Citizenship Classes with St. Mark Community Education Program

In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program, this class will meet for 10 weeks, from March 2nd-May 4th, and help prepare students for all parts of the Citizenship test: the 100 civics questions, as well as the reading and writing parts of the exam. For th......More

In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program, this class will meet for 10 weeks, from March 2nd-May 4th, and help prepare students for all parts of the Citizenship test: the 100 civics questions, as well as the reading and writing parts of the exam. For those who need technical and legal help with completing the N-400 application, St. Mark Community Education Program partners with MIRA Coalition to provide these services for free. Requirements: Basic-level English, Legal Permanent Resident card for 5 years (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen). Please register for the class at https://www.stmarksesol.org/ci...

English as a Second Language Conversation Class

Every Saturday, we host a free English Conversation class from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

An Empowered Approach to Diabetes Education and Your Health

This session of Navigating Diabetes Through Food and Community will be facilitated by Dr. Lucy Lomas, who will speak about the value of community and the power of knowledge when living with diabetes. Dr. Lomas will be joined by Nutritionist Christine Sinclair, MA, MS, ......More

This session of Navigating Diabetes Through Food and Community will be facilitated by Dr. Lucy Lomas, who will speak about the value of community and the power of knowledge when living with diabetes. Dr. Lomas will be joined by Nutritionist Christine Sinclair, MA, MS, RD, LDN. Patrons are invited to join one or more sessions where they will learn from professionals who value scientific research, and the important role community plays when treating diabetes. Sessions will cover a range of topics including community building, healthy cooking demonstrations, Qi Gong movement, and more. According to the CDC, 37.3 million Americans, 11.3% of the population, have diabetes, and 96 million Americans over the age of 18 are living with prediabetes. Whether patrons have been diagnosed with diabetes, prediabetes, or live with someone with these diagnoses, all are welcome. Registration is required for each session. Please note that this program will take place at in the community wellness space of the Grove Hall Stop & Shop located at 460 Blue Hill Avenue. Lucy Lomas MD is an OB GYN physician with over 10 years of clinical experience. She is a community leader and a health and wellness expert. Lucy serves as the director of community health and wellness for the New England Medical Association, a network of Black physicians. She is also leading a wellness initiative to bring a wellness center to Roxbury that prioritizes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of patients and healthcare workers. She graduated from the University of Southern California for Medicine (2009) and Biomedical engineering (2004). Lucy loves creating joyful experiences for her children, family and friends. Christine Sinclair, MA, MS, RD, LDN leads health and wellness programs and initiatives for Stop & Shop in the Grove Hall and Boston areas. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, she is an advocate for cultural integration and community nutrition and has a passion for addressing chronic conditions through a food as medicine approach. She enjoys offering cooking demonstrations, developing and delivering nutrition programs and partnering with customers on creating a plan for healthful eating for life all while encouraging them to reach other life goals through a healthy lifestyle lens. She loves entertaining friends, cooking with her family and finding more ways to share laughs and have more gratitude moments. This event series is presented in partnership with Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners and is funded by Point32Health Foundation. Programming like this is additionally enabled through the generosity of a variety of public and private funding. To learn more and support our programming, visit the Boston Public Library Fund website. This event is accessible to people with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact Stephanie Chace at [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

Visit the Codman Square Branch Library and get homework help from a Boston teacher.

Senior Sewing

Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Tuesdays in the Community Meeting Room. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, co......More

Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Tuesdays in the Community Meeting Room. 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.

Pre School Storytime

Join librarian Chris every Tuesday at 11 for three stories, fingerplays, songs, and occasionally crafts or parachute activities.  Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcomed.

Job Searching: Teen Career Workshop Series

Are you a teen looking for a job? Well, you're in luck! Join Santos Rios, BPL’s Youth Career Counselor, for a youth jobs workshop series with three different sessions designed with teens in mind. Learn how to find ideal opportunities, what documentation you will need t......More

Are you a teen looking for a job? Well, you're in luck! Join Santos Rios, BPL’s Youth Career Counselor, for a youth jobs workshop series with three different sessions designed with teens in mind. Learn how to find ideal opportunities, what documentation you will need to be eligible to work, what to say in interviews, and how to create and build on your first resume. Job Searching (5/3) Hunting for a job is easier than you might think, once you've got the know-how. BPL’s Youth Career Counselor Santos is hosting a Job Searching workshop where you’ll learn a bunch a different ways to search for jobs, both for the summer and year-round. *You must be at least 14 years old to work in the state of Massachusetts. Upcoming sessions: Interview Prep (5/17) Preparing for an interview can be stressful, so why not learn about the best practices to prepare for your next interview? This workshop with BPL’s Youth Career Counselor Santos will give you the opportunity to sharpen your skills in mock interviews! Resume Building (5/31) Resume building can be challenging, especially when you may not know how to start one! This workshop will focus on tips and tricks for resume building and for editing an existing one. 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.

TEACH Program

Join us for a new cohort of the Teens Empower and Advocate for Community Health (TEACH) Program led by Brookview House.  And yes... there will be snacks! Brookview’s TEACH Program is a hands-on, interactive workshop series that will take course over the 2023-2024 ac......More

Join us for a new cohort of the Teens Empower and Advocate for Community Health (TEACH) Program led by Brookview House.  And yes... there will be snacks! Brookview’s TEACH Program is a hands-on, interactive workshop series that will take course over the 2023-2024 academic year. It is designed to educate and empower teens to make positive impacts in a community that is struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). There are many cohorts available to fit your schedule!  Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To requesta disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the departmentlisted in the "Contact Info." Please allow at least two weeks toarrange accommodation.

Citizenship Classes with St. Mark Community Education Program

In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program, this class will meet for 10 weeks, from March 2nd-May 4th, and help prepare students for all parts of the Citizenship test: the 100 civics questions, as well as the reading and writing parts of the exam. For th......More

In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program, this class will meet for 10 weeks, from March 2nd-May 4th, and help prepare students for all parts of the Citizenship test: the 100 civics questions, as well as the reading and writing parts of the exam. For those who need technical and legal help with completing the N-400 application, St. Mark Community Education Program partners with MIRA Coalition to provide these services for free. Requirements: Basic-level English, Legal Permanent Resident card for 5 years (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen). Please register for the class at https://www.stmarksesol.org/ci...

English as a Second Language Conversation Class

Every Saturday, we host a free English Conversation class from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

Visit the Codman Square Branch Library and get homework help from a Boston teacher.

Branch Out Writing Group

Looking for a space to write and connect with other local writers? The Branch Out Writing Group meets the first Monday of each month at the Codman Square Branch. Whether you are just getting started or honing your craft, the Branch Out Writing Group provides a dedicate......More

Looking for a space to write and connect with other local writers? The Branch Out Writing Group meets the first Monday of each month at the Codman Square Branch. Whether you are just getting started or honing your craft, the Branch Out Writing Group provides a dedicated writing space close to home! Each session will consist of a short introduction and writers discussion, writing time, and time at the end to share works in progress and get feedback. All skill levels and genres welcome!  Branch Out Writing Group meets at the Codman Square Branch on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Registration recommended but not required. This is an in-person event.  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.

Senior Sewing

Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Tuesdays in the Community Meeting Room. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, co......More

Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Tuesdays in the Community Meeting Room. 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.

Pre School Storytime

Join librarian Chris every Tuesday at 11 for three stories, fingerplays, songs, and occasionally crafts or parachute activities.  Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcomed.