Location
208 Ashmont Street
Dorchester,
MA,
02124United States
42° 17' 10.32" N, 71° 3' 48.96" W
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Phone:
(617) 265-7170, 1 (800) 981-5535
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
School year: Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 1-8PM
Summer: hours TBD, call (617) 265-7170x305 for more information.
Mission:
Since 1981, the Boston Learning Center has been committed to promoting academic excellence for urban students. We believe that our youth are an invaluable asset for social change and community empowerment, particularly within low-income urban neighborhoods. We understand that many under-performing students are dynamic individuals with untapped potential who are natural leaders among their peers. By enabling all students to realize their full potential in school and in life, we can empower them as agents of change who can transform schools and entire communities.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
President and CEO: Ayele Shakur, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator: Peter Terry
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
- Tutoring and Test Prep: Register online here or call Program Coordinator Peter Terry at (617) 265-7170 ext. 302.
- BIFF Project: Contact BIFF Project Director Gary Bracey at (617) 265-7170 ext. 375.
- Girls Connection: Register online here or call Caroline at 617-265-7170.
- S.A.L.S.A.: Call Lesley at 617-265-7170 ext 306.
Charge for services:
Free for those who qualify for SES. Other programs on a sliding scale. Call for more information.
Key Programs Offered:
- Tutoring and Test Prep
Private One-On-One Tutoring and Test Prep takes place at our main facility at 208 Ashmont Street. We also offer in-home private tutoring and in-home test preparation in cities throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, Springfield, Cambridge, Chelsea, Chicopee, Fall River, Gardner, Haverill, Holyoke, Lowell, Lynn, Quincy, Malden, New Bedford, Randolph, and more. Tutoring is available to students in kindergarten through the 12th grade. We offer more than fourteen different subjects in areas including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Foreign Languages.
In-School and After-School Tutorial Programs have been developed with various public, private, parochial, and charter schools as well as community centers in and around Boston. Talk with your school Principal or community center Director about developing a Boston Learning Center tutorial program.
- BIFF (Building Inspiration to Fight Failure) Project
BIFF is an innovative after-school program that begins with 12 intensive lessons delivered over a nine-week period. Like the 12 Step Program used in drug rehabilitation, the 12 lessons presented in the BIFF core curriculum bring kids to a crossroad where they can see two paths very clearly. One path – the path they are on – leads to failure and mediocrity. The other path – the BIFF path – leads to excellence and prosperity. It is an easy choice and 80% of the students who finish BIFF choose the path of success.
The lessons taught in the curriculum help students boost their skills in the following areas: Listening, Reading Speed, Study Skills, Concentration, Memory, Organization, Attention Span, Speaking, Test-Taking, Motivation, Confidence, and Multi-Model Learning.
Once a student completes all 12 lessons in the BIFF core curriculum, he/she is initiated into the BIFF alumni club and is eligible to attend monthly follow-up meetings and participate in the incentives program designed to reward high academic achievement.
- Girls Connection
The Girls Connection Program is a collaboration between the Boston Learning Center and Madison Park Community Center in Roxbury. The program, which is designed for middle and high school students in grades 6 thru 12, includes both a summer component and an after-school component during the school year. The overall goal of the Girls Connection Program is to create a high quality, year-round program for teenage girls which offers comprehensive services and a variety of supports to enable participants to realize success in school and in life. Activities include tutoring/homework help, dance, double dutch, spoken word poetry, step, and entrepreneurship.
- S.A.L.S.A.
S.A.L.S.A. (Students Advocating Life without Substance Abuse) is a program in which high school students act as positive role models for younger students in the community by promoting healthy drug-free lifestyles. The members visit schools and other communities where youth gather across the Boston area and put on informative presentations about the dangers of drugs and alcohol while reassuring the younger crowd that you can still be cool if you say “No.” The presentations foster an open forum for discourse about all issues younger youth might have for the high school leaders.
S.A.L.S.A. has a paid summer term as well as a school year term. The program begins with an intensive training period where youth develop original skits and prepare their future presentations. During this time, S.A.L.S.A. leaders develop leadership and presentation skills while looking forward to serving their community. Additionally, S.A.L.S.A. leaders learn entrepreneurial skills by essentially running the program with adult supervision.
