Arts Department Temporary Closure

The Arts Department will be closed to in-person public service for approximately 3 months while staff prepare collections that will be impacted by the upcoming renovation to Special Collections spaces at the Central Library. Arts collections will be available to request in the online catalog Monday – Friday 9am-4pm. Information about how to request Arts materials can be found here: https://www.bpl.org/special-collections-departments/fine-arts/. Additionally, blueprints and building inspector's reports will be available by appointment on Thursdays. To schedule an appointment please email blueprints@bpl.org. Arts reference assistance will still be available through email via ask@bpl.org and through this form.