Paint a Birdhouse

Spring bird migration is underway. Stop by the library to decorate a birdhouse and make a cheerful home for a feathered friend, while supplies last. Recommended for ages 2 and up. 

Homework Assistance Program

Free, drop-in after-school homework help and mentorship provided by trained, high-achieving high school students.  No registration required.  Open to students in grades K-8. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability acco......More

Free, drop-in after-school homework help and mentorship provided by trained, high-achieving high school students.  No registration required.  Open to students in grades K-8. 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.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

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

Rian Immigrant Center: Legal Clinic for Immigration Assistance

Free, drop-in legal consultations for immigrants will be offered by Rian Immigrant Center’s expert legal staff and pro bono attorneys. Consultations will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Individuals eligible to apply for immigration benefits will be refe......More

Free, drop-in legal consultations for immigrants will be offered by Rian Immigrant Center’s expert legal staff and pro bono attorneys. Consultations will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Individuals eligible to apply for immigration benefits will be referred to the Rian Immigrant Center for case assistance. Please note that attorneys are not able to review or fill out forms during the clinic. For questions, or to confirm the clinic is happening, please call the Rian Immigrant Center at (617) 984-6542. 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.

Story Time in Boston Common

Celebrate April Break with a story time in Boston Common! On Friday, April 19 at 10:30 am, join Librarian Ethan from the West End Branch and Librarian Morgan from the Chinatown Branch for stories, songs, and crafts while we enjoy the spring weather. We’ll gather at the......More

Celebrate April Break with a story time in Boston Common! On Friday, April 19 at 10:30 am, join Librarian Ethan from the West End Branch and Librarian Morgan from the Chinatown Branch for stories, songs, and crafts while we enjoy the spring weather. We’ll gather at the Liberty Mall portion of the park, the corner across from the State House. Open to all ages. No registration required. Bringing a blanket or towel to sit on is recommended. In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled.

Button Making for Kids and Tweens

Come try out our new button maker! Draw a design or cut out images from magazines to make your own custom pin-back button to wear home. Recommended for ages 5 and up.  

Nature Play Urbana (Bilingual Program in English and Spanish / Programa Bilingüe en inglés y español)

Come explore! Curated for preschool-aged children, Nature Play Urbana offers themed nature explorations in partnership with the Trustees of Reservations. We will offer children a safe space to learn about the seasons and their local surroundings with storytelling, a se......More

Come explore! Curated for preschool-aged children, Nature Play Urbana offers themed nature explorations in partnership with the Trustees of Reservations. We will offer children a safe space to learn about the seasons and their local surroundings with storytelling, a sensory activity craft, and a nature hunt. The entire family is welcome to come regardless of age. This is a bilingual (English and Spanish) program. Presented in partnership with the Trustees of Reservations.  ¡Ven a explorar! Diseñada para niños en edad preescolar, Nature Play Urbana ofrecerá una exploración temática de la naturaleza con la asociación de Trustees of Reservations. Ofreceremos a los niños un espacio seguro para aprender sobre las estaciones y su entorno local con narraciones de cuentos, una actividad sensorial y una búsqueda en la naturaleza. Toda la familia es bienvenida sin importar la edad. Este programa se ofrecerá de forma bilingüe (inglés y español).

Tree Identification Walk

Join Speak for the Trees for a Tree Identification Walk to celebrate Earth Day! On this walk that will start at the East Boston Public Library and go around Bremen Street Park, you will learn about the trees in the area and have an......More

Join Speak for the Trees for a Tree Identification Walk to celebrate Earth Day! On this walk that will start at the East Boston Public Library and go around Bremen Street Park, you will learn about the trees in the area and have an opportunity to hear your fellow community members speak about their love for trees. We will highlight the importance of trees in urban spaces, why communities need green spaces, and how to identify trees. Come out to learn more about the relationship between trees and healthy, thriving communities. Rain date: Monday, April 22 at 4:30pm 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.

Clase de Ingles para Principantes / English Class for Beginners

Esta es una clase de inglés para principiantes que necesitan aprender lo básico. La clase trabaja en ortografía y vocabulario de supervivencia. Aprenderás a comunicar información personal, a usar Present Tense y a hablar sobre datos personales. La clase se enseña parte......More

Esta es una clase de inglés para principiantes que necesitan aprender lo básico. La clase trabaja en ortografía y vocabulario de supervivencia. Aprenderás a comunicar información personal, a usar Present Tense y a hablar sobre datos personales. La clase se enseña parte en Español.  Se requiere registro This is an English class for beginners who need to learn the basics. The class works on spelling and vocabulary. You will learn how to communicate personal information, use the present tense, and talk about personal information. The class is taught partially in Spanish. Registration required.

High-Beginner English Class: Level 2*Registration Required*

This English class is for students who can communicate in simple and routine tasks during everyday life, such as shopping or asking for information, and need to work on using more complex language and grammar. You will refine your use of past tense and present perfect,......More

This English class is for students who can communicate in simple and routine tasks during everyday life, such as shopping or asking for information, and need to work on using more complex language and grammar. You will refine your use of past tense and present perfect, and become more fluent in extended conversations. Registration required. Please contact the Literacy Department at [email protected] or call 617-859-2446 to register

Homework Assistance Program

Free, drop-in after-school homework help and mentorship provided by trained, high-achieving high school students.  No registration required.  Open to students in grades K-8. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability acco......More

Free, drop-in after-school homework help and mentorship provided by trained, high-achieving high school students.  No registration required.  Open to students in grades K-8. 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.

Baby Lapsit

Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. For ages 0-24 months.

Homework Assistance Program

Free, drop-in after-school homework help and mentorship provided by trained, high-achieving high school students.  No registration required.  Open to students in grades K-8. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability acco......More

Free, drop-in after-school homework help and mentorship provided by trained, high-achieving high school students.  No registration required.  Open to students in grades K-8. 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.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

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

Play Reading Book Club: Book of Mountains and Seas

Expand your theater experience through group dialogue and behind the scenes access to BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS with ArtsEmerson's Play Reading Book Club.  BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS is a work of vocal-theatre for 12 singers, 2 percussionists, and puppets.  It is insp......More

Expand your theater experience through group dialogue and behind the scenes access to BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS with ArtsEmerson's Play Reading Book Club.  BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS is a work of vocal-theatre for 12 singers, 2 percussionists, and puppets.  It is inspired by the ancient Chinese compilation of early myths of the same title. Over time, these mythological stories have become part of Chinese written and oral history.  BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS is a 21st-century adaptation through the lens of our modern-day relationship with the natural world.   The Play Reading Book Club is free to join. Tickets for the performance are available through ArtsEmerson at a discount. Participants do not have to attend the performance to join the Play Reading Book Club. Advanced registration is required.  Register at: bit.ly/prbcbms or call 617-824-8200. Attendance at all sessions is encouraged.  Discounted and free tickets to the the show are available.