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Summer Reading Splash!

Every year,  more than 2,000 young patrons join the Summer Reading program at the Boston Public Library (BPL) by logging online or visiting their local branch.

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Summer Reading Splash!

Every year,  more than 2,000 young patrons join the Summer Reading program at the Boston Public Library (BPL) by logging online or visiting their local branch.

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Night in the Stacks

Hosted by the Emerging Leaders, young Bostonians dedicated to supporting the Boston Public Library’s crucial role in the city, Night in the Stacks is the only chance to visit the Library after dark – join us on October 14!

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Named for one of the most inspiring spaces in the Central Library, Patrons of the Courtyard is the Boston Public Library Fund’s leadership annual giving program.

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Since launching our Summer Reading Splash in June, we have raised over 60% of our fundraising goal of $35,000—but we need your help to close the gap! This summer, children and teens across the city are benefitting from free books and crafts to take home, a full schedule of in-person and online ...

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Since launching our Summer Reading Splash in June, we have raised over 60% of our fundraising goal of $35,000—but we need your help to close the gap! This summer, children and teens across the city are benefitting from free books and crafts to take home, a full schedule of in-person and online programs, and a safe place to spend time and keep cool. With your support, we can help ensure that youth patrons at every Boston Public Library (BPL) branch have access to resources that are critical during this out-of-school season. Make your gift today and join over 130 donors who have offered their support for youth literacy efforts at the BPL! bplfund.org/summersplash

The @highlandstreetfoundation, a longstanding and generous partner of the Boston Public Library Fund, has created an impressive lineup of free events during the month of August. Take a minute to review the full calendar featuring free events at cultural institutions from around Massachusetts! Learn ...

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The @highlandstreetfoundation, a longstanding and generous partner of the Boston Public Library Fund, has created an impressive lineup of free events during the month of August. Take a minute to review the full calendar featuring free events at cultural institutions from around Massachusetts! Learn more at highlandstreet.org. #HighlandStreetFoundation #AugustAdventures #BPLBoston #BPLFund #FreeToAll

It’s HOT! Stay inside, grab a book, and pick up a new hobby! The Boston Public Library has put together a summer 2022 reading recommendation list with the theme “Learning Something New.” Check out the titles at the link in our bio!

#bplfund #bplboston #books #readersofinstagram ...

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It’s HOT! Stay inside, grab a book, and pick up a new hobby! The Boston Public Library has put together a summer 2022 reading recommendation list with the theme “Learning Something New.” Check out the titles at the link in our bio! #bplfund #bplboston #books #readersofinstagram #library #librariesofinstagram

At the Boston Public Library, youth literacy is an area of high priority, and one where we know that we can have a tremendous impact—with your help. Learn more and become an ally for youth literacy by making your gift to our Summer Reading Splash today. bplfund.org/summersplash

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At the Boston Public Library, youth literacy is an area of high priority, and one where we know that we can have a tremendous impact—with your help. Learn more and become an ally for youth literacy by making your gift to our Summer Reading Splash today. bplfund.org/summersplash

From website maintenance, resume development, e-commerce tools, or market finding … your next big move is a click away! @BPLBoston has ample programs and resources for business owners and entrepreneurs to unlock new opportunities. With “Grow with Google,” patrons join an online webinar series ...

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From website maintenance, resume development, e-commerce tools, or market finding … your next big move is a click away! @BPLBoston has ample programs and resources for business owners and entrepreneurs to unlock new opportunities. With “Grow with Google,” patrons join an online webinar series to learn different ways to grow their businesses. The next class is this Thursday. Register via link in bio! #BPLBoston #Google #GrowWithGoogle #Entrepreneurship #KBLIC #KirsteinBusinessLibrary #SupportSmallBusiness

Join the Boston Public Library Fund’s free Youth Summer Scavenger Hunt! This activity can be completed at any of the BPL’s 26 branches and is recommended for children in grades K-5. Download the free Scavenger Hunt list at bplfund.org/summer and complete it by August 31 to receive a prize!

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Join the Boston Public Library Fund’s free Youth Summer Scavenger Hunt! This activity can be completed at any of the BPL’s 26 branches and is recommended for children in grades K-5. Download the free Scavenger Hunt list at bplfund.org/summer and complete it by August 31 to receive a prize!

Did you know a new, permanent contemporary work of art is now on view amongst the historic murals and iconic architecture of the @bplboston Central Library? “The Enchafed Flood” by @dukerileystudio is a mosaic inspired by the Great Molasses Flood of 1919.

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Did you know a new, permanent contemporary work of art is now on view amongst the historic murals and iconic architecture of the @bplboston Central Library? “The Enchafed Flood” by @dukerileystudio is a mosaic inspired by the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Visit the link in bio for a recent @NYTimes profile on Riley, his work, and his connection to the Boston Public Library. #BPLBoston #DukeRiley #EnchafedFlood #ContemporaryArt #Mosaic #Boston #Art
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