Books & Poetry
Squirrel Tales Story Time at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, , Free
Sat, January 11, 2025 - Wed, December 31, 2025
Come by the children's floor of Beacon Hill Books & Cafe for a story followed by coloring, song or craft at 10am and 4pm. Check our website to see updates on special author visits!
Sat, January 11, 2025 - Wed, December 31, 2025
Come by the children's floor of Beacon Hill Books & Cafe for a story followed by coloring, song or craft at 10am and 4pm. Check our website to see updates on special author visits!
Porter Square Books: Boston Edition Book Swap, , Free
Sun, February 16, 2025 - Sun, April 13, 2025
Do you have a bunch of books hanging out that you know you're not going to read again? Trade them with other readers for new books! Come by Porter Square Books: Boston Edition with up to three books and leave with the same number.
Sun, February 16, 2025 - Sun, April 13, 2025
Do you have a bunch of books hanging out that you know you're not going to read again? Trade them with other readers for new books! Come by Porter Square Books: Boston Edition with up to three books and leave with the same number.
Musical Story Time with Local Author Lisa Rogers, , Free
Sat, March 22, 2025 - Sat, March 22, 2025
Join us for a music themed story time with author Lisa Rogers, as she reads her books Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony and Beautiful Noise.
Sat, March 22, 2025 - Sat, March 22, 2025
Join us for a music themed story time with author Lisa Rogers, as she reads her books Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony and Beautiful Noise.
6th Annual Bow Market Book Fair, , Free
Sat, March 22, 2025 - Sat, March 22, 2025
The Bow Book Fair is back with a fun-filled day featuring Kiddo Story Time, Bookseller Pop-Ups, Saus’s Cookbook Swap, Author Signings, and more. Join us on Saturday, March 22nd for a fun-filled day!
Sat, March 22, 2025 - Sat, March 22, 2025
The Bow Book Fair is back with a fun-filled day featuring Kiddo Story Time, Bookseller Pop-Ups, Saus’s Cookbook Swap, Author Signings, and more. Join us on Saturday, March 22nd for a fun-filled day!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Celebration, , $
Mon, March 24, 2025 - Mon, March 24, 2025
Celebrate The Caterpillar’s birthday with us the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art! There will be special story times,art activities and a visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Mon, March 24, 2025 - Mon, March 24, 2025
Celebrate The Caterpillar’s birthday with us the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art! There will be special story times,art activities and a visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Author Storytime with Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer, , Free
Sat, March 29, 2025 - Sat, March 29, 2025
It's the perfect introduction for kids to learn about equality, women’s rights, and the brilliant women who shape our world. Tickets for this event are free.
Sat, March 29, 2025 - Sat, March 29, 2025
It's the perfect introduction for kids to learn about equality, women’s rights, and the brilliant women who shape our world. Tickets for this event are free.
Junior Plant Lovers' Event with Author Molly Williams, , $$
Sun, April 27, 2025 - Sun, April 27, 2025
Spring has officially sprung! Join local author and plant expert, Molly Williams, for a fun and flora-filled gardening event! Sign up for one of the available planting sessions via Eventbrite.
Sun, April 27, 2025 - Sun, April 27, 2025
Spring has officially sprung! Join local author and plant expert, Molly Williams, for a fun and flora-filled gardening event! Sign up for one of the available planting sessions via Eventbrite.
“Mole Is Not Alone”: Spring Storytime with Children’s Authors Maya Tatsukawa and Hanna Cha, , Free
Sat, May 17, 2025 - Sat, May 17, 2025
Join the Peabody Institute Library for a storytime with Mass Book Award-Honoree Maya Tatsukawa, who will present Mole Is Not Alone and Otter Carries On! Maya will be joined in conversation by author-illustrator Hanna Cha.
Sat, May 17, 2025 - Sat, May 17, 2025
Join the Peabody Institute Library for a storytime with Mass Book Award-Honoree Maya Tatsukawa, who will present Mole Is Not Alone and Otter Carries On! Maya will be joined in conversation by author-illustrator Hanna Cha.
