North End Branch Library 25 Parmenter Street Tue Apr 20 11:00 am The Yo-Yo Man The Yo-Yo Man makes an entire show out of the amazing yo-yo. High skill and deft timing to swinging music coupled with high energy and sarcastic humor makes the Yo-Yo Man a favorite for every age. Wed Apr 21 6:00 Read More…
Applications are now available for the North End Against Drugs Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. You must be a resident of the North End and attend a tuition-paying school to be eligible for the scholarship lottery. Deadine to file a completed application is Friday, May 7th. Applications can be picked Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library have received a tremendous amount of books for their upcoming book sale. They heartily thank the community for their support. Instead of more books, they are seeking volunteers to help work the sale. They will need help on Friday, May 21st in the afternoon setting up and Read More…
Following the April 7th meeting where three budget options were proposed, the Boston Public Library Trustees voted this morning to close 4 branches while keeping the other 22 open with existing hours. The North End Branch Library at 25 Parmenter Street will be staying open as will the West End Branch on Cambridge Street. From Read More…
The North End Branch Library is staying open. In a dramatic meeting at the Copley Library this morning, the Boston Public Library put forth three options to resolve its $3 million budget gap, all of which keep the North End Branch Library open. The West End Branch is also staying open. However, one of the Read More…
Sal LaMattina Boston City Councilor, District 1 Dear Concerned Resident: Thank you for contacting my office regarding library cutbacks. I share your concerns and I am doing everything possible to keep our branch libraries open. They are invaluable resources to our communities. We are all aware that these are difficult economic times, but when we Read More…
In a response to constituents that sent letters to his office, City Councilor-At-Large, John Connolly, said he expects the Boston Public Library to propose 4 options to meet its budget gap. Of the four proposals, three will recommend neighborhood branch closings. Below is an excerpt from Councilor Connolly’s response. “One frustration on my end is Read More…
In a letter to Boston Public Library President Amy Ryan and the BPL Board of Trustees, nine of the twelve City Councilors said they “believe the BPL needs to broaden of public input and participation, and search for alternatives to neighborhood branch closings.” The Council members say the review process has not vetted other cost-cutting Read More…
Community takes vote on proposed Boston Public Library Budget at City Wide Stakeholders’ Meeting Boston: A coalition of residents from across Boston will be congregating at the Cathedral of St. Paul’s to discuss the proposed budget from the Boston Public Library Trustees. The BPL Trustees plan to announce branch closings and cuts to service throughout Read More…
St. John School Annual Fundraiser “HARBORLIGHTS” Saturday, April 10th The 2010 St. John School Gala is being held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ the U.S. Coast Guard Base on Commercial Street in the North End from 7pm to midnight. A Sit-Down family style dinner will be provided by “Marty’s of Montvale Plaza” caterers. Entertainment Read More…
Putting aside the issues regarding its fate, the North End Branch Library continues to offer many weekly programs. Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
The elves in the Mayor’s Office were busy today. If you sent an email/letter regarding the potential closure of the neighborhood branch libraries, you probably received a form response (at least to those of us regarding the North End Branch Library). Cutting to the chase, there is a key sentence that is bad news for Read More…