Thomas Farrell
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This is one of the most beautiful libraries in the...
This is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, you simply must see it and explore.
Tarek Shaath
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A beautiful classic Bostonian structure! One of th...
A beautiful classic Bostonian structure! One of the must see attractions of Boston! Look for the Boston Marathon finish line on the north side of the library.
Hayley S.
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Excellent place.
Smriti Singh
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Great place to spend some time with a book or just...
Great place to spend some time with a book or just do your work. It is huge, have 2 good cafes inside to give you a continuous dose of caffeine (if required). Great collection of books, i traversed through the history and religion section and was amazed.
Along with it there are some very nice paint...
Jisun Shin
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I'm impressed..very useful in here
maia piccagli
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one of the best public libraries in the USA. there...
one of the best public libraries in the USA. there is a music library which i will teach myself more about music. the library was recently retrofitted to improve the services to the public. there is high speed wifi access here to the public. hours are 9-9 M-F. the library integrates old and new. che...
Nemesis C
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Visited Boston and their library is just stunning...
Visited Boston and their library is just stunning. Such a beautiful place to go and read, explore and the epic lion pillars they have are just a sight to behold!
Courtney Patrick
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This place is beautiful! I loved seeing every part...
This place is beautiful! I loved seeing every part of this library. It was an easy location to find and , their is so much to look at. Even if you don t care to see the building itself, the selection of books they have is huge. They have a small cafe inside as well.
Harley Edge
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For anyone who visits the wonderful city of Boston...
For anyone who visits the wonderful city of Boston, I definitely recommend at least one visit to the Boston Public Library. The architecture and design inside the building is phenomenal and absolutely worth the trip.
AHAN SINGH
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It is a good place
iljoo Ji
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Great
Jim Blinn
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The children's room is a great facility for stimul...
The children's room is a great facility for stimulating kids in a number of ways. Perfect for colder weather it has the requisite supply of children's books but also computer access geared to their interests as well. We appreciated the stroller parking station as a place to dump our stroller and c...
Abby H
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Their new cafe is perfect with lots of couches and...
Their new cafe is perfect with lots of couches and yummy coffee. This library is huge, and you always see people studying here.
Ana Duarte
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Hermosa, a place to enjoy books and activities, as...
Hermosa, a place to enjoy books and activities, as well as art and sight
Stephanie Kendrick
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Beautiful spot to stop and relax. Ate dinner (we p...
Beautiful spot to stop and relax. Ate dinner (we purchased elsewhere) in the courtyard. The artwork is wonderful and if I was a local I would come here all the time! The courtyard is a great way to be outside and enjoy the weather without hearing all the traffic. Lovely spot to frequent or visit. My...
Alice Wang
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Teddy Roosevelt said, "I am a part of everything t...
Teddy Roosevelt said, "I am a part of everything that I have read." So of course when I found myself in Boston for a weekend getaway, I knew I had to step in the oldest public library in the States. Founded in 1848, it is the third largest public library in the U.S. with over 20 million items.
We...
Lorenc Liko
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The Boston Municipal Library is centrally located ...
The Boston Municipal Library is centrally located in Copley Square between but not the city's sights and very close to the train station, the entrance is obviously free and is said to have a collection of 23 million objects, making it the largest municipal library of USA.
Chia-Hui Ho
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free outlet and resources at basement that if you...
free outlet and resources at basement that if you are looking for some job , people there are open to ask for.With the lion sculpture outside as well as some of the historical people , this library has become a well known and trusty landmark in the city.
N W
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Established in 1848, 20 years before the Meiji Res...
Established in 1848, 20 years before the Meiji Restoration. It will be the first library in the world that is open to the public. It s named Boston, but anyone in Massachusetts can use it. It is in front of Copley station, but it is near from Boston station.
Brian Dubois
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Take the tour if you can. It's the only way you'l...
Take the tour if you can. It's the only way you'll discover and appreciate all the beauty inside. There are so many rooms in this maze of a library that you'd otherwise be sure to miss one or two.
The Maps room is also very interesting. You can see old maps of Boston when it was just a sliver ...
Erin Leal
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Very beautiful inside. The newer part of the libra...
Very beautiful inside. The newer part of the library is good for studying.
Sivadevan Kumar
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Excellent collections in all the books, videos and...
Excellent collections in all the books, videos and audios
Angela Lou
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Open for holds pick-up. You'll get your temperatur...
