Teens

Safe Place at the Boston Public Library

Safe Place quickly connects youth ages 12-17 to needed help of safety and shelter through our partnership with Bridge Over Troubled Waters.

How to Write a Poem

Celebrate National Poetry Writing Month this April by checking out one of these books on the craft of poetry.

Yssis Cano-Santiago in the Central Library

The Associates of the Boston Public Library recently announced that Yssis Cano-Santiago has been awarded the 2024-25 Writer-in-Residence.

National Origami Day

Whether you are a pro, just getting started, or simply want to learn, check out these books and documentaries on the art of paper folding.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Check out these books with mental health representation and tips!

An Interview with Dennis Lehane

An interview with Dennis Lehane; accompanied by a list of books by Dennis Lehane and films based on his novels.

A Vietnamese Diaspora Booklist

Recommendations of recent books written by Vietnamese American authors.

This April, Celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month!

BPL has lots of books about life on the autism spectrum; check some of our favorites! All of these books have autistic authors & characters.
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