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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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Boston’s Innovation History in 45 Minutes
Apr 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us over Zoom for this hour to take a virtual walk along The Innovation Trail from Boston to Cambridge.
Declarations: Printing a New Nation
April 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
This exhibition features original copies of the Declaration of Independence, rare maps, and other materials from the Boston Public Library.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
Boston’s Innovation History in 45 Minutes
Apr 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us over Zoom for this hour to take a virtual walk along The Innovation Trail from Boston to Cambridge.
Declarations: Printing a New Nation
April 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
This exhibition features original copies of the Declaration of Independence, rare maps, and other materials from the Boston Public Library.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
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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.