Wiggles and Wonders for Ages 1-4

Children ages 1-4 with a caregiver are invited to a low-key playgroup on Monday mornings! Come make new friends and explore scarves, balls, a simple craft/coloring, and the occasional Play-Doh. We encourage our future readers to explore early literacy concepts like sin......More

Children ages 1-4 with a caregiver are invited to a low-key playgroup on Monday mornings! Come make new friends and explore scarves, balls, a simple craft/coloring, and the occasional Play-Doh. We encourage our future readers to explore early literacy concepts like sing, read, talk, write, and play. We also work to develop their fine and gross motor skills. Our Baby & Me group has moved to Wednesday mornings to focus on children under 1 year old. Please contact Ms. Amy with any questions!

Beginner English Class: Level 1 *Registration Required*

This is an English class for beginners who need to learn the basics. The class works on spelling and survival vocabulary. You will learn to communicate personal information, use present tense, and talk about personal details. Registration required. Please contact the ......More

This is an English class for beginners who need to learn the basics. The class works on spelling and survival vocabulary. You will learn to communicate personal information, use present tense, and talk about personal details. Registration required. Please contact the Literacy Department at [email protected] or call 617-859-2446 to register.

Senior Sewing

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

Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Monday and Thursday 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.

Teen Movie Matinee: 65

Join us in Mattapan's Teen Room for an afterschool Movie Matinee! We'll be watching the Sci-fi/Action flick 65 featuring Adam Driver. Pizza will be provided! ABOUT THE FILM After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually s......More

Join us in Mattapan's Teen Room for an afterschool Movie Matinee! We'll be watching the Sci-fi/Action flick 65 featuring Adam Driver. Pizza will be provided! ABOUT THE FILM After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on Earth -- 65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at a rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa, must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures. Also starring Ariana Greenblatt and Chloe Coleman. 93 MInutes, rated PG-13. 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 Mattapan Branch Library and get homework help from a Boston teacher.

Baby & Me Playgroup

A parent/caregiver-child playgroup for babies under 12 months old. Meet other new parents and interact with other babies. We will also have a lactation consultant to answer your questions about breastfeeding, pumping, and weaning! Getting out of the house can be hard......More

A parent/caregiver-child playgroup for babies under 12 months old. Meet other new parents and interact with other babies. We will also have a lactation consultant to answer your questions about breastfeeding, pumping, and weaning! Getting out of the house can be hard, especially with young children, so please drop in whenever you can.  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.

Nature Play Urbana

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.  This event is accessible to people with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact Amy at [email protected] or 617-298-9218. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations. ¡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). Este evento es accesible para personas con discapacidad.Para solicitar acomodaciones para personas discapacitadas y/o servicios lingüísticos, comuníquese con Amy al correo electrónico [email protected] o al 617-298-9218. Permita al menos dos semanas para preparar las acomodaciones.

Puzzles & Jazz

Jigsaw puzzles and jazz music have a lot in common: They're both fun, they both get your brain waves engaged, and they're both great to kick back with on a weekday afternoon. So, do your head a favor: Join us for puzzles and jazz music in the afternoon!  Light snacks w......More

Jigsaw puzzles and jazz music have a lot in common: They're both fun, they both get your brain waves engaged, and they're both great to kick back with on a weekday afternoon. So, do your head a favor: Join us for puzzles and jazz music in the afternoon!  Light snacks will be provided! AccessibilityNotice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disabilityaccommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the"Contact Info." Please allow at least two weeks to arrangeaccommodation.

Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help

Visit the Mattapan 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 Monday and Thursday in the Community Meeting Room. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language ......More

Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. The group meets every Monday and Thursday 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.

One-on-One Tech Assistance! (In-person and Virtually)

Would you like assistance with your electronic device? Do you have questions about your cell phone or personal laptop? Need help with a specific app or learning some computer basics? Miss Cannon can assist with numerous requests in-person or via Zoom including: Un......More

Would you like assistance with your electronic device? Do you have questions about your cell phone or personal laptop? Need help with a specific app or learning some computer basics? Miss Cannon can assist with numerous requests in-person or via Zoom including: Understanding the settings of your devices Laptop Setup Getting started with computers and smartphones eAudiobooks and eBook applications Getting started with Google Apps And more!

Resume Workshop

Are you job hunting and need help creating a resume? Have a resume but need to update it? Drop by the library’s resume workshop and learn how to put together a new resume, polish your current resume, or have your resume reviewed by a librarian. No resume, no problem! ......More

Are you job hunting and need help creating a resume? Have a resume but need to update it? Drop by the library’s resume workshop and learn how to put together a new resume, polish your current resume, or have your resume reviewed by a librarian. No resume, no problem! Bring your employment and education history to get started! 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.

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.

Yoga for Children with Ms. Sherry

Let's bring together our heart, mind and body at a yoga storytime! We will read books and act out the characters using yoga poses. We'll also jump around, sing songs, and do some partner poses together! Come relax, stretch, challenge your body and have fun! Registrati......More

Let's bring together our heart, mind and body at a yoga storytime! We will read books and act out the characters using yoga poses. We'll also jump around, sing songs, and do some partner poses together! Come relax, stretch, challenge your body and have fun! Registration is recommended but not required.

Community Learning Tech Course

As younger and older adultsin the digital world, it can be easy to be overwhelmed by all the new technologies around us. There are numerous electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, ATMs, and laptops as well as countless digital apps, websites, and social media ......More

As younger and older adultsin the digital world, it can be easy to be overwhelmed by all the new technologies around us. There are numerous electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, ATMs, and laptops as well as countless digital apps, websites, and social media surrounding us. You cannot avoid them, so learn how to take advantage of all these technological advances and make your life easier. Once you start learning more about the technology around you, it is easy to become tech-savvy! This course will meet every 4th Saturday of the month. Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of computer parts, e.g. mouse, USB port, earphone jack, and camera Confidence in navigating PCs and mobile devices Opening and closing files and applications Basic Internet browsing And more! Registration is required.  For more information, please call 617-298-9218 x1505.

The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day with Pamela Means

Join Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Pamela Means for The Power of the Protest Song. Part-performance and part-presentation, this family-friendly public event explores the origin stories and lineages of protest songs, how their meanings and effects continue to tr......More

Join Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Pamela Means for The Power of the Protest Song. Part-performance and part-presentation, this family-friendly public event explores the origin stories and lineages of protest songs, how their meanings and effects continue to transform through time and space, and how they have inspired--and continue to inspire--movements and cultural shifts within the realms of racial and social justice. In addition, Pamela also shares her own experiences with becoming an artist and using her voice. A curated rotating assortment of original songs and select, recognizable covers are integrated into the presentation as a powerful demonstration of how grounding, unifying, and mobilizing protest songs can be. An acclaimed singer-songwriter, jazz musician, and activist, she recently released her tenth album, Pamela Means and The Reparations Live at Northfire. Registration recommended.  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.