Also (or Previously) Known As...:
Location
15 Talbot Avenue
Dorchester,
MA,
02124United States
42° 17' 40.4196" N, 71° 5' 12.6852" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Ages 6-12: Monday-Friday 1-6PM
Ages 13-18: Monday-Thursday 1-8PM, Friday 1-10PM
Summer Day Camp Hours:
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Pre-Camp 8AM-9AM
Extended Day 5PM-6PM
Ages 6-12
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
General membership: Call (617) 474-1050
To register for summer camp:
All interested families must attend an orientation session. Schedule as follows:
March 29th-April 2nd: Summer Camp orientation for CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY
May 3rd-May7th: Summer Camp Orientation OPENS to the PUBLIC (you must attend one of these sessions to be eligible for camp)
Orientation times:
May 3rd, 6PM
May 4th, 6PM
May 5th, 12PM and 6PM
May 6th, 6PM
May 7th, 12PM and 6PM
Deadlines:
June 18th: ALL SESSION 1 AND 2 APPLICATIONS AND FEES MUST BE TURNED IN BY THIS DATE
July 16th: ALL SESSION 3 AND 4 APPLICATIONS AND FEES MUST BE TURNED IN BY THIS DATE
Charge for services:
Club membership is $25/year. Summer program is $150/child for two week sessions, $75/child for one week session (last week of camp only). Pre-camp care: $25/session/child. After-camp care: $25/session/child. Non-members must also pay $25 summer membership fee. Non-refundable $25 application fee. Financial aid is available.
Key Programs Offered:
During the school year, members may drop in at any time. Activities include arts and crafts, a clay studio, cooking, dance, music lessons, tutoring, life skills development, aquatics, football, basketball, karate, computers, and more.
Summer:
Three two-week sessions and one one-week session
July 6-16: Around the World and Mad Scientist
July 19-30: Eco Explorers and Sports Week
August 2-13: Water Works and DaVinci
August 16-20: Camp Olympics
Scholarships available:
Yes, financial aid is available. Request an application at orientation.
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
Location
29 Stanton Street
Dorchester,
MA,
02124United States
42° 17' 4.8948" N, 71° 4' 47.2908" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Mission:
We are a licensed and accredited program designed for the needs of school aged children. We offer a balance of tutorials, computers, recreation, a after school program and arts and crafts with nutritious meals provided. We also have a new language program that now is teaching french and spanish.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Walk in, and we serve children from the ages 5-14yrs old.
Charge for services:
The language program is private funding and all other programs are through a sliding scale or vouchers.
Key Programs Offered:
Wesley School Age Program
Location
1350 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan,
MA,
02126United States
42° 16' 38.6652" N, 71° 5' 36.096" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Mission:
The Boston Public Library's mission is to preserve and provide access to historical record of our society, and to serve the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the City and the Commonwealth.
The vision of the Boston Public Library is to touch the lives of every Bostonian in
libraries, online and in the community.
Priorities for 2009‐10
Advancement of Learning
* Early Literacy: babies to pre‐kindergarten
* Academic support: School age children and teens
* Lifelong learning: For all ages
Easy Access to BPL Resources Most in Demand
* Serving the greatest number of people with existing or reduced resources
* Includes open hours, electronic access, and collection
Libraries as Community Gathering Places
* Existing facilities are clean, organized, and welcoming public environments
Programs and Services that Help People during these Economic Times
* Includes services such as job and career information, resume writing, foreclosure
prevention programs, etc.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Maurice Gordon, Branch Librarian
Key Partners:
Part of the Boston Public Library system. Click here to learn more about Dorchester area libraries.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Click here to register for a free library card online!
Key Programs Offered:
- Homework Assistance Program
Free one-on-one homework help for students in grades K-8 from high-achieving high school mentors. Available at every BPL branch Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM.
- Boston Teachers' Union Tutors
Tutoring for students in all grades from BPS teachers. Days and times vary by location. Mattapan: Tuesday 4-6PM.
DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
Strong collections in urban fiction, popular music, teen fiction, anime, manga and a wide array of DVDs, from movies to popular TV series. There is also a modest collection of local history materials.
RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Weekly toddler films, Fun with Books, teen movie matinee, teen advisory board, and homework assistance.
Adult Book Discussion Group - 3rd Tuesday of each Month
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
A monthly calendar of events offers a range of programs from films, author talks and readings, workshops, and educational activities for all ages. Summer reading programs are offered for children and young adults. The Friends of the Mattapan Branch also has activities throughout the year. Please consult our calendar of events for more details.
