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South Boston Branch Story Time, Ages 0-5

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please ......More

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Ukulele 101 with Javier Rosario

Get started playing the ukulele! Get inspired to start learning and go deeper into music. You can bring your own ukulele or one will be provided for you during class. Musician and instructor Javier Rosario will teach you how to play great compositions, how to sound fa......More

Get started playing the ukulele! Get inspired to start learning and go deeper into music. You can bring your own ukulele or one will be provided for you during class. Musician and instructor Javier Rosario will teach you how to play great compositions, how to sound fantastic playing chords and melodies, and how to play well by yourself and with a group. This program is for adults; no experience needed. Limited space available. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] or 617-268-0180 if you need assistance registering online.

South Boston Branch Story Time, Ages 0-5

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please ......More

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Celebrating Maureen O'Sullivan: The Big Clock

This month’s film series spotlights the versatile Irish-born actress Maureen O’Sullivan. Though forever known as Jane to Johnny Weissmuller’s Tarzan (and as the mother of Mia Farrow), she covered every possible base in a career that spanned 58 years, co-starring with ......More

This month’s film series spotlights the versatile Irish-born actress Maureen O’Sullivan. Though forever known as Jane to Johnny Weissmuller’s Tarzan (and as the mother of Mia Farrow), she covered every possible base in a career that spanned 58 years, co-starring with everyone from Laurence Olivier to the Marx Brothers.  The last film is our series is The Big Clock (1948). In this classic black-and-white thriller, Charles Laughton is Earl Janoth, a crime-mag publisher covering up a murder that he committed. He chooses to frame his editor-in-chief, George Stroud (Ray Milland), who must now elude the police and find proof of his innocence, all while pretending to assist Janoth's investigation. O'Sullivan plays Stroud's wife Georgette. Directed by John Farrow. 1 hr 35 mins, unrated.

Little Groove: A Music and Movement Concert for Kids

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, andpreschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-madet......More

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, andpreschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-madeto help your little ones learn and interact through sound,sight, and touch Childrenuse real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, giving them a hands-on experience and fostering a love for music. Registration is required. Please register total number of attendees, both children and adults. This program is generously sponsored by Colin's Joy Project. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Ukulele 101 with Javier Rosario

Get started playing the ukulele! Get inspired to start learning and go deeper into music. You can bring your own ukulele or one will be provided for you during class. Musician and instructor Javier Rosario will teach you how to play great compositions, how to sound fa......More

Get started playing the ukulele! Get inspired to start learning and go deeper into music. You can bring your own ukulele or one will be provided for you during class. Musician and instructor Javier Rosario will teach you how to play great compositions, how to sound fantastic playing chords and melodies, and how to play well by yourself and with a group. This program is for adults; no experience needed. Limited space available. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] or 617-268-0180 if you need assistance registering online.

Toddler Playtime: Little Builders

A dedicated playtime for babies and toddlers featuring lots of blocks! Please drop in anytime during the program hour. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language ser......More

A dedicated playtime for babies and toddlers featuring lots of blocks! Please drop in anytime during the program hour. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected] or 617-268-0180. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Unlock Your Career Potential: Crafting a Resume

Navigating the complexities of resume writing can often feel like deciphering an intricate puzzle. Recognized as a critical component of the job application process, an effective resume serves as a dynamic canvas, showcasing your professional achievements, skills, and ......More

Navigating the complexities of resume writing can often feel like deciphering an intricate puzzle. Recognized as a critical component of the job application process, an effective resume serves as a dynamic canvas, showcasing your professional achievements, skills, and potential. This workshop is meticulously designed to demystify the art and technique behind crafting a compelling resume, utilizing proven templates as our foundation.​ In our interactive session, participants will be guided through a comprehensive exploration of resume creation, from understanding the foundational elements to implementing advanced strategies that cater to individual career aspirations. Whether you are stepping into the job market for the first time, seeking to pivot into a new industry, or aiming to climb the professional ladder, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical skills for all.​ This is part of our spring Workforce Development Series.

South Boston Branch Story Time, Ages 0-5

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. If the weather is nice, this program may be held outside in the courtyard.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events access......More

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. If the weather is nice, this program may be held outside in the courtyard.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Sip and Stitch

Join other knitters, menders, and crocheters for our drop-in craft time on the first and fourth Wednesdays in April and May. Bring your own project to work on and have a refreshment with other crafters.  Share tips and tricks or use one of our resources to bring your ......More

Join other knitters, menders, and crocheters for our drop-in craft time on the first and fourth Wednesdays in April and May. Bring your own project to work on and have a refreshment with other crafters.  Share tips and tricks or use one of our resources to bring your stitches to the next level! Please note that we do not provide supplies or in-person instruction. No registration required. For more information, please contact [email protected].

South Boston Book Discussion Group: Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis

Join the South Boston Branch Book Group! We meet on the first Thursday of every month and discuss both fiction and nonfiction. This month, we will discuss Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis, the winner of a Stonewall Book Award and a finalist for the Kirkus Prize and ......More

Join the South Boston Branch Book Group! We meet on the first Thursday of every month and discuss both fiction and nonfiction. This month, we will discuss Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis, the winner of a Stonewall Book Award and a finalist for the Kirkus Prize and a Lambda Literary Award. In defiance of the brutal military government that took power in Uruguay in the 1970s, and under which homosexuality is a dangerous transgression, five women miraculously find one another—and, together, an isolated cape that they claim as their own.

South Boston Branch Story Time, Ages 0-5

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. If the weather is nice, this program may be held outside in the courtyard.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events access......More

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. If the weather is nice, this program may be held outside in the courtyard.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Author Talk: Mary Kilroy - Up the House: Old Colony Housing Project South Boston 1944 - 1954

Join Mary Kilroy for a discussion of her new memoir, Up The House: Old Colony Housing Project South Boston 1944-1954. Mary grew up at 20 Carmody Court in a tight-knit, Irish immigrant household. Mary’s memoir is full of family mementos, photographs, maps, and local h......More

Join Mary Kilroy for a discussion of her new memoir, Up The House: Old Colony Housing Project South Boston 1944-1954. Mary grew up at 20 Carmody Court in a tight-knit, Irish immigrant household. Mary’s memoir is full of family mementos, photographs, maps, and local history. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 617-268-0180.

South Boston Branch Story Time, Ages 0-5

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. If the weather is nice, this program may be held outside in the courtyard.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events access......More

Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Each week has a new theme. If the weather is nice, this program may be held outside in the courtyard.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Free Bike Repair Workshop

Free bike repair at the South Boston Branch from the City of Boston Boston Bikes!  Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patching flat tires, aligning brakes, and adjusting gears and shifters. Learn more about basic bike mainten......More

Free bike repair at the South Boston Branch from the City of Boston Boston Bikes!  Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patching flat tires, aligning brakes, and adjusting gears and shifters. Learn more about basic bike maintenance and about how the Boston Transportation Department works to make bicycling fun, safe, and convenient. No registration required.  https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-bikes

Little Groove: A Music and Movement Concert for Kids

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, andpreschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-madet......More

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove.This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, andpreschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-madeto help your little ones learn and interact through sound,sight, and touch Childrenuse real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, giving them a hands-on experience and fostering a love for music. If the weather is nice, this program may be held in the courtyard.  Registration is required. Please register total number of attendees, both children and adults. This program is generously sponsored by Colin's Joy Project. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.