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BPL Staff Picks: June 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
Graphic Memoirs: Recommendations for Read More 2026
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Graphic Memoir" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading "Read More" Bing?
Family Sagas: Recommendations for Read More 2026
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Family Saga" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading "Read More" Bingo?
BPL Staff Picks: June 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
Graphic Memoirs: Recommendations for Read More 2026
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Graphic Memoir" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading "Read More" Bing?
Family Sagas: Recommendations for Read More 2026
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Family Saga" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading "Read More" Bingo?
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Genealogy: All About Lucretia
Jun 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Lucretia Crocker was a native of Massachusetts, a pioneering science educator, and a strong advocate for women’s education.
Queer Nightlife: Business Panel & Drag Show
Jun 4th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hear from some of Boston’s most exciting nightlife organizers, DJs, and performers, during a business panel discussion.
Boston Youth Organizing - A Primary Source Workshop
Jun 13th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the 2025-2026 Telling Boston Stories fellow, Billy Zeng, to learn more about youth organizing history!
Genealogy: All About Lucretia
Jun 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Lucretia Crocker was a native of Massachusetts, a pioneering science educator, and a strong advocate for women’s education.
Queer Nightlife: Business Panel & Drag Show
Jun 4th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hear from some of Boston’s most exciting nightlife organizers, DJs, and performers, during a business panel discussion.
Boston Youth Organizing - A Primary Source Workshop
Jun 13th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the 2025-2026 Telling Boston Stories fellow, Billy Zeng, to learn more about youth organizing history!
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Queer Lit Review: May 2026
This month: a woman rediscovers her love for her ex, two Pride & Prejudice ladies fall in love, and a woman seeks to bring down the system.
Apply for the 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships
The Associates of the BPL is pleased to share that applications for our 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships are now open until June 5.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
Queer Lit Review: May 2026
This month: a woman rediscovers her love for her ex, two Pride & Prejudice ladies fall in love, and a woman seeks to bring down the system.
Apply for the 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships
The Associates of the BPL is pleased to share that applications for our 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships are now open until June 5.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.