Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for observing these guidelines to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors:

• Please reschedule your visit to the BPL if you have any symptoms of illness, or if you have received a positive COVID-19 test result in the past 10 days.
• Although it is not required, please consider wearing a face covering while inside BPL buildings.
• You do not need to show proof of vaccination to enter BPL buildings or use BPL services.
• Food and drink consumption is limited while in the library. Posted signage lists what is permitted.

Please note the Boston Public Library is no longer distributing free at-home testing kits for COVID-19. We have no information indicating plans for this program to return.

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.

Please see our Research Guide, "Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources," compiled by librarians at the BPL.