Storytimes near ROXBURY BRANCH

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Open-ended play with a variety of toys and books for kids to explore. Come socialize with other children and work on gross and fine motor skills! 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, Nutrition Lab, second floor., 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Workshop One: Adaptive Approaches to Kitchen Equipment Tools of Independence explores the critical role of adaptive tools and joint protection techniques in helping individuals reclaim function in their daily lives. The program will highlight how occupational therapists creatively adapt everyday items to promote autonomy, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. As part of this year’s celebration of revolutionary art and the anniversary of the Revolutionary War, the Occupational Therapy Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Boston Public Library proudly present a program that honors both national and personal fights for independence. This presentation draws a line from the revolutionary spirit that founded our country to the modern-day revolutionary practices of occupational therapy profession that also has deep roots right here at MGH. In 1907, Mass General became the first hospital to employ an occupational therapist, setting the stage for a profession that would soon prove vital in the rehabilitation of soldiers returning from World War I. Just as the Revolutionary War was a turning point in the fight for liberty, the birth of OT marked a new era in healthcare—one focused on healing through meaningful activity, purposeful engagement, and restoring independence. Attendees will learn: Core principles of joint protection and how they help individuals manage pain and preserve function. The role of adaptive tools and strategies in supporting independence across various conditions. 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 .

Shaw-Roxbury, Meet at the Lobby. Leaves at 6:05pm. Starts/Stops at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Step outside the frame and into the city. Explore Boston’s vibrant public art in Nubian Square with Julia Swanson and uncover the creativity, history, and community spirit painted on every wall. Led by knowledgeable art educator and local artist Julia Swanson, these tours offer insights into the stories, techniques, and messages behind each work. What to Expect : Each Outside the Frame walk lasts about 60–90 minutes, depending on conversation, and covers very lively busy neighborhood streets at a tour pace. Please wear comfortable attire and sturdy footwear and remember to dress for the weather . Liability Notice : Participation in Outside the Frame: Art Walks with Julia Swanson is voluntary. By joining, participants acknowledge that they are responsible for their own safety and well-being. The Boston Public Library, The Art Walk Project/JS Creative Media, and its representative(s) are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or personal property loss that may occur. Please take care when walking, wear appropriate footwear, and remain aware of your surroundings. Weather Plan : Julia Swanson will make a decision to proceed with the tour or postpone it, based off weather app and comfort level of walking in the weather. Call the branch ahead of time. Special Collaborations : We’re proud to collaborate with artist and founder of The Art Walk Project, Julia Swanson and community-based collective to curate experiences that are both educational and inspiring. Their expertise brings fresh perspectives and local context to each tour. To find Art Walks in other parts of the Greater Boston area and beyond visit theartwalkproject.com ! Fall Guided Walking Tours : Start at Jamaica Plain Branch & End at Connolly Branch Thursday, June 25 at 6pm (leaves at 6:05pm) Thursday, July 30 at 6pm (leaves at 6:05pm) Start/End at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Monday, July 13 at 6pm (leaves at 6:05pm) Monday, August 10 at 6am (leaves at 6:05pm) 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Join Librarian Brittany for fun read-alouds, music, and movement! 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, Learning Lab, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Build your English skills and prepare for employment in the United States! This bilingual class, taught in English and Spanish, helps Spanish-speaking community members improve workplace English while learning the skills needed to find, obtain, and succeed in a job. Through employment-focused lessons, participants will practice real-world English for the workplace, develop professional communication skills, learn about American work culture, and gain confidence navigating the job search process. 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Stop by for open LEGO-building time. Challenge yourself to make the tallest tower or the coolest car! The possibilities are endless. This program is best for ages 5-12, but all are welcome! 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/ 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team and ELL instructors for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Ask questions about local resources and programs for adult English learners. Learn about our free, informal conversation practice groups (a great way to practice speaking and listening). Talk with an instructor about how to get started, whether through our formal classes, conversation groups, or other community resources. Important Notes: This is NOT a Class This session is designed to answer questions and connect you with resources; it is not a formal English class and you will not receive instruction. Additional Resources for English Learners For more options, programs, and self-study tools available across the city and online, please explore the following resources: Literacy Resources for ESOL Learners City of Boston’s Adult Literacy Initiative Massachusetts Adult Education Help Desk Mango Languages online learning software (library card required) How to get a library card 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 .

