Suggestions for Library near Beacon Hill, Boston

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

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

Mike D. • March 16, 2018Beautiful historical library with a great cafe!

BU Today • June 7, 2012It's the big 5-0 for 007, and the West End branch of the Boston Public Library is celebrating with free showings of the classic spy films each Wednesday through July. Visit our story for showtimes.

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 • August 23, 2011Originally established at 3A North Bennett Street in 1913, the North End Branch of the Boston Public Library was relocated to its present site in May 1965.

Marcio N. • August 18, 2017Com grande acervo e prédio belíssimo essa é uma das mais importantes bibliotecas do mundo.

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.

Jeffrey C. • July 31, 2017I love my neighborhood library!

Mike C. • September 22, 2014Don't even try to study here during finals. It's loud and crowded.

Catalina L. • November 22, 2010Get the Roasted Peppers Hummus with Pita Chips

Sammy N. • August 5, 2013While you're here, stop by Room 420 and say hey to the greatest honor board around. MOOT COURT, MOOT COURT!

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.

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

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

Stephanie O. • September 18, 2010Free printing, to motivate those students who'd normally never set foot in a library to do so.

Boston Public Library • October 5, 2013The new East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library opens Saturday, November 2, at 11 a.m.

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

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.

Terry-Jo L. • July 1, 2012Visit your local Boston library and use the museum pass program and pick up a discount pass and only pay $3 to get in. Brilliant! Easy to get there via the redline and a free shuttle to the library.

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.

Boston Public Library • December 1, 2013The lions in Ray Mellone Park behind the branch library are named Lionel, Rusty, Hermione, and Courage.

Robertino L. • January 27, 2012Get your head out of your syllabi and textbooks and enjoy the leisure reading section or the journal articles to hear the latest in science and medicine.

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!

PK S. • February 24, 2013The mapparium is great for kids, this is a fav school trip destination

Remlee G. • August 1, 2012Reserve a study room at Dewey! They're gorgeous and all decked out with conference phones and LCD screens. (But only MIT community can reserve rooms.)

Sarah M. • November 11, 2011Nice library & open to all, but keep in mind that their open-door policy can be a security issue. Be wary of your stuff, seriously.