All BPL locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Dec 9, 2025 · All eCards can be upgraded by visiting any BPL location. Bring photo ID and proof of your Massachusetts address. A Massachusetts driver’s license or ID meets both requirements. After you …

Dec 9, 2025 · Museum Passes Before your visit, be sure to confirm current health and safety requirements for visitors by checking the institution's…

Dec 9, 2025 · 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.

Dec 9, 2025 · Get started with these education platforms or visit our Kids pages for more resources and guidance from BPL research librarians. Find a list of online Education resources including PreK-12 …

Dec 8, 2025 · 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, …

Dec 9, 2025 · Newspapers The Boston Public Library provides access to current titles from across the United States and around the world. BPL also…

Dec 9, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 9, 2025 · Boston, MA 02116 Get Directions Transit Directions Phone: (617) 536-5400 Email: [email protected] Service Areas & Spaces Art & Architecture Central Library Tours Signature Programs …

Dec 9, 2025 · 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 …