Upcoming Events (8)
Simple and Delicious: Hummus
Learn to make simple, delicious hummus in a friendly library setting. Boston Public Library’s Menino Room hosts Mazen the librarian as he demonstrates steps, shares tips, and guides you to whip up your own batch to enjoy with fellow patrons—and take leftovers home.
Jazz Film Night: Jazz on a Summer's Day
Screening of the 1958 jazz documentary Jazz on a Summer’s Day at the Boston Public Library (Menino Room) as part of Jazz Film Night. The film captures intimate performances from legends at the Newport Jazz Festival, offering a stylish, intellectual cinema experience in a historic library setting.
AI Ethics and Bias in the Workplace
A hands-on workshop at Boston Public Library exploring how bias appears in AI systems and how to foster ethical, transparent use in the workplace. Attendees examine real-world cases, discuss hiring and marketing bias, and build a practical AI ethics checklist to apply in their teams.
Spring Mindfulness Series
Join a gentle series at Boston Public Library focusing on mindfulness for older adults. Each session includes chair yoga, guided breathwork, seated stretches, meditation, and a mindful tea ritual to nurture mobility and calm.
AI Prompting for Modern Workflows
This hands-on workshop at Boston Public Library guides you through crafting effective prompts for text, image, and data tasks. Learn what prompts are, compare how ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini respond, and leave with practical prompts you can use at work. Bring a laptop; accessibility accommodations available.
Empowering the Modern Workforce: Using AI on the Job
A practical workshop at Boston Public Library on using AI to automate routine tasks in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Learn ethical guidelines, automation tips, and how human + AI can boost efficiency; bring your laptop for hands-on practice.
Beginners English Class Level 1
Free beginner English class for newcomers at Boston Public Library – Auditorium. Learn basic English: introducing yourself, describing activities, and simple verb tenses in a friendly, no-registration session on Thursdays at 4:30–5:45 PM.
Teen Board Games
Drop by the Boston Public Library's Teen Room for a casual, drop-in board-game session featuring UNO, Jenga, Monopoly and more. A teen-friendly hangout in a welcoming library, with accessibility accommodations available on request.