Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library

Celebrate a new month with some library activities this week!
-MONDAY: Late-Day LEGOs, 4:30-7:30
-WEDNESDAY: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 11
-THURSDAY: Crafternoon, 4:30

If you think nonfiction is boring, these new children's books might prove you wrong! Whether you want to learn about art, chemistry, history, or even LEGOs, you'll find all sorts of fun things to learn.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out BPL staff created list:

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a staff-created list from Boston Public Library Celebrate Asian Heritage this month with this list of books for all ages!

Here are 10 films directed by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month 2026. The films on this list span decades and genres featuring blockbusters like "Now You See Me 2" to underseen gems like "Ride With the Devil." All of these films can be checked out or placed on hold at the Boston Public Library. Check out BPL staff created list:

10 Films by Asian-American and Pacific Islander Directors — a staff-created list from Boston Public Library Here are 10 films directed by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month 2026. The films on this list span decades and genres featuring blockbusters like "Now You See Me 2" to underseen gems like "Ride With the Devil." All of these films can be checked out or placed....

All BPL locations are closed tomorrow (Monday, May 25) for Memorial Day, but we'll have plenty of children's and teen activities throughout the rest of the week!
-WEDNESDAY: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 11
-THURSDAY: Crafternoon, 4:30
-FRIDAY: Drop-In Gaming Time, 12:30-4:30

The building's elevator is temporarily out of order. We sincerely apologize for the inconvience.

All BPL locations including the Chinatown branch will be closed on Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

All BPL locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

The weather is starting to feel like summer; enjoy it with a walk to the library! This week, we've got...
-MONDAY: Homework Help, 4-6; Late-Day LEGOs, 4:30-7:30; Buildwave, 5
-WEDNESDAY: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 11
-THURSDAY: Crafternoon, 4:30
-FRIDAY: Drop-In Gaming Time, 12:30-4:30

Don't forget: Buildwave will visit this Monday, May 18, at 5pm! During this gameshow-inspired event, children build with waves of diverse materials like LEGOs, Plus-Plus, and more. Each building wave is enhanced by a dynamic audiovisual experience unlike any other! No registration required—all you have to do is show up. Please note that this is only for ages 5–12. We look forward to seeing you!

Buildwave Get ready to build with Buildwave, a building event that feels like a gameshow! During the event, children build with waves of diverse materials like LEGOs, Plus-Plus, and more. Each building wave is enhanced by a dynamic audiovisual experience unlike any other. As participants complete wave after w...

Want to know more about the New BPL Chinatown Branch? Here is the link to the Chinatown Project:

Chinatown Project Chinatown Branch Project The temporary Chinatown Branch opened in February 2018, fulfilling a long-term community goal to restore…