Art for Little Ones

At this art program for young children and their caregivers, we will read a story, then explore open-ended art activities using a variety of tactile materials. Participants should dress for a mess. This program is best suited for children ages 2 - 5. All children mu......More

At this art program for young children and their caregivers, we will read a story, then explore open-ended art activities using a variety of tactile materials. Participants should dress for a mess. This program is best suited for children ages 2 - 5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Large groups wishing to attend must contact the library in advance. We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Parker Hill Branch at [email protected] or call 617-427-3820. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

Family Story Time

Join us in the children’s area on Wednesday mornings for an interactive story time full of stories, songs, movements, and more. This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We strive to make o......More

Join us in the children’s area on Wednesday mornings for an interactive story time full of stories, songs, movements, and more. This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Parker Hill Branch at [email protected] or call 617-427-3820. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

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

Crafternoons

Join us Thursday afternoons as we tackle a different creative project each session, such as CD art, pipecleaner sculptures, and more. No registration is required for individuals, but large groups must contact the library in advance. To request a disability accommodati......More

Join us Thursday afternoons as we tackle a different creative project each session, such as CD art, pipecleaner sculptures, and more. No registration is required for individuals, but large groups must contact the library in advance. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Parker Hill Branch at [email protected] or call 617-427-3820. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

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.

Mindful Movement: Yoga for Adults 55+

The Parker Hill Branch Library presents Saturday yoga classes for adults ages 55 and older.  Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably. Yoga mats and props will be provided.  All experience levels are welcome.  Registration is required. Accessibility Notice: W......More

The Parker Hill Branch Library presents Saturday yoga classes for adults ages 55 and older.  Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably. Yoga mats and props will be provided.  All experience levels are welcome.  Registration is required. 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.

Intermediate English Class: Level 3 *Registration Required*

This English class is for students who can understand most conversations encountered in work and school and can deal with most situations traveling in an English speaking country. Intermediate level students can describe personal experiences, events, their own hopes an......More

This English class is for students who can understand most conversations encountered in work and school and can deal with most situations traveling in an English speaking country. Intermediate level students can describe personal experiences, events, their own hopes and goals, all while using connected speech to provide reasons and explanations. This level provides more complex textual and grammatical input, such as longer readings and conditionals, and improves your fluency in spontaneous/unplanned exchanges. Registration required. Please contact the Literacy Department at [email protected] or call 617-859-2446 to register.

Clothing Swap: An Earth Week Event

Looking for new-to-you clothes for yourself or your kids? Bring your clean, gently-used clothes, coats, boots, and toys to the Lecture Hall at Parker Hill and get some new stuff! Please do not bring items that are broken, stained, or otherwise unusable.  Bring as many......More

Looking for new-to-you clothes for yourself or your kids? Bring your clean, gently-used clothes, coats, boots, and toys to the Lecture Hall at Parker Hill and get some new stuff! Please do not bring items that are broken, stained, or otherwise unusable.  Bring as many clothes as you would like and leave with the same amount! All leftover clothing in good condition will be donated to the Refugee and Immigrant Resource Center. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Art for Little Ones

At this art program for young children and their caregivers, we will read a story, then explore open-ended art activities using a variety of tactile materials. Participants should dress for a mess. This program is best suited for children ages 2 - 5. All children mu......More

At this art program for young children and their caregivers, we will read a story, then explore open-ended art activities using a variety of tactile materials. Participants should dress for a mess. This program is best suited for children ages 2 - 5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Large groups wishing to attend must contact the library in advance. We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Parker Hill Branch at [email protected] or call 617-427-3820. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

Family Story Time

Join us in the children’s area on Wednesday mornings for an interactive story time full of stories, songs, movements, and more. This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We strive to make o......More

Join us in the children’s area on Wednesday mornings for an interactive story time full of stories, songs, movements, and more. This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Parker Hill Branch at [email protected] or call 617-427-3820. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

