Literary agent Nora knows better than anyone that character archetypes can be found in real life – she’s the embodiment of the put-together career woman who the male lead dumps after meeting his true love in a small town. But she doesn’t understand the appeal of “loosening up” or “slowing down to enjoy life” when […]
“Juneteenth is a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday is observed on June 19—”June nineteenth” is shortened to “Juneteenth”—and is known by various names, including Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day; some call it America’s Second Independence Day. It began as a time of celebration when, on June 19, 1865, General Gordon […]
Solidarity, Division, Exclusion, and Celebration – Unearth Rare LGBTQ History Explore LGBTQ history like never before with the Archives of Sexuality and Gender program available at the Boston Public Library with an eCard. The Boston Public Library offers eCards to all Massachsuetts residents, so get yours today! The BPL subscribes to LGBTQ History and Culture […]
Set in a near-future Johannesburg the 2015 film Chappie (by creator of District 9, Neil Blomkamp) touches on multiple issues, yet at its base, is an unexpectedly tender coming-of-age story disguised as a dystopian action flick. Chappie, the eponymous main character, is a damaged law enforcement robot who ends up programmed with a new and highly […]
Prize-winning and inspirational watercolorist Jean Haines is well-known for her love of watercolor. In her latest book she applies her loose, atmospheric and colorful style to a variety of animals from around the world such as cats, dogs, birds, elephants, lions, giraffes, octopus, dragonflies, and more… Her book is full of excellent tips and techniques, […]
I became the new Head of Youth Services back at the beginning of April. I thought, what better way is there to introduce myself than to share a few of my favorite children’s and young adult books! I have many favorites that I grew up with and hold near and dear to my heart, but […]
This coming of age graphic memoir tells how Laura Gao immigrated to Texas from Wuhan, China when she was about 4 years old. It was quite the culture shock – no one could pronounce her name or where she was from. She eventually decided she wanted an Americanized name and chose Laura for herself. Growing […]
Thursday, May 12th @7:00pm In this event, we will be exploring what the word “home” means to people through the new opera “I Give You My Home”. Is home a place, or a feeling? Is it a collection of objects? Please bring an object that feels like the word “home” to share and discuss during […]
Medical librarian Megan Rosenbloom has a job that combines morbid fascination with often unsettling medical practices and the appreciation for the research and books that drive the field forward. And something that holds an uncomfortable place at this intersection is anthropodermic books, or books bound in human skin. Rosenbloom has dedicated a considerable amount of […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Children’s Room has resources for you! We are giving away copies of a comic called “Different Kinds of Hurt: Isaac’s Story” (available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Cape Verdean). Stop by and visit our Worry Monster. Read one of the books from our Youth Booklist.
