DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The branch holds a large collection of material on East Boston History and also of Clipper ships. In addition the branch has a strong collection of Spanish Language material for Children and literacy materials.

RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool story hours, and film programs are offered weekly for children. A monthly book discussion group and film programs 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. Summer reading clubs are offered for children.

HISTORY
Established in 1869, the East Boston Branch Library was the first municipally supported branch library in the United States. It opened in the old Lyman School with the collections of the East Boston Library Association and the Sumner Library. In 1914, the present site was built.

BRANCH TREASURES
The East Boston branch houses many engaging works of art, such as these paintings by Frederick Leonard King (American, 1879-1947). Photography courtesy Alex Quesada, Alex Quesada Photography.

Great Carrack, Spanish Caravel, Galleass

Frigates "Constitution" and "Boston"

The "Dreadnought," The Clipper Ship — "Flying Cloud," Old New Bedford Whaler

Ultra-Modern Liner — "Queen Mary"

PLANNING PROCESS
Learn about the advisory council meetings regarding the East Boston Branch Library study.