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Residencies
Apply for our Children's Musician Residency at the BPL!
We're looking for a Children’s Musician! Apply to create, develop, and implement musical performances for children, ages of 0-12.
Residencies
Call for Applicants: Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the BPL
BPL is seeking an Entrepreneur-in-Residence to design and lead bootcamp programs that empower Boston’s aspiring business owners.
Revolutionary Art
Exploring the connection between art and social change, “Revolutionary Art” continues the three-year cycle of programs leading to the 250th.
Proposing Programs for the Boston Public Library
Learn about proposing programs to be held at the Boston Public Library.
Exhibition: Biophilia
Sep 27th - Oct 31st | All day
Come view the exhibition, "Biophilia: The Innate Affinity of Human Beings with the Natural World," at the Roslindale Branch!
Encounters: From Local Streets to Distant Lands
Oct 16th - Dec 30th | All day
Photographer Rob MacIntosh showcases "Encounters," an art exhibition that brings together images collected over time and distance.
Revolutionary Art
Exploring the connection between art and social change, “Revolutionary Art” continues the three-year cycle of programs leading to the 250th.
Proposing Programs for the Boston Public Library
Learn about proposing programs to be held at the Boston Public Library.
Exhibition: Biophilia
Sep 27th - Oct 31st | All day
Come view the exhibition, "Biophilia: The Innate Affinity of Human Beings with the Natural World," at the Roslindale Branch!
Encounters: From Local Streets to Distant Lands
Oct 16th - Dec 30th | All day
Photographer Rob MacIntosh showcases "Encounters," an art exhibition that brings together images collected over time and distance.
Popular at the BPL
Stream & Download at the Boston Public Library
Find eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, and more!
Boston Public Library Quick Links Webpage
The BPL offers many services and resources. Browse or search this page to see how we can help you. Bookmark it so you have it in future!
Borrow a Museum Pass
You can reserve museum passes with your BPL card. Whether you're planning a visit to the MFA or Zoo New England, reserve free passes here!
Job & Career Success!
We've compiled all of our resources for finding a job, developing career skills, education and certification programs, and more.
Stream & Download at the Boston Public Library
Find eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, and more!
Boston Public Library Quick Links Webpage
The BPL offers many services and resources. Browse or search this page to see how we can help you. Bookmark it so you have it in future!
Borrow a Museum Pass
You can reserve museum passes with your BPL card. Whether you're planning a visit to the MFA or Zoo New England, reserve free passes here!
Job & Career Success!
We've compiled all of our resources for finding a job, developing career skills, education and certification programs, and more.
Get a Boston Public Library Card Today
Your library card is your passport to technology, literacy, fluency, community, and so much more.
LOTE4Kids App
Kids can enjoy thousands of picture books in more than 70+ languages, including sign language, with English translations.
LawDepot
LawDepot allows you to create your own personalized legal documents specific to your state/province and personal situation.
LinkedIn Learning
Take business, tech, and creative courses online, taught by recognized industry experts.
Creativebug
Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
LOTE4Kids App
Kids can enjoy thousands of picture books in more than 70+ languages, including sign language, with English translations.
LawDepot
LawDepot allows you to create your own personalized legal documents specific to your state/province and personal situation.
LinkedIn Learning
Take business, tech, and creative courses online, taught by recognized industry experts.
Creativebug
Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Allan Rohan Crite Collection
Allan Rohan Crite Collection
Crane Museum of Papermaking
Crane Museum of Papermaking
Dartmouth St. and Boylston St. sides, construction of the McKim Building
BPL McKim Building Construction Photos
Two leaves from the Beauvais Missal
Medieval and Early Renaissance Manuscripts
In memory of Mrs. Phebe Parker
American Revolution Gravestone Rubbings
WHDH Collection
WHDH Local News from the 1960s
A Rainbow of Colors
Check out these 19 picture and board books to celebrate National Color Day on October 22.
Consent for Children
Check out these books on consent and boundaries for kids.
Characters Who Just Happen to be Chinese
Do you find it hard to find a picture book about a kid who just happens to be Chinese but isn't *about* being Chinese?
A Rainbow of Colors
Check out these 19 picture and board books to celebrate National Color Day on October 22.
Consent for Children
Check out these books on consent and boundaries for kids.
Characters Who Just Happen to be Chinese
Do you find it hard to find a picture book about a kid who just happens to be Chinese but isn't *about* being Chinese?
Blog Posts
Joseph A. Langone: Undertaker and Community Leader
Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with this blog post about Joseph A. “Joe” Langone, who immigrated to Boston as a child.
Libby by OverDrive
eBooks, audiobooks, & magazines available for download to your computer or mobile device. To read on your tablet or phone use the Libby app.
PressReader
Full-color reproductions of thousands of U.S. & international newspapers & magazines from the last three months available via web or app.
biblio+
With biblio+, library card holders have unlimited access to an ad-free catalog of movies, TV shows, and documentaries on many devices.
Kanopy
Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning filmmakers. Each month BPL patrons receive 18 tickets.
Libby by OverDrive
eBooks, audiobooks, & magazines available for download to your computer or mobile device. To read on your tablet or phone use the Libby app.
PressReader
Full-color reproductions of thousands of U.S. & international newspapers & magazines from the last three months available via web or app.
biblio+
With biblio+, library card holders have unlimited access to an ad-free catalog of movies, TV shows, and documentaries on many devices.
Kanopy
Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning filmmakers. Each month BPL patrons receive 18 tickets.
For Kids
Find content for kids of all ages. The Boston Public Library has many resources, events, and much much more.
Kids Carousal
Apply for our Children's Musician Residency at the BPL!
