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17 Gritty Mystery Series That Follow Experienced Detectives
Do you have the urge to dive into a new mystery series? Try one of these first-in-series books that follow crime-stopping characters.
Books by Internet Personalities
Check out these books by internet personalities and influencers which span memoir, self-help, and fiction.
BPL Staff Picks: May 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
17 Gritty Mystery Series That Follow Experienced Detectives
Do you have the urge to dive into a new mystery series? Try one of these first-in-series books that follow crime-stopping characters.
Books by Internet Personalities
Check out these books by internet personalities and influencers which span memoir, self-help, and fiction.
BPL Staff Picks: May 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
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Boston’s Innovation History in 45 Minutes
Apr 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us over Zoom for this hour to take a virtual walk along The Innovation Trail from Boston to Cambridge.
Declarations: Printing a New Nation
April 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
This exhibition features original copies of the Declaration of Independence, rare maps, and other materials from the Boston Public Library.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
Boston’s Innovation History in 45 Minutes
Apr 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us over Zoom for this hour to take a virtual walk along The Innovation Trail from Boston to Cambridge.
Declarations: Printing a New Nation
April 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
This exhibition features original copies of the Declaration of Independence, rare maps, and other materials from the Boston Public Library.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
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Apply for the 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships
The Associates of the BPL is pleased to share that applications for our 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships are now open until June 5.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
Call for Submissions: Writing Your Own Declaration
Our Writing Your Own Declaration workshops invite you to dive deep into self-exploration through public writing.
Apply for the 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships
The Associates of the BPL is pleased to share that applications for our 2026-27 Alan Andres Writing Fellowships are now open until June 5.
Patriots’ Day
Learn about the history of Patriots’ Day, now celebrated with battle reenactments, parades, patriotic decorations, and the Boston Marathon.
Call for Submissions: Writing Your Own Declaration
Our Writing Your Own Declaration workshops invite you to dive deep into self-exploration through public writing.