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@bpl.boston.gov🗣️ During the event, KPMB's' Marianne McKenna and Paulo Rocha will join BPL President David Leonard in conversation to explore how cities are continually reshaped and the story behind Boston University's Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/Druker2026.
@bpl.boston.gov✍🏼️ This year's milestone lecture takes place on Saturday, November 7 at the Central Library. It marks the 25th anniversary of the Druker Award and the 125th anniversary of The Druker Company, LTD.
@bpl.boston.govThe Boston Public Library is pleased to announce architecture firm KPMB as the 2026 recipient of the Druker Award Celebrating Design and Architecture!
@bpl.boston.gov@bpl.boston.govJoin us on Saturday, October 10 for a Banned Books Read-In at the Central Library! To demonstrate your support in the fight against book bans, join us as we read in silence. We'll have comfortable seating and a large selection of banned books for you to browse, read, and check out.
@bpl.boston.govShakespeare at the Library is made possible through generous donors to the Boston Public Library Fund, @bplfund.bsky.social who are committed to elevating public programming in the historic McKim building.
@bpl.boston.govPerformed “pop-up” style, the production unfolds across four iconic spaces within the library. The performance starts at the Dartmouth Street Entrance and continues to the Sargent Gallery, the Abbey Room, and the Courtyard.
Learn more at: www.bpl.org/news/shakesp...
@bpl.boston.govJoin us for Shakespeare at the Boston Public Library on October 6, 8, 13 and 14! The BPL and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare at the Library: Worlds of Imagination, a series of site-specific performances throughout the historic McKim building.
@bpl.boston.govAll BPL locations will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
@bpl.boston.govThe Parker Hill Branch closed on September 12 and will reopen on Friday, October 23, for the installation of a new air conditioner. For in-person service, patrons are encouraged to visit nearby branches including Shaw-Roxbury and Connolly.
@bpl.boston.govDue to a neighborhood fire, the Shaw-Roxbury Branch is closed today, Monday, September 28. We anticipate opening tomorrow from 10am-6pm.
@bpl.boston.govTo honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, we've released the Vida Latina Booklist!📚
The 129 titles include recently published books focusing on the cultures, histories, experiences, and diversity of the Hispanic community.
@bpl.boston.govLearn how to sign up for a library card at bpl.org/get-a-library-card.
@bpl.boston.govWith over 400 entries in our first ever Library Card Design Contest, it was near impossible to pick just three winners. Here are some unforgettable honorable mentions! Don't forget to sign up for a library card this month, and pickup a brand new library card design featuring patron created artwork.
@bpl.boston.gov🏃🏼➡️ The event encourages participants to take part in the #BPLPassport program, open to everyone year-round.
Visit a local BPL branch to pick up a Passport, a booklet outlining routes to walk, run, or bike between each of the BPL's 26 locations.
Learn more at bpl.org/book-it-around-boston
@bpl.boston.govBook It Around Boston is BACK! 🗺️ Join us and Heartbreak Hill Running Company on Saturday, October 3 for guided routes kicking off and concluding at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch. 🚲 Participants can walk, run or bike one of five routes to other BPL branches along the way.
@bpl.boston.govReposted by @bpl.boston.govAll BPL locations will be closed on Sunday and Monday, September 6-7, in observance of Labor Day.
@bpl.boston.govSign up for a library card at any BPL location and receive an "I got a library card" sticker! Available while supplies last.
@bpl.boston.govThe Parker Hill Branch will close at the end of day Sep. 12 and reopen on Oct. 10. For in-person service, patrons are encouraged to visit nearby branches including Shaw-Roxbury and Connolly. All holds placed for pickup at Parker Hill will instead be directed to Shaw-Roxbury during the closure.
@bpl.boston.govHappy Library Card Sign-Up Month!📚
