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Newspapers Available Online
Explore our collection of online newspapers, historical and current, local and international, specific and wide-interest.
Genealogy at the Boston Public Library
We have many resources including databases. guides, events, and newspapers to help you research the history of your family.
Job & Career Success!
We've compiled all of our resources for finding a job, developing career skills, education and certification programs, and more.
Your Library Card
Your library card is your passport to technology, literacy, fluency, community, and so much more.
Newspapers Available Online
Explore our collection of online newspapers, historical and current, local and international, specific and wide-interest.
Genealogy at the Boston Public Library
We have many resources including databases. guides, events, and newspapers to help you research the history of your family.
Job & Career Success!
We've compiled all of our resources for finding a job, developing career skills, education and certification programs, and more.
Your Library Card
Your library card is your passport to technology, literacy, fluency, community, and so much more.
Revolutionary Music
Revolutionary Music will use a combination of programs from BPL's collections to celebrate music's rich history of catalyzing social change.
Sweet Spot: An Interactive Light Sculpture
Dec 7th - Jan 31st | 12:00am - 11:45pm
Sweet Spot is an interactive light sculpture featuring an acrylic mannequin with an LED-lit interior and a responsive display.
Art Exhibit - Katrine Burkitt & Sarah Trainer
Nov 14th - Jan 8th | All day
The exhibit showcases the work of two talented local artists from JP, Katrine Burkitt and Sarah Trainer.
Art Exhibit: Images International by Don West
Nov 16th - Dec 31st | All day
Artists-at-Large is pleased to announce that photographer Don West will be on exhibit at the Hyde Park Branch Library.
Revolutionary Music
Revolutionary Music will use a combination of programs from BPL's collections to celebrate music's rich history of catalyzing social change.
Sweet Spot: An Interactive Light Sculpture
Dec 7th - Jan 31st | 12:00am - 11:45pm
Sweet Spot is an interactive light sculpture featuring an acrylic mannequin with an LED-lit interior and a responsive display.
Art Exhibit - Katrine Burkitt & Sarah Trainer
Nov 14th - Jan 8th | All day
The exhibit showcases the work of two talented local artists from JP, Katrine Burkitt and Sarah Trainer.
Art Exhibit: Images International by Don West
Nov 16th - Dec 31st | All day
Artists-at-Large is pleased to announce that photographer Don West will be on exhibit at the Hyde Park Branch Library.
Get a Boston Public Library Card Today
Your library card is your passport to technology, literacy, fluency, community, and so much more.
LOTE4Kids App
Kids can enjoy thousands of picture books in more than 70+ languages, including sign language, with English translations.
SkillMill
SkillMill offers maintenance & skilled trades training courses online in HVAC, plumbing, solar, and electrical and appliance repair.
LawDepot
LawDepot allows you to create your own personalized legal documents specific to your state/province and personal situation.
LinkedIn Learning
Take business, tech, and creative courses online, taught by recognized industry experts.
LOTE4Kids App
Kids can enjoy thousands of picture books in more than 70+ languages, including sign language, with English translations.
SkillMill
SkillMill offers maintenance & skilled trades training courses online in HVAC, plumbing, solar, and electrical and appliance repair.
LawDepot
LawDepot allows you to create your own personalized legal documents specific to your state/province and personal situation.
LinkedIn Learning
Take business, tech, and creative courses online, taught by recognized industry experts.
Crane Museum of Papermaking
Dartmouth St. and Boylston St. sides, construction of the McKim Building
BPL McKim Building Construction Photos
Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
Two leaves from the Beauvais Missal
Medieval and Early Renaissance Manuscripts
In memory of Mrs. Phebe Parker
American Revolution Gravestone Rubbings
WHDH Collection
WHDH Local News from the 1960s
40 YA Books to Read Based on Your 2024 Spotify Wrapped
Check out these 2024 YA titles that we know you'll love based on your top Spotify artists!
