|
|
 |
CLOSED MAY 5-17, 2008 for Roof Repairs
DISTINCTIVE
ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
This beautiful Jacobean style branch in the Hyde Square section
of Jamaica Plain offers popular books for children and adults and
a large selection of Spanish books and magazines.
RECURRING
PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Film programs are offered weekly for children. There are a
wide variety of programs throughout the year in both English and
Spanish for all ages. The Connolly branch has a bilingual
staff.
HISTORY
Library service to the Hyde Square area of Jamaica Plain began in
1897 with a small book deposit in the rear of a neighborhood pharmacy
at the corner of Lamartine and Paul Gore Streets. Eventually, in
1905 the Boylston Branch, named for the Boylston Railroad Station,
opened its doors. Responding to the need for larger space, a beautiful
white limestone building was built and opened in 1932. Designed
by Maginnis and Walsh in the Jacobean style, the large arched entrance
leads to a large interior space with wood and glass partitions dividing
the adult and children's area. The ceilings, decorated with plaster
moldings are reputedly inspired by the Rufford Abbey Library in
England. On December 12, 1940, the name of the branch was officially
changed to the Monsignor Arthur T. Connolly Branch, as a tribute
to Monsignor Connolly, a long-time member of the Boston Public Library
Board of Trustees and pastor of the neighboring Blessed Sacrament
Church.
Library staff
pose in their native dress at the annual Hispanic Heritage celebration.
Winners of the Red
Sox raffle on their way to the game.
High School mentors
and students from the Library's Homework Assistance Program (H.A.P.)
Reading Readiness Program "graduates" proudly display their new T-shirts.
An enthusiastic participant in the 2003 Summer Reading Program for children.
|
