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700 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
+1 (617) 536-5400
http://www.bpl.org
The Boston Public Library features a collection of books on a range of topics. It feature books that offer information related to sports, restaurants, medical and electronic resources. The library operates an arts division that provides reference and noncirculating books about art history, architecture, painting sculpture, drawing, design, illustration, decorative arts and antiques. It also offers materials for adults learning to read, as well as speak in English. The Boston Public Library's social sciences division maintains a reference collection that covers topics on anthropology, business and economics, coins, medals, criminology, history, political science and sociology. Its rare books and manuscripts department houses more than 600,000 printed items and over 1 million manuscripts. The Boston Public Library maintains a location in Boston.

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4.5652 reviews
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Anthony D.
12/28/2025

What a beautiful library! There is the older, historic side with artwork to enjoy and architecture to peruse. The other side is the modern library with plenty of seating and free WiFi for...

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Linda G.
12/22/2025

What a special time. Food was beautiful, even if a few pieces didn't taste perfect. The lobster sammie was great, I found the cake sammie a bit gummy. Tea was perfect though. They make you...

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Jo W.
12/16/2025

Boston Public Library is a grand, large, and beautiful library! One could spend an entire day exploring this library in Copley Square. I walked through multiple floors, explored different rooms,...

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Ben P.
11/29/2025

Wow! What a stunningly beautiful library. Didn't expect it to be this big. There are two sections, the old and the new. The new section is a normal library, there were several floors. I can't...

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Gilbert G.
11/14/2025

This is a must-see building in downtown Boston for visitors to the area. Completed in 1895, this National Historic Landmark is a fine example of Renaissance Beaux-Arts Classicism. I stopped here...

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