Boston Public Library Central
McKim Building, Copley Square
Today: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Open Now
📞 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.