Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library

05/06/2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hyde Park

This innovative ensemble draws those who love the adventure of music – classic and contemporary. A Chameleon concert is a multifaceted experience in an intimate environment joining audience and musicians in an exuberant celebration of music. This year's theme is Here, There & Everywhere Whatever y...

05/06/2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Hyde Park

Unable to make it to morning story time? Join us for an evening edition of story time each month where we will enjoy a variety of stories, songs, and a paper craft. In May, we will listen to stories about birds and nests. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To...

05/06/2026

Saturday, May 23, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Hyde Park

A special dragon dance performance by Gund Kwok in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The performance will include an interactive story of the origins and significance of the dance.Gund Kwok, the first Asian Women's Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe in the United States, was...

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hyde Park

Stop by the library and create your own Mother’s Day paper crafts and cards. All materials will be provided. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: bplfund.org Ac...

04/29/2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hyde Park
Ages 6-10

Chavi Bansal, certified yoga and meditation instructor, dancer, ​​and educator born and raised in India will lead children ages 6-10 years old in the Kids Yoga with Storytelling program. It is a playful, movement-based program that blends yoga, imagination, and storytelling to support children.....

04/29/2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Hyde Park

Unable to make it to morning story time? Join us for an evening edition of story time each month where we will enjoy a variety of stories, songs, and a paper craft. In April, we will listen to stories about rain and rainbows. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support...

04/18/2026

Starting this Thursday, April 23, a series of three mindfulness sessions that include chair yoga and a herbal tea ritual, with yoga instructor Tanya Tanaro.

Tanya Tanaro is coming back to Hyde Park Library for a mindfulness program specially for older adults. It includes chair yoga, guided breathing, and a herbal tea ritual.

04/13/2026

Poets and poetry lovers, bring a poem to read! We're having an open mic to celebrate National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation month combined.

04/13/2026

All BPL locations will be closed on Sunday, April 19 and Monday, April 20, in observance of Boston Marathon Prep and Patriot's Day, respectively.

04/13/2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hyde Park

Get ready for a feel-good musical party with the new Boston Public Library’s Children’s Musician-in-Residence, Phoebe Neilsen. We’ll sing loud, clap proud, and dance our wiggles out to favorite tunes—plus a few fun new songs to discover together. Recommended for children ages 0-5. No registr...