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

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

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

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 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 …

Oct 9, 2024 · Below is a roundup of some of the digital newspaper and magazine resources that are available with a BPL library card. You can also view a comprehensive list of digital newspaper …