The Boston Public Library is presenting its first major exhibition in nearly a decade. Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston will open October 23, 2025! Learn more about the exhibition at: www.bpl.org/news/boston-...

The Upham's Corner Branch closed early today, Friday, September 19, due to a power outage in the area. We encourage patrons to use nearby branches like Grove Hall or Shaw-Roxbury in the meantime.

Join us on Sep. 16 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month as the BPL welcomes Paola Mendoza! She is a Colombian-born artist, film director, best-selling author, and co-founder of the Women's March! Register at: tinyurl.com/MendozaBPL

Next month is the book launch event for CRACKED FOUNDATIONS (@pennpress.bsky.social) at the @bpl.boston.gov, where I'll be in conversation with the inimitable Lizabeth Cohen. Hope to see many Boston folks there! Registration here: www.leventhalmap.org/event/author...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us and attend one (or all) of these events!📋 From a Lowell Lecture with Colombian-born artist Paola Mendoza, to a cooking class on Hispanic cuisine, to teen paint nights! See the full list of events at bpl.org/hispanic-heritage-month.

Big changes are coming to our digital library! Swipe through these FAQ's to see what's changing, what's leaving, and what's new. We regularly review all of our resources to ensure they provide strong value, deliver a great user experience, and provide equitable access to a wide range of offerings.

Book It Around Boston is BACK! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Join us on Saturday, October 4 to book it around Boston with the Boston Public Library and Heartbreak Hill Running Company. We'll be offering guided routes around different BPL locations, kicking off at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library.

Join us on Sep. 16 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month as the BPL welcomes Paola Mendoza! She is a Colombian-born artist, film director, best-selling author, and co-founder of the Women's March! Register at: tinyurl.com/MendozaBPL

To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, the Boston Public Library is releasing Vida Latina, a booklist of recently published titles focusing on the cultures, histories, experiences, and diversity of the Hispanic community.

The North End Branch will be closed on Tuesday, September 9, for Election Day. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.

BPL Update: Changes to our digital offerings!📱💻 We’re constantly adapting our digital collections to better reflect how patrons are reading, watching, and listening today. We’re excited to introduce several new platforms that make it easier to access the books, magazines, music, and films you love!

The #BPLPassport is here!🗺️ We’re celebrating #LibraryCardSignUpMonth with the BPL Passport and encouraging you to explore BPL’s 26 locations and their surrounding neighborhoods. You’ll make your way through Boston to collect unique stamps, and win a few prizes along the way!

The Lower Mills Branch will be closed on Monday, August 11, 2025, for a facilities upgrade. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.

We're partnering with the @bpl.boston.gov to come together to read comics! This year we're reading Awkward by Massachusetts comics creator Svetlana Chmakova. Get a free copy at the library, read along and come for activities and a talk on 7/26! bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6862a1f8e061236ea0b912bd

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All BPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.

The renovated Faneuil Library is finally here — after 9 years of community advocacy! At this year's #BostonSOTC, @Mayorwu.boston.gov and @boston.gov were proud to recognize the advocates, city staff and community members who helped the Library come to life as 2025 Civic Heroes!

Boston is a home for everyone. We’re inviting all of Boston to watch this year’s State of the City Address live at boston.gov/sotc on the evening of Wednesday, March 19. Join us online as we celebrate the future and families of the City of Boston. #BostonSOTC