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2 days ago · About the BPL Established in 1848, the Boston Public Library is a pioneer of public library service in America. It was the first large free municipal library in the United States, the first public …

Mar 26, 2026 · Online Resources NOTE: Hoopla was discontinued as of September 30, 2025. Learn more in this post, "Evolving our Digital Library:…

Mar 26, 2026 · An eCard is a Boston Public Library card that you can sign up for online, opens a new window and which provides access to all online resources, including Libby and Palace. eCards are …

Mar 26, 2026 · Boston Public Library (BPL) welcomes you to the beautiful city of Boston! Whether you've relocated from abroad, moved to Massachusetts from another state, or transitioned within the state, …

Mar 26, 2026 · BPL Staff Picks: September 2025 Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.

Mar 26, 2026 · Photo Credit: Lena Mirisola Photography One-Hour Ceremony appointments from April-July 2026 have been filled. August 2026 appointments will open at 9:30 am on Friday, May 1, 2026. …

3 days ago · BPL History Founding Established in 1848 by an act of the General Court of Massachusetts, the Boston Public Library (BPL) was the first large free municipal library in the United …

Trial Court Law Library Electronic Resources New! Access Massachusetts statutes, treatises on a host of legal topics, and American Bar Association publications through the Trial Court Law Library. Also …