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BPL Staff Picks: May 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
13 Books Set in Bookstores
In honor of Independent Bookstore Day (Saturday, April 25th), consider reading one of these books set in bookstores.
Referential Romance Novels
These novels take inspiration from movies and music to get their titles.
BPL Staff Picks: May 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
13 Books Set in Bookstores
In honor of Independent Bookstore Day (Saturday, April 25th), consider reading one of these books set in bookstores.
Referential Romance Novels
These novels take inspiration from movies and music to get their titles.
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Neurodiversity Author Talk: Sadie Dingfelder
Apr 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join science journalist and witty storyteller Sadie Dingfelder for a candid talk about discovering she has prosopagnosia (faceblindness).
Revolutionary War Genealogy at Massachusetts Archives
Apr 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Learn how to research your Revolutionary War-era ancestors using our collections.
Geothermal Networks - A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom
Apr 22nd | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Panelists representing a range of local climate action organizations will speak about the latest geothermal advances.
Neurodiversity Author Talk: Sadie Dingfelder
Apr 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join science journalist and witty storyteller Sadie Dingfelder for a candid talk about discovering she has prosopagnosia (faceblindness).
Revolutionary War Genealogy at Massachusetts Archives
Apr 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Learn how to research your Revolutionary War-era ancestors using our collections.
Geothermal Networks - A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom
Apr 22nd | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Panelists representing a range of local climate action organizations will speak about the latest geothermal advances.
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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.
Call for Submissions: Writing Your Own Declaration
Our Writing Your Own Declaration workshops invite you to dive deep into self-exploration through public writing.
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.
Call for Submissions: Writing Your Own Declaration
Our Writing Your Own Declaration workshops invite you to dive deep into self-exploration through public writing.