Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library

06/12/2026

We hope everyone has had a wonderful first two weeks of Summer Reading! This program is more than just books, though. In addition to our weekly youth programs, here are all the special events for children and teens that we'll host throughout the summer:
-DIY Dino Suncatchers: Monday, June 29 at 1pm. Ages 6–17. No registration required.
-Youth Art Show: Friday, July 10 at 11am. Ages 2–17. No registration required.
-Rock Painting: Monday, July 27 at 1pm. Ages 3–17. REGISTRATION REQUIRED at bit.ly/rock-painting-2026.
-Science Heroes: Tuesday, August 11 at 2pm. Ages 6–12. No registration required.
-Stuffed Dinosaur Decorating: Monday, August 24 at 1pm. Ages 2–10. REGISTRATION REQUIRED at bit.ly/stuffed-dinos.
You can also learn more about Summer Reading in general at https://www.bpl.org/summer

06/08/2026

We have another fun week of youth activities ahead of us!
-MONDAY: Late-Day LEGOs, 4:30-7:30
-WEDNESDAY: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 11
-THURSDAY: Crafternoon, 4:30
And don't forget that Summer Reading has officially started! You can learn even more about it at the link below.

Youth Summer Reading Youth Summer Reading is now over. Check back on June 1, 2026! Make sure to subscribe to the Summer Reading…

06/03/2026

Ready to explore Boston’s museums this summer! Reserve your museum passes through the BPL website and start planning your visits: https://www.bpl.org/museum-passes/
*A heartfelt thank-you to the Friends of the Chinatown Branch for their generous support of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum passes and the New England Zoo passes!*

06/02/2026

Summer Bingo is back! From now until August 31, visit the library to take home a sheet of challenges tailored to different age ranges (0–5, 5–12, 13–17, and 18+). While supplies last, you can even take home a tote bag just for signing up! Not much of a reader? Don't worry, only half of the prompts involve finishing a book. Looking for more of a challenge? Ask about our "Read More" sheets!

06/02/2026

Summer Reading has started, and we look forward to welcoming you at BPL Chinatown. For those who love reading in Chinese, here is our 2026 暑期阅读推荐:

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06/02/2026

June is finally here, which means summer officially starts this month! These monthly picks are perfect for taking on vacation, to the beach, or on a picnic:
-"The Curse of Eelgrass Bog" by Mary Averling (children). A tween who loves fossils and oddities investigates a mysterious bog when a new girl asks for help breaking a curse related to it.
-"The Girl from the Sea" by Lee Knox Ostertag (teens). After a mermaid rescues her from drowning, a teen girl's small-town life stops feeling so stifling.

06/01/2026

Hello, everyone! We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Summer Reading program is now open. We look forward to welcoming you at BPL Chinatown all summer long!

Summer Reading 2024 Adult Summer Reading The Adult Summer Reading Program takes place June 1 through August 31! Sign up in…

06/01/2026

Celebrate a new month with some library activities this week!
-MONDAY: Late-Day LEGOs, 4:30-7:30
-WEDNESDAY: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 11
-THURSDAY: Crafternoon, 4:30

05/28/2026

If you think nonfiction is boring, these new children's books might prove you wrong! Whether you want to learn about art, chemistry, history, or even LEGOs, you'll find all sorts of fun things to learn.

05/26/2026

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out BPL staff created list:

Celebrate Asian Heritage this month with this list of books for all ages!