Your weekly guide to events and activities in Jamaica Plain. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.
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Join Miss Sarah every Tuesday at 10:30 am for short stories, songs, and rhymes. Connect with other parents as you help your baby build important literary skills. This program is intended for children 0-18 months . Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a...
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...
Join Miss Annette for a fun Story Time for babies 0-18 months. We'll have songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories! 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.
MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
In this fun workshop, a representative from the Spontaneous Celebrations will make large puppets with children. Participants are welcome to carry these puppets during the annual Wake Up the Earth Parade on Saturday May 2, 2026 if they would like to do so.
Join Freckle Face Yoga Studio for a relaxing afternoon of yoga designed just for kids! Fun poses, shapes, and flows. Simple mindfulness tools and playful yoga games. Inclusive for all kids. No prior experience needed. Participants may bring their own mats or towels to use. This program is best...
Seniors in the Mattapan and neighboring communities can receive basic cellphone and computer skills instruction from Silver Tech. Giving seniors the digital skills they need to successfully and independently navigate the modern world is the aim. We believe that providing ongoing tech support is...
MLS: D.C. United at New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium
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...
A dedicated playtime for babies and toddlers featuring lots of blocks! Drop in anytime during the program. 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 or...
Join us at the library for a fun-filled afternoon of games that include board games, card games, and oversized games of beloved classics. Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we’ve got something everyone will enjoy! Programming at the Boston Public Library is.
Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! 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.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics at TD Garden
Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group,...
New York Times- bestselling and award-winning author, Claribel A. Ortega is a former reporter who writes middle-grade and young adult fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage. When she's not busy turning her obsession with eighties pop culture, magic, and video games into books, she’s co-hosting..
Babies from birth to 12 months and their caregivers join Miss Celeste for bouncing rhymes, finger plays, baby sign language, and a short book. After the Story Time, stick around to play and chat with other caretakers of young babies. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible....
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...
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.
Local filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his documentary film, Memories Flow Beneath It, From Valley to Quabbin . This 69-minute film traces the displacement of people and the loss of a way of life in the Swift River Valley of western Massachusetts, when the Quabbin Reservoir flooded four towns in...
Welcome to our Workplace ESOL program! In partnership with JVS Boston, we are proud to offer customized English classes designed specifically for your daily life at work. This program is built to help you gain confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding English in a way that is immediately.
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...
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...
Storytime includes reading, rhymes, and songs. Come and develop a love for reading while making new friends!
Join us for a screening of A Tuba to Cuba (2018), the second screening in our Jazz Film Night double feature. Follow New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they trace their musical roots from the City of Jazz to the shores of Cuba. Official Selection at the SXSW Film Festival.
Join us in the Lower Mills Community Room for Crochet Club. Crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to work on your own projects or learn the first stitches in a crafty community. Basic supplies are available for beginners, and shared tools available for use in the Branch. We also welcome...
Drop by the teen room for some classic board games. We’ve got UNO, Jenga, Monopoly, and more. 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.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics at TD Garden
Join us for a screening of Jazz on a Summer’s Day , the first screening in our Jazz Film Night double feature. Filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island and directed by world-renowned photographer Bert Stern, Jazz on a Summer's Day features intimate performances by an all-star...
Do you have what it takes to beat your friends or family at board games? Whether you’re looking for competition or just wanting to have fun, you’ll have plenty of games to choose from at our weekly gaming time. Drop by any time between 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm every Friday and start your weekend with...
Join us every other Tuesday at 4:45 to create and build with LEGOs! We will have the option of LEGO challenges or free build during our building session. At the end of our session you can share and display your creations at the JC Library for the month. *This program is for ages 6-12 but siblings...
These 1:1 office hour sessions provide personalized, focused support for professionals who want tailored guidance on their job search, career direction, or positioning—without committing to a longer coaching engagement. Each 30-minute session is designed to help participants get unstuck quickly,...
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor. This group is specifically for Ukrainian speakers learning English. To register, please fill out our English Language Learning interest...
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...
Debut concert reading (songs and scenes, featuring a full cast of talented local actors) of award-winning Boston songwriter Terry Kitchen's new musical . Set in a small Midwest town on the eve of America's Bicentennial, Once More with Hurt Feelings celebrates the friendship, courage, and survival...
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...
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your cards and enjoy all things Pokémon! Activities include watching shows/movies, playing games and crafts. Every 2nd Friday of the month @ 4-5:30pm, for ages 9-12 (Older Teens are welcome, and 7-8 yr olds are welcome with parental attendance.) September 12th: Trading...
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...
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 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,...
Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this story time for fun stories, songs and rhymes. For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for...
GrantX, a new AI-powered grant discovery platform, is sponsoring the BPL's new Grant Confidence Clinic—a monthly dose of real-time grant writing support for small nonprofits. Led by professional Grant Writer Donna Lubrano, these 30-minute one-on-one sessions are designed to help you get unstuck,...
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...
The West Roxbury Book Discussion Group reads a variety of literary fiction and nonfiction. If you are interested in joining, please register at the front circulation desk or by calling 617-325-3147. The Friday Discussion opens at 10:30 AM for socializing. Light refreshments provided by The Friends..
Join fellow knitters, crocheters, and other needle crafters at the library for an evening of companionable construction and chatting over a cup of tea. Bring your own project to work on, trade tips and tricks, and share your ideas and inspirations with friends. Email smahon@bpl.org if you'd like to.
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...
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...
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led every Thursday by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person. Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Literacy Services department for a..