DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The branch holds an extensive African-American collection. The branch has various literacy materials including books, videos and audiotapes.  There are also many Spanish language materials.

RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool story hours, and film programs are offered weekly for children.  Reading Readiness, a six-week program for preschool children is offered in the spring and the fall.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Summer reading clubs are offered for children as well as a variety of special programming for children.  The branch also has on-going art exhibits of the work of local artists.  The Egleston Square branch recently hosted a visit from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteers, Civil War recreationists who specialize in the "Glory" brigade commemorated by film and statue.

HISTORY
Opened on July 8, 1953 the building was designed by the firm of Isidor Richmond and Carney Goldberg, Architects and Engineers. The branch has a large landscaped back yard and the Friends of the Egleston Square Branch have helped to landscape the front of the building.

The residents of the Egleston Square neighborhood came to the
library to watch history being made as President Obama is sworn
into office.

A little one enjoys an inaugural cupcake!

A "Kids with Asthma Can ... " event held recently at the Egleston
Square branch featured a performance of the play Buster has Asthma.