Storytimes near SOUTH BOSTON BRANCH LIBRARY

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Learn to play the ukulele with musician Javier Rosario. Get instructions and tips on how to play great compositions, how to sound fantastic playing chords and melodies, and how to play well by yourself and with a group. This program is geared towards adults. No experience needed; recommended for beginners. Participants can bring their own ukulele or one will be provided during class. Limited space available. Registration is required. Contact South_Boston@bpl.org or 617-268-0180 if you need assistance registering online. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

What is AI, really, and why does everyone keep talking about it? In this workshop, you will: Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works Learn the main types of AI (narrow, general, generative, and more) See how AI shows up across industries—from chatbots to automation tool Understand how bias shows up in AI systems Examine real-world cases like hiring and marketing bias Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join the South Boston Branch Book Club! We are a book group for adults that read a mix of fiction and nonfiction once a month. July's book will be  A Murder for Miss Hortense  by Mel Pennant. This cozy mystery is set amongst the Windrush generation of Jamaican immigrants in the United Kingdom, who were invited in the postwar years to help fill post-war labor shortages and rebuild the economy. Jamaican born Miss Hortense is a retired nurse, avid gardener, and renowned cake maker and gets sucked into mysterious deaths around from an organization she helped form.  Shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award Longlisted for the CWA Whodunnit Dagger Award Copies are available to check out at the desk. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join Librarian D ani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Come build early literacy skills, get to know the library, and make new friends. Each week has a different theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, courtyard, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join us Friday afternoons all summer long to make crafts outside in the library's courtyard.  If the weather is bad, never fear! This program will move inside to the program room. This program is intended for ages 5 and up.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact Dani Crickman at dcrickman@bpl.org or 617-268-0180. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation . Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join Librarian Dani for a Story Time geared toward caregivers and babies 0-18 months.  We'll enjoy baby-friendly songs, bounces, lifts, and stories, followed by open playtime for sensory exploration and socializing.  While this program will focus on interactions between babies and caregivers, toddlers, and older siblings are also welcome to attend. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Celebrate summer with music at the library!  Mariana Iranzi , musician and educator from New York City, brings catchy songs for the little ones and their families to enjoy. Be ready to dance and sing along in Spanish and English! Registration is required. Please register all attendees, children and adults. This program is generously sponsored by The South Boston Moms Club . Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Each month, we'll read a different book for kids (ages 6-8). Kids of any reading level are welcome to join, and caregivers are welcome to help out. Copies of the book will be available to pick up and read ahead of time, but reading the book beforehand is not required to participate. At each meeting, we'll get to know each other, read together, talk about the book, and do a fun activity. This month's book is  Five Magic Rooms  by Laura Knetzger. Copies of the book will be available at South Boston Branch's circulation desk starting June 22. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Shakespeare on the Common too hot? Cool off in our A.C. with these Shakespeare adaptations all July long! July 7: West Side Story (1961) 2 hr 33 mins; Directed by Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise. Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris & Richard Beymer July 14: Much Ado About Nothing (1993) 1h 51m; Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Keanu Reeves July 21:  Forbidden Planet (1956) 1hr 38mins; Directed by Fred M. Wilcox. Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis & Leslie Nielsen. July 28 Throne of Blood (1959) 1 hrs 50 min; Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Isazu Yamada & Minoru Chiak Registration is not required.  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Free bike repair at the South Boston Branch from the City of Boston Boston Bikes!  Join us for a hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patching flat tires, aligning brakes, and adjusting gears and shifters.  Learn more about basic bike maintenance and about how the Boston Transportation Department works to make bicycling fun, safe, and convenient. No registration required.  https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-bikes Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. This is the top-voted music class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Boston!  Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help your little ones learn and interact through sound, sight, and touch. Children use real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, giving them a hands-on experience and fostering a love for music. Registration is required. Please register total number of attendees, both children and adults. This program is generously sponsored by Colin's Joy Project . Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

South Boston, courtyard, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join the South Boston Moms Club and the South Boston Branch Library for a playdate outside in the library's courtyard. Meet new friends while enjoying music, outdoor toys, and snacks. Kids of all ages welcome!  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

“Does your algorithm play favorites?”  In this workshop, you will: Understand how bias shows up in AI systems Examine real-world cases like hiring and marketing bias Build a checklist for ethical, transparent AI use Reflect on your role in creating fair, responsible workplaces For the best experience bring your own laptop. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join Librarian D ani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Come build early literacy skills, get to know the library, and make new friends. Each week has a different theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, courtyard, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join us Friday afternoons all summer long to make crafts outside in the library's courtyard.  If the weather is bad, never fear! This program will move inside to the program room. This program is intended for ages 5 and up.  No registration required. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact Dani Crickman at dcrickman@bpl.org or 617-268-0180. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation . Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

South Boston, courtyard, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join us outside in the courtyard, weather permitting, for chalk and water playtime for ages 1-4. Please come ready to get a little messy!  No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Drop in any time during the hour to build with LEGOs and play board games. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website:  https://bplfund.org/

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Shakespeare on the Common too hot? Cool off in our A.C. with these Shakespeare adaptations all July long! July 7: West Side Story (1961) 2 hr 33 mins; Directed by Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise. Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris & Richard Beymer July 14: Much Ado About Nothing (1993) 1h 51m; Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Keanu Reeves July 21:  Forbidden Planet (1956) 1hr 38mins; Directed by Fred M. Wilcox. Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis & Leslie Nielsen. July 28 Throne of Blood (1959) 1 hrs 50 min; Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Isazu Yamada & Minoru Chiak Registration is not required.  Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Birds are not just related to dinosaurs; they are dinosaurs! Modern birds evolved from small, carnivorous dinosaurs in the Late Jurassic period. Wingmasters rehabilitate raptors that include eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. This presentation will incorporate five live birds. Children aged 6-12 will learn about conservation efforts for these wild animals. Summer Reading at the BPL is generously supported by the Boston Public Library Fund. Visit bpl.org/summer for information. Registration is required for all attendees, adults and children.  We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact southboston@bpl.org or call 617-268-0180. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

South Boston, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

AI isn’t psychic; you have to tell it what you want. In this workshop, you will: Learn what a prompt is and why wording matters Practice writing clear, effective prompts for text, image, and data tasks Compare how different AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, & Gemini) respond Leave with practical prompts you can actually use at work For the best experience bring your own laptop. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please  visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website .

South Boston, program room, 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Join Librarian D ani for stories, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.  Come build early literacy skills, get to know the library, and make new friends. Each week has a different theme. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact dcrickman@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.