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Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage Equality at Connolly Library Event on Oct. 19

By David Ertischek on October 15, 2024

Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage Equality at Connolly Library Event on Oct. 19

Come celebrate 20 years of marriage equality in Massachusetts with a heartfelt discussion about the LGBTQ+ community at an event co-hosted by the Connolly Branch Library and The History Project.

10 Women Artists Exhibit ‘The Time Project’ at Connolly Library

10 Women Artists Exhibit ‘The Time Project’ at Connolly Library

By joan schwartz on September 28, 2022

Ten seasoned and established artists, all women, came together in August 2009 to create the Time Project. Thus, began a rare and unique journey.

These Were The Top 10 Books Checked Out at JP Libraries

These Were The Top 10 Books Checked Out at JP Libraries

By David Ertischek on December 31, 2021

The Boston Public Library compiled their top 10 list of books checked out in 2021 throughout the entire BPL system, as well as individual branches. And one author dominated both Jamaica Plain branch libraries.

Outdoor Halloween Festival at Connolly Library on Oct. 31

Outdoor Halloween Festival at Connolly Library on Oct. 31

By Sarah Brugge on October 28, 2021

Enjoy an outdoor Halloween Festival complete with games, activities, free food and more for the whole family on October 31 at the Connolly Branch Library.

Boston Public Branch Libraries Reopening June 14

Boston Public Branch Libraries Reopening June 14

By David Ertischek on June 1, 2021

The Boston Public Copley Library opens on June 1, and all branch libraries (not under construction) will be reopening on June 14.

The Effects of Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter on Boston Public Library Use

By David Ertischek on August 17, 2020

As you might expect, the pandemic has led to a large increase in Boston Public Library e-card signups, and the Black Lives Matter protests led to a huge increase of requests for the most popular anti-racism titles.

Learn How to Get Involved with Friends of the Connolly Branch Library April 8

By David Ertischek on April 3, 2019

The Friends of the Connolly Branch Library are hosting an event on April 8 for people to learn more about the Friends, the library and meet the new library staff.

Free Doc About Dominican Republic Traditions, Culture at Connolly Library on April 1

By Katy Berndt on March 27, 2019

There will be a free screening of the documentary “Hay un país en el mundo” at the Jamaica Plain Connolly Branch Library on April 1.

BLO Brings ‘Barber of Seville’ for Kids to JP Libraries

BLO Brings ‘Barber of Seville’ for Kids to JP Libraries

By David Ertischek on March 11, 2019

Artists from Boston Lyric Opera recently visited an ennead of public libraries, including Jamaica Plain’s two branches, to perform kid-themed excerpts from “The Barber of Seville.”

JP Novelist Decides How She’ll Transition to Dust

JP Novelist Decides How She’ll Transition to Dust

By David Ertischek on September 12, 2018

What should be done with this body of mine when, as the saying on many old New England tombstones goes, I have departed this life? Over the years I spent writing a novel starring a gravedigger, this question crept gradually from the back of my mind to the fore of it.

Posts tagged as “Connolly Branch Library”

Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage Equality at Connolly Library Event on Oct. 19

10 Women Artists Exhibit ‘The Time Project’ at Connolly Library

These Were The Top 10 Books Checked Out at JP Libraries

Outdoor Halloween Festival at Connolly Library on Oct. 31

Boston Public Branch Libraries Reopening June 14

The Effects of Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter on Boston Public Library Use

Learn How to Get Involved with Friends of the Connolly Branch Library April 8

Free Doc About Dominican Republic Traditions, Culture at Connolly Library on April 1

BLO Brings ‘Barber of Seville’ for Kids to JP Libraries

JP Novelist Decides How She’ll Transition to Dust

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