Arts and Culture

Explore a centuries-old artistic tradition through new fabrication technology in this 3-part workshop session.

Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.

Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

November Title: Grave Mistake by Susan Cory.

Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters

Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience.

Just for you and the baby!

Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.

Bring your project and come join other fiber crafters in your community!

Join us for a new hour-long program, featuring thirty minutes of songs and stories and thirty minutes of open play!

Bring your project and come join other fiber crafters in your community!

Join Annawon Weeden (Mashpee Wampanoag/Pequot/Narragansett) for storytelling and social dance, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA but life's genetic blueprint is incredibly fragile.

Drawn to Nature is an introductory drawing course, focusing on the plant world as a basic subject.

Join Lynette Roth for a close look at a recent acquisition by the museums, on view in the exhibition Made in Germany?

To commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, witness a movement installation performed by students and community members.

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a special evening story time event.

Boston City Singers will perform right after the Tree Lighting at 7:30pm. Please join us!

We invite children of all ages and their grown-ups to join us for stories and a simple art activity.

Write your holiday greeting cards with us! We will provide pizza, pens, and blank cards for you to decorate. You are welcome to bring your own cards if you have them. Registration is required.

This week's selection: James Wright, Selected Poems

We’re keeping our doors open late for an evening of art, fun, food, and more!

Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters

Did you know you can vote for a winner in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award each year?

Bill Ayers is a scholar known widely for his social justice activism.

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