September events at the East Boston Branch Library

Back to School Nail Art Party: Tuesday, September 6th at 3 p.m.
Get your nails ready for the first day of school. We’ll provide the supplies. You provide the creativity. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Back to School Craft: Thursday, September 8th at 4 p.m.
Get ready for the first day of school with fun pencils and pencil toppers. While supplies last.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Experience Chinese Culture with Ancient Chinese Music & Tea Ceremony at the East Boston Branch Library: Thursday, September 8th at 7 p.m.
The Yellow Emperor used music to defeat his greatest enemy. Confucius believed it could govern a country. The ancient Chinese knew it had the power to heal.People believed that elegant, virtuous music has a pure energy that harmonizes our body, mind, and soul. This ancient tradition is alive today with the music of Shen Yun. Learn more at this slide presentation on the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra(www.shenyun.com/music). A tea ceremony and tea tasting will also be presented.

ESL Intermediate English Class Fridays from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
This is an adult ESL Intermediate English class for people with some English experience. The class starts Friday Sept. 16th. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit us, call 617-859-2446, or email mtheroux@bpl.org or mmurray@bpl.org . Classes are free.

Sing Along at the Library starts on September 20th.
Sing Along resumes on Tuesday, September 20th at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a half hour of everyone’s favorite songs. For all ages, accompanied by an adult. (This session runs on Tuesdays at 10:30 from September 20th -November 8th)


Preschool Story Time at the Library on Tuesdays at 11:15 starting on Sept. 20th
This weekly storytime features books, songs, and movement. For ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult. Groups, please register in advance. This session will run through November 8th.

Baby-Lapsit Starts on Wednesday, September 21st. At 10:30 a.m.
Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs and activities. For children under 2, accompanied by an adult. This session will run thru Wednesday, November 9th



USCIS Information Session, Saturday, Sept. 24th from 9-1
A USCIS(Citizenship and Immigration) officer will be at the East Boston Branch Library to answer questions on immigration issues(eligibility requirements; filing procedure; finding knowledgeable, low-cost and SAFE legal advice and avoiding scams). This is a cooperative effort of USCIS, BPL and the Mayor's office of Immigrant Advancement.


English Conversation at the East Boston Branch Library-Mondays and Thursdays 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Come practice speaking English with our conversation groups. These groups are free and open to the public. No registration needed.

Drop-in Computer Classes at the East Boston Branch Library:
Build a Resume with Career Transitions on Friday, September 16th at 10 a.m.
Intro to Facebook-Friday, September 23rd at 10 a.m.
Intro to Gmail: Friday, September 30th at 10 a.m.