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New & Noteworthy

  • Free art & architecture tours of the Central Library in Copley Square are offered once a day, Monday through Saturday. View the schedule.
  • Learn about the library's major projects and read other updates on the Compass blog. "Compass" is the name of the BPL's strategic plan.
  • Boston Public Library's Collections of Distinction are an initial group of eighteen collections that represent the most outstanding, expansive, and renowned of the library's holdings.
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Johnson Building Improvement Project

Learn about the Johnson Building Improvement Project, a multi-phase initiative designed to enrich library services and spaces. Visit the BPL Compass blog for the most recent updates.

Events

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Drop-in eReader Help

Wednesday, August 21, 4 p.m.
South End Branch

Drop by with your eReader and we’ll help you check out eBooks. A library card and basic mouse, keyboard, and internet skills required. Please bring your device and cords with you.

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Concert in the Garden with Tony Cibotti

Thursday, August 22, 6:30 p.m.
Hyde Park Branch

Enjoy a concert of classic American songs with Tony Cibotti. The concert will be held outdoors in the children’s reading garden.

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Concert in the Courtyard: American Century Music Wind Quintet

Friday, August 23, 12:30 p.m.
Courtyard, Central Library in Copley Square

American Century Music will perform orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoires of 20th-century American composers.

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Third Annual Ice Cream Social

Friday, August 23, 2 p.m.
Grove Hall Branch

Join the Grove Hall Branch for the Third Annual Ice Cream Social. This event will feature crafts for children, live music, and of course ice cream.

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Job Seeker’s Workshop

Monday, August 26, 11 a.m.
Grove Hall Branch

This workshop will provide assistance with online job applications. Bring your resume saved on a flash drive and a job that you would like to apply for.