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Outspoken Saturdays (January 2026)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
Outspoken Saturdays (December 2025)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
Outspoken Saturdays (November 2025)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
Outspoken Saturdays (September 2025)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
June NOVA Science Trivia Night
Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge, from the depths of the universe to the history of science.
This month, we will test your knowledge of Sun science, the insect kingdom, oceanography, and more! -
2025 Paula Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship Ceremony
Join us as we honor the 2025 recipients of the Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship—remarkable students who are paving the way in science, technology, engineering, and math.
This joyful celebration is open to all! We encourage families, friends, educators, mentors, and community members to attend and show their support. These students have worked hard to reach this milestone, and your presence will help make the moment even more meaningful.
Come be part of an evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and pride as we celebrate the next generation of STEM leaders. -
Jamie Loftus presents: Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs
We welcome Jamie Loftus—comedian, Emmy-nominated TV writer, and podcaster—to celebrate the paperback release of her New York Times bestseller Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs. She will be joined in conversation by Tori Bedford— radio and television host and reporter at GBH News. -
May NOVA Science Trivia Night
Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge, from the depths of the universe to the history of science.
This month, we will quiz you on your knowledge of astronomy, mothers in nature, the science of safety, and more! -
Misinformation and Civil Discourse
What happens when false or misleading information runs up against the need for open civil discourse? In this lively conversation, a leading expert on AI and social networks and a champion of civil discourse will explore where their work overlaps, where it clashes, and how the media should be covering it all.
This session will feature:- Deb Roy, Director & Principal Investigator, MIT Center for Constructive Communication
- Rajiv Vinnakota, President, The Institute for Students & Scholars
- Lee Hill, Executive Editor, GBH News (moderator)
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
Planting Seeds: Educating and Empowering our Youngest Generation
Educating children about how they can be engaged citizens and better humans starts long before they cast their first vote. Hear from interdisciplinary education leaders who are leveraging public media as a platform to reach young audiences in transformative ways.
This session will feature:
Moderator:
Seeta Pai, VP, Children’s Media and Education
Panelists:
Lisa Guernsey, Senior Director of Education Policy, New America
Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President & General Manager, PBS KIDS
Neema Avashia, Educator (Boston Public Schools) and Author
Merve Lapus, Vice President, Education Outreach & Engagement, Common Sense Media
Opening remarks will be provided by Alberto Vasallo III, President/CEO, El Mundo Boston and Sandra Lopez Burke, Managing Director of Community & Government Relations, GBH.
Please join us for community talks at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library. This talk is free and open to the public; limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of each event.
Registration is encouraged for this free event.