Meditation Circle: Queer Folx, Trans Folx, and BIPOC

This is a place where our identities are welcome as we explore pausing and sitting together. This hour will include readings from a variety of sources, some from Buddhist and other traditions; along with sitting in silence, and a circle of sharing. Free and open to a......More

This is a place where our identities are welcome as we explore pausing and sitting together. This hour will include readings from a variety of sources, some from Buddhist and other traditions; along with sitting in silence, and a circle of sharing. Free and open to all. Co-led by Tam Willey of Toadstool Walks and Tracy Rich of Welcoming Journey. 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.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.  Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginning students ......More

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.  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].

Tech Help by Appointment

Have questions about your computer, cell phone, or using eBooks? Talk one-on-one with a librarian! Sign up for an informal session on Tuesdays by calling 617.524.2053 or email [email protected]. Laptops will be availa......More

Have questions about your computer, cell phone, or using eBooks? Talk one-on-one with a librarian! Sign up for an informal session on Tuesdays by calling 617.524.2053 or email [email protected]. Laptops will be available or bring your own device. ___________________ Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please use the contact info in the upper right hand pane. 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!

Baby & Pre-School Storytime

Join us for a morning of stories, songs and games for all children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. If you are planning on bringing a group, please contact the branch at [email protected] before that date. Storytime Dates: Wednesdays, April 3, 17 and May 1, 15 and 22......More

Join us for a morning of stories, songs and games for all children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. If you are planning on bringing a group, please contact the branch at [email protected] before that date. Storytime Dates: Wednesdays, April 3, 17 and May 1, 15 and 22 at 10:30 AM: Led by Sherry Eskin Wednesdays, March 27, April 10, 24 and May 8 and 22 at 10:30 AM: Led by Ayelet Reiter Join us on April 24 for a special Gardening Storytime on the terrace! Rain date: May 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.

Build A Business Plan 101

Join JP Centre/South Main Streets and learn how to build a business plan for your new business or entrepreneurial plans with financial planner, Mike Gusefski.  Light refreshments will be provided. ......More

Join JP Centre/South Main Streets and learn how to build a business plan for your new business or entrepreneurial plans with financial planner, Mike Gusefski.  Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at this link.

Teen Game Hour

Drop in to the Makerspace for an hour of gaming with our Nintendo Switch or our collection of board games! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in ......More

Drop in to the Makerspace for an hour of gaming with our Nintendo Switch or our collection of board games! 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.

Author Talk: Sarah Boyer – Coming Out, Becoming Ourselves

In 2015, Lois Johnson, former president of the Boston Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), asked Sarah Boyer for her help interviewing former DOB members.  Together they interviewed 20 lesbians who were part of the emerging gay liberation movement. Johnson, who died in 2020, w......More

In 2015, Lois Johnson, former president of the Boston Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), asked Sarah Boyer for her help interviewing former DOB members.  Together they interviewed 20 lesbians who were part of the emerging gay liberation movement. Johnson, who died in 2020, wanted a book on the history of Boston-Cambridge DOB. Coming Out, Becoming Ourselves: Lesbian Stories from the Boston Daughters of Bilitis, 1969-1999, ensures that these stories of courage and love for other women are part of a historical legacy in the struggle for all queer people to live their lives without fear. In this author talk, Sarah Boyer will give a presentation about the book, which will then be followed by a discussion and question and answer session with former members of the DOB. Sarah Boyer served as oral historian at the Cambridge (MA) Historical Commission from 1997 to 2015. She authored four books on Cambridge neighborhoods and one on World War II and the Home Front in Cambridge. Boyer was inspired to record the extraordinary stories of “ordinary” folks to ensure their voices would be heard and their lives celebrated.

Music with Matt Heaton!

Join singer and guitarist Matt Heaton for a musical performance for the whole family. Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blend mid-century American guitar styles: surf, rockabilly, western swing & soul. All......More

Join singer and guitarist Matt Heaton for a musical performance for the whole family. Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blend mid-century American guitar styles: surf, rockabilly, western swing & soul. All are delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Kids dance, laugh, and sing along. Grown-ups appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior. Call it children's music, family music, kindie or toddlerbilly — it's sure to please listeners of all ages.

Meditation Circle: Queer Folx, Trans Folx, and BIPOC

This is a place where our identities are welcome as we explore pausing and sitting together. This hour will include readings from a variety of sources, some from Buddhist and other traditions; along with sitting in silence, and a circle of sharing. Free and open to a......More

This is a place where our identities are welcome as we explore pausing and sitting together. This hour will include readings from a variety of sources, some from Buddhist and other traditions; along with sitting in silence, and a circle of sharing. Free and open to all. Co-led by Tam Willey of Toadstool Walks and Tracy Rich of Welcoming Journey. 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.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.  Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginning students ......More

Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.  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].

Tech Help by Appointment

Have questions about your computer, cell phone, or using eBooks? Talk one-on-one with a librarian! Sign up for an informal session on Tuesdays by calling 617.524.2053 or email [email protected]. Laptops will be availa......More

Have questions about your computer, cell phone, or using eBooks? Talk one-on-one with a librarian! Sign up for an informal session on Tuesdays by calling 617.524.2053 or email [email protected]. Laptops will be available or bring your own device. ___________________ Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please use the contact info in the upper right hand pane. 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!

Baby & Pre-School Storytime

Join us for a morning of stories, songs and games for all children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. If you are planning on bringing a group, please contact the branch at [email protected] before that date. Storytime Dates: Wednesdays, April 3, 17 and May 1, 15 and 22......More

Join us for a morning of stories, songs and games for all children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. If you are planning on bringing a group, please contact the branch at [email protected] before that date. Storytime Dates: Wednesdays, April 3, 17 and May 1, 15 and 22 at 10:30 AM: Led by Sherry Eskin Wednesdays, March 27, April 10, 24 and May 8 and 22 at 10:30 AM: Led by Ayelet Reiter Join us on April 24 for a special Gardening Storytime on the terrace! Rain date: May 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.

Teen Game Hour

Drop in to the Makerspace for an hour of gaming with our Nintendo Switch or our collection of board games! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in ......More

Drop in to the Makerspace for an hour of gaming with our Nintendo Switch or our collection of board games! 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.

JP Writers' Corner

A community space to work on any writing project you want -- fiction, non-fiction, journalism, zines, poetry... We'll sit and write for an hour and have some time at the end to talk about our writing. All levels of writers are welcome, whether new or experienced. ......More

A community space to work on any writing project you want -- fiction, non-fiction, journalism, zines, poetry... We'll sit and write for an hour and have some time at the end to talk about our writing. All levels of writers are welcome, whether new or experienced. We will not critique work but are set up to provide a community of writers. Email Larry at [email protected] or [email protected] to ask any questions.