We are delighted to welcome our youngest knowledge seekers and their families with our engaging collections and programs.

Collections

Our picture book collections live in the Children’s Library, designed specifically for children ages 6 and younger to explore and play.

Our books for older children and teens are close to the lobby in the first floor Bow Room, a magical space with tall windows, rows of books, and our beloved Athena statue.

Programs

We offer programs to cultivate curiosity, wonder, and a lifelong love of learning. Browse our events calendar for special programs.

Our programs are small and welcoming, and we’d love it if you’d join us.

Weekly Story Times

• Family Story Times are on Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11 am and 3–3:30 pm, and Saturdays from 11–11:30 am.

Weekly Drop-In Lego Play

• Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.

Book and Game Circles

• Children’s Chess Circle (ages 4 – 12) meets the 2nd Saturday of the month, 2–3 pm.
• Children’s Book Circle (ages 6 – 12) meets the 3rd Saturday of the month, 2–3 pm.
• Children’s Writing Circle (ages 6 – 12) meets the 4th Saturday of the month, 2–3 pm.
• Teen Writers’ Circle (ages 12 – 18) meets the 1st Saturday of the month, 11 am–1 pm.

Email Shay Glass, the youth services librarian, with questions or to request a special story time. Or call 617-720-7648. We would love to hear from you.