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| Tai Chi May 23, 2022 Tai chi is a gentle, fun form of movement that will challenge your body and mind. Tai chi improves strength, balance, and coordination. It can reduce stress, harmonize mind and body, and improves alertness, focus, and memory. We will also practice gentle qi gong warmup and cooldown movements. Instructor Karen Barbarisi has been practicing and teaching yoga, tai chi, and qui gong for many years. Karen teaches with a lightheartedness, encouraging students to develop physical awareness and strength while always honoring each student’s boundaries and physical limitations. Space is limited. First come, first served. bpl.bibliocommons.com |
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| Little Groove Outdoor Concert May 24, 2022 Enjoy some lively and interactive music for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Join Little Groove outside the library to sing, dance, move, and learn. This is an outdoor concert. You may want a towel or blanket to sit on. |
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| The Boston Italians May 26, 2022 Beginning after the Civil War Boston’s population increased dramatically through both matriculation as well as through immigration. In fact Boston’s population in 1870 was 250,000 of which one half was either immigrants or the children of immigrants.Among the many immigrant groups were the Irish, German, British Isles, Canadian and Italian. The North End, so welcoming of immigrants since the … bpl.bibliocommons.com |
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| Introduction to Container Gardening with Mass Audubon May 27, 2022 Do you want to grow plants and vegetables, but have limited space in your household? Mass Audubon is going to stop by the East Boston branch to give an introduction on how to plant and keep your plants alive in small settings using container gardening. This program is intended for teens and adults. No registration is required. bpl.bibliocommons.com |
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| Dance Workshop: Latino Genres May 28, 2022 Veronica Robles Cultural Center will come by the library to offer a celebration of Latino cultures through dance and music workshops. Participants will have a first hand learning experience of the most popular rhythms of South American and El Caribe such as Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, and Puerto Rico. Join the fun and try on some props and instruments! bpl.bibliocommons.com |
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| Capoeira and Dance Demonstration with Veronica Robles June 2, 2022 Veronica Robles is going to stop by the East Boston Branch to give a demonstration of their Capoeira and Dance programs. This program is intended for teens and tweens. No registration required. bpl.bibliocommons.com |
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/627bbb24514d1536008d4fe0
| Let’s Talk About BREAD June 7, 2022 From America to Oceania, bread is part of the culinary tradition of almost every country. Join the East Boston Branch for a conversation about the different types of breads found across the world and their many different shapes, textures, and tastes. Come share your memories and experiences involving this so beloved food item, and taste some versions from around the globe. No registration is required. This program is generously funded by the Baxter Fund. bpl.bibliocommons.com |
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| The Rise of a True Crime Podcast, All Rise with Diane Godfrey and Jordan Rich June 16, 2022 Court reporter Diane Godfrey and co-host Jordan Rich of WBZ Radio will discuss their new true crime podcast “All Rise.” Learn what goes into making a successful podcast and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most fascinating cases in Massachusetts history. Seasoned court reporter Diane Godfrey takes podcast listeners on a journey through her 30-year career in the Massachusetts … bpl.bibliocommons.com |
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| Brazilian Festa Junina June 18, 2022 Brazil’s second largest party, the June Festival, or Festa Junina in Portuguese, has a special place in Brazilians’ heart – and stomach. Every year, in the month of June, from north to south, they throw parties to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the harvest. And here, at the East Boston Branch, we are going to host a small version of the June Festival. Join us for an afternoon of fun and celebration! What you are going to find? Traditional music and food, games, face painting and story time in English and Portuguese for the children. No registration required. This program is generously funded by the Baxter Fund. bpl.bibliocommons.com |
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| A Short History of Ireland Through Song June 30, 2022 WGBH presenter, Brian O’Donovan and his wife Lindsay, will trace the tragic and fascinating history of Ireland through music that has marked many of its most significant events in “A Short History of Ireland Through Song.” Brian O’Donovan is widely known for his GBH radio program, A Celtic Soujourn, which often broadcasts from the WGBH studio at BPL’s Central Library. Brian was born and raised in Conakilty, West Cork, Ireland. He received his degree from University College Cork in 1978 before heading to England. He then journeyed to Boston and graduate school at Emerson College. This program is generously funded by the Baxter Fund and is part of a series on the theme “Creating a Home in Boston: Bringing the comfort of culture and tradition to a new country.” bpl.bibliocommons.com |
