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Tax Assistance

Boston Public Library No charge tax preparation assistance by AARP trained tax aides for low and middle income families and senior citizens. Appointments by reservation ONLY.please. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Hyde Park Branch Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

EMail Class

Dudley Literacy Center Learn how to use email in four classes. Registration is required. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Baby Storytime

Boston Public Library 25 minutes of rhymes, bounces, and songs for those birth to 1 year accompanied by a caregiver. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street.

Hampstead Players perform The Secret Garden

Boston Public Library Join us on an adenture into the classic tale of The Secret Garden. Please register your class with Ms. Maija. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Lower Mills Branch Library 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

Preschool Adventures

Boston Public Library Join Ms. Maija for Storytime and a fun activity. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Lower Mills Branch Library 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

Preschool Storyhour

Boston Public Library for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown, West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Preschool Storyhour

Boston Public Library Preschool Storyhour, for children ages 18 months-5 years, features picturebooks, fingerplays, and crafts. Please preregister by calling 617-524-2053. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch Library 12 Sedgwick Street.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Preschool storytime for ages 2-5. Groups are welcome. Stories and songs followed by movies. Every Tuesday at 10:30. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Grove Hall Library.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Stories, songs, fingerplays, and simple crafts for preschool children and their adults. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street East Boston, MA 02128.

Reading Readiness -- Spring Session

Boston Public Library Stories, songs and activities designed to reinforce the building blocks of reading. For ages 2 1/2 to 5. Includes children's performers -- call for details. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Adams Street. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Come, hear stories, play games, sing songs, and have fun with puppets! Join us for an interactive storytime that promotes reading readiness. For children ages 2-5 with their caregivers. No storytime on February 16. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Parker Hill Branch Library Boston Public Library 1497 Tremont Street.

Toddler Story Time

Boston Public Library Read aloud stories and a very simple craft. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM. Hyde Park Branch Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library Toddler Storytime is for children ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 and their caregivers. Each time, we'll share stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Please pre-register with the children's librarian. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 500 Columbia Road Dorchester.

Preschool Films

Dudley On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley library for a preschool film. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Preschool Storytime

Egleston Square This drop-in storytime features puppets, songs, games and fingerplays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury.

Children's Films

Charlestown Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 179 Main Street.

ESOL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Preschool Story Time

Boston Public Library Join us for stories, songs and thematically related crafts for children ages 3-5. Registration required. Library: West Roxbury. Neighborhood: West Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library 1961 Centre Street.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library 30 minutes of rhymes, stories, and movement for those ages 1 to 3 years accompanied by a caregiver. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street 02113.

Preschool Storytime

Codman Square If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for storytime. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

South End American Association of Retired Persons presents Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Free income tax preparation By appointment only. Call 617-536-8241 for appointment Mondays noon-4 pm Tuesdays noon-2 pm Wednesdays 10-noon, 1-3 pm Thursdays 10-noon, 1-3. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. South End Branch Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street.

Chess with Charlie

Boston Public Library Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome! Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 35 Harvard Avenue.

ESL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 151 Cambridge St.

Tuesdays with Tarzan Film Series

Boston Public Library The Tuesdays with Tarzan Adult Film Series features films starring Johnny Weissmuller. March 2: Tarzan the Ape Man March 9: Tarzan and His Mate March 16: Tarzan Escapes March 23: Tarzan Finds a Son March 30: Tarzan's Secret Treasure. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. South Boston Branch Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway.

Resume Writing Workshop

Boston Public Library Learn to create successful resumes. This workshop is presented by the East Boston Branch and the Kirstein Business Library of the Boston Public Library. The speaker is from JVS (Jewish Vocational Service), a non-sectarian organization that provides job search, employment assistance, education, training, career development, and support to individuals from all backgrounds. This program is funded though a grant from the Highland Street Foundation. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA.

Creative Drama Class

Boston Public Library Join Ann Adams of Library Creative Drama, Inc. for fun and educational exercises in role-playing, improvisation, and storytelling. For children ages 7-12. Groups cannot be accommodated. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Parker Hill Branch Library 1497 Tremont St. Roxbury.

