Free things to do in Brighton — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.
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Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club. Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...
MLS: Columbus Crew at New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium
MLB: New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
Love to read? If so, come meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club! We read mostly historical fiction but at times delve into non-fiction, contemporary fiction, and mysteries. If you have questions, please call 413-263-6828 ext. 213 or email mkeane@springfieldlibrary.org
Ven a crear arte para el Wake Up the Earth Festival que se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo. Artistas de Spontaneous Celebrations asistirán a les participantes en sus creaciones. Todos los materiales serán provistos. Create art to carry at the Wake Up the Earth Festival on May 2. Teaching artists from...
A special dragon dance performance by Gund Kwok in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The performance will include an interactive story of the origins and significance of the dance. Gund Kwok , the first Asian Women's Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe in the United States,..
Learn how to produce beautiful music using only your ukulele! We all know that the ukulele is a wonderful instrument to accompany songs while we sing. Did you know that you can play full songs with just a ukulele too? In this eight-week course, you will learn everything you need to play songs...
Join us for a hands-on bike repair workshop led by Boston Bikes. We do all basic bike repair including: patching flat tires, aligning brakes, and adjusting gears and shifters. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language...
Join us for this in-person conversation about the new book, The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health . Dr. Monica L. Wang will be joined by best selling author, international speaker, and award-winning business strategist Dr. Patti Fletcher in conversation. After the main...
Babies and toddlers will be able to explore different stations around the room with rattles, bells, mirrors, play dough, and other toys. This program is best for ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation...
Join us for our weekly Board Games Club. Bring your friends and play your choice of classic games. Our games include Chess, Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, and more! Board Games Club meets every Monday from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM.
This gentle yoga flow is designed to bring students to the present moment by connecting with the union of breath and movement. Appropriate for all levels, participants will practice breathing techniques, a range of standing, seated and supine postures, and a healing guided meditation. This is a...
Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! Best for ages 3 months to 2 years, though siblings are always welcome. This program is designed for caregivers and children to participate in together! This program is not intended...
Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.
For 8 weeks, starting on April 16, the Jamaica Plain Branch will host a Dungeons & Dragons game with instructor Jade Arrowood. The library will provide all the materials needed to play the game. No prior experience is necessary. Please register by emailing cstrunk@bpl.org or calling the library and.
Celebrate springtime by decorating a small vase that’s perfect for flowers! Due to limited supplies, registration is required. This event is ONLY for particpants ages 8-18.
MiLB Triple-A: Syracuse Mets at Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park
Come enjoy songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes for young children and their families and caretakers. 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...
Join us in the the Alma Thomas Teen Space on Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm to play anime trivia games, watch anime, and have discussions about popular anime shows/characters. Participate in the trivia game to win prizes like Japanese snacks or anime character trading cards. This program is for teen...
National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. This year's theme, “Find Your Joy,” is an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library. Join us for a storytime, a craft, and more surprises. The library will receive a visit from Lilly, from...
Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events...
This 11-week program, in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program, prepares students for all parts of the U.S. Citizenship interview. Requirements: Intermediate-level English, Legal Permanent Resident for 4 years and 9 months (2 years and 9 months if married to a U.S. Citizen). To...
Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! Miss Annette will provide the materials and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various items such as toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive.
Songs and playtime for babies up to 24 months with their caregivers. Canciones y tiempo de juego para bebés de hasta 24 meses con sus cuidadores. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department...
LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
MiLB Triple-A: Columbus Clippers at Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park
Explore our collection of LEGOs, foam blocks, and wood planks to get creative, make new friends, and develop early STEAM skills! Ages 3-12. No registration required.
You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...
In April, we will read and discuss Cue the Sun by Emily Nussbaum! About Cue the Sun Who here likes reality television? Cue the Sun is a rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business metastasized into an industry that now dominates entertainment in the United States....
Join us twice a month for a drop-in program for artists ages 14+ to draw in their sketchbooks, exchange art ideas, and network with other local creatives. These sessions are designed to encourage consistency in art-making, foster creative community, and provide a welcoming space for focused,...
Occurrence: Mondays, weekly (unless otherwise noted) Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM Ages: 2-3 Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers! Additional Info: Free! Location: Kids Corner Ticket Info*: Limit: 65 Children's Ticket Details Ticket distribution begins 30 minutes prior to any...
Join your fellow readers at the Mattapan Branch's book club for a discussion of Rebecca Nagle's By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land . Light snacks will be provided. Bring your book suggestions as we will also be choosing the group's read for June....
Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS. This homeschool program will introduce youth to how to read a map, including learning how to calculate distances; how to read and draw a variety of maps (street, geological, etc.); basic related vocabulary; and a computer...
Storytime includes reading, rhymes, and songs. Come and develop a love for reading while making new friends!
MLB: Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
Do you have so many ideas that your brain is almost ready to explode? Come to Maker Mondays to set those ideas free. Each month will feature a different engineering activity. For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please...
Each month, we will be reading from one of Shakespeare’s plays. Familiarity with the plays will help but all are welcome. This Shakespeare discussion group is facilitated by John Galton. Register at roslindale@bpl.org or call 617-323-2343. John Galton is a retired English teacher with experience at.
It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. Come with your friends or make some new ones at our weekly neighborhood drop-ins featuring a small snack, educational toys, crafts and a scavenger hunt. Interested families are also...
Join us for our weekly science, technology, engineering, arts, and math program! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at lkoenig@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow.
Practice speaking English with other new learners at this drop-in group. Meet new friends and have fun while polishing up your English skills. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department...
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and engineers! Join us for open-ended building and free play. Make friends while developing STEAM skills. For kids 5 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Gentle chair yoga is designed for seniors and any individuals seeking to improve strength, focus, flexibility, balance and overall health. During this mostly seated class, led by Lynne Cohen, students will practice breathwork and gentle movements as they learn basic yoga postures, including some...
Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. The instructor is Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. Ages 18+
Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library. The Children's Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from novice players to junior chess masters. In addition to open play on our chessboards, we will also provide access to free lessons, activities, and study materials designed for...
Bring your babies, toddlers, and young children for a Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and picture books. We’ll use props for movement breaks. Hope to see you all there! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language...
Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to add new characters or images to a landscape picture. We provide supplies; and you provide the imagination. Use our stencils to make easy images or experiment with your own design. Dress for a mess! Designed for children,.
Join us for a simple discussion on the life cycle of a plant, then make some seed art to take home! We will begin with a short lesson on the life cycle of a plant, including the importance of seeds, then make a mosaic or any other art form you would like with beautiful seeds! Be creative while you..
Calling all videogame players of all skill levels — join our weekly gaming club! Come and play various games on the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4 with peers. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services,...