Topic: Boston Public Library

The joy of running in Boston

A Christian Science perspective: A runner reflects on the right to run with joy in Boston or in any other place.

Modern Parenthood Talking to my son about the Boston Marathon: A mom reflects

The Nichols had to tell their 11-year-old son about the Boston Marathon bombings — he'd been upset when they hid the Newtown, Conn. headlines from in him December. Now, a day after the Boston Marathon, Martha Nichols mulls over their decision. 

Why Sam Adams' church is selling a bit of its history to pay for its future

The historic Old South Church in Boston, to which Sam Adams belonged, plans to sell a 1640 hymn book and Colonial Era silver to fund building repairs and expand its ministry.

Who are the 47 percent? 5 jobs held by people who pay no income tax.

Mitt Romney says 47 percent of Americans don't pay federal income taxes – and he was right. Half of that 47 percent are workers who hold jobs that don't pay enough for them to owe income taxes to Uncle Sam. What kinds of jobs are these?

Fenway Park: 5 new books about the beloved ballpark

5 new books to check out about the fabled stadium

Putting the crisis in books

How to download free books, music, and movies from local libraries

Bookmobile teaches people ways to digitally tap into the next phase of book lending.

The next phase of libraries rolls into town

Baghdad's brave librarian

Loud talkers, lost books ... and the occasional sniper fire, rocket attacks, and death threats are what Saad Eskander is up against in rebuilding the National Library and Archive.