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Connolly Branch Closed for Two Weeks | ||
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Researcher Discusses Lincoln Bedroom Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Mezzanine Conf. Room, Copley Square John Burrows, design historian and owner of J.R. Burrows & Company, speaks on researching the Lincoln cabinet office, now known as the Lincoln Bedroom. |
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Chinese in Boston Subject of Talk Tuesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. Mezzanine Conf. Room, Copley Square Wing-kai To will speak about his book Chinese in Boston, 1870-1965. In collaboration with the Chinese Historical Society of New England, this book contains more than 200 rare photographs. |
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Stories of Slain Boston Officers Told Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. Mezzanine Conf. Room, Copley Square Margaret Sullivan will speak about fallen Boston Police Officers, 1825-1972. |
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Druker Lecture Hosts Thom Mayne
Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. Rabb Lecture Hall, Copley Square Thom Mayne, 2005 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate, will speak at the Druker Lecture Celebrating Design + Architecture. |
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Gospel Singers to Perform Thursday, May 15 at 2 p.m. Rabb Lecture Hall, Copley Square The Silver Leaf Gospel Singers, led by Deacon Randy Green, will sing spirituals. |
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A Bird’s Eye View of New England
January 8 through June 30 McKim Building, Copley Square Up, up and away! The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library presents great bird’s eye view maps of the 19th century and celebrates their recent preservation. Teachers can call to schedule group tours. |
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26 Miles, 385 Yards
Through May 31, Johnson Lobby Johnson Building, Copley Square Images of the history of the Boston Marathon from the Boston Public Library's collections. |
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Facing History and Ourselves presents
Choosing to Participate
Through May 20 McKim Building, Copley Square This interactive, multimedia exhibition inspires visitors to consider the consequences of their everyday choices, and to make a difference in their own communities. Visit the website to learn about events or to schedule a tour. |
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Discover John Adams's Library Online Visit the John Adams Library website to explore the personal library of 2nd President John Adams and learn more about his remarkable life and extensive 3,500-volume collection. | |
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General/Contact Info | Central Library | Neighborhood Branches | Research and Specialized Services | BPL Catalogs | Electronic Resources | Guides | News | Questions | Search/Site Map The Boston Public Library • 617-536-5400 • info@bpl.org Central Library -- 700 Boylston St., Boston MA 02116 For more than 150 years, the Boston Public Library has pioneered public library service in America with revolutionary ideas and famous firsts. Established in 1848, the BPL was the first publicly supported municipal library in America, the first public library to lend a book, the first to have a branch library and the first to have a children’s room. Today, the BPL boasts 27 neighborhood branches, free Internet access, two unique restaurants, an award-winning website and an online store featuring reproductions of the BPL’s priceless photographs and artwork. Each year, the BPL hosts nearly 5000 programs, answers more than one million reference questions and serves millions of people in its National Historic Landmark McKim Building in Copley Square. All of its programs and exhibits are free and open to the public. At the Boston Public Library, books are just the beginning! |
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