
BPL Eastie Weekly
April 5, 2021
Tomorrow is National Librarian Day!
The world’s oldest known library, the Library of Ashurbanipal, dates back to the 7th century BCE. Perhaps the most well-known library of the ancient world is the Library of Alexandria, which is said to have contained up to 500,000 papyrus scrolls of literature and works of history, law, mathematics, and science. It was notoriously burned down sometime between 48 BCE and 270 CE. Read about other legendary ancient libraries on history.com.
You can celebrate this wonderful day by sharing your love for the library, learning more about the history of libraries, and letting us know how we can better serve YOU!
Shut Up & Write! BPL Young Adults
Every Wednesday
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Homework Assistance Program
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
National Pecan Day :: Let's Make Pecan Pie!
Wednesday, April 14
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Discussion & Presentation About Ancient Nubia w/ Rita Freed
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Book Talk w/ Hala Alyan, Author of "The Arsonist's City"
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Kamanja: A Brief History of the Arabic Violin w/ Layth Sidiq
Sunday, April 11
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
"Salam Alaikum: A Message of Peace" by Harris J & Ward Jenkins
An illustrated song celebrating life and encouraging readers to spread peace on earth. Salam Alaikum or Assalamu Alaikum, means "Peace be upon you." It is the greeting that Muslims around the world use to say "hello" and "good-bye." International music sensation Harris J has taken that greeting and created a call to action. Using the lyrics to the hit song of the same name, and accompanied by heartwarming illustrations that depict the power of paying it forward, this sweet and charming picture book celebrates kindness and community.
While this is a children's book, it features a message that all people can learn from. Check it out from the library today.
Salam Alaikum!
Don't have a library card?
In addition to our many online resources, we're currently offering limited in-person services like free printing and appointment-based holds pickup with BPL To Go. Due to the state of the world, all of our programs are currently taking place virtually, so check out the Events page of our website for more fun things to do from the comfort of your home!
Paul Flagg, Young Adults Librarian
Email: pflagg@bpl.org
Website: bpl.org
Location: 365 Bremen Street, Boston, MA, USA
Phone: 617-569-0271
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpleastboston
Twitter: @persnicketypaul