In partnership with the Boston Parks & Recreation Department and the Highland Street Foundation, the Boston Public Library is proud to present a series of wordless outdoor storywalks, beginning August 2021. Read a book as you walk around a park! For children's storywalks, visit the local branch library for an activity kit to accompany the…
Share Your Story: Hidden Online Treasures at BPL
In these very strange and uncertain times, it's comforting for me to know that some things haven't changed. Summer still means summer…
Share Your Story: Rereading Old Favorites
If you're doing the adult summer reading challenge, one of the ways you can participate is by rereading a book. Find recommendations here.
Share Your Story: The Art of the TBR Pile
If you're taking part in the adult summer reading challenge, one way to participate is by reading a book from your "To-Be-Read" pile. Learn more here.
Digging Deeper, Growing Stronger: Read Outside
When hot weather approaches, it's time to start thinking about what you'll read this summer! Our theme for Adult Summer Reading 2021 is "Digging Deeper, Growing Stronger," and you can learn more about the challenges and prizes at our website. Keep in mind that Adult Summer Reading is only for people age 18 and up…
Digging Deeper, Growing Stronger: Recommend a Book
Summer means summer reading at the library! Our theme for Adult Summer Reading 2021 is "Digging Deeper, Growing Stronger," and you can learn more about the challenges and prizes at our website. Keep in mind that Adult Summer Reading is only for people age 18 and up. Information about summer reading for children or teens can…
What We’re Reading in Quarantine
While we're working from home, library staff are turning for comfort to the written (and recorded) word, and we hope you are as well!
Top Books of the 2010s
As the 2010s come to a close, the Reader Services Department at the Boston Public Library has been reflecting on the past decade of books. All books are important in their own way, of course, but which books can we look back at and say, "Five years later I'm still thinking about it" or "that…
It’s National Read a Book Day! What Are You Reading?
Have you ever wondered what librarians read on their own time? Well, today you can find out! On September 6th, we celebrate National Read a Book Day. In honor of one of the library's favorite holidays, we've put together some snapshots of library staff and the books they're currently reading. Feel like joining in on…
Champions of Reading: Monuments of Boston’s Champions
Happy summer, and happy start of summer reading! Our theme this year (for children, teens, and adults) is "Champions of Reading". You can learn more about the Boston Public Library's summer reading program at bpl.org/summer. There are a lot of fun activities and some very cool prizes, so I hope you'll check it out! If you're…
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