After School Crafts Club

Come to the Jamaica Plain Branch on Wednesday afternoons and join the After School Crafts Club!  Each week, Children's Librarian Chris will read a story and lead a related craft activity. Drop in and have fun! 

Fiber Arts Club

Join us for friends and fiber arts!  Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, or any other fiber art project or get inspired by our materials and tools. Come to the library for some cozy fun.  All ages and experience levels are welcome. Accessibility N......More

Join us for friends and fiber arts!  Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, or any other fiber art project or get inspired by our materials and tools. Come to the library for some cozy fun.  All ages and experience levels are welcome. 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.

Age Strong Commission's Memory Café

The Memory Café is a free program for those living with memory loss, their loved ones, and care partners. Engage in social and artistic activities, while light refreshments are served.  For more info and to RSVP, contact Corinne White at [email protected] or by ......More

The Memory Café is a free program for those living with memory loss, their loved ones, and care partners. Engage in social and artistic activities, while light refreshments are served.  For more info and to RSVP, contact Corinne White at [email protected] or by calling 617-635-3745.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting led by a volunteer teacher. Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginning students should contact the Literacy Services department for a list of beginner class opti......More

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting led by a volunteer teacher. Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginning students should contact the Literacy Services department for a list of beginner class options.  This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. For more information, contact the Jamaica Plain Branch Library at 617-524-2053 or Literacy Services at 617-859-2446 or [email protected].

Baby Story Time

Story Time introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, song, puppets, flannel board stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. Each session is typically 25 to 30 minutes in length to accommodate attention span and developmental levels, an......More

Story Time introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, song, puppets, flannel board stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. Each session is typically 25 to 30 minutes in length to accommodate attention span and developmental levels, and some Story Times include a craft or other learning activity. All story times are different, and the babies will generally spend most of the story time, singing, dancing, and bouncing.  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.

LEGO Club

Now's the time to think big and build that LEGO creation of your dreams! Children ages four and up are invited to join us in the Children's Room to build and play. We have the LEGOs, just bring your imagination!

Drop-In Notary Service Hours

Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized for free, no appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You......More

Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized for free, no appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You and any other signers must have an up-to-date, government-issued photo ID with you, such as a passport, driver's license, or state ID. If your document(s) require witnesses, you must provide them yourself. If you need certified copies of documents notarized, please bring in the originals as well. We can only notarize documents in English. If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call the Branch at 617-524-2053. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/ 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.

After School Crafts Club

Come to the Jamaica Plain Branch on Wednesday afternoons and join the After School Crafts Club!  Each week, Children's Librarian Chris will read a story and lead a related craft activity. Drop in and have fun! 

Emmanuel Music: Breathe with Bach

Emmanuel Music partners with neighborhood branches of the Boston Public Library to create regular and accessible opportunities to experience live musicianship. Breathe with Bach aims to support the wellbeing of Boston’s community, especially those who need the respite,......More

Emmanuel Music partners with neighborhood branches of the Boston Public Library to create regular and accessible opportunities to experience live musicianship. Breathe with Bach aims to support the wellbeing of Boston’s community, especially those who need the respite, enjoy the feeling of connection, or are otherwise unable to access live music. We invite you to experience an hour of live music as you choose: Watch and listen like a concert. Stop by for a few minutes in passing. Treat it like a soundtrack while you work, read, or relax. We encourage you to chat with the musicians. We love getting to know you! About Emmanuel Music: Through its performing, teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activities, Emmanuel Music occupies a unique niche: a living laboratory for the music of J. S. Bach. Emmanuel Music finds new and creative ways for audiences and musicians to engage with the artistic, spiritual, and humanistic aspects of the music of J. S. Bach, the cornerstone of our musical output for our first fifty years. Visit www.emmanuelmusic.org for more information. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected] or 617-524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Drop-In Notary Service Hours

Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized for free, no appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You......More

Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized for free, no appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You and any other signers must have an up-to-date, government-issued photo ID with you, such as a passport, driver's license, or state ID. If your document(s) require witnesses, you must provide them yourself. If you need certified copies of documents notarized, please bring in the originals as well. We can only notarize documents in English. If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call the Branch at 617-524-2053. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/ 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.

Empowering the Modern Workforce: Understanding AI in the Workforce

What is AI, really, and why does everyone keep talking about it? In this workshop, you will: Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works. Learn the main types of AI (narrow, general, generative, and more) See how AI shows up across industries—from chatbots to ......More

What is AI, really, and why does everyone keep talking about it? In this workshop, you will: Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works. Learn the main types of AI (narrow, general, generative, and more) See how AI shows up across industries—from chatbots to automation tools Try your hand at spotting AI-generated content Discuss the meaning of “AI workslop” For the best experience bring a laptop for the class. 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. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). Accessibility Notice......More

Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected] or call (617) 524-2053. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Climate Change: Heading for Extinction (And What to Do About It)

Presented by Extinction Rebellion Boston. This is an Emergency. Scientists say we have entered a period of abrupt climate and ecological breakdown. We have very little time to avoid societal collapse. In our Heading for Extinction ......More

Presented by Extinction Rebellion Boston. This is an Emergency. Scientists say we have entered a period of abrupt climate and ecological breakdown. We have very little time to avoid societal collapse. In our Heading for Extinction Talk, we share the science, explore how governments and corporations are lying to us, and invite you to join the movement and help turn the tide. Humanity needs you! The talk will begin at 3:15 pm. Come at 3:00 pm for plant-based snacks and hot drinks! Bonus points if you bring your own mug ;) The talk is interactive and lasts approximately 1 hour. There will be time for questions and discussion during and afterwards. 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.