Book Discussion Group to meet at West End Branch Library
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the Book Discussion Group on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m.
September is National Recovery Month. Its purpose is to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. In addition to a month-long display and information on recovery, there will be a discussion on the book, “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic†by Sam Quinones, copies of which are available at the library.
Call 617-523-3957 for more information.
Learn new game at West End Library
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library at
151 Cambridge St. offers Chinese-style Mahjong on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 2 to 4 p.m.
Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China during the Qing dynasty that is commonly played by four players. While similar to the Western card game rummy, it uses 144 tiles instead of cards. Instructors are Likam Lie and Nancy Martin.
Call 617-523-3957 for more information.
‘Preschool Story Hour’ at West End      Branch Library
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., offers the “Preschool Story Hour†on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Children, ages 3 to 5, and their caregivers join the children’s librarian for weekly stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This is a high-energy story time, and families, daycare and school groups are all welcome to drop in.
ESL conversation group resumes meeting                          at West End      Branch Library
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come and practice your English language skills with other newcomers and a facilitator.
West End Playgroup meets Tuesday mornings
The West End Community Center, located at 1 Congress St., welcomes the West End Playgroup on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. through the fall and winter.
This is a free drop-in time to let kids play and adults chat with one another. Small toy donations are welcome.
‘Toddler Time’ at the West End           Branch Library
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., presents “Toddler Time†on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
At this time, children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers join the children’s librarian for developmentally appropriate stories, rhymes, movement, and songs. Drop-in for families, and groups, should contact the library ahead of time at 617-523-3957.
Get homework help at the West End Library
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 151 Cambridge St., offers homework help every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Get help from a Boston Public Schools teacher. No appointment necessary; simply drop in with your homework.
Call 617-523-3957 for more information.
West End Food Pantry seeking donations
The West End Food Pantry needs help to continue serving its more than 120 clients per month. They welcome donations to replenish the supply of food that they give out to hungry residents in the neighborhood.
The pantry is located in the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library and is staffed by volunteers from ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center. Non-perishable (canned and boxed) items are being sought, including rice, pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, soups, cup of noodles, etc.
Donations can be left at the library, 151 Cambridge St., on Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.