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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Update on South End Library and City's Decision on Alley 510
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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

Previous Author Series

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

Summer Concerts

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The Sultans of Bebop
Jul 14
The Sultans of Bebop

Rescheduled: Pat Loomis concert will be July 14th

Miles at 100
Jul 21
Miles at 100
Saxophone Colossus
Aug 4
Saxophone Colossus
Funky Dance Party
Aug 18
Funky Dance Party

CURRENT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Featured
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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