North End Branch
Boston Public Library
25 Parmenter St. Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-8135
EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Friday Films: Films Set in Boston
Friday January 19   2 pm   Home Before Dark (1958 / 136 mins)
Friday January 26    2 pm   The Brink’s Job (1978 / 104 mins)
Computer Instruction for Adults by Appointment – ongoing by appointment
Receive one-on-one, basic computer instruction for PC computing, laptops, iPads, or tablets.
Call 617-227-8135 or stop by to make an appointment with Branch Librarian, Jennifer. Use the library’s computers or bring your own.
Mah Johngg Club – Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come and play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calculation. Beginners are welcome. Please note that beginner instruction begins at 11:00 a.m. No sign up is required.
Book Discussion Club for Adults – Wednesday January 17 – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
This month, in conjunction with Citizen Read, we are reading 2014’s “Citizen: An American Lyric” by Claudia Rankine. The work is a collection of poetry, essays, and images covering issues of identity, race, and microaggression. Books can be picked up at the library’s front desk.
Information Session: The People’s Law Firm: Assisting Communities in Challenging Times – Wednesday January 24 — 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Yarlennys Villaman, Outreach Coordinator for the Community Engagement Division of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, offers a brief overview of the roles of the Attorney General in the state of Massachusetts and of the Community Engagement Division.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Chess Club – Tuesdays January 9, 23 — 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Advanced beginners and intermediate players ages 7 – 12: enjoy a challenging chess match with other kids and learn some new tactics from our friendly, knowledgeable chess mentor. Groups please call ahead 617-227-8135.
Little Groove – Friday January 12 –– 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Get ready to shake, wiggle, and move with Little Groove! Children will interact with parachutes, puppets, instruments and more as they learn and play in a fun musical environment.
Baby Time with Ms. Becca – Fridays January 5 , 12, 19, 26 at 10:00-10:30 am
Join Ms. Becca for stories, songs, fun, and more in a program just for babies. This program is for babies 0-18 months. Please come prepared to actively engage with your child.
Toddler Storytime – Fridays January 12, 19, 26 - 11:00-11:30 am
Join Ms. Alyson for a story time filled with books, songs, activities, and more! This program is for children ages 18 months and older. Please come prepared to actively engage with your child.
Lego Club – Tuesday January 16 at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday January 20 at 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Love Legos? Have the urge to build something wild and crazy? Join us for our Lego Club!
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) – Saturday January 20 – 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Join us every other Saturday for STEAM activities. Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. January 20: Watercolor Exploration.
Comic Creation – Monday January 22 – 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book or graphic novel?
Stop by after school, and we’ll provide the tools you need to make a basic book. You bring the inspiration! All ages are welcome.
TEEN EVENTS
Teen Gaming – Wednesday January 17 – 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Teens are invited to stop by and play videogames with friends. This program is for teens, grades 6-12.
Teen Book Club – Wednesday at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Teens in grade 6 and up: join us for our FIRST Teen Book Club meeting, where we will discuss books we like and pick up a copy of Dick Lehr’s new novel “Trell.†Then Join us again in January to meet the author!