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Spend some time with us and flex your creative muscles! We will have a variety of craft supplies available each week. Children are encouraged to make anything they wish with the supplies available. This program is best for kids ages 6-12, but all are welcome! 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/ 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

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. We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact roxbury@bpl.org or call 617-442-6186. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Beat the heat and have fun at the same time! We'll have a variety of games out for kids (and their grownups!) to play. Some examples include: Jenga, Mancala, Spot It, Bananagrams, and Catan Junior! 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/ 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, Fellowes Hall, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Ada C.M. Thomas celebrates the launch of and discusses her new nonfiction book,  Aminata: Abbey Lincoln's Song of Faith .  Dr. Thomas will be joined in conversation by Afua Ansong, PhD, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Rhode Island.  Q & A with the audience will follow. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the Roxbury Culture and Music Festival, taking place on the plaza of the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library after the author talk. Abbey Lincoln (1930–2010), one of the greatest jazz vocalists of the twentieth century, was also an acclaimed composer, poet, playwright, actress, and activist and a towering figure within the African American intellectual tradition. Through constant reinvention, she resisted easy stereotyping and helped open a space for Black women artists to invoke their whole selves. Here, with meticulous research and insightful analysis, Ada C. M. Thomas contemplates Lincoln’s music alongside her poetry, plays, and reflections, revealing a multifaceted artist whose philosophical inquiries resonate deeply with the Black experience.  Thomas places Lincoln's albums in the context of both the female jazz and blues singers who influenced her and the male composers she collaborated with, including John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and Max Roach. Highlighting Lincoln’s central position within a vibrant global community of Black artists, activists, and writers, it also puts her work into conversation with that of contemporaries and close friends like Maya Angelou, Miriam Makeba, and Toni Morrison. Above all, it traces Lincoln’s extraordinary spiritual and intellectual journey, from her early life in Michigan to her rebirth in the 1970s as Aminata Moseka, meaning “faithful goddess of love,” and her ultimate resurgence in the 1990s as a critically acclaimed jazz artist and composer. With reverence and rigor, Thomas invites readers to rediscover Abbey Lincoln and embrace the transformative power of her words. 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Join lecturer Vicki Meredith-Hasan , a scholar of Africans in World History for a series of discussions about the evolution and various historical expressions of African classical culture throughout the ages.  Saturday, June 20th - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm An exploration of the development of African classical culture. Saturday, July 18th - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm A review of ancient Kemet's cultural journey and it's current influence on modern society.  Saturday, August 22nd - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm A look at the European cultural debt to the genius of African classical culture. Saturday, September 19th - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm An overview of the continuing saga of indigenous black Americans experience and influence in the USA.   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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Cool off this summer while enjoying the classic film: The Land Before Time ! We'll be showing the movie in our community room and will provide light refreshments.  Movie Description: Littlefoot, a young plant-eating dinosaur, is orphaned after his mother perishes while protecting him from a vicious carnivore. With her last breath, she tells him how to get to the legendary Great Valley, where he will be reunited with others of his kind. With his friend Cera, Littlefoot sets out for the fabled land, meeting a variety of new friends along the way -- while also being tracked by the killer dinosaur that mortally wounded his mother. Rated G . 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/ 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Join Librarian Brittany for fun read-alouds, music, and movement! 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, Learning Lab, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Build your English skills and prepare for employment in the United States! This bilingual class, taught in English and Spanish, helps Spanish-speaking community members improve workplace English while learning the skills needed to find, obtain, and succeed in a job. Through employment-focused lessons, participants will practice real-world English for the workplace, develop professional communication skills, learn about American work culture, and gain confidence navigating the job search process. 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Stop by for open LEGO-building time. Challenge yourself to make the tallest tower or the coolest car! The possibilities are endless. This program is best for ages 5-12, but all are welcome! 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/ 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? Join members of our Literacy Services team and ELL instructors for an informal information session ! This is your chance to: Ask questions about local resources and programs for adult English learners. Learn about our free, informal conversation practice groups (a great way to practice speaking and listening). Talk with an instructor about how to get started, whether through our formal classes, conversation groups, or other community resources. Important Notes: This is NOT a Class This session is designed to answer questions and connect you with resources; it is not a formal English class and you will not receive instruction. Additional Resources for English Learners For more options, programs, and self-study tools available across the city and online, please explore the following resources: Literacy Resources for ESOL Learners City of Boston’s Adult Literacy Initiative Massachusetts Adult Education Help Desk Mango Languages online learning software (library card required) How to get a library card 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 .

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Spend some time with us and flex your creative muscles! We will have a variety of craft supplies available each week. Children are encouraged to make anything they wish with the supplies available. This program is best for kids ages 6-12, but all are welcome! 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/ 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Open-ended play with a variety of toys and books for kids to explore. Come socialize with other children and work on gross and fine motor skills! 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Beat the heat and have fun at the same time! We'll have a variety of games out for kids (and their grownups!) to play. Some examples include: Jenga, Mancala, Spot It, Bananagrams, and Catan Junior! 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/ 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.

Shaw-Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Join Librarian Brittany for fun read-alouds, music, and movement! 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.