On Monday, March 16, the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Central Library's McKim Building will close at 3 pm.
The McKim Building 1st floor and the Boylston Street Building will remain open to the public until 8 pm.
Such a wonderful time celebrating #womenshistorymonth with an author talk at @bpl.boston.gov! Met so many great people and enjoyed wonderful conversations. Thank you for #SHARINGSPACE with me!
📷 Rob Massey
#space #booksbooksbooks @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
Join us today at BPL Mattapan from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
311 Day Invitation
Have you ever wondered what happens after you report a pothole or a missed trash pickup? Join us on Wednesday, March 11 (3/11) at the Mattapan Branch of the BPL for our inaugural 311 Day celebration. This is your chance to meet the people behind the phones and the apps. #311Day #Boston311
My @bpl.boston.gov #WinterReadingChallenge roundup. I would recommend all of them, they were really good.
Having worked at the public library in high school, I can't wait to put my book on the shelf at the Boston Public Library! Join me TODAY, March 4 - 6pm March 4th in the Central Branch at Copley!
Register: bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/698a4...
#SHARINGSPACE #womenshistorymonth♀️ @bpl.boston.gov
Submit your proposal by Friday, March 27, 2026.
www.bpl.org/nutrition-la...
Apply to be the BPL's next Chef-in-Residence!👩🏽🍳
📋The program aims to increase nutritional literacy for community members of all ages.
🍴It empowers patrons to explore cooking techniques, cultural heritage, and nutrition by offering demonstrations and hands-on classes.
Apply: bpl.org/nutrition-lab/
City Hall is coming to Roxbury! Mayor Michelle Wu is launching her first-ever Office Hours. Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to connect directly with the Mayor and City departments.
Join us on Sat, Feb 28 for a Preliminary Poetry Slam at Teen Central in partnership with Mass Poetry!
If you are an aspiring young poet looking to share your voice, this is the perfect opportunity! The top 4 poets in this slam will win a cash prize of $50.
bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6985f...
Witness a large scale rotation of Michael Thorpe's Quilt - Out of Order, Fortification of Dorchester Heights!
On Wed, March 4, art handlers from the U.S. Art Company will rearrange the quilt live, and exhibition curators will be available to answer questions.
bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69835...
Egleston Square Branch is closed today, February 24. Please visit nearby branches in the meantime.
📞Selected questions may be answered in the “Love Letters” column with Meredith Goldstein.
Learn more at tinyurl.com/TellABooth
Have you been to the #TellABooth yet?💌☎️
📞This pop-up phone booth is located at the Boylston Street entrance of the Central Library in Copley Square.
📞You can anonymously share questions, stories, feelings, and lingering thoughts about relationships, community, family, friendship, and more.
To keep patrons and staff safe during the storm, all Boston Public Library locations will open at noon on Tuesday, February 24. There will be limited parking at all BPL locations.
For more information, please visit boston.gov.
To keep patrons and staff safe during the upcoming storm, all BPL locations will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The Associates of the Boston Public Library provides critical funding to support the long-term preservation and enhanced public access to BPL Special Collections, including this fellowship. Learn more about the Associates at associatesbpl.org.
The BPL is proud to announce two research fellowships to support the use of Special Collections!
📜The Telling Boston's Stories Fellowship
🔍The Surfacing Overlooked Stories Fellowship
Applications are open and due on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/SCFellowships
The West Roxbury Branch will be closed today, Thursday, February 19, due to a facilities issue.
All BPL locations will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.
📞You can anonymously share questions, stories, feelings, and lingering thoughts about relationships, community, family, friendship, and more.
📞Selected questions may be answered in the “Love Letters” column with Meredith Goldstein.
The Boston Public Library, in collaboration with Boston.com's beloved "Love Letters" advice column, presents the #TellABooth!☎️
This pop-up phone booth is now open and located at the Boylston Street entrance of the Central Library.
Learn more at tinyurl.com/TellABooth
Just like Seattle, BPL is a partner in Books Unbanned supporting the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like without censorship.
This initiative is funded through private support raised by the Boston Public Library Fund. For more information, visit bplfund.org.
Hey @spl.org, care to relive 2015 with us? 🏈😌
We're cheering on the @patriots.bsky.social this Sunday and want to propose a friendly wager 👀
If we win, you have the honor of posting a Boston booklist for your Seahawks fans. We can help you out and pick some of our favorites 🙂
You in?
Join us on Saturday, January 31 for the Boston Youth Poet Laureate Showcase!
This will be an afternoon of poetry readings by Boston's best and brightest young poets. We'll also announce Boston's next Youth Poet Laureate!
Learn more at tinyurl.com/Boston-Youth-Poets
A Cold weather advisory graphic on a dark blue background reads "A cold weather advisory has been declared in the City of Boston from Tuesday, January 27, through Saturday, January 31. Wind chills are expected to reach as low as -5 degrees F during this time. Take precautions to stay safe in the extreme cold. Call 911 if you see someone who needs assistance." with the link "boston.gov/cold"
@mayorwu.boston.gov has declared a cold weather advisory in the City of Boston for Tuesday, January 27, through Saturday, January 31.
Wind chills will reach as low as -5 degrees tonight into Saturday.
Learn more: boston.gov/news/mayor-wu-urges-caution-bitter-cold-weather-remains-through-saturday
BPL Facilities will begin towing cars from library parking lots starting at 12:01 a.m. this Sunday, January 25, in preparation for snow removal. Snow removal will continue through Monday.
Learn more at tinyurl.com/TowingAlert or at the link in our bio.
To keep patrons and staff safe during the upcoming storm, all BPL locations will be closed on Sunday and Monday, January 25-26, 2026.
🚨Towing alert for BPL parking lots beginning this Sunday, January 25.
A graphic with bright colors. Text reads: It's time to put your ideas into action! Vote for the projects that will have the biggest impact on your community. 1. Visit boston.gov/participate. 2. Get to know the ideas. 3. Vote for up to 5 projects. Your ideas, your city, your vote.
Visit boston.gov/participate to vote for up to 5 projects you want to see in this year’s budget!
❗Join us January 26 at 2 pm ET for "Beyond the Headlines: AI and Historical Newspapers."❗
This event, co-hosted by @bpl.boston.gov Digital Services and the Leventhal Map & Education Center.
Register for event reminders using the link in our bio.
