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The library's interior beauty is enhanced by the glorious views of the park and the Cambridge and Boston skylines.
The Main Library has been located in the geographic center of the city since 1889 and consists of two facilities: the Van Brunt and Howe Richardsonian building constructed between 1889 and 1902 and the new addition which opened in 2009.
Photo ©Robert Benson Photography
Transportation Information:
The Main Library is accessible by both bus and subway.There is also a Bluebike station located directly in front of the library.
A 70-car underground parking garage with access from Broadway is available when the library is open. It costs 25 cents for every 12 minutes of parking. You may pay by using quarters or credit card (Mastercard or Visa).
Contactless Pickup - Temporarily SuspendedMain Library Phone Hours (617-349-4040) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, Sunday: Closed Library Administration available at 617-349-4032 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)
449 Broadway 02138Phone: 617.349.4040
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