Shaw-Roxbury
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Library announced the Roxbury Branch of the BPL would be renamed after Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston’s first Black woman TV reporter. Learn more in this June 2025 article from the Mayor's Office.
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Monday
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
Closed
149 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 442-6186
Branch Librarian Allen Knight: roxbury@bpl.org
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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The day before Labor DaySunday, August 31, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Indigenous People’s DayMonday, October 13, 2025Closed All Day
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Veteran’s DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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The day before ThanksgivingWednesday, November 26, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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The day before ChristmasWednesday, December 24, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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The day before New Year's DayWednesday, December 31, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
About Shaw-Roxbury
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- Accessible entrance(s)
- After-hours book return
- Bike rack
- Computers, printing, and scanning
- Laptops
- Reservable community space(s)
- WiFi
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- Arabic language collections
- Homework help
- Lucky Day Collection
- MakerBot Sketch 3D Printer
- Nutrition Lab
Map
Nutrition Lab
The Nutrition Lab, located at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, serves as the Library's hub for nutrition literacy.
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