Boston Public Library Central

McKim Building, Copley Square

Today: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Open Now

📍 Location

700 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

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📞 Contact

(617) 536-5400

bpl.org

🕒 Hours

Mon-Thu: 9 AM - 9 PM
Fri-Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 1 PM - 5 PM

✨ Features

  • Bates Hall Reading Room
  • Historic Architecture
  • Research Collections
  • Free WiFi

About Boston Public Library Central

The Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square is a National Historic Landmark and architectural masterpiece. The McKim Building, completed in 1895, features the magnificent Bates Hall reading room and extensive research collections, serving as the flagship of America's first large municipal library system.