DIY Eco-Friendly Cleaners: An Earth Week Event

Have you ever wanted to make your own DIY cleaners? Or do your part for Earth Day by learning a fun and useful way to make the world a little greener? Now's your chance! Visit Parker Hill for your chance to make vinegar-based all-purpose cleaners with a variety of es......More

Have you ever wanted to make your own DIY cleaners? Or do your part for Earth Day by learning a fun and useful way to make the world a little greener? Now's your chance! Visit Parker Hill for your chance to make vinegar-based all-purpose cleaners with a variety of essential oil scents to choose from!  Spray bottles and supplies provided. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Poetry Creation Workshop with Boston Youth Poet Laureate Alondra Bobadilla

The first Boston Youth Poet Laureate, Alondra Bobadilla, will be offering a poetry creation workshop for children ages 8-11 years old to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Alondra uses her writing to highlight social issues that impact her and her community. Th......More

The first Boston Youth Poet Laureate, Alondra Bobadilla, will be offering a poetry creation workshop for children ages 8-11 years old to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Alondra uses her writing to highlight social issues that impact her and her community. Through her own work, she demonstrates how creative expression can be a powerful tool for youth to examine feelings around issues, find their voice, and speak up about the changes they want to see for their future. She was Boston's Youth Poet Laureate from 2020-22, and currently attends UMass Boston. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact Karen Gallagher at [email protected] or (617) 427-3820. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

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

Crafternoons

Join us Thursday afternoons as we tackle a different creative project each session, such as CD art, pipecleaner sculptures, and more. No registration is required for individuals, but large groups must contact the library in advance. To request a disability accommodati......More

Join us Thursday afternoons as we tackle a different creative project each session, such as CD art, pipecleaner sculptures, and more. No registration is required for individuals, but large groups must contact the library in advance. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Parker Hill Branch at [email protected] or call 617-427-3820. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

Creative Patching with Jessamy Shay: An Earth Week Event

Join us at the Parker Hill Branch to learn creative patching, taught by textile artist Jessamy Shay. Creative patching will focus on how to repair holes, tears, and stains in clothing using fabric patches and hand embroidery techniques. Participants will learn about ......More

Join us at the Parker Hill Branch to learn creative patching, taught by textile artist Jessamy Shay. Creative patching will focus on how to repair holes, tears, and stains in clothing using fabric patches and hand embroidery techniques. Participants will learn about tools and materials for patching, and how to combine fabric patches with simple hand embroidery stitches to create eye-catching visible mends. Leave class with a sampler of techniques that you can refer back to when tackling your own mends at home.  Suitable for beginners with little or no sewing experience. 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.

Earth Days (2010) Film Screening: An Earth Week Event

Join us on April 26 for a Friday matinee! We will be watching Earth Days, a documentary that traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s to its moment of triumph ......More

Join us on April 26 for a Friday matinee! We will be watching Earth Days, a documentary that traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s to its moment of triumph in 1970 with the original Earth Day and to its status as a major political force in America. About the Movie: In December 1969, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson hired 25-year-old Denis Hayes to organize a national teach-in about the environment. Just four months later, on April 22, more than 20 million Americans across the country participated in celebrations and demonstrations — the largest in American history — demanding political action to protect the environment. Their grassroots call to action led to groundbreaking national legislation and created a new consciousness about the fragility of the earth’s resources. The collective strength of the public’s outcry gave Washington a mandate for environmental action. In the years that followed, Congress was flooded with environmental legislation. Between 1972 and 1974, Congress passed the Clean Water Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Endangered Species Act, Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act, Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Earth Days looks at the road to April 22, 1970, to the dawn and development of the modern environmental movement through the extraordinary stories of the era’s pioneers — among them Former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, biologist/Population Bomb author Paul Ehrlich, Whole Earth Catalog founder Stewart Brand, Apollo Nine astronaut Rusty Schweickart, and renewable energy pioneer Hunter Lovins. Earth Days is a meditation on man’s complex relationship with nature and an engaging history of the revolutionary achievements and missed opportunities of groundbreaking eco-activism. Run time: 1 hr 3 minutes Rated: PG Closed captioning available. 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.