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Connect / Images of BPL from 1854-Present Day
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Celebrating 165 Years of the BPL! Celebrating 165 Years of the BPL!

By Dhruti Bhagat
March 20, 2019 marks the 165th anniversary of the opening of the BPL. To celebrate, take a look at images of the BPL through the years.
March 20, 2019 marks the 165th anniversary of the opening of the BPL. To celebrate, take a look at images of the BPL through the years.
Connect / Women's History Month
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Notable Women: Emily Dickinson Notable Women: Emily Dickinson

By Beth Prindle
Learn more about poet Emily Dickinson and the BPL's collection of her original manuscripts.
Learn more about poet Emily Dickinson and the BPL's collection of her original manuscripts.
Connect / Board of Trustees
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Board of Trustees Meeting on 3/21 @ 3pm Board of Trustees Meeting on 3/21 @ 3pm

Come to the next Board of Trustees Meeting at the Adams Street Branch at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Find the agenda & other details here.
Come to the next Board of Trustees Meeting at the Adams Street Branch at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Find the agenda & other details here.
Recommended / for March Madness Lovers
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March Madness Booklist March Madness Booklist

recommended by BostonPL_PeterR
A short list of titles relating to college basketball. The Tournament, the history, the players, the dark side and the barriers broken.
A short list of titles relating to college basketball. The Tournament, the history, the players, the dark side and the barriers broken.
Connect / Jewish Heroines
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11 Jewish Heroines to Celebrate on Purim 11 Jewish Heroines to Celebrate on Purim

recommended by BostonPL_VeronicaKM
Chag Purim Sameach! Let Esther's exploits inspire you to read about Jewish heroines this Purim!
Chag Purim Sameach! Let Esther's exploits inspire you to read about Jewish heroines this Purim!
Recommended / Irish Movies
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Irish Movies for St. Patrick's Day Irish Movies for St. Patrick's Day

recommended by BostonPL_EileenS
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, consider an Irish movie marathon. Regardless of genre, we have you covered.
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, consider an Irish movie marathon. Regardless of genre, we have you covered.
Learn / about Irish Music
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Traditional Irish Music Traditional Irish Music

By AndrewMa
Learn more about traditional Irish music, and items you can borrow to learn more, or listen to it in your home!
Learn more about traditional Irish music, and items you can borrow to learn more, or listen to it in your home!
Recommended / Author Talk
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Author Talk: Michael Longley Author Talk: Michael Longley

Mar 21st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Listen to Michael Longely talk about his work. This event is in partnership with Culture Ireland & the American Conference for Irish Studies
Listen to Michael Longely talk about his work. This event is in partnership with Culture Ireland & the American Conference for Irish Studies
Learn / about the PEN Pinter Prize
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Pinter Prizewinners Pinter Prizewinners

recommended by BostonPL_VeronicaKM
This list presents a single representative work for each of the PEN Pinter prizewinners of the past ten years. See which titles won!
This list presents a single representative work for each of the PEN Pinter prizewinners of the past ten years. See which titles won!
Recommended / Tax Resource
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Tax Forms and Tax Help Tax Forms and Tax Help

This guide will help you get the state & federal tax forms and information you need to file your taxes. It also lists free sources for help
This guide will help you get the state & federal tax forms and information you need to file your taxes. It also lists free sources for help
Recommended / for questions about production or design software
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Production & Design Software Help Production & Design Software Help

Questions about production or design software? Drop in for one-on-one assistance from 2-3 pm on Tuesdays—first come, first served.
Questions about production or design software? Drop in for one-on-one assistance from 2-3 pm on Tuesdays—first come, first served.
Connect / Food Science and Nutrition
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Food Habits & Culture Booklist Food Habits & Culture Booklist

recommended by BostonPL_KirstenD
March is National Nutrition Month! Use this booklist to learn about food habits and how we can improve our relationship with food.
March is National Nutrition Month! Use this booklist to learn about food habits and how we can improve our relationship with food.
Connect / Women's History Month
Blogpost

Notable Women: Celia Thaxter Notable Women: Celia Thaxter

By Beth Prindle
In this series, we focus on extraordinary women. This post is on Celia Thaxter, an American writer and poet.
In this series, we focus on extraordinary women. This post is on Celia Thaxter, an American writer and poet.
Connect / International Women's Day!
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Graphic Novels by Women, About Women Graphic Novels by Women, About Women

recommended by BostonPL_KirstenD
Happy Women's History Month! Check out these fantastic graphic novels written by women, about women.
Happy Women's History Month! Check out these fantastic graphic novels written by women, about women.
Learn / Women's History Month
Online Resource

Women's Periodicals from 1733-1844 Women's Periodicals from 1733-1844

Please scroll to select "Women's Periodicals of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century, 1733-1844," to search within the data set.
Please scroll to select "Women's Periodicals of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century, 1733-1844," to search within the data set.
Recommended / for eBook lovers
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Statewide eBook Lending Program! Statewide eBook Lending Program!

Using OverDrive, you can access titles in library collections across the state, not just in the BPL's collections. Find out more here.
Using OverDrive, you can access titles in library collections across the state, not just in the BPL's collections. Find out more here.
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