The SPL now has a Library Social Worker to assist the Community in accessing a number of resources.

Follow the link to learn more and schedule appointments -- now open for 2025!

Massachusetts has a thriving zine scene, and this April, you’re invited to check out as many zine libraries in the Greater Boston area as you can! Visit all participating libraries to complete your Zine Library Crawl passport for the opportunity to win prizes!

The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering to offer organic gardening workshops for all ages at the Central Library Demonstration Garden. A Green City Growers farmer will lead hands-on workshops designed to teach you when and what to plant, and how to maintain, fertilize, and harvest successful crops.

Registration is encouraged to receive updates!

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle your craft supplies at this environmentally friendly event! We’ll have gently used items for any kind of crafting.

Not interested in new crafts, but have too many supplies? Clear out space in your craft cabinet by dropping some off starting on the 22nd.

Spring is here, so let's go "out to the ballgame" with author and local historian, David Kruh! 

Based on his research for his musical, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston.

Join us for an Open Sewing Night at West. Bring your own project and use our space and machines to work on it. Adventurous beginners welcome but be aware this is not a sewing class and there will be no instructor present. 

Join local yoga teacher, Jenn Falk, for a 5 week lunch-hour series that will aim to gently support the body and spirit through the seasonal transition. 

Celebrate Poetry Month and stop by the Library to share some poetry! Bring and read your own poetry or a work by another poet.

Registration encouraged.

The Poop Museum is coming to the East Branch! Join us to learn lots of fun and fabulous facts about poop. 

This is an evening event for families,  suggested age 5+.

Come check out the SPL’s board game collection at our Board Game Café! Whether you want to play an old favorite or learn something new, we’ve got you covered.