Open for holds pick-up. You'll get your temperature taken before you're allowed to enter. Very quiet these days, and still wonderfully air-conditioned. Have your library card handy.
uday
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The library is amazing! The murals, ceilings and s...
The library is amazing! The murals, ceilings and sculptures will make you go awe! The study rooms are so quiet. It s right next to Copley Square T & Opposite to Trinity Church. It is very accessible to food places too.
Lin
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The largest city library in the United States, you...
The largest city library in the United States, you also see the vertical version of Chinese books, suitable for all ages
Ketki Modi
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The library has a magnificent structure and great ...
The library has a magnificent structure and great halls.
Andrea Benelli
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Beautiful on the outside and even more beautiful o...
Beautiful on the outside and even more beautiful on the inside. Admission is free and you can't miss the large reading room where you can breathe a truly surreal atmosphere.
jay jani
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Very beautiful place and organized books.
SeductiveQuiet Storm
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"Free to all"; includes small boutique "News Feed"...
"Free to all"; includes small boutique "News Feed" / WGBH radio, children's room, many historical books and documents, internet connectivity, as well as WiFi conference rooms, and available for might functions and daily host of local / community and global events.
Gianfranco Giannerini
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The library is definitely worth a look for the fre...
The library is definitely worth a look for the frescoes and other works of art. They organize free guided tours.
Stephen Chase
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Great library, it was our first national library o...
Great library, it was our first national library on AD 1848, not in Philadelphia!!
Augusto Cunha
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Food and prices are awesome. Best value for money ...
Food and prices are awesome. Best value for money so far in Boston
Yu S
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Plenty of reading/studying space available. Beauti...
Plenty of reading/studying space available. Beautiful library
S Hale
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New England's flagship public library. The new ad...
New England's flagship public library. The new addition is 'cooler' than the Apple store, down the street.
Tingting Dou
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One of my local friends drove his car and dropped ...
One of my local friends drove his car and dropped us right in front of the public library. Without any expectation, we entered the gate and were deeply impressed. It would be my pleasure and honor having opportunity studying here. Glad to be a Boston citizen, but unfortunately, I am not. Recommend t...
Derek Stewart
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I tour this library every time I'm in Boston and i...
I tour this library every time I'm in Boston and it never gets old.
Mao Nuon
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I spent a lot time here when I was in high school....
I spent a lot time here when I was in high school. I recently returned to visit after more than 25 years away. I never realized how amazing this library was.
It is one of the oldest public libraries in the country. This is actually two libraries: the old building which houses rare books collectio...
Larry Strange
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worth a trip to Boston
Dr. Serge The Nutrition Scientist
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Huge library where you can find pretty much everyt...
Huge library where you can find pretty much everything you are looking for!
Marvin Francois
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This library is so big and it's so fascinatiing. E...
This library is so big and it's so fascinatiing. Easy to get lost in here with how much there is.
Dallas Nielsen
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From out of town on a rainy day. We really enjoyed...
From out of town on a rainy day. We really enjoyed going through there. Very pretty
KaLing Hau
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From the best libraries I have been to, it has eve...
From the best libraries I have been to, it has everything very complete.
Michael Chernoff
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Did not even go inside but can tell it's an awesom...
Did not even go inside but can tell it's an awesome place to study and learn.
Xiyu Wang
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Very elegant space with cozy areas for reading and...
Very elegant space with cozy areas for reading and doing work in. Also has a cafe on the first floor that serves coffee and small pastries.
Brian Hagan
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Beautiful library! Stunning architecture and art t...
Beautiful library! Stunning architecture and art throughout.
Kensho Ueno
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It is great fashion
Evanda Remington
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Beautiful building. May also have books.
Alona Brosh
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An iconic gem of boston
Thiago Oliveira
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One of the entrances is so epic, it's got ornate s...
One of the entrances is so epic, it's got ornate statues, quite breathtaking. Also, there are so many useful books around to read. Great place.
Mohamed Malih
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I come when they closed.. I will back another day ...
I come when they closed.. I will back another day soon..
Yoseh Roso
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I love this Library very calm is perfect for study
chef Soko
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We spent laborday shooting a movie at the library....
We spent laborday shooting a movie at the library. The historical structure and architecture is so beautiful... I enjoyed the site and hope to use it again in the future!!!
Properties like this should be preserved & enjoyed by all future generations!!!
