DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The branch holds an outstanding collection on local history.

RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool story hours are offered weekly. Toddler Story Hour is also offered weekly. A monthly book discussion group and a bi-monthly writer's group are offered for adults.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Lecture programs are typically offered in the fall or spring focusing on topics of local interest including local history. There is an Art Series for children sponsored by the Bunker Hill Associates. Summer reading clubs are offered for children.

HISTORY
On January 7, 1862 the Charlestown Public Library was opened in the Warren Institution for Savings building. In planning for a year and a half the library opened with a catalog of 6,000 volumes. In 1869 the library moved to more spacious quarters in the new City Hall in City Square where it remained until 1913. The branch was then moved to the corner of Monument Square and Monument Avenue under the shadow of the Bunker Hill Monument. In 1970 the Branch was moved to its current location.