Women's History Month Film Festival

Boston Public Library Women’s History Month Film Series – Sponsored by the Friends of the West End Branch Library Tuesday, March 2, 2010 3 PM Julie & Julia (2009, 123 minutes, Rated PG-13) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3 PM Fried Green Tomatoes (1991, 137 minutes, Unrated) Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3 PM Roman Holiday (1953, 118 Minutes, Unrated) Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3PM Amelia (2009, 111 Minutes, Rated PG). Library: West End. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3:00 PM. West End Branch of the Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114.

Drop-in Knitting

Boston Public Library Library: West Roxbury. Neighborhood: West Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Lego Club

Boston Public Library Build a Lego creation to be put on display in the library. Bring your imagination and we'll provide the Legos. Ages 4 & up accompanied by a caregiver. Groups please call ahead. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street.

Weekly Poetry Workshop for Teens in March

Boston Public Library Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Teen Room.

Word Jam

Boston Public Library A creative writing workshop for kids ages 8 to 12, led by graduate students from UMass Boston's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 4:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Library 300 North Harvard Sureet Allston.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Art and Architecture Tour

Boston Public Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Book discussion

Boston Public Library Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mattapan Branch Library. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.

Faneuil Pageturners

Boston Public Library A monthly book discussion group for children in grades 4-6. Books will be available one month in advance at the Faneuil Branch Library. Join us for great conversation and a snack. Registration required. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Faneuil Branch Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton.

Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)

Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 5:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Toddler Storytime

Roslindale A story hour for children ages 2 and 3. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 4238 Washington Street.

Baby and Toddler Playgroup

Boston Public Library Come enjoy unstructured playtime for kids two and under. The library will provide toys for independent and group play. Stay warm, have fun, and meet local parents like you!. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Throw Back Thursdays

Egleston Square Come and watch "throw back" films from the 50s through early 80s. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

South End American Association of Retired Persons presents Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Free income tax preparation By appointment only. Call 617-536-8241 for appointment Mondays noon-4 pm Tuesdays noon-2 pm Wednesdays 10-noon, 1-3 pm Thursdays 10-noon, 1-3. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. South End Branch Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street.

Library Basics

Boston Public Library Learn how to use the library and find the information that you need. In addition, Library Basics will keep you up to date on the latest Boston Public Library programs and services. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM. Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue 02121.

Chess with Charlie

Boston Public Library Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome! Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 35 Harvard Avenue.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Preschool Story Time

Boston Public Library Join us each week for stories, games, crafts, and songs as we work together to get ready to read! (For children aged 3-5, and their caregivers). Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 PM. Orient Heights Branch Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA.

Never Too Late Group

Boston Public Library March 4, Bright Star (film, 2009, 119 min.); March 11, talk by photographer Don Gurewitz on Mustang: the Lost Tibetan Kingdom; March 18, Coco Before Chanel (film, 2009, 110 min.); March 25, Boston Conservatory Cabaret will sing a selection of show tunes; April 1, Enchanted April (film, 1992, 93 min.); April 8, Frost/Nixon (film, 2008, 123 min.); April 5, Noted Jazz singer Lisa Yves performs standards from her new album; April 22, The Mosquito Coast (film,1986, 118 min.); April 29, The Duchess (film, 2008, 109 min.). Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Author Talk, Concerts / Live Music, Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Rabb Lecture Hall. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Book Discussion Group

Boston Public Library Co-Sponsored by MGH Senior HealthWise. This group meets monthly on the Third Thursday of each month. The November selection is Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. West End Branch of the Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston.

Book Discussion Group

Boston Public Library March Selection is Sarah’s Long Walk by Stephen Kendrick & Paul Kendrick. Copies of the book are available at the West End Branch Library. Co-Sponsored with MGH Senior HealthWISE. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. West End Branch of the Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114.

Teens Knit

Boston Public Library Learn the basics of knitting. Make cool things like rocker wristlets, scarves, and even blankets for children and teens in need. Already know how to knit? Grab your needles and come hang out. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Teen Room, Copley.

Chess Time

Boston Public Library Every Thursday at 4 we will get out the library's new chess boards for kids to play chess with. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

History for Early Learners

Boston Public Library These fun-filled programs from the Pierce House combine themed storybooks and hands-on craft activities to introduce children to New England's history. For ages 4 to 7. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Library 300 North Harvard Sureet Allston.

