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Learn / about the Letters Foundation
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Letters to Doris: Author Talk Letters to Doris: Author Talk

Dec 19th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Join the Letters Foundation for a conversation about their upcoming book, Letters to Doris. It features recipients of Doris Buffett's grants
Join the Letters Foundation for a conversation about their upcoming book, Letters to Doris. It features recipients of Doris Buffett's grants
Recommended / Playgroup
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STEAM Crafternoon Playgroup STEAM Crafternoon Playgroup

Dec 20th | 3:30pm - 4:45pm
West End
Each STEAM Crafternoon, children have access to an abundance of art supplies, simple science manipulatives, and toys galore! Drop by the…
Each STEAM Crafternoon, children have access to an abundance of art supplies, simple science manipulatives, and toys galore! Drop by the…
Connect / Brazilian Music
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Sing-a-long with Sulinha Trio Sing-a-long with Sulinha Trio

Dec 19th | 11:00am - 11:45am
West Roxbury
Brazilian inspired music for children and families.
Brazilian inspired music for children and families.
Connect / Gingerbread Houses
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Gingerbread House Workshop Gingerbread House Workshop

Dec 18th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fields Corner
Join us for a fun gingerbread house decorating event. We’ll provide the graham crackers, frosting, and decorating tips plus guidance
Join us for a fun gingerbread house decorating event. We’ll provide the graham crackers, frosting, and decorating tips plus guidance
Recommended / Talk
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Tina Brown Tina Brown

Dec 18th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Tina Brown, an award-winning writer & editor, discusses shattering the glass ceiling at the Central Library on December 18. Learn more here.
Tina Brown, an award-winning writer & editor, discusses shattering the glass ceiling at the Central Library on December 18. Learn more here.
Connect / with Puerto Rico's History
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A Visual History of Puerto Rico A Visual History of Puerto Rico

By JakeS
End the Debt! Decolonize! Liberate! scroll project is a response to Hurricane María that tells the story of U.S. imperialism in Puerto Rico.
End the Debt! Decolonize! Liberate! scroll project is a response to Hurricane María that tells the story of U.S. imperialism in Puerto Rico.
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Learn / DIY Gifts
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Homemade for the Holidays: DIY Gifts Homemade for the Holidays: DIY Gifts

recommended by BostonPL_KirstenD
Surprise a loved one this holiday season with a unique, homemade gift inspired by one of these handy DIY books.
Surprise a loved one this holiday season with a unique, homemade gift inspired by one of these handy DIY books.
Learn / Business of the Holidays
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The Business of Holiday Shopping The Business of Holiday Shopping

By GregorS
Wondering where you can find data on holiday spending and consumer trends? The Boston Public Library offers a number of online resources...
Wondering where you can find data on holiday spending and consumer trends? The Boston Public Library offers a number of online resources...
Recommended / Test Prep Help
Online Resource

LearningExpress Library LearningExpress Library

Test prep materials & practice exams for K-12 subjects, GED, college admissions, citizenship, & professional licensing & certification exams
Test prep materials & practice exams for K-12 subjects, GED, college admissions, citizenship, & professional licensing & certification exams
Recommended / for Entrepreneurs
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Items for the Entrepreneur in Your Life Items for the Entrepreneur in Your Life

recommended by GregorSmart
Find out what it takes to run a successful company in New England and beyond. Learn how to pursue your dreams and leapfrog the competition
Find out what it takes to run a successful company in New England and beyond. Learn how to pursue your dreams and leapfrog the competition
Recommended / Staff Picks
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Staff Picks: December 2018 Staff Picks: December 2018

recommended by BostonPL_ReadersAdvisory
Every month staff from the Reader Services and Collection Development departments at the Boston Public Library recommend their favorites
Every month staff from the Reader Services and Collection Development departments at the Boston Public Library recommend their favorites
Recommended / for Musicians
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Perform for Concerts in the Courtyard! Perform for Concerts in the Courtyard!

We are now accepting applications for musicians! If you're interested in performing in our Concerts in the Courtyard series, apply here.
We are now accepting applications for musicians! If you're interested in performing in our Concerts in the Courtyard series, apply here.
Recommended / for Lifetime Holiday Movie Lovers
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Romances for Lifetime Holiday Movie Fans Romances for Lifetime Holiday Movie Fans

recommended by BostonPL_VeronicaKM
If the Lifetime Channel isn't fully satisfying your longing for romance, why not check out one of these novels?
If the Lifetime Channel isn't fully satisfying your longing for romance, why not check out one of these novels?
Learn / about transcription software
Example of a page with multiple columns, where the program recognizes some columns, but not all
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Transcribing Anti-Slavery Manuscripts Transcribing Anti-Slavery Manuscripts

By JakeS
Learn more about the transcription process with the anti-slavery manuscripts by reading this post about how the program works.
Learn more about the transcription process with the anti-slavery manuscripts by reading this post about how the program works.
Recommended / Audiobooks for Family Travels
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Family-Friendly Audiobooks for Travels Family-Friendly Audiobooks for Travels

recommended by BostonPL_VeronicaKM
Holiday traveling can mean being confined for hours with an antsy child. Try distracting them with one of these audiobooks -- for everyone.
Holiday traveling can mean being confined for hours with an antsy child. Try distracting them with one of these audiobooks -- for everyone.
Learn / about Small Businesses
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Small Business Resources Small Business Resources

By GregorS
Here are a few of the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center’s favorite resources for the entrepreneur.
Here are a few of the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center’s favorite resources for the entrepreneur.
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