In front of a neighborhood audience, author and retired FBI agent James Ring described the “inspired” fiction of his novel, Necessary Assets, at a Saturday afternoon book reading hosted by the Friends group at the North End Branch Library. A longtime North End resident, Ring incorporated many neighborhood features into the book despite the broader Read More…
At its annual meeting on October 9th, the Friends of the North End Branch Library elected the following officers to serve for the next 12 months. President- Donna Wells Vice-President- Jean Casale Treasurer- Sean Brennan Secretary- Jim Salini The Friends would also like to thank Robin Ardito (former President) and Paula Luccio (former Vice-President) for Read More…
On Thursday, October 24th, National Braille Press President Brian MacDonald joined Chairman, President and CEO of State Street Corporation, Jay Hooley to celebrate Blind Awareness Month at a reading event at the North End Library. Children from the North End neighborhood attended the storytime to hear the books Froggy Learns to Swim and What A Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library dedicated the newly restored Palazzo Ducale diorama this week and celebrated the completion of this special project. Featured speakers included Gene & Corinne Reppucci, representing Gene’s late mother Anna Reppucci and the Memorial Trust that funded the diorama restoration of the famous Venice, Italy landmark. Anna Reppucci Read More…
Saturday hours return to the neighborhood branches of the Boston Public Library, including the North End (25 Parmenter St.), starting on September 7, 2013. More information in the news release below. Saturday Hours Return to Neighborhood Branches; Sunday Hours Return to Central Library Detailed hours information available on the Boston Public Library website Saturday hours Read More…
A “Kindergarten Days Party” held at the North End Library attracted many local families and their off to school children. It was a morning of fun, treats and activities like story time , arts and crafts and a parade. The kindergarten children wore their yellow “I’m Going to Kindergarten” t-shirts. The free public event was Read More…
The following poll will help the Friends of the North End Branch Library (FONEBL) focus their efforts on the needs and wants of the community regarding books, features and events. Select up to 3 answers. The North End Branch Library is located at 25 Parmenter Street. View FriendsNELibrary.org to become a “Friend” or find Read More…
The following poll will help the Friends of the North End Branch Library (FONEBL) focus their efforts on the needs and wants of the community regarding books, features and events. Select up to 3 answers. The North End Branch Library is located at 25 Parmenter Street. View FriendsNELibrary.org to become a “Friend” or find out Read More…
The Ducal Palace Diorama restoration is now complete and open for viewing at the North End Branch Library. The diorama is a scale model of Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice and one of the several unique features of the library. The Friends of the North End Branch Library thank Eugene and Corinne Reppucci for Read More…
NEMPAC Clarinetist, Kristian Baverstam and NEMPAC Violinist, Sarah Ryu, both from New England Conservatory, brought a fun, educational music workshop to the North End Library last Monday, June 3rd! Our participants ranged from our youngest of 2 years to adults! Both Kristian and Sarah offer private music lessons at NEMPAC in the North End and Read More…
Students from Saint John School joined in helping beautify the neighborhood by planting flowers on Wednesday at the North End Library. The gardens outside the library on Parmenter Street are looking great! Photos by Paula Luccio, Friends of the North End Branch Library.
It was a banner day for the annual book sale, held by the Friends of the North End Branch Library. There was a deal for everyone with $1 paperbacks and $2 for hardcover books, plus plenty of CDs, Audiobooks and DVDs. Tables of categorized books lined the sidewalk on Parmenter Street with more selections inside Read More…