The Mattapan Branch is teamed with the Mildred Avenue Middle School and the Mildred Avenue Community Center as part of Mayor Menino’s Community Learning Initiative, a multi-department collaboration aimed at helping Boston’s youth reach their full potential by coordinating learning and recreation throughout the day.
HISTORY
As early as December 18, 1849 the people of Mattapan were concerned about library facilities. It was on that date that Increase S. Smith founded the Mattapan Library Association. On May 2, 1854, the Boston Public Library opened, and in 1870 the suburb of Dorchester, which included Mattapan, was annexed to Boston. The Mattapan Branch evolved over many years beginning with a reading room attached to the delivery station in the Oakland Hall Building in Mattapan. In 1898, the book collection consisted of ninety-eight volumes.
Around 1924, the population of Mattapan began a rapid increase. As newer groups began to establish themselves in the more central Boston neighborhoods, Jewish immigrants moved in large numbers to Mattapan.
The small reading room was granted Branch status in 1923, but could not meet the demand of the growing population. Annual circulation climbed from 20,000 volumes in 1924 to 75,010 in 1926. Mattapan residents requested a new library. Citizens' letters and petitions took effect, and on June 22, 1931 the Mattapan Library Branch at 10 Hazelton Street opened its doors.
The Hazelton Street branch served the neighborhood well for more than 75 years, but with the formation of a Mattapan Library Task Force, the procurement of necessary funding in 1997, and the perseverance of Mayor Thomas Menino and Councilor Charles Yancey a new chapter began. On February 28, 2009 the Mattapan community celebrated the opening of an architecturally-stunning, technologically enhanced, and service-rich new Mattapan Branch at 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.
Location
155 Talbot Ave
Dorchester,
MA,
02124United States
42° 17' 33.5364" N, 71° 4' 49.0476" W
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How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
For Adult Education, including GED and ESOL classes, contact Papa Diop at (617) 635-1894. Drop-in registration every first and third Wednesday of the month.
For all other after-school, summer, and recreation programs: call the front desk at (617) 635-5146
Key Programs Offered:
School Age Child Care After-School and Summer Program
Perkins Piranhas Swimming After-School Program
FANtastic Kids Fitness and Nutrition Program
Homework Help
Swim team
Open Gym
Dorchester Adult Literacy Coalition site
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
Community/Cultural Center
Location
270 Mount Vernon Street
Dorchester,
MA,
02125United States
42° 19' 9.318" N, 71° 2' 46.0356" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
September 8 - July 1
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday - Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
July 7 - August 15
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mission:
To inspire and enable all young people, from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community.
Our Boys & Girls Clubs Provide
A safe place to learn and grow.
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
Hope and opportunity.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Bob Scannell- President & CEO; Katherine Parker- Director of Resource Development
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 17. Our Club has an "open door" policy. Members are well supervised while in the program areas, but may come and go as they please. The membership fee for all ages is just $5.00 per year, or $10.00 per year for immediate family members registering at the same time. All members must furnish proof of age when signing up.
Bantams: ages 6 - 7 (limited membership; no drop-in, programmed activities only.)
