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FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH END LIBRARY (FOSEL)

Our Mission: To promote and enhance the value of the South End Library and Library Park as a cultural, informational, and educational asset for the South End community, free to all, through programs, activities, and financial support. 

News and Updates

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Summer Concert Season with Pat Loomis and Friends started
Summer Concert Season with Pat Loomis and Friends started
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Summary of 6th Community Meeting

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Summary of 5th Community Meeting

Past South End Library Author Series

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THE GUILT PILL BY SAUMYA DAVE
Apr 23
THE GUILT PILL BY SAUMYA DAVE

The Guilt Pill is a feminist exploration of motherhood, race, ambition, and how the world treats women who go after everything they want. 

EDEN UNDONE BY ABBOTT KAHLER
Mar 26
EDEN UNDONE BY ABBOTT KAHLER

Edon Undone A true story of sex, murder, and utopia at the dawn of World War II

WONDERLAND BY NICOLE TRESCA
Feb 26
WONDERLAND BY NICOLE TRESCA

Wonderland Nicole Treska’s fascinating memoir about being born to a family of Boston gangsters. 

SUMMER CONCERTS

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GREAT MUSIC IN LIBRARY PARK THIS SUMMER!
GREAT MUSIC IN LIBRARY PARK THIS SUMMER!

CURRENT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

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South End Story Time
South End Story Time

Story time Librarian Margaret welcomes babies to preschoolers and their caregivers Please note that story time will be cancelled on Thursday, July 3rd.

BPL by Bike
BPL by Bike

Join us outside of the South End Library Park every Thursday starting at 10:00am to 12:30pm as we bring the library to you with BPL by Bike! Please note that BPL by Bike will not be available Thursday, July 3rd.

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Storyteller Doria Hughes

Join us for Story Hour at the BPL with Doria the Storyteller!

Summer Pop-Up Event
Summer Pop-Up Event

What a fantastic day we had last week at our pop-up event! It was truly a fun-filled community day in the South End

Scoop: Book Club
Scoop: Book Club

Happy Pride Month! This month, we will read and discuss Mrs. S by K. Patrick FoMu Ice Cream | 6/13/2025 | 2:00pm

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