Mattapan Branch Library
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Monday December 15 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Countdown to Kindergarten Playgroup
Join Countdown to Kindergarten's Playgroup. From October to June every week, you and your child get to practice school readiness, make new friends, and get connected to community resources. Kids will experience free play, circle time, and Story Time, and grownups wil......More
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Monday December 15 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Information Session for Adult English Learners
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team and ELL instructors for an informal information session! This is your chance to: Ask questions about local resources and progra......More
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Monday December 15 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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
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Tuesday December 16 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park
Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card? The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at......More
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Tuesday December 16 2:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Teen Board Games
Drop by the teen room for some classic board games. We’ve got UNO, Jenga, Monopoly, and more. 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 ......More
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Tuesday December 16 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Fields Corner: Kids Drop-In Hours
Please note: This event was previously scheduled on 12/9, but we are re-scheduling due to unforeseen circumstances. The branch may be closed, but that doesn't mean we can't still have fun! Join librarian Josh for a fun craft, help using the library's e-resources to ke......More
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Tuesday December 16 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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
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Tuesday December 16 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
The Fun and Exciting World of Working with Animals
The Animal Rescue League of Boston presents programs for children ages 6-11 at the Mattapan Branch Library: What Language Do Dogs Speak? Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm Paw & Order: Be Kind to Animals Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm Do......More
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Tuesday December 16 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Hanukkah Party
Learn about Hanukkah customs and food. We will have potato latkes and play the dreidel game. 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 I......More
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Wednesday December 17 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Countdown to Kindergarten Playgroup
Join Countdown to Kindergarten's Playgroup. From October to June every week, you and your child get to practice school readiness, make new friends, and get connected to community resources. Kids will experience free play, circle time, and Story Time, and grownups wil......More
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Friday December 19 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Wiggles and Wonders for Ages 1-4
Children ages 1-4 with a caregiver are invited to a low-key playgroup on Friday 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
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Friday December 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Drop-In Resume Help
Need help creating or polishing your resume? Drop-in for resume help from a librarian every other Friday morning at the Mattapan Branch. Appointments will last approximately 20 minutes and are on a first-come first-served basis. Accessibility Notice: We strive to ma......More
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Saturday December 20 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Family Story Time: Dads and Donuts
Little ones are invited every other Saturday morning to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime or a craft with their parents, grandparents, or other special caregivers in their life. Join us for donuts and dad-themed stories! This program is intended for chi......More
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Saturday December 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Mattapan Book Club: Being Mortal
Join your fellow readers as we kick off the Mattapan Branch's new book club with a discussion of Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal: Medicine and what Matters in the End. Light snacks will be provided. Bring your book suggestions as we will also be choosing the group's read f......More
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Saturday December 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Crafternoon: Solstice Lanterns
Make a cozy tea light lantern to brighten up the longest nights of the year! 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 th......More
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Saturday December 20 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Puzzles & Jazz
Jigsaw puzzles and jazz music have a lot in common: They're both creative and fun, and they both get your brain waves engaged. So do your brain a favor: Join us for puzzles and jazz music! Light snacks will be provided. AccessibilityNotice: We strive to make our e......More
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Monday December 22 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Information Session for Adult English Learners
Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team and ELL instructors for an informal information session! This is your chance to: Ask questions about local resources and progra......More
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Monday December 22 2:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Crafternoons
Bring your creativity to the teen room and select from a variety of craft supplies to make junk journals, paper flowers, watercolor paintings, and beyond. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or la......More
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Monday December 22 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Gingerbread Houses
Make a gingerbread house! Graham cracker walls, frosting mortar, and decorations are provided; the design is up to you! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the departm......More
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Monday December 22 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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