Historic Library Tour

Saturday, December 12, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM Richardson Building Richardson Building 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169 Join the Archives and Special Collections Department for a historic tour of the Richardson Building! Considered architect H.H. Richardson's finest public library, join us to learn more about the rich architectural details that make this building so unique. Accessibility Note: This tour occurs mostly on the main floor of the Richardson Building at the Main Library which is accessible from Floor 1. Elevator access is available on Washington Street through the atrium to reach Floor 1. **A brief optional part of the tour includes access to the first balcony of the Aiken Ell which is accessible only by a small winding historic stairway built in 1908. We invite all guests to join the tour at their own risk and based on their own ability. Please email archives@tcplquincy.org with any accessibility requests or concerns.   This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. Register online between 11/14/2026 9:00 AM and 12/12/2026 9:00 AM.