The Boston Public Library was established in 1848.  It was the first publicly supported municipal library in the United States.

Did you know!?? It was the first public library to allow people to borrow books and other materials and take them home to read and use.

The Boston Public Library contains 8.9 million books and A/V (approximately 24 million items encompassing all formats),making it the second-largest public library in the United States.

Central Library Hours

Monday -Thursday
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.