Suggestions for Library near Roxbury, Boston

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012The BPL's Grove Hall Branch opened on April 4, 2009. It is located inside the Jeremiah E. Burke High School, which is part of the Boston Public School system.

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.

Joshua • November 7, 2015The reading room upstairs is a must see. It's also a good place to read and work. The lions on either side of the staircase are also impressive. Don't miss the courtyard either.

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.

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!

The Public Library of Brookline • August 3, 2011We have free wifi and plenty of quiet spaces to read, contemplate and study.

Boston Public Library • March 31, 2012During April 2012, stop in to see the exhibition of watercolors by Vanessa Loud.

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

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

UrbanAmp • August 16, 2011Great for exhibits or lounging around the water on a nice day.

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.

Boston Public Library • May 29, 2012During June 2012, stop in to see the free exhibition "Sabor Latino," which features paintings and photographs by three latino artists.

Timothy L. • August 31, 2011The hibiscus teas are great! This is the first Argo Tea in Boston.

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!!!

Laura K. • June 10, 2010Check out the children's room - it used to be a swimming pool!

Boston Public Library • August 23, 2011The outside of the Parker Hill Branch has the carved seal of Massachusetts on one side and the seal of the city of Boston on the other. Over the door is a carved seal of the Boston Public Library.

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.

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 • 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.

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

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

Christina • September 17, 2010Also home of some of the best windowed real estate on campus. Study, with natural light!

Boston Public Library • May 29, 2012During June 2012, stop in to see the free exhibition on images of black culture featuring photos by Tony Irving.

Eric O. • February 9, 2013Uranus, tilted sideways and orbiting the Sun like a rolling barrel, is represented in the Museum of Science Community Solar System by a scale model near the entryway. If you see it, create a check-in!

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012Did you know? The Fields Corner Branch opened in 1969. It was the successor to the old Dorchester Branch which was also located in Fields Corner.

Nandanie S. • August 3, 2011Hang out on the 3rd or 4th floor if you want intense quiet for studying.

Totsaporn I. • October 14, 2011Don't BRING in the library food and beverages. Otherwise, you will be kicked for one day.