A behind-the-scenes look at how we remove dust from our #books. It's like a mini car wash for books, minus the water! #libraries #booklovers
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A library built by the people and dedicated to the advancement of learning. Free to all.
- Starting today, we are now distributing free rapid COVID tests in select locations. This pilot program includes the following branches: Copley, Brighton, Codman, Grove Hall, East Boston, Mattapan, South Boston, Roslindale, Roxbury Learn more: bphc.org/covid-19
- The Boston Public Library & the @BPLFund are proud to announce that the BPL has received a $1,000,000 bequest from the late Howard Cooper to dramatically expand its LGBTQ+ resources, collections, and programming. 🏳️🌈 Learn more: bpl.org/news/howard-co…
- In honor of @MayorWu's inauguration, the BPL was honored to provide a copy of the Aitken Bible for her swearing-in ceremony. This 1782 edition is the earliest complete, English-language Bible printed in America, part of the BPL's collections: bit.ly/3qFz7pb
- Say hello to Thong Nguyen, one of our custodians! 👋👋 Thong cleans up in @BPLTeenCentral every night from Tuesday through Saturday. We just wanted to say THANK YOU to one of our unsung heroes - they're working incredibly hard these days. 📚💪
- Thank you, @Kim_Janey! Mayor Janey announced today the BPL will permanently eliminate fines on materials returned late to the library for patrons of all ages, effective July 1, 2021. Learn more about the policy changes here: ow.ly/R1vX50EoD1z
- Replying to @derayWe were trying to figure out how meta to get about this, but we'll just go with "yes."
- .@neilhimself spoke to a packed house at the Central #Library this week. See the live stream here: bit.ly/2oS4wSU.
- We hear you like your romance heroes old-timey, outdoorsy, and/or bearded... so give HAVEN by @RdotSpoon, ONLY WHEN IT'S US by @chloe_liese, BREATHLESS by @authorMsBev and GRIN AND BEARD IT by @ReidRomance a shot! #ShelfServiceLiveReplying to @BPLBostonI need a Romance book hero with this vibe. Please & thank you! #ShelfServiceLive
- Today we're highlighting the sci-fi/fantasy children's book Tristan Strong Destroys the World by @KSekouM from our Black Is... #BPLBooklist for #BlackHistoryMonth. Tristan Strong Destroys the World: ow.ly/lvV850DsNem Black Is... Booklist: ow.ly/aduS50DsNel
- It's our anniversary! Today, March 20, marks 165 years since the opening of the BPL. Check out this blog post that covers the BPL throughout the years: bit.ly/2WcrfsQ. Do you know how many times the BPL has moved locations? Take a look at the pictures for a hint!