Teen Anime

Boston Public Library Come and watch some anime! For ages 13-18. Please call to make sure this event has not been cancelled or rescheduled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Drop-in Playgroup

Boston Public Library Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30-5:30 Fridays 11-2. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Social Networking, Sports. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. South End Branch of Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Crafts with Mrs. C

Boston Public Library Children aged 8-16 are invited to come make a craft to take home. Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Road, Dorchester.

Art and Architecture Tour

Boston Public Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Cultural Complexity

Boston Public Library Cultural complexity by Samina Quraeshi Artist, author and educator raised in Pakistan brings her global perspective and her devotion to arts and culture to Boston to share highlight from her rich and varied experiences and book projects. Sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM. Boston Public Library, Rabb Auditorium 700 Boylston St. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

English Conversation group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Dorchester, Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

The Incomparable Bette Davis Film Series

Boston Public Library The Incomparable Bette Davis Adult Film Series films: March 4: The Petrified Forest March 11: Of Human Bondage March 18: Jezebel March 25: The Bride Came C.O.D. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. South Boston Branch Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway.

Basic Computer Workshops

Dudley Literacy Center Workshops for those who have never used a computer or have little experience. A series of four classes begin at the start of each month. Please register by phone or in person. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Book Discussion

Boston Public Library The Book Discussion for the March will be "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" by George V. Higgins. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Lower Mills Branch Library 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

Decorating Small Spaces

Boston Public Library Join Barbara Graceffa for an informative and interactive seminar full of big ideas for small spaces. Bring your questions, floor plans or photos for suggestions on how to maximize your room's space and style. Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Road, Dorchester.

English & Spanish Language Exchange / Intercambio de Idiomas

Boston Public Library Join the weekly English and Spanish Lanugage Exchange / Intercambio de Idiomas, where English speakers can practice their Spanish and Spanish speakers can improve their English. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

In Slavery and Freedom: Boston's Black Community since 1638

Boston Public Library Alex R. Goldfeld, public historian and local history author, will give an illustrated presentation of Boston’s earliest African-American community, which was located in the North End prior to the Revolution. He will utilize his own research and reveal surprising facts drawn from his recently released book, The North End: A Brief History of Boston's Oldest Neighborhood. Goldfeld will follow the community to the north slope of Beacon Hill, where it established a new base to fight for equality in the antebellum era. The talk will include a book sale and signing. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Historical, Talks & Lectures. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Orientation Room. For more info visit www.alexgoldfeld.com.

Write Thursday Night

Boston Public Library Match up your imagination and expand your writing skills with short exercises. Read, share, and critique in a positive setting - every Thursday. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. 700 Boylston Street Copley Square McKim Conference Room.

Conversation with Friends

Hyde Park Practice speaking English in a relaxed, informal setting. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Audience: Seniors. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 35 Harvard Avenue.

Knitting Circle

Orient Heights Bring your project to our evening knitting circle. Come and meet new people while participating in a relaxng activity. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Social Networking, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Visitors. Adults. Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 18 Barnes Avenue East Boston.

Irish Heritage Month Party

West End West End Library Recorder Ensemble will perform. Refreshments will be served. Library: West End. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. West End Branch of the Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114.

Open Playgroup

Boston Public Library Drop-in playgroup, for children ages 1 to 5. Come and enjoy unstructured creative play and reading time with your small child(ren.) Includes an assortment of board books; big books; toys & puzzles, educational and otherwise; color sheets and other crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Adams Street. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester.

Census Test

Boston Public Library Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Families. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Mattapan Branch Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue 02126.

ESOL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Lapsit Storytime

Boston Public Library Bounces, rhymes and songs for babies 18 months and younger with their parents or caregivers. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 10:25 AM. Charlestown Branch Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown, MA.

Children's Films

East Boston Films are shown on Fridays at 10 and 11 am. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 276 Meridian Street.

Tots storytime

Codman Square For children ages 3 to 5. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 690 Washington Street.

Gentle Yoga

Boston Public Library Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Health. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. South End Branch of Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118.

Job Seekers Roundtable

Boston Public Library Job Seekers Roundtable offers people who are seeking employment an opportunity to share experiences, strategies, and ideas with other job seekers. Library staff will explore and share job leads and schedule guest speakers on an occasional basis. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue 02121.

Preschool films

Boston Public Library Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester, Mattapan. Type of Event: Story Time. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 27 Richmond Street Dorchester.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Each time, we'll share stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Please pre-register with the children's librarian. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30 AM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library Stories, songs, rhymes, movement and crafts for children ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 and their caregivers. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM. Charlestown Brach Boston Public Library 179 Main Street.

