Events
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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…
Chinatown Branch is open late on Mondays so join us for an evening of LEGOs and foam blocks!
Explore your creativity while also building STEM skills.
Recommended for ages 3-12, but younger kids are welcome with a caregiver’s supervision.
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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…
Charles Cleary (known to Hyde Park generations as Charlie) is ready to play a game of checkers or chess with you, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced player. Have a fun game, and maybe get a pointer or two. You were…
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.…
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Join us for free-building fun with our LEGO sets!
We’ve got the blocks, so bring your imagination and build that LEGO structure of your dreams! Want to challenge yourself? We'll have challenging build templates to choose from as…
Calling all building enthusiasts!
Stop by our weekly drop-in building program to use your creativity while building STEM skills. Work with friends or on your own to create whatever you can imagine from our large bins of bricks.
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Calling all Building Masters!
You're invited for an afternoon of crafting the wildest, most fanciful creations you can imagine with friends at the library!
Both standard LEGO bricks and larger, infant-friendly building blocks will be…
Join us for for our weekly Manga Club on Wednesdays for kids ages 10-15; we’ll practice drawing manga, watch anime clips, talk about our favorite series, and more!
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a…
Charles Cleary (known to Hyde Park generations as Charlie) is ready to play a game of checkers or chess with you, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced player. Have a fun game, and maybe get a pointer or two. You were…
Join us in the afternoons all year at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime!
Make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework!
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To…
Help plant and care for the Mattapan Branch Library's garden. We will be getting ready to plant seeds and seedlings outside! Dress for the weather and to get dirty.
Best for ages 5+.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events…
Join us for this children's arts and crafts program on Thursday afternoons for a variety of crafting, painting, and more.
This program is best suited for kids ages 4-10.
Large groups wishing to attend must contact the library…
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Crochet with company! Bring a project from home or start something new here at the library. Ms. Allie will be on hand to teach, assist and give advice. Previous crochet experience is not required; beginners WELCOME! Crochet hooks and…
Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm to celebrate the end of the week with some crafting!
Supplies will be available, or you can bring your own.
This program is open to anyone up to age 18, but adult family members of children and teens are…
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Join local artist Zahirah Nur Truth of ZNT Arts for a fun hand-sewing craft using embroidery hoops, where we learn and celebrate and affirm each other’s identity through words of affirmation.
ZNT Arts nurtures a necessary space for…
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Get ready for a delicious adventure with "Sopes y Sonrisas"! In this hands-on, 100% interactive program, you'll dive into the rich Legend of corn while crafting your own tasty sopes. We’ll mix learning, laughter, and flavors—so…
Drop-In Gaming Time
CanceledDo 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…
Kids of all ages are invited for an afternoon of play!
You name it, we’ve probably got it — whether you love board games like chess and Chutes and Ladders, virtual favorites like Mario Kart, or old-fashioned, get-involved…
LEGO Club is a time for kids to stretch their creativity with LEGOs and DUPLOS.
Recommended for children ages 3-12.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or…
