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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 02/10/2026

The Parker Hill Branch closed on September 12 and will reopen on Friday, October 23, for the installation of a new air conditioner. For in-person service, patrons are encouraged to visit nearby branches including Shaw-Roxbury and Connolly.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 28/09/2026

Due to a neighborhood fire, the Shaw-Roxbury Branch is closed today, Monday, September 28. We anticipate opening tomorrow from 10am-6pm.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, we've released the Vida Latina Booklist!📚 The 129 titles include recently published books focusing on the cultures, histories, experiences, and diversity of the Hispanic community. tinyurl.com/VidaLatina

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 08/09/2026

Learn how to sign up for a library card at bpl.org/get-a-library-card.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 08/09/2026

With over 400 entries in our first ever Library Card Design Contest, it was near impossible to pick just three winners. Here are some unforgettable honorable mentions! Don't forget to sign up for a library card this month, and pickup a brand new library card design featuring patron created artwork.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 04/09/2026

🏃🏼‍➡️ The event encourages participants to take part in the #BPLPassport program, open to everyone year-round. Visit a local BPL branch to pick up a Passport, a booklet outlining routes to walk, run, or bike between each of the BPL's 26 locations. Learn more at bpl.org/book-it-around-boston

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 04/09/2026

Book It Around Boston is BACK! 🗺️ Join us and Heartbreak Hill Running Company on Saturday, October 3 for guided routes kicking off and concluding at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch. 🚲 Participants can walk, run or bike one of five routes to other BPL branches along the way.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 31/08/2026

All BPL locations will be closed on Sunday and Monday, September 6-7, in observance of Labor Day.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 03/09/2026

Sign up for a library card at any BPL location and receive an "I got a library card" sticker! Available while supplies last. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 01/09/2026

The Parker Hill Branch will close at the end of day Sep. 12 and reopen on Oct. 10. For in-person service, patrons are encouraged to visit nearby branches including Shaw-Roxbury and Connolly. All holds placed for pickup at Parker Hill will instead be directed to Shaw-Roxbury during the closure.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 01/09/2026

Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month!📚

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 31/08/2026

All BPL locations will be closed on Sunday and Monday, September 6-7, in observance of Labor Day.

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Emily Sweeney @emilysweeney22.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

On Sat, Sept. 12 I'll be talking about Dropkick Murphy at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square at 2pm! ☘️Admission is free, and books will be available for purchase. RSVP here: bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3c6... @bpl.boston.gov

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Author Talk: Emily Sweeney - Dropkick Murphy : A Legendary Life

Join Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney with her authentic Boston accent, for a discussion of her biography of local luminary Dr. John Murphy, aka "Dropkick" Murphy and his life in and outside the wr...

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Leventhal Map & Education Center @bplmaps.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our Maps in the Field signage can be found throughout the Boston area, including @bpl.boston.gov branch libraries!

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 31/08/2026

The three new designs printed on library cards will be available starting on September 1, 2026, at all locations, and will remain in circulation throughout 2027 while supplies last. Learn more: www.bpl.org/news/boston-...

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Boston Public Library Unveils Three New Cardholder-Designed Library Cards

BOSTON, MA - August 31, 2026 - In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Boston Public Library (BPL) has announced the winners…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 31/08/2026

The winners of our recent Library Card Design Contest are here just in time for Library Card Sign-Up Month!🦁 With over 400 entries from BPL library card holders, the following patrons were selected as winners! Elly Otharsson, Adult (18+) Carolyn Taylor, Teen (13-17) Julianna Peng, Youth (0-12)

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 25/08/2026

The North End Branch will be closed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 due to the election. We encourage you to visit nearby branches such as the West End, Chinatown, or the Central Library.

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Jules Nickerson @julesnickerson.com · 11/08/2026

I love @bpl.boston.gov in Copley Square and any excuse to visit—it's my favorite library! Got my library card renewed today for another 4 years so I can continue borrowing on Libby. #BookSky

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FST @fst.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

@bpl.boston.gov kinda chic to finish your summer reading bingo

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 20/08/2026

The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund for Author Events, through the Boston Public Library Fund, strengthens the Library's ability to secure high-profile, in-demand authors, ensuring that exceptional literary and cultural programming is free to all.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 20/08/2026

Hear fantasy author N.K. Jemisin discuss her work and how her 20-plus-year career has been inspired by revolutionary ideas on Tuesday, September 29! Learn more about the event: bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a71d....

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 13/08/2026

Join Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sarah Botstein for an insightful conversation with Imari Paris Jeffries from Embrace Boston! The Lowell Lecture Series is made possible through the generosity of the Lowell Institute through the Boston Public Library Fund.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 06/08/2026

📖 This year, participants can choose a bingo card designed specifically for children, teens, or adults. Learn more at bpl.org/summer. Summer Reading at the BPL is generously supported by the Boston Public Library Fund.

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Summer Reading 2026

Summer Reading 2026 Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading for all ages takes place June 1 through August 31! Pick up a bingo…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 06/08/2026

Pssst! Summer Reading is underway and we still have FREE tote bags for folks who sign up! ☀️ Pick up a bingo card at your local BPL location and complete the fun prompts and challenges between June 1 and August 31, 2026!

