Boston Public Library
Receptions & Private Events

Central Library

 

Reception & Event Booking | Contact Us | Our Event Spaces | Media
Virtual Tour of BPL Event Spaces

Take a virtual tour
of our event spaces.

 

Explore the BPL through an Interactive Map

Explore the BPL
with an interactive map.

 

Online Brochure

Browse our online brochure (2012)
for catered events at the
Boston Public Library.

Reception & Event Booking

The Boston Public Library offers one of the most unique and historic event venues in the city. Ornately designed spaces in a variety of sizes offer groups the ideal setting for their holiday parties, corporate conferences, weddings, and more. Books are just the beginning.

For more details, please see the links below:

Please note, non-profit pricing is offered to designated 501c3 organizations.

The Events Staff looks forward to helping you plan your special event. Please call 617.859.2212 for more information, date availability, or to arrange a site visit.

Contact Us

Please contact the Boston Public Library's Programming and Events Office with any questions at 617.859.2212 or events@bpl.org.

The Catered Affair Please contact The Catered Affair for your catering needs at: 617.859.2282.

 

 

Our Event Spaces

Click the thumbnail photos for larger and alternate views.
Photos courtesy of Brian Phillips Photography, Modern Artistry / Dave Donato, No Eye Has Seen Photography,
Person + Killian Photography, Sheryl Lanzel Photography

Abbey RoomBates HallChavannes Gallery

Abbey RoomBates HallChavannes Gallery

Popular Reading RoomCourtyardCourtyard Restaurant and Map Room Cafe

Popular Reading RoomCourtyardRestaurant and Café

McKim Conference RoomOrientation RoomMcKim Lower Level A & B

McKim Conference RoomOrientation RoomMcKim Lower Level

Other Images of bathrooms, lobbies, etc.

Other Images

Media

Simply Elegant Platinum Weddings Cover"Boston Public Library "
Simply Elegant Platinum Weddings
2011
(PDF)
The Knot Boston Cover"Deborah & Jay"
The Knot Boston
Fall/Winter 2010
(PDF)
The Knot Boston Cover"10 Historic Venues We Love"
The Knot Boston
Spring/Summer 2011
(PDF)
Southern New England Weddings Cover"Alice & Matthew"
Southern New England Weddings
2011
(PDF)
Southern New England Weddings Destinations Issue Cover"Caitlin & Simon"
Southern New England Weddings Destinations issue
2011
(PDF)
Bliss Celebrations cover"Book of Love"
Bliss Celebrations
2011
(PDF)

View past media features for additional images.

Pam & Josh

Video courtesy of Joseph Edwards Wedding Filmmakers