The Boston Public Library Fund is delighted to announce the awardees of the third annual Branching Out: Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program!
We are deeply grateful for the creativity, thoughtfulness, and hard work reflected in every proposal submitted. Each year, these projects showcase the incredible strength, innovation, and community spirit across our library branches.
With over $76,000 in funding, we are thrilled to share that all 25 branches will receive support bringing a wide range of impactful and inspiring programs to life.
Explore the outstanding programs funded at each branch below!
| Branch | Project Title |
| Adams Street | Music, Movement, and Mental Health |
| Brighton | Learn, Grow, and Connect Mindful Movements for Older Adults Book Adventures Art Workshop |
| Charlestown | Gentle Yoga Seasonal Tot Puppet Playtimes and Crafts with Nicola McEldowney History Lecture Series with Chris Daley |
| Chinatown | Chinese Brush Painting Workshop |
| Codman Square | Set Up for Success! Art Heals! |
| Connolly | Behind the Pages: Bringing Children’s Books to Life Through Art, Words and Music | Detrás de las páginas: trayendo libros infantiles a la vida a través del arte, palabras y música |
| East Boston | Comics Workshop with Cara Bean Re: Fashion: Rethink, Redesign, Regenerate |
| Egleston Square | Teen-Led Programming Sensory Art Workshop Series |
| Faneuil | Engaging Children’s Minds and Bodies with Yoga Creative Community with the Corner Art Room |
| Fields Corner | Third Annual Gund Kwok Women’s Lion Dance Performance |
| Grove Hall | Out-of-School Time Programs for Children |
| Honan-Allston | Fun with Ukulele |
| Hyde Park | Reflect, Release, Refill: A Wellness Reset Chair Yoga for Vitality and Ease Family Felting |
| Jamaica Plain | Jamaica Plain Knitting Classes with WeiJing Saw of Knitly Role Playing Game Club |
| Lower Mills | Adult Chess Club Lessons |
| Mattapan | Youth Create Mattapan Jazz Appreciation Month Series |
| North End | Music and Fun at the North End Branch Battle of the Books at the North End Branch |
| Parker Hill | Culture and Community in Mission Hill |
| Roslindale | Lunar New Year Celebration |
| Shaw-Roxbury | Tiny Circ Desk Concert |
| South Boston | Ukulele Classes DIY Spa Night |
| South End | South End Pop-up Events |
| Uphams Corner | Fridays for Seniors at the Uphams Corner Branch Library |
| West End | Chair Yoga at the West End Music and Early Literacy |
| West Roxbury | Puppet Storytelling and Crafts |