Teen Services Picks: Best SFF & Horror YA Books of 2024
Check out our favorite science fiction, fantasy, and horror YA releases of 2024!
15 Science Fiction Graphic Novels for Adults
Action, adventure, and aliens - these graphic novels have it all!
40 YA Books to Read Based on Your 2024 Spotify Wrapped
Check out these 2024 YA titles that we know you'll love based on your top Spotify artists!
Teen Services Picks: Best SFF & Horror YA Books of 2024
Check out our favorite science fiction, fantasy, and horror YA releases of 2024!
15 Science Fiction Graphic Novels for Adults
Action, adventure, and aliens - these graphic novels have it all!
Blog Posts
Queer Lit Review: December 2024
This month: Human and werewolf agents in love, boyfriends on vacation, and the Prince of Christmas falling for the Prince of Halloween
Libby by OverDrive
eBooks, audiobooks, & magazines available for download to your computer or mobile device. To read on your tablet or phone use the Libby app.
hoopla
Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to mobile devices, with no waiting lists. 7 items per month.
biblio+
With biblio+, library card holders have unlimited access to an ad-free catalog of movies, TV shows, and documentaries on many devices.
Kanopy
Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning filmmakers. Each month BPL patrons receive 18 tickets.
Libby by OverDrive
eBooks, audiobooks, & magazines available for download to your computer or mobile device. To read on your tablet or phone use the Libby app.
hoopla
Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to mobile devices, with no waiting lists. 7 items per month.
biblio+
With biblio+, library card holders have unlimited access to an ad-free catalog of movies, TV shows, and documentaries on many devices.
Kanopy
Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning filmmakers. Each month BPL patrons receive 18 tickets.
For Kids
Find content for kids of all ages. The Boston Public Library has many resources, events, and much much more.
Kids Carousal
Join a Story Time!
Check out our upcoming Story Times for your little ones on the events calendar!
Literacy
Your BPL card opens doors for kids to learn to love reading. Children from birth to kindergarten can join the Future Readers Club.
Online Resources for Kids
Discover our online resources for kids. We have encyclopedic resources, resources for reading and for language learning. Learn more here.
Join a Story Time!
Check out our upcoming Story Times for your little ones on the events calendar!
Literacy
Your BPL card opens doors for kids to learn to love reading. Children from birth to kindergarten can join the Future Readers Club.
Online Resources for Kids
Discover our online resources for kids. We have encyclopedic resources, resources for reading and for language learning. Learn more here.
For Teens
Find content for teens of all ages. The Public Library has many resources, events and much much more.
Teens Carousal
BPL Teen Galahad Creative Writing Contest
This contest is open to teens ages 12-17, grades 6th to 12th grade. The deadline is Monday, January 20, 2025.
Browse Boston Public Library's New Zine Collection
Come check out our new collection of more than 945 zines (300+ unique titles)! A zine is a small, independently-produced publication.
Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep
Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.
BPL Teen Galahad Creative Writing Contest
This contest is open to teens ages 12-17, grades 6th to 12th grade. The deadline is Monday, January 20, 2025.
Browse Boston Public Library's New Zine Collection
Come check out our new collection of more than 945 zines (300+ unique titles)! A zine is a small, independently-produced publication.
Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep
Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.
Business & Career Success
BPL offers many resources and events for job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, investors, makers, and more.
Business & Career Success Carousal
Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center Alcoves
Patrons and groups of up to 6 can book a KBLIC Alcove for work or other tasks which may not be accomplished in other areas of the library.
Business Online Resources
Explore our many business online resources including databases, newspapers, periodical indexes, and directories.
Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center Alcoves
Patrons and groups of up to 6 can book a KBLIC Alcove for work or other tasks which may not be accomplished in other areas of the library.
Business Online Resources
Explore our many business online resources including databases, newspapers, periodical indexes, and directories.
Community Learning
The Community Learning Center can help with citizenship, immigration, English classes, adult education, technology, job success, and more.
