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

Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library

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Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library

Local branch library serving the Egleston Square community in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. There are also a strong Sci-Fiction and Poetry collections.

DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The main draws of this branch are preschool and school visits and after-school hang-out/homework time, and the collection reflects that use. Over half of the library’s space and materials are devoted to Children’s and Teen materials. Bright spots in the Youth Collection include graphic novels (including a separate manga section), picture books, and an extensiv

e selection of illustrated chapter books for early elementary readers. The Teen area supports teens with extensive recreational fiction, with a focus on recent realistic and genre fiction by Black, Latinx, and indigenous authors. The Adult section, which is in the back half of the open plan library, reflects interests and ambitions of customers. ESL, Test Prep Books, and Entrepreneurial books and computer books are very popular. For recreational materials there are large collections of Street Lit, DVDs, audio books and magazines. Spanish language materials are found in every section of the library from bilingual pre-school books to non-fiction adult materials. PROGRAMMING

We have many recurring programs, including Preschool Storytime, Homework Help, LEGO Club, and Kids Cook for youth, and Food & Book Club and Tech Goes Home for adults. Check our calendar or events page for upcoming special programs. HISTORY
Opened on July 8, 1953 the building was designed by the firm of Isidor Richmond and Carney Goldberg, Architects and Engineers. The Friends of the Egleston Square branch have plans for beautification project of the large backyard which includes landscaping, sculptures and a sitting wall.

11/03/2025

12/23/2024

Artists of all ages, stop by the library to pick up a free Art2Go kit from the sparc! Art Mobile. Thanks, Massachusetts College of Art and Design!

10/25/2024

Applications are now open for Teen Leader positions at the Egleston Square Library! Teens can apply to lead activities with younger children and earn up to $250 by the end of the school year! For applications, visit the library or email [email protected].

05/03/2024

The Egleston Square Branch Library is in line for renovations. Learn more at our virtual community meeting on May 13! Egleston Square Main Street Friends Group of the Egleston Square Branch Library, Inc.

04/17/2024

Join the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library, and Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library for art workshops with Spontaneous Celebrations. Participants will create art and crafts celebrating the environment for the annual Wake up the Earth Festival and Parade. The festival will be Saturday, May 4.

04/01/2024

Don't miss the TWO Learn from a Teen activities we are offering this week: Chess Club tomorrow (Tuesday) and Beaded Cuff Bracelets on Thursday. Learn new skills from awesome teen mentors! (Both activities start at 4:30.)

Address

2044 Columbus Avenue
Roxbury, MA
02119

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16174454340

Website

http://www.bpl.org/branches/egleston.htm

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