Art and Architecture Tour

Boston Public Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Drop-in Playgroup

Boston Public Library Wednesdaysand Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Social Networking, Sports. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. South End Branch of Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118.

Pre School Films

Boston Public Library Daycares and camps welcome to an hour of preschool-appropriate movies and TV shows from the library's collection. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

Preschool Films

Boston Public Library Short, fun films for young children. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Mattapan Branch Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue 02126.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library 45 minutes of rhymes, stories, and activities for those ages 2 1/2 to 5 years accompanied by a caregiver. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Friday, March 19, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Game Day

Codman Square There will be a variety of board games for you to choose from. All are welcome!! Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Seniors. Friday, March 19, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

After School Stories

Boston Public Library Join us after school for story time. Geared more towards ages 5-9. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, March 19, 2010, 3:30 PM. South Boston Branch Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway, South Boston MA.

Book Club

Boston Public Library We're reading books and doing lots of fun crafts in March. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts, Book Group. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Friday, March 19, 2010, 3:30 PM. Egleston Square Branch Boston Public Library 2044 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119.

Creative Library Drama

Boston Public Library Children, ages 8-12, will participate in role playing, improvisation, and storytelling. For more information, call 617-524-2053. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, March 19, 2010, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch Library 12 Sedgwick Street.

Teen Game Time

Mattapan Board games for teens. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Friday, March 19, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Friday, March 19, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Piano Lessons

Boston Public Library Free piano lessons each Saturday morning. You will need your own keyboard. For children in Grades 6 to 12 call Rasa: 781-301-1934. Preschool to Grade 5, contact Inja: 617-304-3592. Adults contact Carlos: 347-751-3475. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

BCYF SPELLING BEE

Boston Centers for Youth & Families Come watch this exciting competition! This is the third year that BCYF has hosted a citywide spelling bee. The winner of BCYF’s bee will go on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. all expenses paid. The Boston Bruins are the principal sponsor of the BCYF Bee. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Neighborhood: Downtown. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The Great Hall, Faneuil Hall Faneuil Hall Sq Boston, MA 02109.

Ladybug Moms' Group

Boston Public Library A support group for parents who have gone back to work or have outgrown the New Moms' Group, and want a forum to discuss parenting issues geared towards older babies. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA.

Art and Architecture Tour

Boston Public Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Beautiful Butterflies

Boston Public Library Come make beautiful butterflies out of coffee filters to celebrate the first day of spring. For ages 5 and up. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:00 AM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Chess Instruction

Boston Public Library Come in for free instruction in basic and advanced chess with Richard Tyree. Ages 10 and up; all skill levels welcome. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street.

Taller de Literatura: Texto y Pretexto

Boston Public Library Aprenda como escribir un libro y hacer poesia y disfrute de conversaciones de las differentes corrientes literarias del mundo. Moderado por Rafik Neme. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA.

Author Talk: Colin Sargent

Boston Public Library The Museum of Human Beings: A Novel This is the fictional account of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, the son of Sacagawea. It is based on historical facts. Colin Sargent is the publisher of Portland(Maine) Magazine. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Author Talk. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. South End Branch Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.museumofhumanbeings.com.

Chess Lessons

Boston Public Library Free chess instruction for children and adult beginners. Adults must accompany all children under the age of 10. Contact Bernard at 781-492-2551 or at bjcoleman@rcn.com for more information. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury 02119.

Free SAT Test for Teens by Princeton Review

Boston Public Library Call the Teen Room to reserve your space for the free SAT Test 617-859-2334 or reserve your space on the Princeton Review website. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Mezzanine Conference Room. For more info visit www.princetonreview.com.

Poetry Workshop

Boston Public Library Are you good at poetry or want to learn? Come to 2 poetry workshops, March 20th and March 27th at Copley Teen Room from 12-1:30. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street een Room.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

"The Unknown Wagner" by M.J. Albacete

Boston Public Library The Boston Wagner Society presents a lecture and audio presentation of very rare recordings. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Orientation Glass Room. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Budget and Financial workshop for women

Boston Public Library Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Mattapan Branch Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue 02126.

