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Boston Kitchen is located inside the famous Quincey Market. It specializes in rotisserie & grilled foods. Its menu offers foods such as grilled boneless chicken, seafood wrapped in bacon and chicken fingers.
The library site is conveniently located between Route 151 and Steeple Street and is accessed from Steeple Street,adjacent to Mashpee Commons. From the Mashpee Rotary, enter RT 151 and turn left onto Jobs Fishing Rd, at the second traffic light. Turn left onto Steeple St and enter the library at the second driveway. The library site is across the street from the Police and Fire Complex.
The first large, free municipal library in the country, the Boston Public Library was established in 1848 and has been in its current location since 1895. It remains a vital resource center for Bostonians as well as a popular tourist destination. Designed by Charles Follen McKim, the library is one example of the architectural marvels the city has to offer and, with its impressive collection of murals and sculptures, a hidden gem for art lovers.
Parking and public transportation at the Boston Public Library
Though there is parking behind the Westin Copley Place (kitty-corner from the library) and just two blocks east at Boylston and Berkeley, the BPL is most easily accessible by MBTA, as it sits right on top of Copley Station on the green line.
Best and worst time to go to the Boston Public Library
The library is open seven days a week. There is no truly bad time to go, though exploring the library's endless architectural, artistic, and (of course) literary gems does make for a fun indoor activity on a winter day.
Admission to the Boston Public Library
Admission is completely free! But note that the Map Room Café is just inside the library's center courtyard, should you find yourself hungry or thirsty on your visit.
Must see/do at the Boston Public Library
The McKim building, facing Copley Square, is full of historical wonders. Be sure to visit the John Singer Sargent Gallery on the 3rd floor. The Johnson building, facing Boylston, houses circulating materials and provides cozy reading spots. Don't miss the newly renovated teen room on the 2nd floor, but be aware: don't linger if you're over 18 or they'll kick you out.
Other places to visit near the Boston Public Library
Just across Copley Square is another architectural and historical landmark: Trinity Church, founded in 1773. If you're looking to spend an afternoon shopping, walk one block north to Newbury Street or a few blocks west to the Prudential Mall and Copley Place. If the weather is nice, head three blocks east and spend the afternoon in the Boston Public Garden.
Insider tip for visitors to Boston Public Library
The library offers free, hour-long tours once a day, and provides handbooks for self-guided tours at other times. These are a great way to get acquainted with the building's illustrious history. Check the BPL website for schedules.
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Serving Plainville and the surrounding area, the Plainville Public Library offers books, children's books, magazines, newspapers, movies, CDs, computers with Internet access and more.
The West End library is a bustling, light-filled branch of the Boston Public Library. While its on-site collection of about 50,000 books makes it one of the smaller locations, it is the third busiest branch in the 27-branch system. But patrons also have access to materials in all Boston Public Library branches, including the 7 million titles stocked at the Central Library in Copley Square. Log online to have the book you're looking for sent to the West End branch or ask a librarian.
The library has 10 public computers, an impressive DVD collection, free WiFi and a private meeting room. Preschool story time is hosted every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and toddler story time is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library was established in 1894 and moved into its current building on Cambridge Street in 1968.
Kirstein Business Library is a branch of the Boston Public Library, offering a range of resources and directories to job hunters and business owners in the Boston area. In addition to the access to industry databases and journals, it provides a variety of educational programs ranging from business film screenings to resume writing and helpful tips on how to get started in business. Many of the resources and databases offered are available online through the Boston Public Library website, and can be accessed with a valid library card account.
The Christian Science Reading Room in Back Bay is open to all, from residents to tourists. It provides visitors with quiet, comfortable reading and computer stations and sells inspirational and religious reading, such as books, magazines, music and periodicals. A listening station, multimedia station and reference section are available on the premises. Weekly Bible study sessions, readings, discussion groups and book fairs are held regularly. This reading room is open every day of the week.
