Boston Public Library

South End Writes Presents Barbara Shapiro

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:41:24 +0000

South End resident and creative writing instructor Barbara Shapiro will read from her new novel, The Art Forger, a fictionalized account of the Gardner Museum heist. She also wrote The Big Squeeze, a nonfiction account of the “sandwich generation.” Sponsored by the Friends of South End Library.

Crafty Mondays

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:53:12 +0000

Join us on Monday evenings for make and take seasonal crafts. May Day is the theme this week. Create a flower basket to hang on your front door.

Spring Book Sale

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:50:27 +0000

Join the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library as they present a spring book sale, featuring a large assortment of adult and juvenile books. All proceeds benefit the South Boston Branch Library.

Money Smart Week: Money Matters for Teens

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:49:17 +0000

Join us for a fun and interactive workshop that will explore managing your resources. We’ll discuss “Budget Busters” and how we can avoid over spending, how to create a spending plan, and more. Pizza will be provided.

Preschool Story Time

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:45:05 +0000

Every week we read three books on a theme and do a craft.

Author Talk with Justin Martin

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:39:32 +0000

Justin Martin is the author of Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted. This program is part of the 2013 West Roxbury Reads series.

Tracing the West End Families: Yesterday and Today

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:29:11 +0000

Richard Andrew Pierce provides insight to those facing the challenges of researching family histories in the unique urban neighborhood setting that is the West End.

Joe Gallo and Public Art

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:18:55 +0000

Joe Gallo, author of “Boston Bronze & Stone Speak to Us,” will present a slide show and discussion of public art in Boston.

Money Smart Week: Author Talk with Bob Sullivan

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:17:00 +0000

Bob Sullivan author of Gotcha Capitalism: How Hidden Fees Rip You Off Every Day and What You Can Do About It, will speak about consumer fraud and technology crime. Bob Sullivan is the author of the blog The Red Tape Chronicles on msnbc.com and a technology writer with a focus on technology crime and consumer fraud.

Earth Day Craft

Jennifer Ragan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:07:55 +0000

Celebrate Earth Day by making a nature-related craft. All ages welcome.