New & Noteworthy

  • The Rare Books Department at the Central Library in Copley Square will be implementing new hours effective Monday, March 21, 2016. Public access to department materials, such as rare books and manuscripts, will now be available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 617.859.2225 or email rare_books@bpl.org to set up an appointment to view materials. Please note that many items from the Rare Books Department are available online through Digital Commonwealth or the Internet Archive.
  • 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.

Events

May2

Audio Described Films for the Blind

Monday, May 2, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Honan-Allston Branch

The Audio Described Film Club of the Mass Commission for the Blind shows recent films.

May3

Growing Herbs at Home

Tuesday, May 3, 6 p.m.
Fields Corner Branch

Learn how to grow and cook with basil, cilantro, parsley, oregano, rosemary, and more at home. Space is limited. Please register at 617.436.2155.

May4

Clay Craft & Collage for Mother’s Day

Wednesday, May 4, 4 p.m.
South End Branch

Children and teens make a gift for a special mother in their lives with artist Sabrina Pilet-Jones.

May5nature

The Unnoticed Nature of South Boston

Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.
South Boston Branch

Local naturalist George LoCascio speaks on the Wildflowers of South Boston Survey, which examines the wide variety of weedy plants in the environment.

May5music

West Roxbury Music Series: The Marks Duo

Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.
West Roxbury Branch

The Marks Duo is comprised of Austin Marks on piano and Toleith Marks on vocals.