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After last year's successful inaugural event, italianissimo! 2013 will be held at the Boston Public Library on June 7.

The North End Public Library Branch will host three separate screenings of Italian films during the month of March.

North End Boston Public Library recently had the pleasure of hosting a seminar and exhibit on the value of Mediterranean blue fish (pesce azzurro) and the possibilities of establishing a long-term cooperation with communities in New England.

On Monday, October 17, 2011, Boston Public Library held an event showcasing "Giovanni Pascoli. Last Voyage: Selected Poems," a collection of poems translated by Deborah Brown, Richard Jackson and Susan Thomas.

"Last Voyage: selected poems by Giovanni Pascoli" book presentation, followed by readings by the three authors. With Boston poet laureate Sam Cornish as a special guest.

The Boston Public Library’s West End Branch celebrates Italian Heritage Month with a film festival focusing on some of Italy’s greatest cinematic masterpieces. Films will be shown with English subtitles on Wednesdays at 3 pm. This is sponsored by The Friends of the West End Branch Library. Here is the full calendar: Wednesday, October 12th 3pm Film: Shoeshine/ Sciuscià (1946, 87 Minutes, Unrated, English Subtitles) Masterfully revealing post-WWII Italy, Academy Award®-winning director Vittorio De Sica (The Bicycle Thief) depicts the lives of two boys entrenched in a world of poverty and violence. Hoping to escape the harsh reality of life ...