Cookie Swap at Connolly Library

Connolly Branch Library 433 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Have a favorite cookie recipe? Or maybe you've been wanting to try a new one? Bring in some to share, and you'll leave with more cookies and recipes from others. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be served. Everyone is welcome; non-bakers are invited to attend and sample the treats. If you want to bring […]

Little Cocoa Bean Tot Cafe 1 Year Anniversary

Little Cocoa Bean Tot Cafe 114 South Street, Jamaica Plain, United States

Little Cocoa Bean Tot Cafe is celebrating its one-year anniversary on December 16, from 10 am to 5pm with family fun activities. Stop on by!

Margarita Barresi in Conversation with José Massó

Connolly Branch Library 433 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

At the Connolly Branch Library, José C. Massó III and debut author Margarita Barresi will discuss her book A Delicate Marriage, which is loosely based on her grandparents lives in mid-1900s Puerto Rico. They will also discuss how becoming a U.S. colony impacted the island, its people, and its politics during the time period of […]

Nine Lessons & Carols

455 Arborway 455 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Nine Lessons & Carols December 16th @ 7:00 455 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 02130 Celebrate the season with an evening of joyful music and Christmas readings followed by a reception. The event is free and open to all. Nine Lessons & Carols Tickets, Sat, Dec 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

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The Winter Solstice in Story and Song

St John's Episcopal Church 1 Roanoke Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Winter Solstice in Story and Song” Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan  Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance, with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb, reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions. Saint […]

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The Winter Solstice in Story and Song

St John's Episcopal Church 1 Roanoke Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Winter Solstice in Story and Song” Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan  Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance, with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb, reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions. Saint […]

Bilingual Three Kings Children’s Concert with Mariana Iranzi

Connolly Branch Library 433 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Mariana brings a multicultural, bilingual, and interactive music experience full of original songs and some classics that will make you sing and move to the varied styles. For children ages 0-5 at the Connolly Library. Mariana trae una experiencia musical bilingue e interactiva donde cantarás, bailarás y te divertirás al ritmo de los variados estilos […]

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Free Gentle Yoga Class with Henri Garrison-Desany at Connolly Library

Connolly Branch Library 433 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Connolly Public Library is hosting Gentle Yoga for adults with JP Centre Yoga's Henri Garrison-Desany, for new and experienced practitioners alike on Thursdays, Jan. 11 and 18 from 11 am to noon. Please bring your own yoga mat. To register, please email Nic at connolly@bpl.org or call 617-522-1960.    

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Free Gentle Yoga Class with Henri Garrison-Desany at Connolly Library

Connolly Branch Library 433 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Connolly Public Library is hosting Gentle Yoga for adults with JP Centre Yoga's Henri Garrison-Desany, for new and experienced practitioners alike on Thursdays, Jan. 11 and 18 from 11 am to noon. Please bring your own yoga mat. To register, please email Nic at connolly@bpl.org or call 617-522-1960.    

Jamaica Plain & Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Wish

Connolly Branch Library 433 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

While completing his latest book, Alex Krieger realized that his own neighborhood of Jamaica Plain is emblematic of a number of American ideals. Not least of which is the yearning to achieve what observers of American culture have called the “ middle landscape,” or “middle state,” or more philosophically as the “ethic of the middle […]

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