Bilingual materials with text or sound in two languages are invaluable for language learners of all ages. One can discover the Boston Public Library’s diverse collection of English - Chinese bilingual materials by following these steps: Navigate to the library’s website and search the catalog using the keyword “bilingual." You now get a list of…
Queer Lit Review: April 2025
Hello and welcome to spring! This month, we have a gay fanfiction writer falling for his hot boss, three children learning to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic solar flare, and a blind lesbian hunting for her grandmother's killer. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability…
Why Financial Literacy Month Matters
The U.S. government declared April Financial Literacy Month to help people of all ages build better money habits. Whether you're struggling to make ends meet, or have some money to play with, now is a wonderful time to think about how you manage your money. Financial Literacy helps with basic questions — how much money…
This April, Celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month!
From the Boston Marathon, to Red Sox games, to nicer weather, April has much to offer in Boston! It's also National Autism Acceptance Month. The Autism Society — which has worked on autism advocacy, education, and resources for 60 years now — started the celebration in the 1970s. The Boston Public Library has lots of…
Women Who Built BPL: Open House Spotlight
As we wrap up this year's Women's History Month, there are many more stories about the women who have shaped the Boston Public Library than can fit in one month's of blog posts. Below are a few other women who were honored in the Special Collections open house on Tuesday, March 25. Lois Tarlow, Artist…
Digital Commonwealth: A Guide to Statewide Services
Since 2005, the Boston Public Library has been committed to providing access to the rich cultural heritage of Massachusetts through digitization services and what has become popularly known as the Digital Commonwealth program. As a cornerstone of our Library for the Commonwealth services, Digital Commonwealth connects the public with historical materials from institutions across the…
Researching Gender and Women’s Studies through BPL Databases
Interested in researching the stories of women and gender minorities this Women's History Month? The Boston Public Library has the databases to help! This list focuses on academic research and archival materials about women and queer people. However, you don't have to be an academic to use these databases. Learning about these topics is important…
Women Who Built BPL: The Ducal Palace of the North End
I know I don’t have to tell Mr. Lord ... how glad I am to get the news that the model is to be put in good repair again. Its story is so interesting it would seem a pity not to have the work done... —Memo from Mary Curley, North End Branch Librarian to Mr…
Women Who Built BPL: Elaine Leeder, Donor
The Boston Public Library's special collections are built in two ways: by purchasing material that support our collecting policies and by accepting donations. When donors choose to offer their collections to the library, they are both contributing to the materials available for research and are adding their own story and memory to the larger story…
Lady Legends of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a 2,197 mile hiking trail that spans Georgia to Maine; 90 miles of the trail are in Massachusetts. It takes an average hiker roughly six months to traverse the entire trail. Many who attempt to hike the entire trail do not make it due to injury, fatigue, lack of will…
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