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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 3d

⏰The application process is now open, and will close on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Apply and learn more at bpl.org/childrens-musician-residency

Children’s Musician Residency at the BPL

Children's Musician Residency January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 Mission Statement The…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 3d

The Boston Public Library is looking for a Children’s Musician and you can apply!

🎺 You'll be creating, developing, and implementing musical performances and workshops for children between the ages of 0-12.

🥁You'll have one performance or workshop at each open BPL location.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 5d

All BPL locations will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 8d

This program is produced in partnership with the GBH Forum Network and is part of the Lowell Lecture Series generously sponsored by the Lowell Institute through the Boston Public Library Fund.

Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 8d

Join us for a conversation with trailblazing costume designer Ruth E. Carter!

Carter is the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in Costume Design—for Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Learn more about this event at tinyurl.com/CarterBPL.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 8d

Chinatown will soon have its own permanent @bpl.boston.gov library branch for the first time in a generation. And the new branch will bring with it 110 units of affordable housing!

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 9d

The new Fields Corner Branch has officially been topped off!

Not only will it be the first BPL mass timber building, but it will also be the first branch built to meet the City of Boston's Zero Net Carbon standard for municipal buildings.

We can't wait to welcome the community into this space!

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 18d

🚨To learn more about these recent updates and changes, please visit tinyurl.com/BPLnewapps.

Still have questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we will assist you!

Evolving our Digital Library: What’s New, What’s Changing

At the Boston Public Library (BPL), we’re constantly adapting our digital collections to better reflect how patrons are reading, watching,…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 18d

We’re excited to introduce several new platforms that make it easier to access the books, magazines, music, and films you love!

📣The BPL will now offer access to new platforms including Palace, Boundless, and Freegal, and is discontinuing Hoopla after September 30, 2025.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 18d

ICYMI: We're updating our digital offerings! 📱💻📖

At the BPL, we’re constantly adapting our digital collections to better reflect how patrons are reading, watching, and listening today.

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Harvard Brain Science Initiative @harvardbrainsci.bsky.social · 19d

Please join us on 10/3 at 3pm at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the @bpl.boston.gov! All ages welcome!

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 18d

Stop by your local Boston Public Library location to sign up in person, and visit bpl.org/your-library-card/ to learn more.

Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 18d

It's #LibraryCardSignUpMonth!📖

Your BPL library card is your passport to technology, literacy, fluency, community, and so much more!

Don't have one yet? Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Massachusetts can get a BPL card.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 19d

This exhibition is made possible through the Boston Public Library Fund as part of a major philanthropic investment to renovate and reimagine the Central Library’s historic McKim building. To learn more, visit bplfund.org.

Home - Boston Public Library Fund

Through targeted philanthropy, the Boston Public Library Fund provides essential resources to help the BPL realize its mission.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 19d

Featuring more than 100 artworks and documentary materials from the BPL’s renowned Special Collections, the exhibition explores America’s evolving struggles for freedom, civil rights, and belonging.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 19d

The Boston Public Library is presenting its first major exhibition in nearly a decade. Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston will open October 23, 2025!

Learn more about the exhibition at: www.bpl.org/news/boston-...

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 22d

The Upham's Corner Branch closed early today, Friday, September 19, due to a power outage in the area.

We encourage patrons to use nearby branches like Grove Hall or Shaw-Roxbury in the meantime.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 26d

Join us on Sep. 16 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month as the BPL welcomes Paola Mendoza!

She is a Colombian-born artist, film director, best-selling author, and co-founder of the Women's March!

Register at: tinyurl.com/MendozaBPL

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Mike Glass @m-r-glass.bsky.social · 26d

Next month is the book launch event for CRACKED FOUNDATIONS (@pennpress.bsky.social) at the @bpl.boston.gov, where I'll be in conversation with the inimitable Lizabeth Cohen. Hope to see many Boston folks there!
Registration here: www.leventhalmap.org/event/author...

Author Talk: Michael Glass on Debt and Inequality in Suburban America

Registration required Advance registration is required to attend this program. Registration is free. Join Boston College historian Michael Glass for a conversation about his new book, Cracked Founda...

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 25d

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us and attend one (or all) of these events!📋

From a Lowell Lecture with Colombian-born artist Paola Mendoza, to a cooking class on Hispanic cuisine, to teen paint nights!

See the full list of events at bpl.org/hispanic-heritage-month.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 25d

💡The BPL is expanding digital access to new platforms including Palace, Boundless, and Freegal.

🚨Hoopla will be discontinued to BPL cardholders after September 30, 2025.

Have a question? Reach out to the BPL via [email protected] and we will assist!

Learn about these changes at tinyurl.com/BPLnewapps.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 25d

Big changes are coming to our digital library! Swipe through these FAQ's to see what's changing, what's leaving, and what's new.

We regularly review all of our resources to ensure they provide strong value, deliver a great user experience, and provide equitable access to a wide range of offerings.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 26d

🗺️Participants will receive a #BPLPassport: a booklet outlining routes to walk, run, or bike between each of the BPL’s 26 locations, encouraging residents to get out and explore the city.

Register and learn more about the event at bpl.org/book-it-around-boston

Book it Around Boston

Book it Around Boston 2025 We have partnered with Heartbreak Hill Running Company to offer guided routes kicking off and concluding…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 26d

Book It Around Boston is BACK! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♂️‍➡️

Join us on Saturday, October 4 to book it around Boston with the Boston Public Library and Heartbreak Hill Running Company. We'll be offering guided routes around different BPL locations, kicking off at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 26d

Join us on Sep. 16 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month as the BPL welcomes Paola Mendoza!

She is a Colombian-born artist, film director, best-selling author, and co-founder of the Women's March!

Register at: tinyurl.com/MendozaBPL

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