Central Library in Copley Square

Name: Central Library in Copley Square
Address: Boston, Greater Boston

Boston, Greater Boston

The Central Library in Copley Square is a public library in Boston with a website at bpl.org. Upcoming events include story times, children's play and STEAM sessions, book club and knitting gatherings, a historic library tour, and volunteer and homework help programs.

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Reviews & write-ups

Condé Nast Traveler ↗ — “A serene sense of majesty permeates the building, furthered by its remarkable collection of notable works of art and literature.”
The History List ↗ — “Within its collection of 23 million items, the library boasts a wealth of rare books and manuscripts... The library offers tours highlighting the architecture.”
Boston Public Library ↗ — “The Central Library in Copley Square hosts thousands of programs each year, which are free to all.”

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AMTOEFL Prep Class and Academic EnglishCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AMHistoric Library TourCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 AMESOL ChorusCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonClassical
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 AMAll Ages Story Time (Ages 0-5)Central Library in Copley SquareBostonFamily / kids
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 AMComputers for Beginners Series: Using Windows 11Central Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 11:30 AMWashington Room Drop-In Notary ServicesCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 1:00 PMExploring Short Stories: A Class for Adult English LearnersCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 3:00 PMInformation Session for Adult English LearnersCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonLecture / talk
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PMBoston Teachers Union: Homework HelpCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonFamily / kids
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PMPhotography Mix Media [#Teencentral]Central Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 3:30 PMArt Afternoon (Ages 5-12)Central Library in Copley SquareBostonFamily / kids
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PMBoston Teachers Union: Homework HelpCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonFamily / kids
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 4:30 PMThe Adulting Academy: Resume Builders [#teencentral]Central Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 5:00 PMAuthor Talk: Lauren Klein and Tanvi Sharma - Data by DesignCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonBooks / authors
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 5:30 PMHistoric Library TourCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 5:45 PMProfessional Headshots for Job Seekers & EntrepreneursCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PMGreater Boston Religion & Theology Graduate FairCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PMBusiness of Art with Jason 'Swat' TalbotCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonLecture / talk
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PMGreat Decisions — A New Nuclear AgeCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonLecture / talk
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 10:00 AMHistoric Library TourCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 10:30 AMESOL Conversation Group for Ukrainian SpeakersCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 2:30 PMCreate Your Own Fall Reading LogCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 3:30 PMScience Exploration (Ages 6-12)Central Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 3:30 PMAll Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7)Central Library in Copley SquareBostonFamily / kids
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AMKBLIC Drop-In Notary ServicesCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AMHistoric Library TourCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 10:30 AMExplore and Play (Ages 0-5)Central Library in Copley SquareBostonFamily / kids
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 1:00 PMNavigate Metrolist with the Mayor's Office of Housing and AgeStrongCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 3:00 PMFreestyles with Ruby [#Teencentral]Central Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 3:00 PMInformation Session for Adult English LearnersCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonLecture / talk
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 3:30 PMHubbub Bowl Games with the Tomaquag Museum (Ages 6-12)Central Library in Copley SquareBostonMuseum
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 4:00 PMBoston Teachers Union: Homework HelpCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonFamily / kids
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 5:00 PMHow Do You Relationship? [#teencentral]Central Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 5:30 PMHistoric Library TourCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 5:30 PMBoston Cyclists Union Fall General MeetingCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonWorkshop / class
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PMDrop-in ESOL Conversation Group (Level 2 and higher)Central Library in Copley SquareBostonCommunity
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PMFantastic Books Book Group: Dark Tide by Stephen PuleoCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonBooks / authors
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PMBusiness of Art with Carlos TrocheCentral Library in Copley SquareBostonLecture / talk