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BPL Staff Picks: April 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
The Artistry of Animated Features
Take a journey into the inspirations, illustrations, and creation of various animated features!
Feel-Good Fantasy: 19 Novels with Cozy, Otherworldly Vibes
Give your everyday life a touch of magic with these heartwarming fantasy novels. Check one out today for a supernaturally good read!
BPL Staff Picks: April 2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
The Artistry of Animated Features
Take a journey into the inspirations, illustrations, and creation of various animated features!
Feel-Good Fantasy: 19 Novels with Cozy, Otherworldly Vibes
Give your everyday life a touch of magic with these heartwarming fantasy novels. Check one out today for a supernaturally good read!
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Remembering Revolution: Protest and Celebration
Mar 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
This lecture by the National Park Service will explore how the Bicentennial was celebrated in Boston.
Nicole Santiago, BPL's Manager of Research Services
Mar 19th | 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online Event
The BPL Fund’s next Library People webinar features Nicole Santiago, the Library's Manager of Research Services.
Irish Cultural Revival: Stone Lifting & More
Mar 19th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an exploration of traditional sports in Ireland with a stone lifter and a co-director of the Collar and Elbow Federation.
Remembering Revolution: Protest and Celebration
Mar 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
This lecture by the National Park Service will explore how the Bicentennial was celebrated in Boston.
Nicole Santiago, BPL's Manager of Research Services
Mar 19th | 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online Event
The BPL Fund’s next Library People webinar features Nicole Santiago, the Library's Manager of Research Services.
Irish Cultural Revival: Stone Lifting & More
Mar 19th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an exploration of traditional sports in Ireland with a stone lifter and a co-director of the Collar and Elbow Federation.
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The Paul and Ethel Heins Story
Paul and Ethel Heins became two of the most influential people in the field of children's literature during the twentieth century.
Exploring Youth 2026 Summer Camps Around Boston
Check out this list to see some fun and exciting local options to keep your child active and enriched during summer vacation.
The Siege of Boston
From April 19, 1775 to March 17, 1776, Boston was under siege. Learn more in this blog post.
The Paul and Ethel Heins Story
Paul and Ethel Heins became two of the most influential people in the field of children's literature during the twentieth century.
Exploring Youth 2026 Summer Camps Around Boston
Check out this list to see some fun and exciting local options to keep your child active and enriched during summer vacation.
The Siege of Boston
From April 19, 1775 to March 17, 1776, Boston was under siege. Learn more in this blog post.