Cadets: ages 8 - 9
Juniors: ages 10 - 12
Intermediates: ages 13 - 15
Seniors: ages 16 – 17
Orientation
After registering, members must attend a member's orientation. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. The orientations are held according to the following schedule:
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 (September 8 – July 1)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
4:00 – Monday - Friday
Summer 2008 (July 5 – September 8)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
9:15 – Friday
9:30 - Monday & Wednesday
4:00 – Monday - Friday
Key Programs Offered:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester offer club members the chance to participate in programs that foster the intellectual, artistic and athletic interests of its members. Each program is age appropriate, supervised, structured and most importantly - designed to accommodate the wide variety of learning styles, social skills and intellectual abilities that our children bring to the Club each and every day. Members are grouped according to age and interests with activities falling into the following categories:
Triple Play – A comprehensive wellness program that weaves physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, healthy lifestyle choices together by drawing upon the 200+ programs that take place at the Club
The Arts – Painting & drawing, sculpture, photography and digital design
Music - Comprehensive music program including instruments, voice, and dance lessons. Partnership with Berklee College of Music
Education - Daily homework help, one-on-one tutoring, reading & writing enrichment, MCAS & SAT preparation
Life Skills - Leadership groups for 13-17 year olds (Keystone Club) and 10-13 year olds (Torch Club) teach civic responsibility and pride
Technology - Three computer learning centers, each with 10 computers, are available to members for educational and research purposes
Athletics - Basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, track, volleyball, gymnastics, Judo and more
Aquatics - Organized swim teams, swimming lessons and drop-in swimming for all ages and levels
Social Recreation - Chess and other strategic board games, puzzles, pool, foosball, and movies
Career Service – Career preparation, placement and guidance for teens seeking employment support
Child Care - Licensed care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers; after-school care for children ages 6-12
Number of people served each year:
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
Location
1135 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester,
MA,
02125United States
42° 18' 43.1208" N, 71° 3' 26.8236" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
September 8 - July 1
Bantams – Programmed activities only; Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cadets - Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Juniors/Intermediates/Seniors – Monday - Friday 3:00 PM – 8:45 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
July 7 - August 15
Cadets & Juniors
Session 1– July 7– July 25; 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Session 2 – July 28 – August 15 ; 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Bantams
Session 1 Morning – July 7 – July 25; 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 1 Afternoon – July 7 – July 25; 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Session 2 Morning – July 28 – August 15; 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 2 Afternoon – July 28 – August 15; 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Intermediates/Seniors
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM – 10:45 PM; Saturday 5:00 PM – 10:45 PM
Mission:
To inspire and enable all young people, from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community.
Our Boys & Girls Clubs Provide
A safe place to learn and grow.
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
Hope and opportunity.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Bob Scannell- President & CEO; Katherine Parker- Director of Resource Development
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 17. Our Club has an "open door" policy. Members are well supervised while in the program areas, but may come and go as they please. The membership fee for all ages is just $5.00 per year, or $10.00 per year for immediate family members registering at the same time. All members must furnish proof of age when signing up.
Bantams: ages 6 - 7 (limited membership; no drop-in, programmed activities only.)
Cadets: ages 8 - 9
Juniors: ages 10 - 12
Intermediates: ages 13 - 15
Seniors: ages 16 – 17
Orientation
After registering, members must attend a member's orientation. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. The orientations are held according to the following schedule:
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 (September 8 – July 1)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
4:00 – Monday - Friday
Summer 2008 (July 5 – September 8)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
9:15 – Friday
9:30 - Monday & Wednesday
4:00 – Monday - Friday
Key Programs Offered:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester offer club members the chance to participate in programs that foster the intellectual, artistic and athletic interests of its members. Each program is age appropriate, supervised, structured and most importantly - designed to accommodate the wide variety of learning styles, social skills and intellectual abilities that our children bring to the Club each and every day. Members are grouped according to age and interests with activities falling into the following categories:
Triple Play – A comprehensive wellness program that weaves physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, healthy lifestyle choices together by drawing upon the 200+ programs that take place at the Club
The Arts – Painting & drawing, sculpture, photography and digital design
Music - Comprehensive music program including instruments, voice, and dance lessons. Partnership with Berklee College of Music
Education - Daily homework help, one-on-one tutoring, reading & writing enrichment, MCAS & SAT preparation
Life Skills - Leadership groups for 13-17 year olds (Keystone Club) and 10-13 year olds (Torch Club) teach civic responsibility and pride
Technology - Three computer learning centers, each with 10 computers, are available to members for educational and research purposes
Athletics - Basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, track, volleyball, gymnastics, Judo and more
Aquatics - Organized swim teams, swimming lessons and drop-in swimming for all ages and levels
Social Recreation - Chess and other strategic board games, puzzles, pool, foosball, and movies
Career Service – Career preparation, placement and guidance for teens seeking employment support
Child Care - Licensed care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers; after-school care for children ages 6-12
Number of people served each year:
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
Location
1520 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester,
MA,
02122United States
42° 17' 55.266" N, 71° 3' 38.2176" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mission:
The Boston Public Library's mission is to preserve and provide access to historical record of our society, and to serve the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the City and the Commonwealth.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Kimberly McCleary, Branch Librarian
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Key Programs Offered:
- Homework Assistance Program
Free one-on-one homework help for students in grades K-8 from high-achieving high school mentors. Available at every BPL branch Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM.