Curator Tour: Poe and Boston Exhibit

Boston Public Library Join curator and Boston College professor Paul Lewis on a 45-minute guided tour of the BPL's exhibition, The Raven in the Frog Pond: Edgar Allan Poe and the City of Boston. This tour offers an insider's view into Poe's volatile relationship with the city of his birth and will highlight some of the most important original manuscripts and rare materials on display. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Cheverus Room, McKim Building, 3rd Floor 02116.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society Concert

Boston Public Library The Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society will perform a concert of traditional Irish and Celtic music. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the JP Library. All proceeds will benefit the JP Branch. Suggested admission is $8. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: $8 Suggested Donation. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Sunday, March 21, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Yoga For Seniors

Boston Public Library The West End Senior Center will be offering Yoga Classes for Seniors at the West End Branch Library. The Teacher is Tatiana Nekrasova, Certified Yoga Instructor. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Health. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 151 Cambridge Street Community Room.

Pre-School Films

Boston Public Library Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. South End Branch of Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Children, ages 2-5, and a caregiver are welcome to join us for stories and a craft. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Faneuil Branch Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton.

ESL Conversation Group

Roslindale Practice your English in an informal, enjoyable setting. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 4238 Washington Street.

Films for Preschool Children

Roslindale Preschool films are for children ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 4238 Washington Street.

Preschool Films

Egleston Square Preschool Films is only for children ages 3 to 5. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, March 22, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury.

Films for Children

North End On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Monday, March 22, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 25 Parmenter Street.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, March 22, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. South End Branch of Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

South End American Association of Retired Persons presents Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Free income tax preparation By appointment only. Call 617-536-8241 for appointment Mondays noon-4 pm Tuesdays noon-2 pm Wednesdays 10-noon, 1-3 pm Thursdays 10-noon, 1-3. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. South End Branch Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Monday, March 22, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Hypertension Screenings and Blood Pressure Checks

Boston Public Library MGH Senior HealthWISE Program will provide Hypertension Screenings and Blood Pressure Checks. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Health. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Burning Ideas: Freedom, Censorship, and the free expression of thought -- responses to reading Fahrenheit 451

Adams Street The Forty Days of Musa Dagh is a 1934 novel by Austrian-Jewish author Franz Werfel based around an event that took place on Musa Dagh in 1915 during the Armenian Genocide in Turkey. The book was first published as Die vierzig Tage des Musa Dagh in German in November of 1933. The Forty Days of Musa Dagh achieved great international success and has been credited with awakening the world to the evidence of the persecution of the Armenians. The novel is a fictionalized account based on the real-life defense of Musa Dagh's Damlayik by Armenians who were facing systematic deportations and massacres put into effect by the Committee of Union and Progress central government. Although written as a novel, the historical background content of the book has generally been accepted as fact. In the 1930s, Turkey pressured the United States State department to prevent MGM Studios from producing a film based on the novel. Library: Adams Street. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02122.

Art and Architecture Tour

Boston Public Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

English Conversation group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Dorchester, Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Monday, March 22, 2010, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Ted D'Amato Chess Club Program

Boston Public Library "Charlie the Chess Master" will preside over a weekly chess club program for youth. This new, weekly program is named in honor of Ted D'Amato, a longtime Friend of the West Roxbury Branch Library who taught chess to children for many years. Library: West Roxbury. Neighborhood: West Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Monday, March 22, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library 1961 Centre Street 02132.

Beginning ESL Class

Boston Public Library Registration is required. Please call 617-859-2446. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Creative Drama Class for Kids

Boston Public Library For ages 7 to 12. Children will learn about and participate in role-playing, improvisation, storytelling, and have fun. Please pre-register with the children's librarian. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Reading Readiness

Boston Public Library Children from ages 2 to 5 will explore concepts such as body parts, colors, shapes, letters and numbers through stories, songs, movement and play. Led by Su Eaton of Magical Creations. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Charlestown Branch Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown, MA.

Crochet Workshop for Kids

Boston Public Library Learn crochet from an experienced instructor. Please bring your own crochet hook and yarn. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Hyde Park Branch Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue.

Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)

Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Made in Massachusetts Film Series - Crime & Courtroom Films

Boston Public Library March 1 The Thomas Crown Affair 102 min. color 1968 March 8 The Firm 154 min. color 1993 March 15 Just Cause 102 min. color 1995 March 22 A Civil Action 115 min. color 1998 March 29 Monument Ave. 94 min. color 1999 April 5 Mystic River 138 min. color 2003 April 12 The Departed 152 min. color 2006 April 26 Gone Baby Gone 114 min. color 2007. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Rabb Lecture Hall. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

TERI Higher Education Information

Hyde Park Get assistance with plans for college or post-secondary education including financial aid forms, scholarships and loans advising. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 35 Harvard Avenue.

ESL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Practice speaking English with other new learners. All levels welcome. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA.

Family Pajama Storytime

Boston Public Library Come in your pajamas for stories, songs, cookies, and juice. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA.

Conversation with Friends

East Boston Practice speaking English in an informal setting. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Audience: Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 276 Meridian Street.

Book Discussion

Boston Public Library Monday, March 22, 2010 "People of the Book"-Geraldine Brooks Monday, April 26, 2010 "Our Man in Havana"-Graham Greene Monday, May 17, 2010 "The Reader"-Richard Schlink. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street McKim Conference Room.

Book Discussion

Boston Public Library February 22, 2010 "Matters of Honor"by Louis Begley March 22, 2010 "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Boston Public Library-Copley Square McKim Conference Room.

Book Discussion

Boston Public Library The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Poetry Workshop with Sam Cornish

Boston Public Library Poetry workshop with Sam Cornish. Class is now full. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Public Library, Conference Room 5 700 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116-2813.

Traditional Irish Music

Boston Public Library O’Carolan Etcetera brings to life the legacy of Turlough O’Carolan, the 18th century harper whose instrumental compositions are among the most enduring and spirited in the Celtic tradition, joining his works with other great pieces selected from three centuries of traditional music. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Concerts / Live Music, Historical. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Charlestown Branch Boston Public Library 179 Main Street. For more info visit www.ocarolanetcetera.com.

Tax Assistance

Boston Public Library No charge tax preparation assistance by AARP trained tax aides for low and middle income families and senior citizens. Appointments by reservation ONLY.please. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Hyde Park Branch Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

EMail Class

Dudley Literacy Center Learn how to use email in four classes. Registration is required. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Baby Storytime

Boston Public Library 25 minutes of rhymes, bounces, and songs for those birth to 1 year accompanied by a caregiver. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street.

Preschool Adventures

Boston Public Library Join Ms. Maija for Storytime and a fun activity. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Lower Mills Branch Library 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

Preschool Storyhour

Boston Public Library for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown, West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Preschool Storyhour

Boston Public Library Preschool Storyhour, for children ages 18 months-5 years, features picturebooks, fingerplays, and crafts. Please preregister by calling 617-524-2053. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch Library 12 Sedgwick Street.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Stories, songs, fingerplays, and simple crafts for preschool children and their adults. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street East Boston, MA 02128.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Preschool storytime for ages 2-5. Groups are welcome. Stories and songs followed by movies. Every Tuesday at 10:30. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Grove Hall Library.

Reading Readiness -- Spring Session

Boston Public Library Stories, songs and activities designed to reinforce the building blocks of reading. For ages 2 1/2 to 5. Includes children's performers -- call for details. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Adams Street. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Come, hear stories, play games, sing songs, and have fun with puppets! Join us for an interactive storytime that promotes reading readiness. For children ages 2-5 with their caregivers. No storytime on February 16. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Parker Hill Branch Library Boston Public Library 1497 Tremont Street.

Toddler Story Time

Boston Public Library Read aloud stories and a very simple craft. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM. Hyde Park Branch Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library Toddler Storytime is for children ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 and their caregivers. Each time, we'll share stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Please pre-register with the children's librarian. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 500 Columbia Road Dorchester.

Preschool Films

Dudley On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley library for a preschool film. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Preschool Storytime

Egleston Square This drop-in storytime features puppets, songs, games and fingerplays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury.

Children's Films

Charlestown Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 179 Main Street.

ESOL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Preschool Story Time

Boston Public Library Join us for stories, songs and thematically related crafts for children ages 3-5. Registration required. Library: West Roxbury. Neighborhood: West Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library 1961 Centre Street.

Toddler Storytime

Boston Public Library 30 minutes of rhymes, stories, and movement for those ages 1 to 3 years accompanied by a caregiver. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street 02113.

