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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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Summary of 7th Community Meeting

Alley Design Options - Pre-Read
Alley Design Options - Pre-Read

For Community Meeting on May 19th, 2026

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Last Author talk with Linda Stasi on 4/22

Great Author Talk with Lisa Genova on 3/25

South End Library News 4/16/26 by Yvette Jarreau, President, FOSEL
South End Library News 4/16/26 by Yvette Jarreau, President, FOSEL
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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

Previous Author Series

Summer Concerts

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The Sultans of Bebop
Jul 7
The Sultans of Bebop

From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.

Miles at 100
Jul 21
Miles at 100

“ Miles at 100: A Tribute To Miles Davis “ with Scott Aruda (trumpet), Adonis Martin (keyboards), Daniel Day (bass), Zeke Martin (drums)

Saxophone Colossus
Aug 4
Saxophone Colossus

A Salute To Sonny Rollins “ with Brett Walberg ( tenor sax ), Adonis Martin ( piano ), Daniel Day ( bass ), Zeke Martin ( drums )

Funky Dance Party
Aug 18
Funky Dance Party

An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.

Author Series
THE DESCENDANT by Linda Stasi
Apr 22
Author Series
THE DESCENDANT by Linda Stasi
Author Series
Author Series
MORE OR LESS MADDY by Lisa Genova
Mar 25
Author Series
MORE OR LESS MADDY by Lisa Genova
Author Series
Author Series
BITTER FALL by Bruce Robert Coffin
Feb 25
Author Series
BITTER FALL by Bruce Robert Coffin
Author Series
Author Series
Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo
Dec 10
Author Series
Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo
Author Series
Author Series
Fiend by Alma Katsu
Nov 12
Author Series
Fiend by Alma Katsu
Author Series
Author Series
Vianne by Joanne Harris
Oct 22
Author Series
Vianne by Joanne Harris
Author Series
Author Series
The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave
Apr 23
Author Series
The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave
Author Series
Author Series
Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler
Mar 26
Author Series
Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler
Author Series
Author Series
Wonderland by Nicole Tresca
Feb 26
Author Series
Wonderland by Nicole Tresca
Author Series
Author Series
The Poisoner's Handbook and Ghost Hunters by Deborah Blum
Oct 30
Author Series
The Poisoner's Handbook and Ghost Hunters by Deborah Blum
Author Series
Author Series
The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni
Oct 23
Author Series
The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni
Author Series
Author Series
The Underhanded by Adam Sikes
Oct 23
Author Series
The Underhanded by Adam Sikes
Author Series
Author Series
Jackie by Dawn Tripp
Oct 15
Author Series, South End Writes
Jackie by Dawn Tripp
Author Series, South End Writes
Author Series, South End Writes
The Beckoning World by Douglas Bauer
Apr 24
South End Writes, Author Series
The Beckoning World by Douglas Bauer
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Chasing the Thrill by Daniel Barbarisi
Oct 8
South End Writes, Author Series
Chasing the Thrill by Daniel Barbarisi
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Gabrielle Korn: EVERYBODY (ELSE) IS PERFECT: How I Survived Hypocrisy, Beauty, Clicks, and Likes.
Jun 1
South End Writes, Author Series
Gabrielle Korn: EVERYBODY (ELSE) IS PERFECT: How I Survived Hypocrisy, Beauty, Clicks, and Likes.
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Zibby Owens: MOMS DON'T HAVE TIME TO: A QUARANTINE ANTHOLOGY
May 4
South End Writes, Author Series
Zibby Owens: MOMS DON'T HAVE TIME TO: A QUARANTINE ANTHOLOGY
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Tanya Selvaratnam: ASSUME NOTHING: A STORY OF INTIMATE VIOLENCE
Apr 27
South End Writes, Author Series
Tanya Selvaratnam: ASSUME NOTHING: A STORY OF INTIMATE VIOLENCE
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Denny S. Bryce: WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES
Apr 6
South End Writes, Author Series
Denny S. Bryce: WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Nancy Johnson: THE KINDEST LIE
Mar 16
South End Writes, Author Series
Nancy Johnson: THE KINDEST LIE
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Alice Henderson: A SOLITUDE OF WOLVERINES
Mar 2
South End Writes, Author Series
Alice Henderson: A SOLITUDE OF WOLVERINES
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Heal Yourself by Amy Scher, "accidental guru"
Feb 23
South End Writes, Author Series
Heal Yourself by Amy Scher, "accidental guru"
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
"The Resisters" by Gish Jen
Feb 2
South End Writes, Author Series
"The Resisters" by Gish Jen
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Filthy Labors by Lauren Marie Schmidt
Jan 26
South End Writes, Author Series
Filthy Labors by Lauren Marie Schmidt
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Bruce Robert Coffin
Jan 12
South End Writes, Author Series
Bruce Robert Coffin
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
The Power of Discord
Dec 8
South End Writes, Author Series
The Power of Discord
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Monogamy by Sue Miller
Nov 10
South End Writes, Author Series
Monogamy by Sue Miller
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Dorothy Keeney - Annie McKay Boston's First School Nurse
Oct 6
South End Writes, Author Series
Dorothy Keeney - Annie McKay Boston's First School Nurse
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Lauren Francis - Sharma - Book of the Little Axe
Sep 22
South End Writes, Author Series
Lauren Francis - Sharma - Book of the Little Axe
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series
Stephen Kinzer and Christopher Lydon - How Our Presidential Election Could Reshape the World:
Sep 15
South End Writes, Author Series
Stephen Kinzer and Christopher Lydon - How Our Presidential Election Could Reshape the World:
South End Writes, Author Series
South End Writes, Author Series

CURRENT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

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Storytime in the Library Park is back!

Thursday, May 14 & 28, 10:30 AM @ South End Library Park

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Monthly Book Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Sip of Joy

Music with Matt Heaton
Music with Matt Heaton

Thursday, May 7, 10:30 AM @ South End Library Park

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Monthly Book Group

Tuesday, April 14th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Sip of Joy

World Book Day Pop-up Event
World Book Day Pop-up Event

Thursday, April 23, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ South End Library Park

World Book Day Concert with Little Groove
World Book Day Concert with Little Groove

World Book Day Concert with Little Groove Thursday, April 23, 10:30 AM @ South End Library Park

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Renderings for your future Library by Utile Architects

Renderings for your future Library by Utile Architects

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