- Boston Teachers' Union Tutors
Tutoring for students in all grades from BPS teachers. Days and times vary by location. Fields Corner: Tuesday 4-6PM.
- Ongoing Programs
Wednesdays: 10:30am, Preschool Films & Fun: Films you (mostly) can't find on television, stories, songs, and play.
Fridays: 10am, Tots Storytime: Stories for children ages 3 to 5.
DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
This branch has a growing collection of Vietnamese materials - including books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines. There is also a strong children's and young adult fiction collection, featuring a wide variety of summer reading list titles. There is also a large selection of popular dvds in all genres, best-sellers, romances, mysteries, African-American fiction, classics and audiobook/music CDs.
RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool Films and Fun, a storytime and film program for children under the age of 6, is offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. year-round. Local teens from the Homework Assistance Program (HAP) are available five afternoons a week to help younger students with homework. A Boston Teachers’ Union teacher also provides homework help on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
The Fields Corner Branch hosts a free art enrichment program for children every summer, in collaboration with DotArt. Drop-in science and craft programs are offered several times during the year, along with school vacation programming and vibrant summer reading programs.
HISTORY
The Fields Corner Branch opened in 1969. It was the successor to the old Dorchester Branch which was also located in Fields Corner.
Location
690 Adams Street Adams Village
02122United States
42° 17' 10.0896" N, 71° 3' 16.974" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Mondays and Wednesdays 12 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Homework Assistance Program Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:30PM; tutoring Monday and Wednesday 4-6PM
Mission:
Service was first provided in 1875 through a delivery station established in Neponset on Walnut Street. A reading room was opened at 362 Neponset Avenue in 1947. The present branch library building was opened in 1951, and at the time represented the first new neighborhood facility built in 20 years.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Kate Brown, Branch Librarian
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Key Programs Offered:
- Homework Assistance Program
Free one-on-one homework help for students in grades K-8 from high-achieving high school mentors. Available at every BPL branch Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM.
- Boston Teachers' Union Tutors
Tutoring for students in all grades from BPS teachers. Days and times vary by location. Adams street: Monday and Wednesday 4-6PM.
- Reading Readiness for Preschoolers
Tuesdays: 10:30am, Stories songs and activities designed to reinforce the building blocks of reading. Includes performances by children's performers.
- All libraries also provide computers for public use and FREE wireless access.
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
Community/Cultural Center
DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The Adams Street Branch supports the broad interests of a passionate reading neighborhood with outstanding mystery, history and summer reading collections. The branch has been complemented on its eclectic and varied audio-visual collection and extensive list of films. They also have a wide range of CDs to borrow!
RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
The Adams Street Branch is more than a library: it is a community gathering place for the local business association, many neighborhood organizations including a women’s writing group, and three Girl Scout troops that use our community room on a regular basis. Adams Street offers a variety of programs, from well-attended toddler, lap sit, Reading Readiness and Pajama story times to a busy Friday morning Play Group, and for adults a Monday afternoon film series.
The Adams Street Branch is teamed with the Richard J. Murphy School and Murphy Community Center as part of Mayor Menino’s Community Learning Initiative, a multi-department collaboration aimed at helping Boston’s youth reach their full potential by coordinating learning and recreation throughout the day.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
During the spring, summer and fall months, a reading garden provides a beautiful setting for special children’s events, musical performances for adults and kids, and piñatas on occasion. The branch regularly schedules lectures on a variety of topics in the community room, and offers special programs for children during school vacation weeks as well as an active schedule of summer reading events. The Adams Street Branch is also the hub for BPL participation in The Big Read, a program designed to restore reading for pleasure to the center of American life.
HISTORY
Service to the Adams Street neighborhood was first provided in 1875 through a delivery station on Walnut Street. A reading room was opened at 362 Neponset Avenue in 1947. The present branch library building was opened in 1951, and represented the first new neighborhood facility built in 20 years. In 2004, through the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Adams Street Library, a portion of the library’s yard was transformed into a Reading Garden, featuring decorative brickwork, colorful landscaping and wrought iron benches, a peaceful oasis in the midst of a busy urban neighborhood.
Location
117 Mount Pleasant Ave
Roxbury,
MA,
02119United States
42° 19' 29.802" N, 71° 4' 35.6412" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Call for more information
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Number of people served each year:
