Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Mashpee, MA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Get the Picture is a journey burrowing deep inside the impassioned, secretive world of art and artists. Join our nonfiction club to discuss this title by Biana Bosker in June! Print copies will be available at the Brighton Branch front desk while supplies last. Nonfiction Night reads nonfiction...
Join us for a public tour of the Central Library in Copley Square. This guided tour is a one-hour introduction to the history of the Boston Public Library—the first large free municipal library of the United States—and the art and architecture of its historic Central Library. Tours are limited to...
Kanopy is a free on-demand movie and documentary streaming platform offered through the Boston Public Library. Watch High Art (1998) on Kanopy at any time, then join our virtual discussion on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 pm. About the film: At 24, Syd (Radha Mitchell) has landed what seems to be a...
Drop in to make some fun art! Kids ages 5 and up can join us for a different process-art project every week. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call..
Creating a Commemorative Painting – Celebrating the Falmouth Historical Society’s 125th! The unveiling of the Museums on the Green 125th Commemorative Painting & Presentation A present
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. This class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Literacy Services department for a list of...
MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
The Boston Public Library holds extensive special collections in a wide variety of subjects and formats including manuscripts, fine arts, photographs, prints, music, archives, sculpture, rare books, and audio-visual collections. Claire Drone-Silvers from the BPL’s Special Collections Department...
MARK CURRY - Mark Curry is an actor, comedian, and host, best known for playing ‘Mark Cooper’ in the hit ABC sitcom, HANGIN’ WITH MR. COOPER. With a background in standup comedy, Mark tours...
Join us for for our weekly Manga Club on Wednesdays for kids ages 10-15; we’ll practice drawing manga, watch anime clips, talk about our favorite series, and more! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, call...
Calling all videogame players of all skill levels — join our weekly gaming club! Come and play various games on the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4 with peers. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services,...
Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! 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.
Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking. Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's...
Join us in the afternoons all year at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact..
You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...
Bring your babies, toddlers, and young children for a Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and picture books. We’ll use props for movement breaks. Hope to see you all there! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language...
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, and preschoolers in Boston! Little Groove aims to help your little ones learn and interact...
Learn to play Chess with Kai, an experience Chess player who has competed in many Chess tournaments. Kai will teach moves, provide guidance, and share strategies that will lead to fun and perhaps checkmates! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more...
Join the Parker Hill Branch as we commemorate Juneteenth. This community celebration will have music, food, crafts, and even better––you! So come on down and say hi to your neighbors as we celebrate community and freedom. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a..
Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm to celebrate the end of the week with some crafting! Supplies will be available, or you can bring your own. This program is open to anyone up to age 18, but adult family members of children and teens are also welcome. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our...
Join us at the library for an exciting adventure in our Construction Club! Unleash your imagination and dive into a world of building possibilities with LEGO, Duplo, Wooden Blocks, and more! Whether you're a building master or just starting out, there's something for everyone in our fun-filled...
Charles Cleary (known to Hyde Park generations as Charlie) is ready to play a game of checkers or chess with you, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced player. Have a fun game, and maybe get a pointer or two. You were playing so well, then you made a blunder? Charlie will let...
Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! Miss Annette will provide the materials and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various items such as toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive.
Join us for LEGO Club in the Children's room, where kids can explore their creativity and build amazing creations with LEGOs!
Join us for a fabulous evening of bingo , laughter , and glam at the library, hosted by the dazzling Rose Quartz! This isn't your typical bingo night—prepare for a unique twist, with multiple rounds packed into one hour. Expect fun, fast-paced gameplay, exciting prizes, and performances that’ll...
Are you ready to take your life experiences and form them into essays? Join us for this welcoming and inclusive class, led by Judy McClure, which offers participants the opportunity to learn and develop as writers of personal essays. Each session will explore the craft of essay writing through...
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Gentle chair yoga is designed for seniors and any individuals seeking to improve strength, focus, flexibility, balance and overall health. During this mostly seated class, led by Lynne Cohen, students will practice breathwork and gentle movements as they learn basic yoga postures, including some...
Join us for a story time for young children! Space may be limited. Ages 0-5. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow at...
Stop by the library and create your own Father’s Day paper crafts and cards. All materials will be provided. 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: bplfund.org...
Meet new people, hang out with friends, and get some work in on that half-finished project with company! Bring your own craft or try one of ours! No registration required! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services,.
Storytime with Librarian Christina welcomes babies to preschoolers and their caregivers to join us for stories, songs, and dance. This is designed to draw children to love books and to encourage interactive play with each other. Please join us in the South End Library Park (685 Tremont Street,...
Join other family researchers to discuss interesting family research and stories and to seek suggestions on how to break through some obstacles in your genealogy research. This club, which meets monthly, on the third Wednesday of the month, is not a teaching class but instead a lively discussion...
Join us every Wednesday for Shelf Care! We will start each meeting by checking in with each other and sharing what we're reading, followed by about an hour of quiet reading time. Each week we'll provide an assortment of staff recommended books in case you're looking for your next read, as well as...
An elevator pitch is key to telling a brief, to-the-point story. It is a storytelling tool to convince your listener to back your business, offer you a promotion, join your project, and more. This program includes exercises and handouts to help you understand the purpose of an elevator pitch, when..
Learn to play the ukulele with musician Javier Rosario. Get instructions and tips on 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 geared towards adults. No experience needed; recommended for...
American Mah Jongg is American-style game, which originated in China, where players seek to construct a winning sequence of tiles from a nationally-published card of predefined combinations. Friendly non-betting group. Best for players with knowledge of the game, but all are welcome to observe...
Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make consistent progress on their projects. The newly-created Brighton chapter is a place for focused writing time and community. All writers are welcome, whether you’re working.
Are you a knitter? Writer? Visual artist? Crafter? Bring your project to the library for Community Art Night! Bring any type of creative project to the library and work in the company of friends and neighbors. It's a time to make progress on a work that's been sitting on your shelf for months, to...
Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly setting with other adult learners. The group is led by a volunteer instructor. Registration is not necessary. In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a..
Prepare for the 4th of July and join Miss Sarah in making party poppers out of recycled materials! 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....
Do you enjoy consulting the stars for advice? Or admiring the artwork on a deck of tarot cards? Come to the Faneuil Library to paint over some tarot cards and add your own artistic touch! For teens! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability...
Discover new books to add to your reading list at our Book Club Café! Whether you’re stuck in a reading rut, looking for something new to read, or just want to connect with other bookish people, this book club is for you. We'll provide Dunkin' Donuts coffee and Munchkins to enjoy while we talk...