New & Noteworthy

  • Teen Tech Week is March 10-15 this year. Search the library’s calendar for technology and craft-based events.
  • Read about upcoming exhibitions at the Central Library in Copley Square, including Dear Boston: Messages from the Marathon Memorial.
  • Construction on the second floor of the Central Library’s Johnson Building is underway. Learn more about the renovation and follow project progress.
  • Free art & architecture tours of the Central Library in Copley Square are offered once each day.

Events

Mar9

Lowell Lecture: Marc Brown

Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m.
Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square

Author and illustrator Marc Brown will speak about his Arthur book series.

Mar10diskette

Diskette Notebooks: Teen Tech Week

Monday, March 10, 3 p.m.
Teen Room, Central Library in Copley Square

Teens make and decorate notebooks out of diskettes. Find more Teen Tech Week events.

Mar10computer

Basic Computer Programming: Teen Tech Week

Monday, March 10, 3 p.m.
Mattapan Branch

Teens will learn drag and drop computer coding with the game Angry Birds.

Mar11trustee

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Central Library in Copley Square

A regular meeting of the library’s board of trustees.

Mar11showtell

Show, Tell, Share, Connect: Teen Tech Week

Tuesday, March 11, 2 p.m.
Hyde Park Branch

Teens will practice logging on to the BPL wireless network and sharing internet connections. A mobile device with a browser app or a laptop is required.