Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library

10/17/2026

A collection of 30 picture books to celebrate Black Poetry Day!

30 picture books illustrating works by (and sometimes about) Black poets, in celebration of Black Poetry Day on October 17th.

10/15/2026

Celebrate spooky seasons with these travel-related reads!

Welcome Foolish Mortals... Hake a seat and take a peek as there are several prominent ghosts who have retired here from creepy old crypts all over the world to report back to you in these thrilling tombs (*coughs*) I mean TOMES!

10/12/2026

All BPL locations are closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. The Uphams Corner Branch Library will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday, October 13th) at 10AM.

10/09/2026

Did you know that today is National Haunted House Day? Consider borrowing one of these thematically appropriate reads to celebrate!

Get into spooky season with these tales of haunted houses, for middle grade readers through adult.

10/06/2026

Have you read anything from this year's Vida Latina List?

Vida Latina is an annual list of recently published books, printed as part of the Boston Public Library's yearly celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The BPL owns print editions of all titles, and many are available in eBook and audiobook formats as well.

10/05/2026

Celebrate Global James Bond Day with one of these spy stories!

This list contains novels starring spies and secret agents, in a variety of genres from thrillers to fantasy.

10/03/2026

October is National Go On A Field Trip Month! Did you know that you can reserve free and discounted museum passes using your library card?

10/02/2026

October Staff Picks are here!

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!

09/30/2026

Close out Sapphic September with one of these cozy reads!

This is a collection of contemporary, historical, and fantasy romance novels, with low to medium stakes, happy endings, cozy settings, and sweet sapphic love stories .

09/29/2026

Vida Latina is an annual list of recently published books, printed as part of the Boston Public Library's yearly celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The BPL owns print editions of all titles, and many are available in eBook and audiobook formats as well.