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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
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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 / Holiday Performance
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NEC Students Perform for Never Too Late NEC Students Perform for Never Too Late

Dec 13th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library in Copley Square
Join us for a holiday performance presented by talented students from the New England Conservatory, who will bring musical cheer by…
Join us for a holiday performance presented by talented students from the New England Conservatory, who will bring musical cheer by…
Recommended / Author Talk
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Author Talk: Ann Hood Author Talk: Ann Hood

Dec 13th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library in Copley Square
In this warm collection of personal essays and recipes, bestselling author Ann Hood nourishes both our bodies and our souls. From her…
In this warm collection of personal essays and recipes, bestselling author Ann Hood nourishes both our bodies and our souls. From her…
Connect / with Ann Hood's Work
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Author Talk With Ann Hood: A Book List Author Talk With Ann Hood: A Book List

recommended by BostonPL_JordanD
If you're new to Ann Hood's work, or interested in rereading an old favorite, let this book list help you pick something out to enjoy today!
If you're new to Ann Hood's work, or interested in rereading an old favorite, let this book list help you pick something out to enjoy today!
Learn / Emergency Risk Communication
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Emergency Risk Communication in Practice Emergency Risk Communication in Practice

Dec 12th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library in Copley Square
This course will help those who assist in the development and delivery of emergency risk communication messages. Learn more here.
This course will help those who assist in the development and delivery of emergency risk communication messages. Learn more here.
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?
Connect / Boston Marathon
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Run the Boston Marathon for Team BPL! Run the Boston Marathon for Team BPL!

The Boston Public Library has 15 Marathon bibs available for runners who want to join Team BPL in raising funds for after school education!
The Boston Public Library has 15 Marathon bibs available for runners who want to join Team BPL in raising funds for after school education!
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.
Connect / Business Books
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Online Business Books Online Business Books

Find online books on investing, finding a job, careers, entrepreneurship, productivity, innovation, and business basics.
Find online books on investing, finding a job, careers, entrepreneurship, productivity, innovation, and business basics.
Recommended / Read Along Books
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Check Out Our Read Along Titles! Check Out Our Read Along Titles!

With an audio player attached to the book, parents & children can listen & read without needing a computer, tablet, Wi-fi, or CD.
With an audio player attached to the book, parents & children can listen & read without needing a computer, tablet, Wi-fi, or CD.
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