BPL Departments
This department supports teens from all over Boston and Massachusetts with a fun space, free resources, and a variety of events.
What is Teen Central?
The largest branch of the Boston Public Library, this location is home to a beautiful courtyard, historic murals, a cafe and radio station, and Teen Central!
What is the Central Branch/Library?
If you frequent Teen Central, you'll see these folks all the time!
Who are the Teen Librarians?
When you were younger, you probably visited this department for a Story Time or to check out loads of fun colorful books to take home!
What is the Children's Room?
This is the number of branches that serve the many neighborhoods of Boston, including yours!
What is 26?
This is the person that oversees the entire library, all the branches, and represents BPL at the city level.
Who is the President of the Library?
Just like at many other modern companies and organizations, anyone in the library can call this department to help with their computer or internet connection.
What is IT (Information Technology)?
This is the nearest branch to your school!
What is the Roxbury Branch
These folks are great at entertaining young kids with fun stories, music, and games.
Who are Children's Librarians?
Any building needs this department to maintain clean, welcoming spaces, repair things that break, and take care of messes; and especially as a public space, the library depends on them!
What is Facilities?
This neighborhood is the largest in Boston and of course has the most branches.
What is Dorchester?
If you have a burning question that you need help finding the answer to, these folks will help you search through all the information to find the right answer.
Who are Research Librarians?
This department reviews, selects, purchases, and removes all of the books and other materials that are checked out by patrons of the library, ensuring we have a quality selection of materials that are easy to find and enjoy.
What is Collection Development?
This is the branch that is closest to where you live!
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