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 29/07/2026

📚This series of site-specific performances will be held in the historic McKim building. 🎭It's made possible through generous donors to the Boston Public Library Fund, who are committed to elevating public programming in the historic McKim building. Learn more: www.bpl.org/news/shakesp...

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Shakespeare at the Library Comes to BPL’s McKim Building This October

BOSTON, MA — July 29, 2026 — The Boston Public Library (BPL) will welcome Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) for Shakespeare at the…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 29/07/2026

Journey into Imagination this fall at the BPL with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company! The BPL will welcome Commonwealth Shakespeare Company for Shakespeare at the Library: Worlds of Imagination. This program will celebrate both the brilliance of Shakespeare’s works and the beauty of the library.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 29/07/2026

The Parker Hill Branch is closed today, Wednesday, July 29, due to a facilities issue. We anticipate opening tomorrow from 12pm-8pm.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 23/07/2026

📸: Mabel Adams, principal of Horace Mann School, 1935 John B. Sanromá Special Collections Department, Boston Public Library Learn more at bpl.org/special-collections.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 23/07/2026

Let's take a peek into Special Collections for #DisabilityPrideMonth! Pictured is Mabel Adams, an activist and educator who taught at the the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This is the oldest public school for the deaf community in the United States.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 16/07/2026

The panel at the top of the stairs is called Epic Poetry and shows Homer, the ancient poet, next to figures that represent his famous works, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Visit the Central Library to view the mural or learn more through our digital guide: guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/...

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 16/07/2026

Heading to the movies to see The Odyssey this weekend?🎥 Here's a fun fact for you! Painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes included a reference to the Odyssey in the mural paintings in the McKim building staircase.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 14/07/2026

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Summer Reading 2026

Summer Reading 2026 Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading for all ages takes place June 1 through August 31! Pick up a bingo card in…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 14/07/2026

Summer reading progress check! How many boxes have you completed on your bingo card? If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time! ☀️ Pick up a bingo card at your local BPL location and complete the fun prompts and challenges between June 1 and August 31, 2026!

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 14/07/2026

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the BPL is highlighting 250 books that explore our nation's voices, ideas, and experiences across time!🇺🇸 Borrow any title with your library card and start building a list of your own. See the full list at bpl.org/boston-250-booklist

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 13/07/2026

The BPL has welcomed Suman Shah as its new Chef-in-Residence at the Nutrition Lab in the Shaw-Roxbury Branch! This is made possible by a generous grant from anonymous donors to the Boston Public Library Fund.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 09/07/2026

📸: A language lesson, 1892 Folsom, A. H. Special Collections Department, Boston Public Library BPL's Special Collections are open to all! We encourage researchers from all backrounds to engage with our collections for research projects, school assignments, documentary films, or general curiosity.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 09/07/2026

Let's take a peek into Special Collections for #DisabilityPrideMonth! Featured is a photograph from 1892 that shows a grammar lesson being taught at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This is the oldest public school for the deaf community in the United States.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 09/07/2026

❤️ How does it work? Read three books over the summer and write a short essay about one of them. 🤍 How do you apply? Visit your local library for an application, or download one online. Once completed, bring it to any Boston Public Library location.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 09/07/2026

Read Your Way to Fenway is back! Boston youth are invited to participate in a fun reading contest for a chance to win tickets to a Red Sox game!⚾

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 01/07/2026

✍️This booklist is compiled by BPL staff, and features 75 recent titles written by disabled authors or about the experience of disabled people. 📚Genres from this collection include graphic novels, picture books, mystery, romance, poetry, and memoirs. bpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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Disabled, Not Unable 2026: 75 Books for Children, Teens, & Adults — a staff-created list from Boston Public Library

The Disabled, Not Unable Booklist is a list of recent books for all ages about the diverse experiences of the disabled and neurodivergent community. It is published as part of the Boston Public Librar...

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 01/07/2026

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! The BPL is celebrating Disability Pride Month with the Disabled, Not Unable booklist. This month honors and explores the influence and legacy of members of the disabled and neurodivergent community.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 30/06/2026

Alert: @mayorwu.boston.gov has issued an excessive heat warning in the City of Boston from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to the current weather forecasts. Visit boston.gov/heat to learn more about the warning and how to stay safe and cool this week.

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Leventhal Map & Education Center @bplmaps.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Happy (almost) Independence Day! To commemorate the occasion, BPL Special Collections (@bpl.boston.gov) will be displaying additional collection items for a one-day open house on Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 pm.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 30/06/2026

The West Roxbury Branch has closed early today, Tuesday, June 30, due to a facilities issue. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 12/06/2026

✉️ What do you submit? An original design that reflects what the library means to you and your community. The submission deadline is Monday, June 15, 2026. Learn more at bpl.org/boston-public-library-card-design-contest/

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Boston Public Library Card Design Contest

Library Card Design Contest May 15 - June 15, 2026 About the…

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 12/06/2026

Submit an original design that reflects what the library means to you and your community by Monday, June 15, 2026. 🎨How does it work? One adult (18+), one teen (13-17), and one youth (0-12) winner will have their original artwork featured on official BPL cards in circulation during 2026–2027.

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 12/06/2026

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!⏳ The BPL is inviting artists of all ages to take part in a Library Card Design contest in celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month this September!

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