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Liberty Bell

Decoding a turning point in American history

June 29, 2020

The BPL’s Anti-Slavery Collection—one of the largest and most important repositories of abolitionist material in the United States—contains approximately 40,000 pieces of correspondence, broadsides, newspapers, pamphlets, books, and memorabilia from the 1830s through the 1870s.

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Liberty Bell

Decoding a turning point in American history

June 29, 2020

The BPL’s Anti-Slavery Collection—one of the largest and most important repositories of abolitionist material in the United States—contains approximately 40,000 pieces of correspondence, broadsides, newspapers, pamphlets, books, and memorabilia from the 1830s through the 1870s.

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As we transition to a 100% virtual program delivery, support from companies like yours will help us expand free academic support to thousands of K-8 students in the city of Boston learning in remote environments. Register today through the link in bio.

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As we transition to a 100% virtual program delivery, support from companies like yours will help us expand free academic support to thousands of K-8 students in the city of Boston learning in remote environments. Register today through the link in bio.

We're thrilled to announce that Greg Shell has joined the BPLF Board of Directors! Greg believes deeply in the transformative power of education and the innovative capacity of the private sector to help provide solutions to society’s most pressing problems.

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We're thrilled to announce that Greg Shell has joined the BPLF Board of Directors! Greg believes deeply in the transformative power of education and the innovative capacity of the private sector to help provide solutions to society’s most pressing problems. Read more about Greg at bplfund.org!

Join the Grove Hall Branch and the new Roxbury Branch of @bplboston, Kevin Peterson, and @thenewdemocracycoalition this Thursday, September 24 at 7pm for an evening with Dr. Kerri K. Greenidge!

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Join the Grove Hall Branch and the new Roxbury Branch of @bplboston, Kevin Peterson, and @thenewdemocracycoalition this Thursday, September 24 at 7pm for an evening with Dr. Kerri K. Greenidge! Dr. Greenidge is the winner of the 2020 Mark Lynton History Prize for her biography on Boston's William Monroe Trotter, "Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter" (Liveright, W.W. Norton). “Black Radical opens up a rich seam of inquiry that persists to this day, about the tug-of-war between reformers and radicals, and whether victories that seem purely symbolic at first can ripple out into real-world effects later on.” – New York Times (Times Critics Top Books of 2019) Register here: http://ow.ly/bUci50Bz0iP

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Got plans on Thursday? We do! Grab your friends and join our virtual trivia night! No prior knowledge necessary: you'll be doing an online scavenger hunt using our digital collection research tools, Atlascope and Digital Commonwealth, to ...

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#Repost @bplmaps - join in tonight! ・・・ Got plans on Thursday? We do! Grab your friends and join our virtual trivia night! No prior knowledge necessary: you'll be doing an online scavenger hunt using our digital collection research tools, Atlascope and Digital Commonwealth, to explore Boston history, geography, art, and more!⁠ ⁠ Registration recommended, but not required, at bit.ly/2RqQoiV and the link in our bio. We'll be streaming live over Facebook and Youtube, and recommend you get on the phone or your chat method of choice with your teammates ahead of time to coordinate answers. The winning team will receive historic maps of Boston. Let us know if you have any questions — see you there!⁠ ⁠ #Atlascope #DigitalCommonwealth #DigitalCollections #LibrariesOfInstagram #TriviaNight #VirtualTriviaNight

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9/15 6-7:30pm: Join us for a Lowell Lecture with @kathrineswitzer: More Than Running: Changing the Course of Women’s History

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant. During her run, ...

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#Repost @bplboston ・・・ 9/15 6-7:30pm: Join us for a Lowell Lecture with @kathrineswitzer: More Than Running: Changing the Course of Women’s History In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant. During her run, race official Jock Semple attempted to stop Switzer and grab her official bib; however, he was shoved to the ground by Switzer's boyfriend, Thomas Miller, who was running with her, and she completed the race. It was not until 1972 that women were allowed to run the Boston Marathon officially. Fifty years later, Kathrine Switzer successfully ran the Boston Marathon again at age 70. Presented by: @BPLBoston & @wgbh's Forum Network Moderated by: BPL President David Leonard Register at bpl.org/events

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#Repost @bplboston ・・・ Our thoughts today are with the victims, first responders, and survivors of 9/11, and all the families, friends, and communities who carry this tragedy with them every day. “September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter.” - Deepak Chopra

As we transition to fall, start your reading journey with the Future Readers Club @bplboston! Infants, toddlers and their families can enjoy free online resources to create their very own reading routine, leading to increased literary and verbal comprehension.

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As we transition to fall, start your reading journey with the Future Readers Club @bplboston! Infants, toddlers and their families can enjoy free online resources to create their very own reading routine, leading to increased literary and verbal comprehension. Join the club here: https://www.bpl.org/future-readers-club/

"Today's public libraries are critical resources for closing the digital equity gap, and are more important than ever as we respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Closing this gap requires access to devices, connectivity, and skills," said @bplboston President David ...

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"Today's public libraries are critical resources for closing the digital equity gap, and are more important than ever as we respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Closing this gap requires access to devices, connectivity, and skills," said @bplboston President David Leonard. Learn how to reserve a laptop for up to 2 hours of in-library use at http://ow.ly/aIU450BhoWz
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