By Peter M Brown at Citysearch October 29, 2010
The library has a vast collection of important works, but a large number do not circulate, meaning that one has to read them in the library. "Mammals from the Age of Dinosaurs" by Kielan-Jaworowska, as just one example, is 630 densely-written pages long but does not circulate! Is there a point in BPL's even owning the book? Other libraries, fortunately, are not so close-fisted. Any Massachusetts resident can get an Everett Public Library card and request the book, circulating and renewable, from an academic library. But one then has to go to Everett to pick it up--a nuisance for a Boston resident. This should not be necessary! ...read more
By josiebean87 at Citysearch April 28, 2010
I really enjoy this library mostly because of its location. It is easily accessible right off the Copley stop on the Green Line, and adjacent to Newbury Street so you can go shopping/on a leisurely stroll before or after you ive into your books. The library is pretty vast, with 3 floors to browse from - including DVD rentals, which is great if I don't feel like paying money to rent an older film. Also, I usually get all my school books here to avoid paying for literature I'll never look at after classes are over. Oh, also if you go to their customer service area you can request tickets for free admission to most of the local museums (I've gotten free aquarium and Museum of Science tickets here before, but you do have to ask very early in advance - like at least a month). The outside architecture of the library is something I also really enjoy, especially the marble steps where you can find a majority of the public resting on during the warmer/summer months. Library cards and admission are both obviously free, so enjoy the scenery and take a visit here sometime! ...read more
By mags030 at Citysearch April 19, 2010
Most people know the BPL as a landmark in Boston, with beatiful marble staircases and handpainted ceilings. But the Library is one of my favorite places to go in the Spring because of its outdoor courtyards. Separating the old part of the library with the newer section (with entrance on Boylston), there is a small outdoor courtyard. Barren in the Winter, the courtyard lights up in the spring with peaceful fountains and wonderful plants. It is the ideal outdoor reading spot or place to study. Perfectly shady and sunny at the same time, it is worth spending a Spring afternoon there. ...read more
The Library of Congress, which was built by Congress in 1800, is the United States Congress's research library. It is located in Washington, D.C. and is the largest library in the world. The following article offers more information and the history of the Library of Congress. ...read more
There are public libraries throughout neighborhoods everywhere that can accommodate your every need. You just have to know where to find them and what they have to offer in terms of resources for free. Here are some things you need to know about public libraries. ...read more