Founded in 1966, the Hingham Public Library contains an impressive collection that features fiction and non-fiction books, reference materials, periodicals, audiobooks, graphic novels, children's and teen literature, CDs and DVDs. The library has rooms that can be reserved, and also hosts events and programs year-round, including movie nights and music performances. Free Wi-Fi is available.
The three-floor Newton Free Library offers an extensive collection of both print and non-print material including books, music scores, magazines, newspapers, audio CDs and movies. It is a popular place for locals to not only relax with a book, but also to study and work using the wireless Internet access and computer lab, which offers printing services.
Aside from Internet and computer access, library patrons can also use individual study rooms and study desks as well as larger meeting rooms.
Art exhibits are located throughout the library and a gallery on the main floor features monthly collections by regional artists.
The Newton Free Library is a one-mile walk from the Newton Center and Newton Highlands MBTA stops (green line, D branch) as well as the Newtonville MBTA Commuter Rail station (purple line, Framingham/Worcester line). The #59 bus also stops nearby at the corner of Homer Street and Walnut Street.
The Boston University Pardee Management Library is located in the Rafik B. Hariri building at 595 Commonwealth Avenue. The library has resources in the area of business, management and related subjects. Along with other BU libraries, it contains some of the 2.2 million books and resources on campus. Borrowing privileges are granted to BU students, faculty and employees
The Osterville Free Library and its friendly and capable staff have much to offer the community, including an extensive collection of books that includes the newest titles and favorite classics. The library also has a movie department, a story hour several times a week and other events that are featured on its event Calender.
(Please note: The Osterville Free Library is presently under construction and is temporarily located at the lower level of 812 Main Street, between the baptist church and Dunkin' Donuts.)
The Canton Public Library was established in 1874. Today, it offers more than just a quiet place to read. The library also hosts arts & crafts sessions and story time for children, coffee house nights for adults, as well as providing private study rooms for students. Located in the center of town, the library has a free parking lot and offers free Wi-Fi to patrons.
The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a public educational museum dedicated to Mary Baker Eddy's life and achievements. It offers such exhibits as The Hall Of Ideas, a Mapparium and the Quest Gallery. It also features Impressions On Paper.
The Boston University Pardee Management Library is located in the Rafik B. Hariri building at 595 Commonwealth Avenue. The library has resources in the area of business, management and related subjects. Along with other BU libraries, it contains some of the 2.2 million books and resources on campus. Borrowing privileges are granted to BU students, faculty and employees
The Boston Public Library is in the heart of Boston. This historic building is the first public library in America. It offers an extensive array of books, newspapers and archives. The library features multiple study rooms, a teen room, a children's room, a courtyard and a restaurant. It hosts weddings and private events. It has been serving the local community for more than 164 years. Please stop by, call or visit its website for more information.
A member of the Minuteman Library Network, the Holliston Public Library offers a great number of services aside from simply borrowing books, including Internet access, self-checkout, homebound delivery, fax, tax forms, proctoring of tests, display space, public meeting room, wireless and multiple copies for book clubs. The library also hosts programs for children (Storytime, book groups), teens/young adults (Teen Zone Book Group, Teen Book Reviews) and adults (History Book Club).
Holliston Public Library also has partnerships with the Holliston Pantry Shelf and TD Bank, and offers museum passes and tickets to the Southwick Zoo. Library cards are free for all Massachusetts regardless of town of residency.
The mission of the Norfolk Public Library is to serve the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community. The library plays a significant role in delivering library and media services in the nearby public schools as well as providing services to young children, students, adults and retired persons in the area. In this regard, the library boasts a collection of over 22,000 fiction, non-fiction and large-print books and more than 1,400 video tapes, 600 CDs and 1,200 books on tape.
The Hyannis Public Library is located in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Hyannis. It has a wide variety of books and materials for children and adults. The library is also a part of CLAMS -- Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing -- which enables patrons to obtain any book, video, CD from any library on Cape Cod.