Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Information Session for Adult English Learners: a free program at Boston Public Library, Grove Hall (41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? For: All Adults. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. The Point of View Book Discussion Group: The Art Spy: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. We are a book group for adults that reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. For: All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Short Story Social Club: Margaret Atwood: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. We regularly meet the 2 nd Wednesday of every month at 2:30 pm at the Central Library in Copley Square. For: All Adults. Full details on the library's page.

Boomer the Therapy Dog!: a free program at Boston Public Library, Mattapan (1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Stop by the Teen Room or Children's Room and meet Boomer, a 5-year-old Golden Retriever and certified therapy dog. For: Teens (Ages 13-18). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Genealogy Club: a free program at Boston Public Library, Roslindale (4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Join other family researchers to discuss interesting family research and stories and to seek suggestions on how to break through some obstacles in your genealogy research. For: All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Read to Boomer the Therapy Dog: a free program at Boston Public Library, Mattapan (1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Join Boomer the Therapy Dog for 15 minutes of independent, out loud reading time. For: Children (Ages 6-12), Tweens (Ages 9-12). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7): a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs! For: Children (Ages 6-12), Children (Birth-Age 5), Families. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Knitting & Crafts Circle: a free program at Boston Public Library, Adams Street (690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! For: All Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Kids' LEGO (Ages 6-12): a free program at Boston Public Library, North End (25 Parmenter St, Boston, MA 02113). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Are you a building master or just starting out? For: Children (Ages 6-12). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO Club: a free program at Boston Public Library, Lower Mills (27 Richmond St, Dorchester , MA 02124). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Calling all Building Masters! For: Children (Ages 6-12), Children (Birth-Age 5), Tweens (Ages 9-12). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Business of Art with Carlos Troche: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) is excited to host Carlos Troche as a speaker in the ongoing Business of Art series. For: All Adults, Businesses, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Boston Cyclists Union Fall General Meeting: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This Community Meeting is free and open to the public to learn more about Boston's transportation infrastructure. For: All Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.