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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

News
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Great Author Talk with Lisa Genova on 3/25

Great Author Talk with Lisa Genova on 3/25

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Testimony for Ways & Means Committee of the Boston City Council 3/24/26

Testimony for Ways & Means Committee of the Boston City Council 3/24/26

At our first Author Talk of the Spring Season, we heard great stories from Bruce Robert Coffin
At our first Author Talk of the Spring Season, we heard great stories from Bruce Robert Coffin

South End Library Building Project Update
South End Library Building Project Update

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Announcing our 2026 Spring Author Series
FOSEL wishes ALL a peaceful and safe Holiday Season
FOSEL wishes ALL a peaceful and safe Holiday Season

A large crowd was energized and delighted to hear from Ilyon Woo in our final author talk of the Fall 2025 series
A large crowd was energized and delighted to hear from Ilyon Woo in our final author talk of the Fall 2025 series

Union Church welcomed us for the spellbinding author interview with Alma Katsu & FOSEL’s Sara DiVello
Union Church welcomed us for the spellbinding author interview with Alma Katsu & FOSEL’s Sara DiVello
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Join or renew your Support for FOSEL
Fall Author Series had an exciting start last Wednesday
Fall Author Series had an exciting start last Wednesday
Announcing our Fall Author Series
Announcing our Fall Author Series
Final Summer Concert Last Night
Final Summer Concert Last Night
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Summary of 6th Community Meeting

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Summary of 5th Community Meeting
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Recent BPL Trustees Meeting February 4th 2025
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2025 SE Library Author Series for Spring
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BPL Hosts 4th South End Library Community Meeting on December 4th
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Summary of BPL Trustees Meeting on 11/19/24
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Exciting South End Library Fall Author Series
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Summary of BPL Trustees Meeting on 9/24/24
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Last Night Pat Loomis & Friends’ rocked the South End Neighborhood!
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3rd COMMUNITY MEETING

Video and article of 3rd Community Mtg

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Pride Month Kick-Off in Library Park
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Video of 3rd COMMUNITY MEETING
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FOSEL Representatives Testify Before City Council
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BPL Trustees Hold Quarterly Meeting

Spring Author Series

Author Series
THE DESCENDANT by Linda Stasi
Apr 22
THE DESCENDANT by Linda Stasi

CURRENT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

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Spring Pop-up Event

Tuesday, March 24, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
South End Library Park

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Spring Equinox Concert with Little Groove End

Come and join Little Groove on Friday, March 20, 10:30 AM at South End Library Park

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Scoop: Book Club

Monthly Book Group;

Tuesday, March 10, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Sip of Joy

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Renderings for your future Library by Utile Architects

Renderings for your future Library by Utile Architects

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