This is a guest blog post by Dory Klein, Community History and Digitization Specialist. Are you looking for a creative, fun, and informative way to connect with friends from the safety of your home? The solution might be—hear us out—an online PowerPoint party. What’s a PowerPoint party? It’s probably exactly what you’re imagining! You and…
Disinformation, Misinformation, and Media Literacy
Learn how to identify false or misleading information online and stop its rapid spread.
Self-Care During Mental Health Awareness Month
This year, mental health & wellness is especially important. It's a critical time to support each other or to seek tools. Find resources here.
For Educators: Use Your Library Card To Facilitate Learning Online
A guest post by Beverly Gill, Reference Librarian If you need some ideas for resources to use for teaching your classes online, look no further. The BPL has a variety of eBooks and databases that you and your students can use from home. To access these resources you need a library card or eCard (if…
Recap of our News Literacy Workshops in 2019
When breaking news unfolds and competing news outlets try and get the story out as fast as possible, how can we be sure that those stories are accurate?
Learn to search your family military records!
Military records can offer a fuller picture of an ancestor’s life. As largely government produced records, they are also easily accessible if you know where to look. In two upcoming classes held Tuesday, April 9th and Tuesday April 16th at 1p.m., we will provide a basic overview in how to use military records for general…
New Learning Circle: Intro to JavaScript!
This Learning Circle is intended to introduce true programming beginners to the basic concepts of programming with JavaScript and ProcessingJS. No previous programming experience is necessary, but a basic knowledge of computers is required.
Earn Your Accredited High School Diploma and a Career Certificate Through the BPL!
Many jobs that offer a livable wage require at least a high school diploma. For those who did not complete high school for any reason - illness, family commitments, it just wasn't the right time-going back to school can seem daunting and overwhelming. The Boston Public Library is committed to supporting lifelong learning for people…
Genealogy Workshops at the Central Library, starting 1/22!
Genealogy and family history research is a popular pastime these days, especially with the advent of DNA testing and the popularity of TV shows like Who Do You Think You Are? and Finding Your Roots. The BPL is home to many collections and resources that can be useful to amateur genealogists and family historians…
Unsure how to use your new smartphone, tablet or computer? The library can help!
There's plenty of state of the art devices available these days for surfing the web, connecting on social media, taking photos, shopping online, reading e-books,listening to audiobooks, and even making good old fashioned phone calls. Smartphones, tablets, and portable computers can be fantastic tools for everyday use. With the holiday season here, there are many…
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