Older Adults
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18 Books About the Boston Marathon, Running, and Endurance
Where are you going to be the third Monday of April? For us Bostonians, there's only 26.2 miles where we want to be!
14 Books on the Ups and Downs of Loving Media Passionately
These books explore both the joy and community that fans can find in their favorite fandoms, and the potential dark side of obsession.
15 Books with Librarian Main Characters
Check out these novels starring various different types of librarians!
18 Books About the Boston Marathon, Running, and Endurance
Where are you going to be the third Monday of April? For us Bostonians, there's only 26.2 miles where we want to be!
14 Books on the Ups and Downs of Loving Media Passionately
These books explore both the joy and community that fans can find in their favorite fandoms, and the potential dark side of obsession.
15 Books with Librarian Main Characters
Check out these novels starring various different types of librarians!
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Declarations: Printing a New Nation
April 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
In the exhibition Declarations: Printing a New Nation, see eight different original printings of the Declaration of Independence...
Using Newspapers to Research Your Ancestors
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
But did you know there are a lot of things besides obituaries in newspapers that can help with your research?
Author Talk: Dr. Monica L. Wang and Dr. Patti Fletcher
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Collective Cure reveals how factors like income, occupation, race & ethnicity, and social connections shape our well-being.
Declarations: Printing a New Nation
April 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
In the exhibition Declarations: Printing a New Nation, see eight different original printings of the Declaration of Independence...
Using Newspapers to Research Your Ancestors
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
But did you know there are a lot of things besides obituaries in newspapers that can help with your research?
Author Talk: Dr. Monica L. Wang and Dr. Patti Fletcher
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Collective Cure reveals how factors like income, occupation, race & ethnicity, and social connections shape our well-being.
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Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
Call for Submissions: Writing Your Own Declaration
Our Writing Your Own Declaration workshops invite you to dive deep into self-exploration through public writing.
Writing Your Own Declaration Workshop: A Self-Paced Guide
Read, discuss, and draw inspiration from several pieces of declarative writing that emerged over the course of history.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
Call for Submissions: Writing Your Own Declaration
Our Writing Your Own Declaration workshops invite you to dive deep into self-exploration through public writing.
Writing Your Own Declaration Workshop: A Self-Paced Guide
Read, discuss, and draw inspiration from several pieces of declarative writing that emerged over the course of history.