Since the South End branch of the Boston Public Library closed more than two years ago, thousands of Bostonians have been without a neighborhood library and the resources that come with one.

The Boston Public Library’s motto is a simple one: Free to all. And in recent years, the library’s leadership has extended its mission to mean a lot more than free books and public space.

More than 100 children attended the Baby Prom in Boston on Wednesday, organized by the Boston Public Library and hosted by ...

while also connecting our residents to the resources the Boston Public Library already offers,” Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said in the news release. The decals containing the QR codes can be found ...

A library isn't always all about books. The main branch of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, which opened in 1895, is so much more. Walking into the Renaissance Revival building is akin ...

The Boston Public Library on Wednesday released the titles of the 10 books most borrowed by library patrons in 2024, across print and digital copies. The most frequently checked-out books of the ...

The Public Library of Boston has just issued its fiftieth annual report, to which are added the reports of the librarian, auditor, and examining committee of citizens. It contains 168 pages.

"Boston's got a long history of being a ... “You pair affordable housing with a public asset like a library. It’s pretty symbolic.” ...

BOSTON - Employees at the Boston Public Library (BPL) want to donate their sick time to a co-worker who's battling cancer. But the union says the city is blocking their gift of compassion.

In 2024, the Boston Public Library lent out 6.6 million physical and digital items. But 10 titles were the most sought-after by readers across its 25 locations, and 90% of them were written by women.

For David Leonard, president of the Boston Public Library, it’s all about addition. When you combine desirable things, like affordable housing and well-maintained public libraries, the sum is better ...

GLORIA FERNANDEZ IS THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY’S FIRST EVER CHEF IN RESIDENCE, CONDUCTING CLASSES AND COOKING WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES. HOW GREAT THAT YOU GET TO SAY, COME TO MY CLASS. COME TO THE ...