Preschool Storytime

Codman Square If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for storytime. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

South End American Association of Retired Persons presents Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Free income tax preparation By appointment only. Call 617-536-8241 for appointment Mondays noon-4 pm Tuesdays noon-2 pm Wednesdays 10-noon, 1-3 pm Thursdays 10-noon, 1-3. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. South End Branch Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street.

Chess with Charlie

Boston Public Library Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome! Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 35 Harvard Avenue.

ESL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 151 Cambridge St.

Tuesdays with Tarzan Film Series

Boston Public Library The Tuesdays with Tarzan Adult Film Series features films starring Johnny Weissmuller. March 2: Tarzan the Ape Man March 9: Tarzan and His Mate March 16: Tarzan Escapes March 23: Tarzan Finds a Son March 30: Tarzan's Secret Treasure. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. South Boston Branch Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway.

Creative Drama Class

Boston Public Library Join Ann Adams of Library Creative Drama, Inc. for fun and educational exercises in role-playing, improvisation, and storytelling. For children ages 7-12. Groups cannot be accommodated. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Parker Hill Branch Library 1497 Tremont St. Roxbury.

Women's History Month Film Festival

Boston Public Library Women’s History Month Film Series – Sponsored by the Friends of the West End Branch Library Tuesday, March 2, 2010 3 PM Julie & Julia (2009, 123 minutes, Rated PG-13) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3 PM Fried Green Tomatoes (1991, 137 minutes, Unrated) Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3 PM Roman Holiday (1953, 118 Minutes, Unrated) Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3PM Amelia (2009, 111 Minutes, Rated PG). Library: West End. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 3:00 PM. West End Branch of the Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114.

Chess for Kids

Boston Public Library Want to learn how to play chess or how to strengthen your game? Our chess mentors will show you how! Ages 6 & up accompanied by a caregiver. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street 02113.

Weekly Poetry Workshop for Teens in March

Boston Public Library Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Teen Room.

Word Jam

Boston Public Library A creative writing workshop for kids ages 8 to 12, led by graduate students from UMass Boston's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Library 300 North Harvard Sureet Allston.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Get scores back from Practice SAT taken on Saturday, March 13th

Boston Public Library For people who took the practice SAT on March 13 to find out how they did and get free tips on how to improve test-taking skills. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Mattapan Branch Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue 02126.

Art and Architecture Tour

Boston Public Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Business Finance and Accounting

Boston Public Library So you've never had any formal business or accounting training, and you're not sure what's coming in, what's going out, and whether you're making money or not. This two-hour workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of finance and accounting. We will cover a number of basics that every entrepreneur or company owner (big or small) should know - including record-keeping, tax considerations, cost accounting, pricing, financial statements, accounting software, vendors, and strategies for keeping it all together. This workshop is presented by the Kirstein Business Library and the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network's Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center at UMass/Boston. To register online go to http://www.sbdc.umb.edu/training.html or call (617) 287-7750. Library: Central Library. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Businesses. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street 02116.

Community Cinema Series-Dirt! The Movie

Boston Public Library Inspired by William Bryant Logan's acclaimed book "Dirt: The ecstatic Skin of the Earth," find out how industrial farming, mining and urban development have led us toward cataclysmic droughts, starvation, floods and climate change. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Public Library, Rabb Auditorium 700 Boylston St.

Resume Writing Workshop

Boston Public Library Learn to create successful resumes! This workshop is presented by the Kirstein Business Library and Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library with Jewish Vocational Services (JVS). JVS is a non-sectarian organization that provides job search, employment assistance, education, training, career development, business assistance and support to individuals from all background. This program is funded though a grant from the Highland Street Foundation. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Fields Corner Branch Boston Public Library 1520 Dorchester Avenue 02122.

Mayor's Prose and Poetry Program Award Winners

Boston Public Library Come hear the winners of the Mayor's Prose and Poetry Contest. Hosted by Sam Cornish, Boston's Poet Laureate. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Orientation room.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Basic Computer Workshops

Dudley Literacy Center Workshops for those who have never used a computer or have little experience. A series of four classes begin at the start of each month. Please register by phone or in person. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Baby Lapsit

Boston Public Library A first storytime featuring rhymes, bounces, and picturebooks for children, ages 6-18 months. Please preregister by calling 617-524-2053. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch Library 12 Sedgwick Street.

Book Club

Boston Public Library The book being reviewed is "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan. Library: West Roxbury. Neighborhood: West Roxbury. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library 1961 Centre Street 02132.