I Y
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Nice historic building
Gavin Bisesi
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Beautiful old building with lots of history, and a...
Beautiful old building with lots of history, and a massive selection of books.
javier de olmos
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The cutest library I saw so far. Awesome.
John RF
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Something for everyone here. Brough our kids to th...
Something for everyone here. Brough our kids to the children's library, they loved it. The courtyard is beautiful. Would love to spend more time here.
Jin Wei
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It's the best of both worlds- modern and classical...
It's the best of both worlds- modern and classical seamlessly connected!
Andrew Betts
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Stunning architecture, a must visit place in Bosto...
Stunning architecture, a must visit place in Boston
Linda
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Freedom and beauty. This is the whole feeling. Jus...
Freedom and beauty. This is the whole feeling. Just kidding. I still have something to say. More general. So why should I write a review about the Boston Public Library without living in Boston? It is beautiful. Visitors to Boston can and should include the main public library in the itinerary! It i...
Madeleine Sutherland
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Fantastic work space! I just wish the hours were l...
Fantastic work space! I just wish the hours were longer. I d gladly pay more local taxes for that.
Yongyao Cai
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Beautiful and quite place to go in the middle of a...
Beautiful and quite place to go in the middle of a busy city
Kenley Obas
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Awesome library! Love the new additions. Get there...
Awesome library! Love the new additions. Get there early if you want a nice place to sit.
Alexis Smith
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Meh. If you have been overseas and seen art in the...
Meh. If you have been overseas and seen art in the Louvre or other areas of Europe this is really nothing. It is a cool place to come sit and read. A few of the 'galleries' were under construction when I went to visit. Maybe that is why it was not fascinating to me.
Aleksandr Rakitin
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Brilliant public space for reading, working, or ju...
Brilliant public space for reading, working, or just enjoying the atmosphere.
Dominique Freville
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Superb architecture of this important library. nic...
Superb architecture of this important library. nice interior patio with a beautiful fountain. There is a showcase dedicated to Joan of Arc.
Olivia Richard
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Love the BPL Access Center in the Tech room for be...
Love the BPL Access Center in the Tech room for being able to print Braille documents, use the JAWS-enabled computer for browsing, and the Kurtzweil machine for reading print books. The staff is great, especially Harris!
E. B. Snodgrass
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The free Art and Architecture your, runs about an ...
The free Art and Architecture your, runs about an hour, is a must. Beautiful building and very friendly staff. Has 2 places to buy food and enjoy. Map Room exhibit is so kid friendly it was hard to get the kids to leave.
Martin Hoyer
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Whether you are a local or a tourist this library ...
Whether you are a local or a tourist this library is work a look. All should visit the old building overlooking the square and Trinity Church (and the reflection of said church in the reflection of the John Hancock building) They beautiful, well kept, and you can even (surprise as its a library) st...
Seth Howell
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Absolutely stunning library with Greco-Roman archi...
Absolutely stunning library with Greco-Roman architecture and vivid murals. This is a great place to come and read or study!
Todd Livingston
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Huge building full of books and computers. I reme...
Huge building full of books and computers. I remember being taught how to use a library in middle school. Dewy decimal system. Now the computer saves a lot of time in the search process. The new section of the library is a lot more open than it use to be.
Tiger Wang
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Kind hidden gem since not on top list on guidebook...
Kind hidden gem since not on top list on guidebooks.
Grand stairs after entrance, beautiful court yard, fine Abbey murral room, impressive grand reading room. (chairs for resting)
Michael K
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Great building and really nice from inside. So if ...
Great building and really nice from inside. So if you seek for a quiet place, historic space or just need a alternative program for a rainy day - invest some time and pay the public library a visit.
Andreas Knoor
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This is a beautiful building - free for all. I hig...
This is a beautiful building - free for all. I highly recommend taking a (free) tour.
Melanie Hoyes
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Never thought I could be so impressed with a libra...
Never thought I could be so impressed with a library. Worth the visit and if you re visiting Boston and want to get off your feet for awhile, find the puzzle room to spend some down time.
Brian Kearney
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I don't know if I would ever study here just becau...
I don't know if I would ever study here just because there are so many tourists, but definitely worth checking out.
farrah zhu
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Spacious. Nice rooms and the children's library is...
Spacious. Nice rooms and the children's library is kid friendly. They have different activities for kids.
