Suggestions for Library near Boston

Bader J. • May 21, 2017Large selection of books, and large comfortable spaces. Great for reading & studying.

Boston.com • May 16, 2012It costs money to join, but this private library offers free tours of its treasures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Reservations required. Meet at the circulation desk. 617-227-0270, ext. 279

Ali C. • January 15, 2012Best library in the world...if you can get in.

Dave L. • March 4, 2020Awesome location friendly with friendly service and delicious food and friendly service and friendly helpful staff

Margaret !. • June 8, 2023Such a great library full of resources. Didn’t find it on the shelf or on the website? Ask! Enthusiastic and cheerful help.

Dirty B. • August 9, 2014Seriously impressive, well done with a lot to see and read. Great gift shop as well.

Longwood Dental Group • September 1, 2010very good local library. Our patients talk about this place consistently.

Kaitlin • January 15, 2016If I lived in Boston, I might have to be dragged out of here on the regular. So wonderful to have such beauty accessible for free!

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012The Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library earned LEED® Silver Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.

Justin W. • November 24, 2012The Children's section has a decent selection of books, DVDs, and audio books. There's also lots of toys and art supplies for the kids to occupy themselves with!

Ellie • December 28, 2018Have your info ready. It will be best to have as much as you can to maximize your time as well as the librarian during your visit.

BU Today • June 27, 2012Modeled after a Roman villa, it's a relaxing spot to catch up on reading. Check out the diorama scale model of the Ducal Palace in Venice. The branch also has a small Italian-language book collection.

Sandra W. • October 5, 2010People should come by to check out this place it's peaceful and beautiful archtectiure landscape

Ukemeabasi E. • August 6, 2014It's a good place to have meetings or relax and read a good book.

The Next Great Generation (Boston) • January 20, 2012The second floor will excite children (and the inner child): picture books and graphic novels line the bookshelves. It's not the ideal space for studying, but this library is good for a quick read.

Birdie B. • May 26, 2012There's the garden restaurant.. Grab some food and sit in the atrium with a beautiful fountain.. Calm and beautiful place!!!

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012Be sure to take a look -- and use -- the videoconferencing room. This BPL branch also features a self check-out station.

Boston Public Library • July 16, 2011On June 7, 1971, the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library moved to a new building at its present location, which was on the site of the original Mercantile building.

Boston Public Library • September 22, 2011The Abbey Room is 64 feet long by 33 feet wide, is of luxurious beauty. It has richly colored mural paintings "The Quest of the Holy Grail" by the American artist, Edwin Austin Abbey.

Boston Public Library • August 23, 2011Library service has been provided to Roslindale since 1898. The current building (at Washington St. and Cummins Hwy.) opened in 1961 and was designed by Isidor Richmond and Carny Goldberg.

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012The BPL's Dudley Branch opened its doors in its current location at 65 Warren Street, in April of 1978, replacing both the Mount Pleasant Branch and the privately endowed Fellowes Athenaeum.

Andrew N. • March 24, 2011Best place to nap is in the back by Disney Pixar concept art.

Boston Public Library • March 31, 2012Through April 2012, see the free exhibition "Make Way For Penguins," which features paintings by Laure Dennery.

Ginnette P. • September 15, 2012like a college library and open until 5pm on Saturdays when school is in session.

Christina W. • September 15, 2011Great lil library. You can rent Mac laptop for 2 hrs if needed.

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012Did you know? Library service in Lower Mills was first offered through a branch delivery post in 1875; it was open three hours each day.

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012The Charlestown Public Library opened in the Warren Institution for Savings building in January 1862.

Boston Public Library • August 23, 2011Library service to the Adams Street neighborhood was first provided in 1875 through a delivery station on Walnut Street. The present building was opened in 1951.

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012The mural on the side and back of the Egleston Square Branch was painted in 2009 by the Boston Mural Crew.