Suggestions for Library near Roxbury, Boston

Boston Public Library • August 15, 2012Check out the murals on exhibition in the teen area at the Grove Hall Branch. They were created by the Mayor's Mural Crew.

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.

Bader J. • May 21, 2017Large selection of books, and large comfortable spaces. Great for reading & studying.

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 • 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.

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

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

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.

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

Victoria R. • September 13, 2011The hibiscus sangria tea is great -- especially with the fruit on top!

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012Did you know? In 1904, the Uphams Corner Branch moved from a temporary store-front location on Dudley Street to the two-year-old municipal building on Columbia Road.

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!!!

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.

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 • 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 • 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

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

Boston Public Library • February 10, 2012The Jamaica Plain Branch of the BPL is on Facebook, too. Like us there.

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.

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.

Chew 0. • September 25, 2015Nice feel to the building. Individual study grad rooms on fourth floor is just the place for quiet study. Argo tea shop serves a very good selection of tea.

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