RIKAAR
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Books over books and green lamps
Maria Teresa Guilherme
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AMAZING!!!
ali reza zamani
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One of the most beautiful landmarks in North Ameri...
One of the most beautiful landmarks in North America with astonishing architecture amazing painting.
Khushboo Singh
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Beautiful library! It looks so amazing from the ou...
Beautiful library! It looks so amazing from the outside and even magnificent on the inside. The library has a beautiful courtyard and lovely places to sit. The library is huge with a lot of reading rooms. There is also a separate reading section for teenagers and kids!
Jake Cioch
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So KOOL
Jodi Bronchtein
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Breathtakingly gorgeous. Cafe has dynamite food an...
Breathtakingly gorgeous. Cafe has dynamite food and local coffee. WGBH broadcasts live right next to the cafe. The murals and courtyard are lovely. The best library ever!
Janine Maves
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Be sure to take the architectural tour to get the ...
Be sure to take the architectural tour to get the most out of this gorgeous building. Map room the best. Great exhibit of early maps from the settlement of Boston.
Joseph Modugno
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A work of grace and beauty, the BPL, this architec...
A work of grace and beauty, the BPL, this architectural gem is the perfect place to spend a few hours reading, studying, and researching. The very aura of the main reading room is conducive to elevated thoughts, deeper learning, and more civilized behavior. Thank the visionary and philanthropic f...
Family Archive
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You ve got to see it to believe it.
Barbara Ann Creech
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A large public Library for many things. Nice
Cath Hansen
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A beautiful space, both the new building and the o...
A beautiful space, both the new building and the old one. There are plenty of places to relax or study in the new part and so much history in the old one; I'd definering recommend joining one of the free walking tours of the McKim building.
Nicole Bianchi
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Mandatory tour in Boston. Take a morning to enjoy ...
Mandatory tour in Boston. Take a morning to enjoy this historic place that is the Boston Public Library. It has two parts, the oldest and the newest, both with their art. The open space for reading is very beautiful, look around and see the names of several philosophers written on the walls. There a...
Chih-Hung Ko
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Nice place for reading
Jeff Wallace
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Beautiful! The true start of the freedom trail
Derek Wright
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Great location for a library to be at and also ver...
Great location for a library to be at and also very peaceful and plenty of outlets to plug your cell phone or lap top at.
Jimmie Hernandez
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Fantastic historical building and public space...
Denise Fournier
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The library is definitely one of my favorite place...
The library is definitely one of my favorite places around Boston. You can find pretty much anything you're looking for. There are plenty of quiet rooms to go and read in. I recommend seeing the rare books room because that's one of my favorite rooms in the library, although there are many other roo...
Victoria B.
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I grew up around the Smithsonian and Library of Co...
I grew up around the Smithsonian and Library of Congress and I think this place is still more beautiful. Gorgeous and peaceful and historic yet modern and adaptable. The best library I've ever been to! Just wish their hours were more accommodating.
Yifeng Yuan
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Very elegant, spacious, and comfy environment for ...
Very elegant, spacious, and comfy environment for readers who would appreciate a quiet afternoon reading & thinking.
Justice Loud
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Well let's see security run around looking for peo...
Well let's see security run around looking for people who fall asleep by mistake waking them up .they throw you out for sleeping .they harass people.like i was sitting looking at my phone security comes up sais can you turn that down.i said are you kidding the guy six chairs down was blairing his r...
Sally Walker
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A gorgeous public library, the architecture is stu...
A gorgeous public library, the architecture is stunning and the place as a whole has such a lovely atmosphere. The courtyard is the things dreams are made of
Max Pollak
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There may not be a more beautiful building in Bost...
There may not be a more beautiful building in Boston. You can enter for free and walk around pretty much the entire library. The courtyard is beautiful and a great place to just sit, relax, and people watch.
Jarred Johnson
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You could spend hours here. From the breathtaking,...
You could spend hours here. From the breathtaking, peaceful courtyard to the Reading Room and the thousands of books in the modern addition, this is one of my favorite places on Boston. Don't miss the cool exhibits on the first floor galleries and take advantage of the architectural tours if you get...
Bailey Kurzeja
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My husband and I had our wedding in the Courtyard ...
My husband and I had our wedding in the Courtyard at BPL! We did the Picnic Package that was made available to couples who had to cancel their original wedding plans due to COVID. And I am so happy this happened!! We got the last time slot on our original day and were able to have our parents, photo...