It's summer and time for a little rest and recreation. Maybe you've got a trip planned — to the cape, to visit family, or to somewhere far away and exotic. Maybe you've got a lot of activities lined up — trips to the beach, afternoons spent hiking, or barbecues with friends. But remember that bestseller you requested…
Patent and Trademark Resource Center at the BPL
The Boston Public Library is home to a U. S. Patent and Trademark Resource Center. The staff of the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) at the Central Library in Copley Square can direct you to information about the patent and trademark application process. They can also demonstrate how to use search tools to run…
The Story of the Women’s World Cup
Learn more about the Women's World Cup and the U.S. team, which won their fourth international championship on Sunday.
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: The Martyrdom of the Báb
Martyrdom of the Báb: July 9 – 10, 2019 From the evening of Tuesday, July 9, 2019 to the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Baha’is around the world will observe the Martyrdom of the Báb. This holiday commemorates the 1850 execution of the co-founder of the Baha’i faith, the Báb, in Persia. It is one…
The Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la Lune)
This month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. But did you know that nearly 150 years ago there was an earlier moon landing? In 1865, Jules Verne published his novel De la terre à la lune (From the Earth to the Moon) and ten years later it was used as the basis…
Champions of Reading: Monuments of Boston’s Champions
Happy summer, and happy start of summer reading! Our theme this year (for children, teens, and adults) is "Champions of Reading". You can learn more about the Boston Public Library's summer reading program at bpl.org/summer. There are a lot of fun activities and some very cool prizes, so I hope you'll check it out! If you're…
Queer Fiction Blog: July 2019
Welcome to July's Queer Fiction Blog! For this month we have several interesting things to share with you, including a classic murder mystery novel turned into a podcast, a contemporary fiction novel with lots of taxidermy and a family splintering apart, and an historical romance/mystery duo featuring both a lesbian and a gay couple. Title/Author…
Why do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
Americans have long celebrated Independence Day on the 4th of July, but did you know that the Thirteen Colonies actually voted to become a new nation on July 2, 1776? Future President John Adams was convinced that July 2 would be “celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” with “pomp and parade…
Summer Reading for Kids Who Can’t Read (Yet)
Children's librarians across Boston are getting ready for Summer Reading. The Boston Public Schools sends home lists of recommended books. Parents of school-age children work hard to prevent the summer slide. But summer reading isn't only for big kids. The Boston Public Library (BPL) has fun activities planned all summer for babies, toddlers, and preschool…
Diversity in Sci Fi: The Luminous Dead
Welcome to Diversity in Sci-Fi! Today we are reviewing The Luminous Dead, a creepy futuristic book about a caver who lies her way into a dangerous mission with the promise of enough money to make it off world.
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