October is the month when Italian-American heritage is honored. To do so, we are looking at two different Italian-Americans in Boston: Carlo Carciotto, mandolinist, and Anthony Conigliaro, baseball player for the Boston Red Sox. Carlo Carciotto and the Mandolin These days, most Americans, if asked, probably associate the mandolin with country and old-time music. This…
Banned Books Blog: October 2024
Welcome to the Banned Books Blog! This October 2024, we have two spooky books that have been banned for both kids and adults! These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability! Like usual, we have good news and bad news. Recently, imprisoned Texans have written and published a book…
Behind the Scenes at the BPL: Sara Komorowski, Assistant Events Manager
Meet Sara Komorowski, Assistant Events Manager at the Boston Public Library! This post is part of our "Behind the Scenes at the BPL" blog series featuring just some of the humans that keep Boston Public Library running. Where are you from? I’m originally from Long Island, New York, but my parents live in Midcoast Maine…
Digital Newspaper and Magazine Resources at the BPL
Did you know you can access digital newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The New Yorker, and many more for free with your BPL library card? These digital resources can help you stay up-to-date on news, current events, and timely conversations—all from your computer, tablet, or smartphone!
Queer Lit Review: October 2024
Hello and welcome to the October 2024 edition of the QLR! This month we have a Jewish angel and demon searching for a missing girl, lesbians falling in love over homecooked meals, and a writer falling for her fake girlfriend. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability…
Behind the Scenes at the BPL: Michael Brown, Workforce Development Reference Librarian
Meet Michael Brown, Workforce Development Reference Librarian in the Community Learning Department! This post is part of our "Behind the Scenes at the BPL" blog series featuring just some of the humans that keep Boston Public Library running. What do you do in your job day-to-day? In my job day-to-day I do a wide range…
Get Ready to Vote in Massachusetts: Information for the 2024 Elections
The Massachusetts State Election is quickly approaching this fall. Below is a roundup of voting resources. Be an informed and empowered voter this 2024 election season. Key Massachusetts Election Dates and Deadlines November 5, 2024 – State Election Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Vote by Mail Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Early…
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