We're looking for a Children’s Musician! Apply to create, develop, and implement musical performances for children, ages of 0-12.
Join a Story Time!
Check out our upcoming Story Times for your little ones on the events calendar!
Online Resources for Kids
Discover our online resources for kids. We have encyclopedic resources, resources for reading and for language learning. Learn more here.
Apply for our Children's Musician Residency at the BPL!
We're looking for a Children’s Musician! Apply to create, develop, and implement musical performances for children, ages of 0-12.
Join a Story Time!
Check out our upcoming Story Times for your little ones on the events calendar!
Online Resources for Kids
Discover our online resources for kids. We have encyclopedic resources, resources for reading and for language learning. Learn more here.
For Teens
Find content for teens of all ages. The Public Library has many resources, events and much much more.
Teens Carousal
Browse Boston Public Library's New Zine Collection
Come check out our new collection of more than 945 zines (300+ unique titles)! A zine is a small, independently-produced publication.
Comics Plus: Teen Library
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — without holds, wait lists, or monthly limits.
Massachusetts Driver’s License Practice Tests
Access car, motorcycle, and CDL practice tests and handbooks, presented in partnership with driving-tests.org.
Browse Boston Public Library's New Zine Collection
Come check out our new collection of more than 945 zines (300+ unique titles)! A zine is a small, independently-produced publication.
Comics Plus: Teen Library
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — without holds, wait lists, or monthly limits.
Massachusetts Driver’s License Practice Tests
Access car, motorcycle, and CDL practice tests and handbooks, presented in partnership with driving-tests.org.
Business & Career Success
BPL offers many resources and events for job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, investors, makers, and more.
Business & Career Success Carousal
Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center Alcoves
Patrons and groups of up to 6 can book a KBLIC Alcove for work or other tasks which may not be accomplished in other areas of the library.
Business Online Resources
Explore our many business online resources including databases, newspapers, periodical indexes, and directories.
Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center Alcoves
Patrons and groups of up to 6 can book a KBLIC Alcove for work or other tasks which may not be accomplished in other areas of the library.
Business Online Resources
Explore our many business online resources including databases, newspapers, periodical indexes, and directories.
Community Learning
The Community Learning Center can help with citizenship, immigration, English classes, adult education, technology, job success, and more.
Business & Career Success Carousal
Community History
We help Boston history become more inclusive by offering support for anyone who wants to document, share, and save their stories.
Excel Adult High School: Earn a High School Diploma
Earn an accredited high school diploma with our free, self-paced, 100% online, education program.
Community History
We help Boston history become more inclusive by offering support for anyone who wants to document, share, and save their stories.
Excel Adult High School: Earn a High School Diploma
Earn an accredited high school diploma with our free, self-paced, 100% online, education program.
Research
Research Services staff can assist you with finding collections for your use, whether for the casual learner, for formal education support, or for scholarly research.
Research Carousal
Researching at the Boston Public Library
This guide can help you get started researching at the Boston Public Library.
Genealogy at the Boston Public Library
We have many resources including databases. guides, events, and newspapers to help you research the history of your family.
Researching at the Boston Public Library
This guide can help you get started researching at the Boston Public Library.
Genealogy at the Boston Public Library
We have many resources including databases. guides, events, and newspapers to help you research the history of your family.
Special Collections
The Special Collections Department facilitates discovery and fosters public engagement with rare, distinctive, and culturally significant materials held by Boston Public Library.
Special Collections Carousal
Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston
Oct 23rd | 10:00am - 7:00pm
The exhibition, "Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston," reflects on the nation’s founding ideals.
Community Cookbook Collection
The BPL's growing Community Cookbook Collection documents the culinary history of New England communities.
Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston
Oct 23rd | 10:00am - 7:00pm
The exhibition, "Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston," reflects on the nation’s founding ideals.
Community Cookbook Collection
The BPL's growing Community Cookbook Collection documents the culinary history of New England communities.
Researching Your House
Resources for researching questions such as how old your house is, who the architect was, how to find plans of your house, and more.
Boston's Annexed Towns and Some Neighborhood Resources
Boston is a city of neighborhoods, an amalgamation of towns that were annexed in the 19th and early 20th century.
Getting Started with Oral History
Find tips and tools to help you plan and implement an oral history project in this research guide.
Researching Your House
Resources for researching questions such as how old your house is, who the architect was, how to find plans of your house, and more.
Boston's Annexed Towns and Some Neighborhood Resources
Boston is a city of neighborhoods, an amalgamation of towns that were annexed in the 19th and early 20th century.
Getting Started with Oral History
Find tips and tools to help you plan and implement an oral history project in this research guide.
Departments at the BPL
Kids
Kids
Get homework help assistance in multiple languages at over half of our locations and online, join the Future Readers Club, and more!
Teens
Teens
We have events, online resources, spaces across our BPL locations, and more specifically for teens.
Community Learning Center
Community Learning Center
The Community Learning Center can help with citizenship, immigration, English classes, adult education, technology, job success, and more.
Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC)
Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC)
KBLIC invites media creators, innovators, job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, investors, coders, and makers to its space.
Reader Services
Reader Services
Our Reader Services team is knowledgeable about new books, trends in publishing, and helping readers find what they should read.
Research Services
Research Services
Research Services staff can assist you with finding collections for your use, for formal education support, scholarly research, and more.
Leventhal Map & Education Center
Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center
The Map Center uses maps, geography, and history to explore the connections between places and people in Boston, New England, and beyond.
Special Collections
Special Collections
The Special Collections Department fosters public engagement with rare, distinctive, and culturally significant materials held by BPL.
Special Events
Special Events
The Special Events staff looks forward to helping you plan your event. Contact us for more info, date availability, or to arrange a visit.
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