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…
A Witch in the Family: Salem Witch Trial Descendants
People involved with the Salem Witch Trials have many descendants. Some have more than once accused witch in their family tree. Below is an overview of some of the resources available to research accused Salem witches, and a look at just a few of the people involved and their more well-known descendants. Online Resources Associated…
Behind the Scenes at the BPL: Rebecca Hunt, Research Services Reference Librarian
Meet Rebecca Hunt, a Reference Librarian in the Research Services Department! Rebecca's specialty is in the performing arts, and she is based at the Central Library in Copley Square. 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.…
Go_A
Go_A is a folktronica band from Ukraine. While the group was formed in 2012 by keyboardist and percussionist Taras Shevchenko and folk singer Kateryna Pavlenko, they didn't really hit the international scene until they appeared in the 2021 Eurovision competition with their entry "Shum," based on a Ukrainian folksong that is about a Spring ritual…
Queer Lit Review: September 2024
Hello and welcome to the September 2024 edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we have a possessed man seeking help from his ex, two exes on a food and wine tour, and a young trans boy ghost hunting in his grandmother's house. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check…
Hildegard Von Bingen
Hildegard Von Bingen was a German composer, Abbess, mystic visionary, herbal healer, scientist, poet, and more. She was born on September 16, 1098 in the town of Bermersheim to a noble family. She first started having visions when she was only five years old, and three years later her family sent her to a small…
Banned Books Blog: August 2024
Welcome to the Banned Books Blog! This August 2024, we have two young children having a difficult conversation about police brutality in their town, and the most banned book in Massachusetts. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability! Did you know that Banned Books Week will occur…
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington was a pianist, a composer, and a bandleader. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1899 as Edward Kennedy Ellington. Duke was a name he picked up in childhood, given to him to describe his elegant manner. His parents were part of the Black middle class of Washington, D.C., and both played music…
Adult Summer Reading Staff Reviews Part 2
If you're participating in the Adult Summer Reading Bingo Challenge, you might be wondering what to read! Our staff are here to tell you what they've been enjoying so far on their own journey to Summer Reading Greatness! These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability. Happy Reading! Title/Author…
Queer Lit Review: August 2024
Hello and welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we are introducing Dani, a new reviewer, who comes to us from the South Boston Branch as a children's librarian! Dani's fun facts include: I love having dyed hair, but have only ever done shades of pink and purple. My…
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