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Help Name the Library Lion Cubs
Our newly renovated Children’s Library at the Central Library in Copley Square features three glowing lion cub statues. We’re looking for some creative names for our three new friends.
Write a name for each of the three cubs on the downloadable entry form, and use the blank space on the back of the form to write a letter to the three cubs explaining why you chose their names. Entries will be judged on creativity and on the explanation. Three winners will be selected and recognized at our Lion Cub Naming Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, at 3:30 p.m.
This contest is open to all children in grades 5 and under. Children may submit multiple entries. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, March 21. Paper forms can be returned to any Boston Public Library location, and electronic forms can be emailed to lkoenig@bpl.org.
Homework Help Information
The homework help program offers free homework help for youth in grades K-8. The program runs from September 15 to May 22. For locations and times please check the homework help site. No registration is required. The homework help program is made possible by the Boston Public Library Foundation.
Calling All Creative Kids and Teens: New Winter and Spring Programs
Starting this fall, Boston Public Library will offer an abundance of exciting new program series for young people to explore their creativity and tap their inner inventors, writers, designers, and artists.
The arts take center stage at several branches as the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts offers series in woodworking, visual arts, and fiber arts. Fashion-forward teens and tweens can explore Fashion Tales, an exciting program melding design and reading, or dance along with the Boston Ballet.
For additional information on each of these courses and their dates and locations, please click on the links above or email our Programs team at programs@bpl.org.
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In addition to the Children’s Room at the Central Library, every Boston Public Library branch has a special area just for kids! Visit our branch libraries page to get more information about each branch, including hours, directions, and phone numbers.
