DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
Some collections of special note: the Irish history collection, literature collection, and world language materials. The children's room has a strong collection of fiction and Folktales.

RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool and toddler story hours for children. Two book discussion groups, and films for adults. Young Adults can volunteer to be Homework Mentors in the Homework Assistance Program. Monthly exhibits by local artists are held in our art gallery. The annual intergenerational poetry contest takes place in the spring. A bi-monthly drop-in knitting program is open to all ages and Caps for Kids donations provide warm hats for Boston-area children.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Lecture programs are typically offered in the fall or spring focusing on topics of local interest including local history. Summer reading programs are offered for children. Book readings by local authors.

HISTORY
In 1876 the Boston Public Library created a delivery station when it took over the collection of the West Roxbury Free Library. In 1896 it became a full branch of the Boston Public Library. In 1921-22 a new library building was built at the present site. In 1977 a devastating fire destroyed the neighboring West Roxbury Congregational Church and the land was deeded to the Trustees of the Boston Public Library for the purpose of an addition to the Branch building. On September 24, 1989 the new addition was opened to the public.