We Are Pride” booklist for children, teens, and adults, and a variety of LGBTQ+ events and programs.

May 31

Boston Public Library holding June author talks and literary events

Programs take place throughout the library system.

May 26

Boston Public Library’s Concerts in the Courtyard Summer Series begins Friday, June 2

Lunchtime and evening concerts fill the Central Library’s courtyard this summer.

May 20

Jamaica Plain Branch Library reopens following $10 million renovation

The $10 million renovation revitalizes the branch services and spaces, including a 20 percent increase in space for the community to read, browse the collection, access computers, attend and host...

May 9

Library's Parker Hill Branch to close July 1 for interior and exterior improvements

A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. to discuss the temporary closure.

May 1

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Jamaica Plain Library to reopen on May 20

There's nearly $14 million in planned library projects across the City for FY18, and an additional $102 million in funding for library projects slated for FY19-FY22.