Open-ended play with a variety of toys and books for kids to explore. Come socialize with other children and work on gross and fine motor skills! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.
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Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking. 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 ac…
Join Ms. Sherry for a musical story time with singable books, songs, and lots of fun props like shakers, scarves, and more! Recommended for ages 0-2 with caregivers. This program is not intended for large groups. Preschools and daycares, please contact Miss Caroline to arrange a visit or story time just for your class.…
We look forward to welcoming you at the Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove on The Greenway. Take a spin on one of our native New England carousel creatures.
Join us for a fun story time for young children! Note: space may be limited. Ages 0-5. 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 we…
Join us on Friday mornings for playtime! Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers) can enjoy free play with toys that inspire imagination, help develop fine motor skills, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact th…
Door Time: 11:30am Show Time: 12:30pm This is an all ages event. All attendees including accompanying parents and guardians require a ticket. Children under 12 months do not require a ticket as long as the baby is seated on the lap of an adult ticket holder. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Bags…
Join us for a public tour of the Central Library in Copley Square. This guided tour is a one-hour introduction to the history of the Boston Public Library—the first large free municipal library of the United States—and the art and architecture of its historic Central Library. Tours are limited to fifteen people per ses…
All are welcome to join a supportive group of senior quilters. Feel free to bring any textile arts projects you are working on, e.g., quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc., to get feedback or help from other group members. Snacks and good conversation are also on the agenda at this fun gathering! Accessibility N…
Improve your English speaking skills in a supportive online community! Our friendly Zoom group for adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners offers a relaxed environment to practice. Every week, we'll read engaging news articles, explore new vocabulary, and discuss the material together. To get the…
Zoom Webinar REGISTER HERE! The Central Library’s McKim Building is one of Boston’s most treasured civic spaces, welcoming more than one million visitors each year. However, accessibility barriers and aging infrastructure mean that nearly 40 percent of this “palace for the people” is no longer accessible to the public.…
