Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year. It takes place during the fall, at the beginning of the month of Tishrei, which is the seventh month of the Jewish year. Rosh Hashanah is both a time of rejoicing and of serious introspection. It is a time to celebrate the completion of another year while also…
How To Help Librarians Help You Find Your Next Read: What to Expect and Where to Go for Reader’s Advisory
It’s a feeling avid readers know too well: you’ve just finished devouring a truly wonderful book, and as you finally close the covers on the last page, dread sets in. What now? You want more! But the book is over, and you don’t have any idea what to read next that will give you the…
Diversity in Sci-Fi: Gideon the Ninth
Welcome to Diversity in Sci-Fi! Today we are reviewing Gideon the Ninth, a space opera about a lesbian necromancer and her cavalier that incorporates fantasy, mystery, and horror elements. The perfect spooky book for the beginning of October!
The Origins and Practices of Mabon
Mabon - September 23, 2019 Mabon is a pagan holiday, and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats celebrated during the year. Mabon celebrates the autumnal equinox. In the northern hemisphere, this September 23rd will be the autumnal equinox. However, the southern hemisphere already celebrated Mabon on March 20, when the Northern hemisphere celebrated Ostara. It…
Intro to Genealogy and Family History Research
Beginning on September 25, we are once again offering a six-week series of classes that will provide an overview of genealogy research resources at the Boston Public Library. The series will feature classes led by our genealogy specialist and speakers from other departments including the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center. The schedule is…
Illustrated Songbooks, Part IV
This post is part of the Illustrated Songbooks series. Songbook Illustrated by Kate Greenaway A Day in A Child's Life, music by Myles Birket Foster and illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Kate Greenaway was an English illustrator who was born in 1846. She’s best known for her illustrations of children’s books, especially the depictions of children…
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Are you the traveling type? Do you prefer planes, trains, or automobiles? Maybe the answer should be "None of the above" because once you read these thrillers you just might want to stay home. I'm kidding! But read on, if you dare... It all begins... The Kind Worth Killing ...in an airport bar. Two strangers…
It’s National Read a Book Day! What Are You Reading?
Have you ever wondered what librarians read on their own time? Well, today you can find out! On September 6th, we celebrate National Read a Book Day. In honor of one of the library's favorite holidays, we've put together some snapshots of library staff and the books they're currently reading. Feel like joining in on…
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