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BPL Staff Picks: January 2026
Every month staff recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres. We hope this list inspires you!
17 Titles Set in the Coastal State of Maine
December 21 is National Maine Day! Cozy up reading these books set in the first place in the United States that sees the sunrise.
Radical Reads 2025
Looking for something new, challenging, or inspiring? Then look no further and dive into what we read over the past year!
BPL Staff Picks: January 2026
Every month staff recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres. We hope this list inspires you!
17 Titles Set in the Coastal State of Maine
December 21 is National Maine Day! Cozy up reading these books set in the first place in the United States that sees the sunrise.
Radical Reads 2025
Looking for something new, challenging, or inspiring? Then look no further and dive into what we read over the past year!
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Double Feature Screening and Films Discussion
Jan 10th | 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us as we showcase a double feature film screening of Yáa at Wooné (Respect for All Things) and Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters.
Visualizing Allan Rohan Crite's Boston
Jan 15th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Boston artist Allan Rohan Crite documented and experienced the sweeping changes happening in 20th century Boston.
Kumihimo Braiding: An Adult Hygge Craft Program
Jan 15th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
With Kumihimo braiding you can create bracelets, scissor fobs, zipper pulls, shoe laces, and so much more.
Double Feature Screening and Films Discussion
Jan 10th | 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us as we showcase a double feature film screening of Yáa at Wooné (Respect for All Things) and Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters.
Visualizing Allan Rohan Crite's Boston
Jan 15th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Boston artist Allan Rohan Crite documented and experienced the sweeping changes happening in 20th century Boston.
Kumihimo Braiding: An Adult Hygge Craft Program
Jan 15th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
With Kumihimo braiding you can create bracelets, scissor fobs, zipper pulls, shoe laces, and so much more.
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Behind the Scenes of the BPL: Nga (Jenny) Chan
Meet Nga (Jenny) Chan, Special Library Assistant at the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library!
King's Chapel & King's Chapel Burying Ground
Located on Tremont Street, King’s Chapel and King’s Chapel Burying Ground are two of the oldest sites you’ll see on the Freedom Trail.
2026-2027 Research Fellowships w/BPL's Special Collections
The Boston Public Library is proud to announce two research fellowships to support the use of special collections.
Behind the Scenes of the BPL: Nga (Jenny) Chan
Meet Nga (Jenny) Chan, Special Library Assistant at the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library!
King's Chapel & King's Chapel Burying Ground
Located on Tremont Street, King’s Chapel and King’s Chapel Burying Ground are two of the oldest sites you’ll see on the Freedom Trail.
2026-2027 Research Fellowships w/BPL's Special Collections
The Boston Public Library is proud to announce two research fellowships to support the use of special collections.