“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are the unalienable rights identified in the Declaration of Independence—rights that inherently belong to all human beings, and that governments are created to protect. This program series intends to bring people together to explore the American struggle to create and sustain a free society. LLPoH invites patrons to explore, question, critique, and draw inspiration from the Declaration of Independence.
Desk Jobs & Daydreams
In searching for books to serve as windows and sliding glass doors for Boston Public Library’s job seeking patrons, I found the following titles. I hope you’ll discover a bit of what you need in them, too!
Don’t Call Them Hippos: The Story of Tove Jansson and the Moomins
Created by artist-author Tove Jansson, Finland’s most widely translated author, the Moomin books have been translated into more than sixty languages and have captured the hearts of Moomin fans for generations since the first book was published in 1945.
Queer Lit Review: November 2025
Hello and welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we have a look at queer Hollywood history, toxic lesbian vampires, and a trans teen reawakening his passion for music with new friends after a family tragedy.
SNAP Benefits Delayed – Resources for Help
While SNAP Benefits are delayed, here are some local resources that can help with free and discounted food. For most recent updates on SNAP benefits, go to the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) website.
The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
Sixty years ago, an article titled “A UFO Chiller: Did THEY seize the couple?” appeared on the front page of the Boston Traveler on October 25, 1965. Over the next five days, reporter John H. Luttrell recounted the unbelievable story of Betty and Barney Hill: an interracial couple from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, who believed they were abducted by aliens on the night of September 19, 1961.
The Metropolitan Theatre
The Metropolitan Theatre was designed to be in the Louis XIV style, and it certainly was opulent. Mirrors, draperies, murals, and columns were meant to bring to mind the Palace of Versailles in France.
Joseph A. Langone: Undertaker and Community Leader
Joseph A. “Joe” Langone was born Giuseppe Antonio Langone in Marsico Nuovo, located in Southern Italy, in 1866. He immigrated to Boston as a child in 1875 where he and his family settled in the North End. Langone worked various jobs as a young man, and by 1897 he was operating his own business as an undertaker.
Salary: How to Ask & Negotiate
Money is a delicate subject for a lot of people, and talking about it can be uncomfortable. If you go into a job interview or a salary negotiation with knowledge and practice, though, that conversation can be smooth and successful! This blog post will equip you with a toolbox of knowledge to help you prepare.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! In honor of the occasion, check out these resources for disabled jobseekers.
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