Boston Research Center Office Hours

Boston Research Center Office Hours is a drop-in consultation program for Boston residents working on digital history, archives, and community storytelling projects. The Boston Research Center (BRC), a digital community history and archives lab, helps residents bring the histories of their neighborhoods and communities to light through technology, research, and project support.

Visitors can receive guidance from the BRC team even if they are not yet sure what kind of assistance they need. The program is organized by the Boston Public Library’s Community History Department and takes place in person each month.

When: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Showtimes: 3:00–4:30 p.m.; drop in at any time during the session

Schedule: Office hours are held on the third Thursday of every month.

Tickets: Free

Registration: No registration is required.

How the BRC can help: Support may include introductory workshops on digital humanities tools and methods, resource and toolkit recommendations, project design and maintenance consultations, connections to subject experts and research resources, information about grant opportunities, technical assistance with digital history projects, and help promoting events focused on community projects.

Audience: Adults; the program is open to the public.

Language: English

Venue: Central Library in Copley Square, Mezzanine Conference Room 1

Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services are available upon request. Contact the department listed in the event’s contact information and allow at least two weeks for arrangements.

Contact: BPL Community History, communityhistory@bpl.org