March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the trailblazing women who have challenged societal norms—including those surrounding money, a historically taboo topic for women. At some point, we’ve all felt the creeping anxiety of discussing finances, with the lingering stigma that has unfairly burdened generations of women with the notion that they are…
Call for Submissions: A Community Activism History Slam
Calling all local and community history lovers! Are you looking for a creative and engaging way of sharing your favorite stories of local activism and changemaking? You’re in luck: The Boston Public Library is holding a History Slam on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The theme: Community Activism. We are now accepting submissions. Please read on…
Women Who Shaped BPL: Curator Ellen Oldham
The Library’s collections are shaped by many factors: the collection development policy of the institution, the needs and interests of the patrons who use our collections, and by the vision of the staff charged with building collections. In Special Collections, the last factor can be quite influential and is the job of the curators on…
Queer Lit Review: March 2025
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we have a young lesbian woman seeking a place at the court of King Arturus, two teen shepherdesses saving women amid strange animal attacks, and a collection of pop culture essays. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check…
March is Irish American Heritage Month!
There is a lot to celebrate in March, but let Irish American Heritage be at the top of your list! First declared in 1991 by the U.S. Congress, Irish American Heritage Month not only celebrates St. Patrick's Day and our love for corn beef and hash, but here in Boston, we also celebrate Irish Americans…
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