Talks and Lectures

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group: a free program at Boston Public Library, Parker Hill (1497 Tremont St, Roxbury , MA 02120). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting; led by a volunteer teacher. For: Older Adults, Visitors, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group: a free program at Boston Public Library, East Boston (365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. For: Older Adults, Visitors, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Author Talk: Carlton Champion, Notes to My Father: a free program at Boston Public Library, Adams Street (690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join Boston author Carlton Champian for a reading and conversation centered on Notes to My Father , a personal collection exploring fatherhood, absence, grief, and healing. For: All Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group: a free program at Boston Public Library, Shaw-Roxbury (149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting led by a volunteer teacher. For: Older Adults, Visitors, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Author & Illustrator Series: Jon Chad: a free program at Boston Public Library, Faneuil (419 Faneuil St, Brighton , MA 02135). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM. Author, illustrator, and cartoonist Jon Chad visits the library to discuss his work and meet with children. For: Children (Ages 6-12). Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Copley Book Talkers: A Book Conversation Group: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Do you want to find your next favorite book? 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. Unseen and Unhoused: The Crisis of Sex Trafficking in Boston • Panel Discussion with Boston HEAT: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for this in-person panel discussion, Unseen and Unhoused: The Crisis of Sex Trafficking in Boston • Panel Discussion with Boston HEAT, featuring a range of experts. For: All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Author Talk: Maria Termini, Available Details: a free program at Boston Public Library, Jamaica Plain (30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Join local Author Maria Termini as she reads from her new book Available Details: Wonder, Adventure and More ! For: All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group: a free program at Boston Public Library, Shaw-Roxbury (149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting led by a volunteer teacher. For: Older Adults, Visitors, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Peer-Led Mandarin Conversation Circle: a free program at Boston Public Library, Chinatown (Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library 2 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Looking to practice your Mandarin Chinese? For: All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group: a free program at Boston Public Library, Jamaica Plain (30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130). When: Nov 16 and Nov 30, 2026, 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting led by a volunteer teacher. For: Older Adults, Visitors, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. ESOL Conversation Group for Ukrainian Speakers: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in a relaxed and friendly group led by a volunteer instructor. For: All Adults. Full details on the library's page.