Location
846 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester,
MA,
02125United States
42° 19' 18.8508" N, 71° 3' 24.4224" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Tuesday - Friday: 10am to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 12am to 6pm
Monday: Closed
Mission:
Knit Sew Quilt Create!
Stitch House Dorchester is yarn & crochet store offering high quality materials and supplies. We also offer classes in all of the fiber arts , including sewing and quilting.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Charge for services:
Yes (some classes/clubs are free)
Key Programs Offered:
Stitch House offers various Classes and Clubs.
To see their current list of classes visit here and clubs here, or drop in for more information.
Mailing Address (if different than physical location):
The Boston Harbor Association
374 Congress Street, Suite 307
Boston, MA 02210
Mission:
The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) is the leading harbor advocacy group working to promote a clean, alive, and accessible Boston Harbor. Founded in 1973 by the League of Women Voters and the Boston Shipping Association, TBHA prides itself in its creative and innovative programs to help educate the public and build a consensus for a clean and alive Harbor. The Boston Harbor Association is making a difference today and for future generations with solutions and programs that promote maritime industrial activities, environmental protection, and public access around Boston Harbor.
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Location
800 Columbia Road
Dorchester,
02125United States
42° 19' 14.16" N, 71° 3' 27.36" W
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Mailing Address (if different than physical location):
DOTtots Playgroup
C/O C. Gillis
14 Hinckley Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 AM
Mission:
Parents and caregivers of children under 5 are invited and encouraged to attend this weekly neighborhood playgroup. It is a great opportunity to connect with other local parents and give your child(ren) an opportunity to socialize with other youngsters. Come for support, conversation, even snacks! We have toys and equipment for children from birth to preschool and everyone is welcome.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Contact C. Gillis or R. Gould
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Location
500 Columbia Road
Dorchester,
MA,
02125United States
42° 18' 52.74" N, 71° 4' 2.748" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Mon through Weds: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thurs: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 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:
Georgia Titonis, Branch Library
Key Partners:
Part of the Boston Public Library system. Click here to learn more about Dorchester's 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. Upham's Corner: Thursday 4-6PM.
- Ongoing Programs
Wednesdays: 10:30am, Reading Readiness Dance Workshop: Erica Siegel will lead pre-reading children in a fun reading readiness program that incorporates dance, movement, and stories.
Thursdays: 5pm, Crafts with Mrs. C: Children aged 8-16 are invited to come make a craft to take home.
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Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
State/City/Municipal Building
DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The Uphams Corner Branch has a collection which reflects the needs and interest of the surrounding community. In addition to a core group of popular fiction and representative nonfiction, there are materials in French, Portuguese and Spanish languages, well rounded African American authors and reference sections and a large DVD collection.
RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool, Reading Readiness and toddler programs are offered weekly. Teenagers are available four afternoons a week to help children with their homework through the HAP program.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
The branch hosts monthly programs for adults and families alternating between informational and entertaining offerings. During the summer Uphams Corner participates in the Read Your Way to Fenway and Statewide Summer Reading programs.
HISTORY
In 1904 the Uphams Corner Branch Library moved from a temporary store-front location on Dudley Street to the two-year-old municipal building on Columbia Road. Upon entering the building, the adult room was on the left, a floor above the swimming pool, and the children's room used a common area on the right side of the hall. When the swimming pool developed leaks and fell into disuse for some time, the children's room took occupancy in this space. It maintained a separate entrance and circulation desk until the 1970s. After renovations to the building in 1989, only one entrance to the Library remained -- through the adult room. Many residents still recall the swimming pool and public showers of their childhood.
