Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney profiles Boston's notorious criminals in “Gangland Boston” and discusses her work on Mon., Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Adams Street Branch, 690 Adams Street in Dorchester.

Boston Public Library’s December literary events feature topics such as local history, Marshmallow Fluff, all things culinary, and more. Additionally, this month, the Library is offering a variety of festive holiday programs for youth and families throughout the system. All can be viewed via bpl.org/calendar.