Friends of the Faneuil Branch Library

05/03/2026

What a terrific learning experience yesterday. Thank you Gund Kwok Women's Lion Dance group!

05/02/2026

Our May calendar of events is here! A lot of great stuff is happening this month at the library.

05/02/2026

Beneath the waters of the Quabbin Reservoir lies a lost New England story.

Discover it with bestselling author Michael Tougias on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 PM at the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library. His engaging presentation shares the history, people, and places behind this remarkable landscape.

Presented by the Brighton Allston Historical Society & Friends of the Faneuil Branch Library

05/02/2026

Come see a special lion dance performance by Gund Kwok this Saturday, May 2nd, at noon! Hear an interactive story of the origins and learn about the significance of the dance, too. All are welcome, but best for ages 5 and up.

04/30/2026

Last day of poetry month.

It's our last pocket poem of National Poetry month .
We hope you are always able to find light in even the darkest of days.

04/19/2026

It's back!!! Time to get funky!

04/18/2026

Our seed library is up and running! We are currently offering only vegetable seeds, but more seeds are coming soon.
Learn about starting seeds and native flora at our lectures on Saturday, April 18 & Saturday, April 25, too!
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69b986d08089f23c6762b9d3
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69b9685f491b809c6f20ffec

04/18/2026

today

Interested in our Seed Library, but not sure where to start? Join us on Saturday, April 18th at 2 pm, and learn how to grow from seeds from Massachusetts Master Gardener Gretel Anspach.
We will have seeds, dirt, and some planters for a hands on demo! There is no registration, but supplies are limited.

04/17/2026

One lone granite ridge
where one pine tree is enough
To shade a small creek.
Gary Snyder

Happy International Haiku Poetry Day and Happy National Poetry Month!

04/13/2026

Come join us!

We'd love to have you join us tomorrow!

04/01/2026

Happy April Fool's Day!