Feb 5, 2010 · BPL’s observance of Black History Month includes a new booklist and special events.

Jan 28, 2026 · The Boston Public Library (BPL) has been serving patrons and building our collections for more than 150 years. The BPL was chartered in 1848 and was the first urban, municipally funded, …

Jan 28, 2026 · About the BPL Established in 1848, the Boston Public Library is a pioneer of public library service in America. It was the first large free municipal library in the United States, the first public …

Jan 28, 2026 · BPL parking lot capacity may be reduced due to snow mounds. Due to ongoing construction, the elevators in the Central Library’s McKim building are out of service. Please use the …

Jan 28, 2026 · BPL comprises 26 locations including the Central Library situated in Copley Square and our beloved neighborhood branch libraries. We offer an array of free in-person and online learning …

Jan 28, 2026 · You can read the current edition of the Boston Globe for free with your BPL library card through the following platforms: PressReader – Access a full digital replica of the daily paper. Boston …

2 days ago · Newspapers The Boston Public Library provides access to current titles from across the United States and around the world. BPL also…

Jan 28, 2026 · Vida Latina 2025: Adult Fiction Vida Latina is a list of recent books which is printed as part of the BPL's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month each year.

2 days ago · BPL parking lot capacity may be reduced due to snow mounds. Due to ongoing construction, the elevators in the Central Library’s McKim building are out of service. Please use the …

Jan 28, 2026 · Apply for a physical library card at the circulation desk in any BPL location. Come with picture ID and proof of Massachusetts residency, which can be either a physical document or an …