Looking for something fun to do during spring break? Join us at the James for an indoor round of mini golf. The entire building will be transformed into a 10-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks, around the art gallery, and through the concert hall. Everything is provided, including clubs, balls, scorecards, and fun!

Come see Yale’s oldest, hottest, and jazziest a cappella group perform at The James!

The Italianate style of architecture was a distinct 19th-century phase in the history of Classical architecture. It was first developed in Britain in about 1802 by John Nash, with the construction of Cronkhill in Shropshire. This small country house is generally accepted to be the first Italianate villa in England, from which is derived the Italianate architecture of the late Regency and early Victorian eras. The Italianate style was further developed and popularized by the architect Sir Charles Barry in the 1830s. Barry’s Italianate style (occasionally termed “Barryesque”) drew heavily for its motifs on the buildings of the Italian Renaissance, though sometimes at odds with Nash’s semi-rustic Italianate villas.

NOT SURE WHAT THE BEST BOOKS ARE FOR CHILDREN?

Former Inly School librarian, author, and national book reviewer Shelley Sommer and Buttonwood Book Manager Kristine Jelstrom-Hamill will present their top picks for holiday gifts.

On November 30th, Buttonwood Books and Toys will donate 20% of their online and in-store sales if you mention The James! Online sales, please note "The James" in the comment section. This fundraiser cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Every Bostonian has walked through the Public Garden and enjoyed the beauty of the first botanical garden in the country. Learn the untold stories of its history and look at both natural and man-made features. The various statues and monuments: Make Way for Ducklings, George Washington, and the Ether Monument will be included in this tour along with a look at the planting design and some of the outstanding plantings. The 19th-century plan for the lagoon and the iconic Swan Boats will be included along with ongoing care and plans for the Public Garden, an oasis of beauty in the middle of our city. Presenter Rose Doherty has been delivering Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presentations since 2015.

Come learn all about hauntings and the haunted with Greater Boston Paranormal Associates. You’ll hear all about their spookiest experiences investigating and learn how paranormal investigations work. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a mini investigation, right here at The James!

Join us as the James transforms into an intimate nightclub, complete with Emmy-winning pianist, composer, and producer Lenny Williams, and a cast of talented local celebrities. Let us entertain you with music and storytelling that is sure to leave an impression. Come laugh and lament to tunes you know well and songs and lyrics you’ve never heard before. It is sure to be an incredible evening! A full list of performers is coming soon!

Join us as the James transforms into an intimate nightclub, complete with Emmy-winning pianist, composer, and producer Lenny Williams, and a cast of talented local celebrities. Let us entertain you with music and storytelling that is sure to leave an impression. Come laugh and lament to tunes you know well and songs and lyrics you’ve never heard before. It is sure to be an incredible evening! A full list of performers is coming soon!

Looking for something fun to do during winter break? Join us at the James for an indoor round of mini golf. The entire building will be transformed into a 10-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks, around the art gallery, and through the concert hall. Everything is provided, including clubs, balls, scorecards, and fun! This is a perfect winter activity to let loose and support the James.

Join WCVB Channel 5's chief meteorologist emeritus Harvey Leonard as he discusses the infamous Blizzard of ‘78 and its lasting impacts.

Witness the classic tale of A Christmas Carol come beautifully to life as actor J.T. Turner portrays Charles Dickens and every single character from the story in this one-man show. Charles Dickens was famous for bringing his A Christmas Carol to life for audiences every year, and this version brings all the drama, comedy and redemption Dickens intended. The performance is recommended for ages eight through adult.

Over decades, Picasso had seven significant long-term relationships with women. Two he married; five were mistresses. Six of these relationships ended badly, including two suicides. Only one woman said “enough!”, the artist Françoise Gilot, who will turn 101 on November 26, 2022. She was his muse and mistress for 10 years, 40 years his junior, and mother of two of his children, Claude and Paloma. She left him in 1953. Years later she had a successful 25-year marriage to Dr. Jonas Salk. She works in multiple mediums, and her artistic output is both masterful and extensive. This presentation will pay tribute to this remarkable woman and artist.

Step into history as Norwell’s antique homeowners invite the public inside for a tour. From wide-planked floorboards to one-of-a-kind craftsmanship, Norwell’s historic homes showcase alluring architecture, and within the walls of these homes are the stories that shaped the community.

Loretta LaRoche is an Internationally Acclaimed Stress Expert, Humorist, Author, Speaker and TV Personality who has "Sold Out" venues across the country with her outrageous one woman show: Boston Symphony Hall, The Hanover Theatre, Emerson Majestic, Berkley Performing Arts Center, Providence Performing Arts Theatre , Palace Theatre in Albany NY, Capital Centre for the Arts in Concord NH, Stadium Theatre, TELUS Center in Canada, just to name a few. Loretta has toured with The Power Within sharing the stage with Arianna Huffington, Former President Bill Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, Tony Robbins and many other great leaders.

Loretta LaRoche is an Internationally Acclaimed Stress Expert, Humorist, Author, Speaker and TV Personality who has "Sold Out" venues across the country with her outrageous one woman show: Boston Symphony Hall, The Hanover Theatre, Emerson Majestic, Berkley Performing Arts Center, Providence Performing Arts Theatre , Palace Theatre in Albany NY, Capital Centre for the Arts in Concord NH, Stadium Theatre, TELUS Center in Canada, just to name a few. Loretta has toured with The Power Within sharing the stage with Arianna Huffington, Former President Bill Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, Tony Robbins and many other great leaders.

POSTPONED due to Coronavirus

The remarkable story of the mission that inspired a nation to donate massive relief to Ireland during the potato famine and began America’s tradition of providing humanitarian aid around the world.

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Everyone loves trains and magic shows! Magician Debbie O’Carroll, in the role of a magical engineer, weaves colorful stage magic and zany comedy with fanciful yarns of people, places and creatures. Join the fun and imagine yourself on Debbie’s magic train as you learn about some amazing locations on the map of the United States!

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An ambitious new history of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, published for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s landing.

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Between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, hundreds of ships were built in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The resulting economic boom resonated throughout the community and contributed to a rise in both employment and population.

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Challenging discrimination is not easy; Lucy Stone was never one to take the easy road. The first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree, Lucy was an ardent supporter of human rights. Her message inspired thousands to join the suffrage movement; even Susan B. Anthony credits Lucy’s impassioned speeches for her involvement.

POSTPONED due to Coronavirus

The Italianate style of architecture was a distinct 19th-century phase in the history of Classical architecture. Join local architect Jim Kelliher as he talks about the history of Italianate architecture. Free and open to the public.

Winners of the 2018 Gramophone Classical Music Award for Early Music, Blue Heron comes to the James Library with an intoxicating afternoon of songs about Hope (Esperance), the allegorical character from the world of the Romance of the Rose who sustains a courtly lover through the thousand pains of lovesickness and teaches him to find delight instead of suffering.

Join local architect Jim Kelliher as he talks about the history of Wright’s genius, and compares his work to that of the architecture during the same time being built around Norwell and Boston. Free and open to the public.

Phyllis Simonetta will briefly talk about reiki, a holistic system of healing and meditation, before leading you through a guided meditation in this 45-minute Mondays at the James presentation. This class is free and open to the public.