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All BPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.
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The Adams Street Branch of the BPL will have a delayed opening today, Monday, June 9 due to a facilities issue.
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Grove Hall Branch is closed for the rest of today, Wednesday, June 4, due to a facilities issue. We encourage patrons to visit Uphams Corner Branch and Roxbury Branch.
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All branch libraries will close at 4:00pm on Friday, June 6, 2025. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.
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All BPL locations will be closed on Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
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The West End Branch has closed early today, March 12, 2025, due to a facilities issue.
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All Boston Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, March 14, 2025. #bostonpubliclibrary #bpl
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Please note: The Central Library's Dartmouth Street entrance is partially closed due to preservation work; however, the accessible entrance remains open. This project is made possible by the @BPLFund.
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Due to ongoing construction, the elevators in the Central Library’s McKim building are out of service. Please use the Glass Elevator or West Elevators, located in the Boylston Street building, for access to the second floor.
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There is no elevator access to the Sargent Gallery.
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Join us on Tuesday, February 25 for a Special Collections Open House celebrating Black History Month! Learn more: tinyurl.com/SCfeb25BPL
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Join us on Tuesday, February 18 for a performance of Hansel & Gretel! See how the Boston Lyric Opera brings the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. Learn more: tinyurl.com/hanselgretelBPL
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Need a date for Valentine's Day? Let the library set you up with a book! Visit the New & Novel section in the Central Library anytime this February to pick up an anonymously wrapped book 📚 Learn more: tinyurl.com/BlindDateBooksBP…
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All BPL locations will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.

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Join us on Saturday, February 15 for Hatha Yoga! Integral Yoga Instructor, Alicia Zipp joins us in the Community Room of the Adams Street Branch for free sessions of Hatha Yoga. Learn more: tinyurl.com/YogaZipp
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Join us on Monday, February 10 for a Grant Writing Workshop! This workshop will delve into crafting compelling narratives for successful grant applications, emphasizing clarity, storytelling, and impact. Learn more: tinyurl.com/GrantWritingBPL
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To Honor Black History Month Boston Public Library Releases Black Is... Booklist bpl.org/news/boston-public-l… #books #libraries @BPLBoston
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All BPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. Online services will remain available at bpl.org.
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Join us on January 4, for a Winter Reading Kickoff at the Central Library! Stop by to pick up your reading log and exclusive enamel pin, get a book recommendation from a librarian, and enjoy a cup of cider courtesy of the Catered Affair. Learn more at tinyurl.com/WRbpl
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