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.

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

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.

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

James C. • June 19, 2016Outstanding museum to the president. Great flow of the museum to get and understand everything.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

Yasemin • April 7, 2014Small, relaxing, and clean. Great place to work.

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.

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!

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.

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!!!

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

Boston Public Library M. • 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.

Adam H. • October 5, 2012They have a really nice toddler area here.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Mustafa B. • February 11, 2016They have good English cross and good teacher

A S. • August 4, 2016One of the smaller library branches. But friendly librarians to help you find the books you're searching.