Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library

Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library Proudly offering bilingual library services and programs to Jamaica Plain since the 1960s.

DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The library offers popular books, magazines, DVDs, books-on-CD, music CDs, and more for children, teens, and adults. The branch also has a significant collection of Spanish-language books. RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Weekly programs include a film program for young children, a homework assistance program for school age children, and an English as a Second La

nguage conversation group. Our monthly programs include an adult book discussion group and story times for babies and preschoolers. In the summer months there is a Summer Reading program for children as well as Family nights. A wide variety of other programs are held for all ages during the year. HISTORY
Library service to the Hyde Square area of Jamaica Plain began in 1897 with a small book deposit in the rear of a neighborhood pharmacy at the corner of Lamartine and Paul Gore Streets. Eventually, in 1905, the Boylston Branch, named for the Boylston Railroad Station, opened its doors. Responding to the need for larger space, a beautiful white limestone building was built and opened in 1932. Designed by Maginnis and Walsh in the Jacobean style, the large arched entrance leads to a large interior space with wood and glass partitions dividing the adult and children's area. The ceilings, decorated with plaster moldings, are reputedly inspired by the Rufford Abbey Library in England. On December 12, 1940 , the name of the branch was officially changed to the Monsignor Arthur T. Connolly Branch, as a tribute to Monsignor Connolly, a long-time member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees and pastor of the neighboring Blessed Sacrament Church.

Today!
08/10/2026

Today!

Join us next Monday, August 10 at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of crafts and snacks sponsored by The Catered Affair (one o...
08/07/2026

Join us next Monday, August 10 at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of crafts and snacks sponsored by The Catered Affair (one of the BPL-Copley's cafés). For all ages.

08/04/2026

Join for an afternoon of summertime fun at the Connolly Branch! Enjoy arts & crafts, games, tasty snacks, a photo moment, and a reading nook for kids of all ages and their caregivers. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language...

This Friday, August 7th, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) we will be hosting another puzzle swap! You can exchange puzzles,...
08/04/2026

This Friday, August 7th, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) we will be hosting another puzzle swap! You can exchange puzzles, bring some puzzles and/or take some home! We have tons of puzzles looking for new homes.

07/29/2026
Join us this Saturday, July 25 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for a Fixit Clinic session. Children, teens and adults are welcome to...
07/23/2026

Join us this Saturday, July 25 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for a Fixit Clinic session. Children, teens and adults are welcome to bring items for repairing and mending!

This Friday, July 10 at 1:00 PM we continue our Unearth Summer Film Series! Este viernes, 10 de julio a la 1:00 PM conti...
07/08/2026

This Friday, July 10 at 1:00 PM we continue our Unearth Summer Film Series!

Este viernes, 10 de julio a la 1:00 PM continuamos nuestra serie ¡Desentierra el Verano con Películas!

Join us for films and popcorn. Acompáñanos para filmes y popcorn.

¿Quieres ir a un juego en el Fenway? Nuevamente, estamos contando con el concurso Read Your Way to Fenway. Niñes y jóven...
07/07/2026

¿Quieres ir a un juego en el Fenway? Nuevamente, estamos contando con el concurso Read Your Way to Fenway. Niñes y jóvenes entre las edades de 5 a 17 años podrán ganar tres boletos para ir a ver el juego de los Atléticos vs los Red Sox el sábado, 8 de agosto de 2026.

¿Cómo participar? Pasa por la biblioteca para recoger el formulario, lee tres libros y escribe un ensayo sobre uno de ellos y entrega el formulario antes del 3 de agosto. Los ensayos pueden ser escritos en inglés o español.

Want to watch a Movie?Come in Today at 1pm! Can't come today thats ok, but remember every Wednesday at 1pm we have mov...
06/17/2026

Want to watch a Movie?

Come in Today at 1pm!

Can't come today thats ok, but remember every Wednesday at 1pm we have movies at Connolly Branch Library!

Join us this Saturday, June 13 (10 am - 4 pm) for our Bi-Annual Friends of the Connolly Library Book Sale! Acompáñenos e...
06/09/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 13 (10 am - 4 pm) for our Bi-Annual Friends of the Connolly Library Book Sale!
Acompáñenos este sábado, 13 de junio (10 am - 4 pm para la venta bianual de libros de los Amigues de la Biblioteca Connolly Friends of Connolly Library - BPL

Address

433 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
02130

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16175221960

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