5th Community Meeting for the new Library building
On Feb. 10th, updated floor plans were presented, along with preliminary images of the interior and exterior, including a two-story glass wall to face the Park: A 6th Community Meeting is planned before Fall 2025. In the interim, the exterior and interior design will be refined, with the expectation of putting the design out for construction bids in the fall, with construction starting at the end of the year and continuing for 18-24 months before occupancy.
See a full report here from FOSEL attendees, including a summary of questions and comments from the audience. The BPL's website has the slide deck (pdf file) and a recording of the meeting.
Library Park Concerts for the summer
We have preliminary dates for the return of Pat Loomis and Friends, who perform a mix of jazz and blues: 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26.
FOSEL's South End Library Author Series continues for the spring
March 26th: Abbot Kahler - Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II. More info here.
April 23rd: Saumya Dave - The Guilt Pill, a speculative novel about a female entrepreneur who finds the perfect antidote to self-blame and imposter syndrome. More info here.
These are free events starting at 6:30pm: you can attend in person at Union Church, 485 Columbus St. Books will be available for sale by Parkside Books, and refreshments and a book signing will follow the presentation. Virtual attendance is also possible; Zoom links will follow in future emails closer to each presentation.