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BostonPublicLibrary 13h
The Local and Family History series resumes on 9/12, 6 p, in Rabb Hall. Historian Elon Cook Lee will discuss the history and legacy of the first slave ship to enter Boston. This series shares information about the history of Boston. Check out the line-up: .
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BostonPublicLibrary 13h
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Hello, unfortunately the BPL app has been discontinued. Please feel free to check out our new mobile-friendly website.
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 9
Are you a college bound romantic? Check out this booklist of romances set on a college campuses: . But don’t get too distracted from your coursework!
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 8
The Fall Author Talk series starts today, 9/8, 1 p – 2:30 p at the Central Library in Copley Square. Enjoy a discussion with author of 'Like A Girl', Aparna Jain, and co-founder of the Everywoman Everywhere Coalition, Vidya Sri. Register here: .
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 7
Calling all hip hop lovers! Check out the first hip hop event ever held in the courtyard of the Central Library and the first live hip hop Jeopardy game in Boston on Saturday, 9/15, 1 p – 4 p. This event is in partnership with . .
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City of Boston Arts Sep 7
Head over to the South Boston Branch of on Sunday at 6 p.m. for a group discussion on Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones as part of the Mayor's Recovery Month Book Club
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 7
Thank you, Boston, for participating in the Boston Reads One Million Minutes Challenge. The final results were more than double the goal at a whopping 2.12 million minutes! Excellent job everyone. The challenge may be over, but be sure to keep reading!
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The Readable Feast Sep 6
It's here! Tonight at the at 6pm, we host and for a talk on "The Making of a Cookbook." Books for signing and themed food/drink are available for purchase, but everything else is FREE and open to you--see you there!
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 7
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Hello, Your best bet is to go into your local branch and discuss it with the library staff. They will be able to resolve the issue for you!
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 6
For we have a few digitized images of postcards featuring the Boston Public Library. They are dated 1930–1945. Check them out in @digitalcommomwealth: , , .
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City of Boston Sep 6
A big welcome back to all of the students heading today! We hope your school year gets off to a great start – here's some helpful information as you head back to the classroom:
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The Readable Feast Aug 31
Happy fall, food readers! We have a wonderful new series in collaboration with the starting in September called @BPL , and we'd love for you to be a part of it! More info here:
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 5
It’s National Read a Book Day! Tweet us your current reads. Also, can’t find a fav of yours in the BPLcatalog? Check out the Suggest for Purchase feature on our website. You can recommend what the BPL should buy next. Learn more: .
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Emily Bhatti Sep 4
& book lovers, join at this Saturday to hear from author of "Like a Girl," Aparna Jain. Profiles of women with girt, courage, and ambition - behaving 'like a girl' doesn't mean what it used to (thankfully!)
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Mayor’s Office of Recovery Services - Boston Sep 4
Throughout make sure to participate in Mayor ’s Recovery Month Book Club by reading these select titles. Additional books/e-books are available at . Be sure to visit for more info.
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 4
The Ex Libris—The New York Public Library film premieres tonight on at 10 p.m.! Did you catch the conversation with BPL President and filmmaker Frederick Wiseman? If not check it out: . If you did catch the interview, what did you enjoy most?
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 4
The BPL is partnering w/ , and RIZE MA to host Mayor 's Recovery Month Book Club. Celebrate National Recovery Month by reading "Dreamland" by and "If You Love Me" by . Check out the full line-up: .
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 4
Not heading back to school this fall semester? No worries! You can still do a ton of learning with Lynda. BPL cardholders can access tutorials on everything from graphic design to animation to computer skills and much more. Get started here: .
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 3
Check out the BPL’s new online resource LawDepot. BPL cardholders can create personalized legal documents specific to their situation. This resource requires you to create an individual RBDigital account, if you don't already have one. Learn more here: .
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BostonPublicLibrary Sep 3
All Boston Public Library locations are closed in observance of Labor Day! Enjoy this picture of a Labor Day parade taken by photographer Leslie Jones (1886–1967).
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