Boston Public Library - South End Branch

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DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The South End Branch has a diverse collection of popular and scholarly materials for children and adults. For adults, there is a collection of local history documents and books, urban fiction, popular newspapers and magazines, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. For children, parents, and teachers, we have a fine collection of picture books and fiction and information books.

RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
For children there are Toddler and Preschool Story Hour and Children’s Film programs weekly. The Homework Assistance Program tutors work with the children after school. Space is available for drop-in play groups. For adults there is a monthly book discussion group and a weekly English conversation class.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Seasonal craft, music, and literary programs and the Summer Reading Club are available for children. There is a monthly TeenTween Night, Lego Club, and regularly scheduled art shows in the gallery space. Every winter volunteers from AARP prepare income taxes for area residents. There are public computers, printers, and public access terminals available for adults and children. There is a room available for public meetings. Please contact the branch for information