Children's Films

Boston Public Library Short, fun films for young children. Groups Welcome. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Computer Troubleshooting

Boston Public Library If you need assistance with issues relating to submitting a resume, establishing and e-mail account, or applying for a job online, this program is for you. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue 02121.

Fun With Books

Boston Public Library For young children ages 1-3 Fun with Books with Kate and Aimee. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Mattapan Branch Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue 02126.

Little Wigglers Storytime and Playgroup

Boston Public Library Come for the story, but stay for the playgroup. Ms. Maija will read a story and then we'll have some fun with music, dancing and playing with our friends. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Lower Mills Branch Library 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester.

Pre-School Film

Boston Public Library Come enjoy an entertaining film every other Wednesday at 10:30am and again at 12pm. Groups are welcome. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM. South Boston Branch Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway, South Boston MA.

Pre-School Story Time

Boston Public Library Several read aloud stories and a simple craft activity based on the theme of the stories. Large groups please call in advance. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM. Hyde Park Branch Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park.

Preschool Storytime

Boston Public Library Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. South End Branch of Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118.

Toddler Story Time

Boston Public Library Join us each week for stories, games, crafts, and songs as we work together to get ready to read!. (For children aged 2-3, and their caregivers). Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM. Orient Heights Branch Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston.

Tots 'n Tales

Boston Public Library Bring your infant and/or toddler to the South Boston Branch Library for stories, singing, fingerplay and rhymes. Older siblings welcome too. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM. South Boston Branch Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway, South Boston MA.

Story Time

Dudley Bring your child to the Dudley library for storytime. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Storytime

Faneuil Stories and a craft for children ages 2-5 and their families. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 419 Faneuil Street Brighton.

Preschool Films and Fun

Fields Corner Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester.

Reading Readiness

Uphams Corner Using stories, rhymes, activities, and crafts, pre-readers will explore concepts that prepare them for reading. Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Road.

Toddler Storyhour

West End Toddler Storyhour is for children ages 18 months to 3. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

ESOL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

South End American Association of Retired Persons presents Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Free income tax preparation By appointment only. Call 617-536-8241 for appointment Mondays noon-4 pm Tuesdays noon-2 pm Wednesdays 10-noon, 1-3 pm Thursdays 10-noon, 1-3. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. South End Branch Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street.

Japanimation

Boston Public Library Do you love Anime and Manga? Then join us every Wednesday for Anime screenings and lively discussion. For teens, ages 13-18. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Book Group, Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester.

Beginning ESL Class

Boston Public Library Registration is required. Please call 617-859-2446. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Dinosaur Club

Boston Public Library This will be a four week program dedicated to dinosaur related crafts. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Codman Square Branch Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street 02124.

The Teen Network

Boston Public Library The Teen Network meets most Wednesday afternoons at 4p.m. Call Student Peer Leader, Cassandra at 617-436-6868 for more information. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury 02119.

Drop-in Playgroup

Boston Public Library Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30-5:30 Fridays 11-2. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Social Networking, Sports. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. South End Branch of Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118.

Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)

Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Game Night

Egleston Square Come to Egleston Square library for Game Night and play a variety of board games. Uno, Scrabble, Dominos and more. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. 2044 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury.

ESOL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

ESL Conversation Group

Roslindale Practice your English in an informal, enjoyable setting. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 4238 Washington Street.

English Conversation Group

Boston Public Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Irish-American Catholic genealogy

Boston Public Library On a recent tour to Ireland by a group of Americans doing genealogical research the number one regret cited in the post trip survey was that they did not do enough research in the United States on their Irish ancestors. Don’t repeat their mistakes! Use the resources we have on this side of the Atlantic before you make the trip of a lifetime to the Emerald Isle. The goal of this lecture is to give you a toolkit to get you started on the road to finding a place of origin for your Irish ancestor. Irish research is challenging for a wide variety of reasons in comparison to other ethnic groups, but not impossible as some may believe. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Historical, Talks & Lectures. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Orientation Room.

Learn To Surf The Net: Internet Basics For Adults

Boston Public Library Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street.

Writer's Express

Boston Public Library For writers interested in getting published. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street.

Rubber Duckie Storytime

Boston Public Library Come hear stories all about ducks at this evening storytime. Plus, a free rubber duckie for each child! Ages 2 to 5. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston.