VITA Tax Preparation Program

Get tax assistance from a VITA volunteer with the Community Financial Management Program Inc. Taxpayers must show social security cards for all individuals in the tax return for income documents to be accepted. Taxpayers will leave income documents for tax prepa......More

Get tax assistance from a VITA volunteer with the Community Financial Management Program Inc. Taxpayers must show social security cards for all individuals in the tax return for income documents to be accepted. Taxpayers will leave income documents for tax preparation in person. All documents will be returned when the taxpayer comes back to pick up the completed tax forms on the following service day. No documents will be mailed. Household income limit is $70,000. Only the tax years 2022, 2023, and 2024 will be prepared. Tax returns for visa holders will not be prepared. Remote tax assistance is not available. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Job Help by Appointment

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are w......More

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are welcome. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Pre School Storytime

Join librarian Chris every Tuesday at 11 for three stories, fingerplays, songs, and occasionally crafts or parachute activities.  Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcomed.

Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park

Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at......More

Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at 142 Park Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 (across from the Fields Corner Branch Library). Laptops and limited printing will be available.  A selection of Lucky Day books will be available for checkout, and we will also be able to create library cards and help with requesting books if needed.  Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Professor Bugman: Entomology Adventures

Professor Bugman will share with children ages four to twelve years old all about arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program!  Children will see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adap......More

Professor Bugman will share with children ages four to twelve years old all about arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program!  Children will see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild world. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/ Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, call 617.436.8214 or email [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Learn to Make Music with DJ Tony Hamoui

Musician and DJ Tony Hamoui leads this fun and engaging approach to making music. Whether you have years of experience or have never tried to make music before, this program will show you how to use new technology to make songs. During this program, we will explore the......More

Musician and DJ Tony Hamoui leads this fun and engaging approach to making music. Whether you have years of experience or have never tried to make music before, this program will show you how to use new technology to make songs. During this program, we will explore the powerful Pocket Operator PO-33 as a tool to make compositions.  All experience levels are welcome! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/ Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, call 617.436.8214 or [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Tech Help by Appointment / Ayuda técnica por cita

Need help online with the computer, with your phone, with online resources?  Would you like one-on-one help by appointment?  Make an appointment with Ana in person or by calling 617.436.8214 or email [email protected]. ¿Necesitas ayuda en línea con tu computadora, tel......More

Need help online with the computer, with your phone, with online resources?  Would you like one-on-one help by appointment?  Make an appointment with Ana in person or by calling 617.436.8214 or email [email protected]. ¿Necesitas ayuda en línea con tu computadora, teléfono, o recursos en línea?  ¿Te gustaría recibir ayuda individual por cita?  Agenda una cita con Ana en persona, por teléfono al 617.436.8214 o enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Job Help by Appointment

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are w......More

Do you need help developing your resume, improving your job search skills, preparing for an interview, or planning your career goals?  Make an appointment with Career Counselor Lauren Butler.  In-person and virtual appointments available.  Non-English speakers are welcome. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Pre School Storytime

Join librarian Chris every Tuesday at 11 for three stories, fingerplays, songs, and occasionally crafts or parachute activities.  Children up to age 6 and their caregivers are welcomed.

Professor Bugman: Entomology Adventures

Professor Bugman will share with children ages four to twelve years old all about arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program!  Children will see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adap......More

Professor Bugman will share with children ages four to twelve years old all about arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program!  Children will see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild world. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/ Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, call 617.427.3337 or email [email protected]. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park

Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at......More

Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card?  The Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! Please meet us at Chill on Park; located at 142 Park Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 (across from the Fields Corner Branch Library). Laptops and limited printing will be available.  A selection of Lucky Day books will be available for checkout, and we will also be able to create library cards and help with requesting books if needed.  Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.