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Reading Kickstarter

Saturday, Jun 15 10:00a

Boston Public Library - West End, Boston

Learn how to help your child in reading and writing. Bring them to a free reading screening with a certified teacher. Free consultation and a literacy road-map provided for all children who sign up.

Whitey The Life of America's Most Notrorious Mob Boss

Monday, Aug 26 6:30p

Boston Public Library - East Boston Branch, Boston

Dick Lehr, co author of Whitey, will talk about the recently published book...

Charting An Empire: The Atlantic Neptune

Wednesday, May 22 9:00a

Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library, Boston

After the French and Indian War (1754-1763), Britain wanted accurate charts of its empire in Atlantic Canada and along the Eastern Seaboard from new England to the West Indies...

"The Art Institute of Boston: Celebrating 100 Years"

Wednesday, May 22 9:00a

Boston Public Library, Wiggin Gallery, Boston

One institution honors another at "The Art Institute of Boston: Celebrating 100 Years...

Walking Tour: Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the Downtown Freedom Trail

Wednesday, May 22 12:30p

Boston Public Library - Central Branch, Boston

Begin in the elegant Back Bay, find out how the Back Bay was filled, check out the great 19th century architecure...

''Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?"

Wednesday, Jun 5 7:00p

Brookline Public Library, Brookline

Kenneth Gloss, owner of the Brattle Book Shop in Boston will talk about the joys of book-collecting and what makes an old book valuable as a guest of the Friends of the Brookline Library...

Author Talk with Susannah Charleson

Thursday, Jun 6 6:00p

Boston Public Library - Central Branch, Boston

The Possibility Dogs is auniquely personal and inspiring journey into the rapidly emerging world of psychiatric service dogs, as Susannah Charleson works as an evaluator in shelters, plucking unwan...

Remaining Positive and Motivated in Your Job Search

Thursday, May 23 6:00p

The Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square, Boston

Note Nicholi McLaughlin, a career counseling and job development specialist, will give a presentation on how to remain positive and motivated in job searching.

Island Sunset Adventure to Long Island, Boston Harbor

Wednesday, Jul 10 6:00p

Lovells Island via Rowes Wharf Boston, Boston

Visit what was once the home of a Civil War, WWI, WWII and 1950 Nike Missile Base! Long Island is normally off-limits to the public, this is truly a treat! Long Island has one of the most varied hi...

Boston By Foot Victorian Back Bay Walking Tour

Friday, May 24 2:00p

Trinity Church, Boston

Boston's Back Bay embraces one of America's richest collections of architecture. View treasures, including Trinity College, the Boston Public Library, and grand rows of stately townhouses...

Boston Chocolate Tour's Back Bay Chocolate Tour

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Hotel Chocolat, Boston

Boston Chocolate Tour's exclusive 3-hour walking tour highlights the Back Bay – affluent Boston at its best, boasting landmarks like Copley Square, the Prudential Center, and the Public Library...

Assaf Kehati

Friday, Jun 14 12:30p

The Courtyard Restaurant at The Boston Public Library, Boston

Jazz guitarist and composer Assaf Kehati recorded two CDs that received numerous rave reviews – A View From My Window (2010) and Flowers and Other Stories (2011)...