New & Noteworthy

  • Please note: All Boston Public Library locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, and closed on Friday, December 25, in observance of Christmas.
  • Welcome home! Thanks to sharp-eyed Norman B. Leventhal Map Center curator Ronald Grim, a map believed stolen from the Boston Public Library more than a decade ago has been returned. The map, Carte Geographique de Nouvelle France, compiled in 1612 by explorer Samuel de Champlain, was found for sale with an antiques dealer in New York City for $285,000. The map is on display now through February 29, 2016, in the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Central Library in Copley Square.
  • BPL card holders can access more than 300 free six-week online Gale Courses, with topics including project management, guitar, grant writing, video editing, and more.
Roslindale

Boston Public Library Presidential Search Listening Session

Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.
Roslindale Branch

What qualities should the next president of the Boston Public Library have? Share your thoughts with the Boston Public Library Search Committee. Click here for more Listening Sessions.

Events

Dec16

Dr. Can-Do Science Experiments

Wednesday, December 16, 4 p.m.
Faneuil Branch

Dr. Can-Do Science leads children age 12 and younger in hands-on science experiments.

Dec17

The Maritime History of the Cape Verde Islands, 1498–1904

Thursday, December 17, 5:30 p.m.
Uphams Corner Branch

Michael P. Dyer, Senior Maritime Historian at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, examines the prominent role the islands of the Atlantic played in the American maritime industries.

Dec17tea

A History of Tea

Thursday, December 17, 6:30 p.m.
Brighton Branch

Anthony Sammarco explores how tea has been enjoyed over the centuries from China and India to Britain and its colonies in the 18th century. Refreshments will be served.

Dec18

Bilingual Children’s Concert with Mariana Iranzi

Friday, December 18, 10:30 a.m.
Connolly Branch

Kids ages 5 and under enjoy a multicultural and interactive music experience. Una experiencia musical interactiva con cantos de variados estilos para las edades 0 – 5.

Dec19

City-Wide Friends Holiday Book Sale

Saturday, December 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cushman Room, Central Library in Copley Square

Find gifts for the holidays with a wide selection of books, CDs, DVDs, and more. All proceeds support the Boston Public Library.