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(Free) Ice Cream Social & Pop Up Book Sale at JP Library on Aug. 2

By David Ertischek on July 30, 2025

(Free) Ice Cream Social & Pop Up Book Sale at JP Library on Aug. 2

Two of the greatest inventions ever — books and ice cream — will come together on Aug. 2 to support the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Jayne Anne Phillips Discussing ‘Night Watch’ at JP Library on Jan. 30

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Jayne Anne Phillips Discussing ‘Night Watch’ at JP Library on Jan. 30

By David Ertischek on January 27, 2025

The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library are kicking off their first author talk of the year with Jamaica Plain’s very own Pulitzer Prize winning author Jayne Anne Phillips.

Check Out JP Artist Kevin Gillespie’s Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Library

Check Out JP Artist Kevin Gillespie’s Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Library

By David Ertischek on January 12, 2025

The newest art exhibit at the Jamaica Plain Library is from a longtime resident, Kevin Gillespie, and features a peaceful escape showcasing the beloved landscapes of Jamaica Plain.

Successful JP Library Book Sale + Winter Holiday Party on Dec. 19

Successful JP Library Book Sale + Winter Holiday Party on Dec. 19

By David Ertischek on December 17, 2024

Celebrate the successful Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library winter book sale with a holiday party this Thursday.

Barbara Rhodes Children’s Endowment Created to Fund JP Library Children’s Programming

Barbara Rhodes Children’s Endowment Created to Fund JP Library Children’s Programming

By David Ertischek on August 25, 2024

In recognition of longtime Jamaica Plain children’s librarian Barbara Rhodes, an endowment is being created that would fund children’s programming in perpetuity at the South Street branch.

Plan to Rename Jamaica Plan Library Children’s Room After Longtime Children’s Librarian

Barbara Rhodes, retired children's librarian at the JP Branch Library, in the new "tween space" at the renovated facility on Saturday, May 20, 2017.

Plan to Rename Jamaica Plan Library Children’s Room After Longtime Children’s Librarian

By David Ertischek on June 28, 2024

Throughout Barbara Rhodes 30 years as the children’s librarian at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, she recommended many titles — and now the room where she worked will most likely be retitled in her honor.

Opetubo’s ‘Wallpaper’ Exhibit Now on Display at Jamaica Plain Branch Library

Opetubo’s ‘Wallpaper’ Exhibit Now on Display at Jamaica Plain Branch Library

By David Ertischek on September 7, 2023

A new exhibit featuring the work of Boston-based artist Bosede A. Opetubo is now on display at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.

Brown’s ‘Motherhood is Perennial’ Quilt Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Branch Library

Brown’s ‘Motherhood is Perennial’ Quilt Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Branch Library

By David Ertischek on May 12, 2023

Quilter Christine Brown’s “Motherhood is Perennial” show is now on exhibit at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.

Nosenko ‘I’m Glad You’ve Left’ Exhibit Opens at Jamaica Plain Library March 2

Nosenko ‘I’m Glad You’ve Left’ Exhibit Opens at Jamaica Plain Library March 2

By David Ertischek on February 28, 2023

Photographer Yana Nosenko’s solo exhibition I’m Glad You’ve Left opens at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library on March 2.

Portman’s ‘A City in 7 Years’ Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Branch Library

Portman’s ‘A City in 7 Years’ Exhibit at Jamaica Plain Branch Library

By David Ertischek on September 5, 2022

Boston artist Eli Portman’s exhibit ‘A City in 7 Years’ is now on display at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.

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