05/14/2026
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. While no one book (or even hundreds of books!) could fully reflect the diversity of the Asian American experience, we hope that this selection of recent releases will highlight current Asian American representation in print.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026: 75 Books for Children, Teens & Adults — a staff-created list from Boston Public Library
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. While no one book (or even hundreds of books!) could fully reflect the diversity of the Asian American experience, we hope that this selection of recent releases will highl...
05/13/2026
See you Saturday!!!
Join us next Saturday 5/16 at 11:00 AM at the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester (35 Deer Street) for this incredible performance!
Dorchester Family Engagement Network
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69e269a3b6c4ac1fedcd0bd2
05/13/2026
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres. We hope this list inspires you to keep reading!
Place a hold or check one out today and enjoy a good book!
BPL Staff Picks: May 2026 — a staff-created list from Boston Public Library
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres. We hope this list inspires you to keep reading! Place a hold or check one out today and enjoy a good book!
05/12/2026
Are you one of the 789 people waiting for a copy of Yesteryear? It could be your lucky day if you pay us a visit at Chill on Park today between 1:00-5:00 PM! We have lots of other great book available 📚 🍀
05/12/2026
We still have a few spots left for tomorrow's Musical Art Making Workshop for adults hosted by local artist Brenda Echeverry! Head to bit.ly/adamsstreetadults to sign up!
05/08/2026
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Celebrate by picking up a book that highlights the vital role of food traditions for the American Jewish community, from holiday meals to corner delis.
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Something to Nosh On: 17 Books about Jewish-American Foodways — a staff-created list from Boston Public Library
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Celebrate by picking up a book that highlights the vital role of food traditions for the American Jewish community, from holiday meals to corner delis.
05/08/2026
Calling all BTS ARMY! Get a head start on your concert freebies and posters while watching Run BTS with other ARMY in this drop-in event on Saturday, May 30th from 2 PM - 4 PM. We'll have some craft supplies available, but we encourage you to bring your own as well!
05/08/2026
Join us next Saturday 5/16 at 11:00 AM at the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester (35 Deer Street) for this incredible performance!
Dorchester Family Engagement Network
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69e269a3b6c4ac1fedcd0bd2