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Most Boston Public Library locations are available during limited hours for patrons to pick up items on hold. Patrons are also able to use computers at the Central Library, but are limited to eight reserved slots and five walk ups per timeslot.
Most Boston Public Library locations are available during limited hours for patrons to pick up items on hold. Patrons are also able to use computers at the Central Library, but are limited to six reserved slots and four walk ups per timeslot.
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Our Racial Equity Commitment & Action Plan

Exterior of entrance to the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library (Dartmouth Street Entrance). The image shows a bust of Minerva (Roman god of knowledge). Above it, inscribed in stone are the words, "Free to All"
Exterior of entrance to the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library (Dartmouth Street Entrance). The image shows a bust of Minerva (Roman god of knowledge). Above it, inscribed in stone are the words, "Free to All"
Learn about the BPL's statement & action plan in response to systemic racism, inequity & injustice & to becoming an anti-racist organization
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Above left, the 1684 deed to East Boston, from Charles Josiah Wompatuck to Samuel Shrimpton; above right, the BPL catalog card file, which, until this project, was the only available tool for locating it
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Cataloging BPL Manuscripts From Home

Since March, a small team of BPL Special Collections Department staff have labored to make more of the library's manuscripts findable online
Jay Moschella

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Boston Book Festival 2020

The 2020 Boston Book Festival will be held online, from 10/5 -10/25. Check out these reads from some of the authors who will be presenting.
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RBG & Dissents: What's a Dissent?

In the wake of Justice Ginsburg's death we examine one of her legacies: dissents. What the heck is a dissent anyway?
Dhruti Bhagat

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Guide to Housing, Health, Hunger & Help

This guide contains information to help people who are housing and food insecure. If you need assistance ask a library staff member to help.

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