Celebrate Día de los Muertos by listening to a story and making papel picado, a traditional paper craft! Ages 4-12. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.
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Drop-In Craft at Boston Public Market — craft activities for ages 3–13.
Furniture maker and historian Sharon C. Mehrman demonstrates carving elements on an 1810 lady’s work table at the Paul Revere House.
Draw your Halloween costume on the big sheet in the 14th‑floor hallway.
Halloween-themed weekend at Museum of Science Boston offers drop‑in activities, design challenges, live presentations, and a member‑only raffle; costumes encouraged.
Halloween-themed coloring activities at Boston Public Market.
Make slime from household ingredients and then play with it at Mattapan, Mattapan — all ages.
Spooky slime making in Jamaica Plain, Boston, the day before Halloween, for ages 3–12.
Virtual Canva tutorial covers brand kits, social media graphics, picture/text editing, video editing, and website building, offered by Boston Public Library online for ages 13–18, 20–34, and 55+.
Literacy Services team hosts informal session offering instructor Q&A on grammar class registration, details on free conversation practice groups, and local resource information, for ages 18 and up.
Public paint party with hands‑on art activities at 1524 Dorchester Ave, Boston.
Make tacos with Ms. Christine Sinclair at Codman Square, then embark on a library side quest exploring skills, self‑care and community connections, ages 13–18.
Tai Chi class in the Jamaica Plain library community room teaches flowing motions and deep breathing to improve balance and prevent falls, ages 18+.
