Boston Public Library (English Wikipedia)

Wayne A. Wiegand; Donald G. Davis (1994). Encyclopedia of Library History. Taylor & Francis. pp. 85–. ISBN 978-0-8240-5787-9.
Sammarco, Anthony Mitchell, Boston's South End, Arcadia Publishing, 2006. Cf. p.32

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MacQuarrie, Brian (October 6, 2006). "Library lacks means to repair old tomes". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 22, 2007. Retrieved October 6, 2006.

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Farrar, Molly (June 27, 2024). "South End likely to remain without a library branch until 2027". Boston.com. Retrieved August 30, 2025.

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"City of Boston Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2026" (PDF). Boston.gov. City of Boston. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
"Boston Public Library Boston Landmarks Commission Study Report as is commonly known as the "BBL" with 69 foot tall ceilings in e Bates Study Hall" (PDF). December 12, 2000. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 8, 2020.
"Mayor Wu Announces Roxbury Branch of Boston Public Library to be Renamed After Sarah-Ann Shaw". City of Boston. June 23, 2025.

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Data Boston. "MiscSup Gen Library Books: Library Department: BPL Technical Services Office". Open Expenditures. City of Boston. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

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Sweney, Brigid (May 22, 2010). "The Nice Queen". Boston Magazine. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2024.

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"FY 25 Financial Statements" (PDF). bpl.org. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
"BPL – Management Staff". Bpl.org. Archived from the original on June 18, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Board of Trustees". bpl.org. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
"BPL By the Numbers: FY2014" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 12, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
"The Boston Public Library Fact Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 2, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
Boston Public Library (October 28, 2021). "Rare Books an Manuscripts". Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
"BPL - History and Description". Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
Bhagat, Dhruti (March 19, 2019). "Celebrating 165 Years: The BPL Through Time and Place". Boston Public Library.
"Compass Strategic Plan". BPL. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
"Collections of Distinction". BPL. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
"BPL - Central Library Renovation Fact Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
"Mayor Walsh Announces Jamaica Plain Library Grand Opening; New and Ongoing Capital Library Funding" Archived 2021-10-28 at the Wayback Machine, Press Release, Boston Public Library, May 1, 2017; access date 8 September 2019
"BPL - BPL by the Numbers". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on December 2, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
"COVID-19 Update". bpl.org. January 21, 2022 [2020-03-17]. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
"Boston Public Library to Welcome Patrons Back into BPL Buildings". bpl.org. May 27, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
"Boston Public Library : Fact Sheet" (PDF). Boston Public Library. June 17, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
"Central Library Points of Interest". Boston Public Library.
"May Author Talks and Lectures at Boston Public Library Locations" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. April 23, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"Boston Public Library Celebrates 210 Years of Haitian Independence" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. May 20, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"BPL - Calendar of Events". www.bpl.org. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
"Lifelong Learning Happens at Boston Public Library" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. August 30, 2013. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
Perille, Gina (December 27, 2013). "A New Year of Free Opportunities at Boston Public Library" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"Boston Public Library - Computers and Technology". Bpl.org. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
"Boston Public Library Expands Digital Offerings through Free Streaming Media Service" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. March 25, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"Boston Public Library - Online Collections". Bpl.org. Archived from the original on July 8, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
Boston Public Library. "Electronic Resources: A-Z List". Archived from the original on August 20, 2017.
"Boston Public Library Accomplishments - FY14" (PDF). Bpl.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 2, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
"BPL - Neighborhood Branch Libraries". Bpl.org. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
"Chinatown Project". www.bpl.org. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Retrieved 2010-06-08". Bpl.org. June 1, 1967. Archived from the original on September 3, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Retrieved 2010-06-08". Bpl.org. June 7, 1971. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"West End Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Brighton". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Faneuil". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library to Close on November 20 for a Planned Renovation". www.bpl.org. November 9, 2020. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Honan-Allston Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on July 9, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Charlestown". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Adams Street". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Fields Corner Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Grove Hall Branch". BPL. April 4, 2009. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Lower Mills Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Lower Mills". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Uphams Corner". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"East Boston Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"East Boston Branch". Boston Public Library. Archived from the original on March 15, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
"Hyde Park Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
"Connolly Branch". BPL. December 12, 1940. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Jamaica Plain Branch". BPL. July 24, 1911. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Mattapan Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Mattapan". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Roslindale Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Dudley Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Egleston Square". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Parker Hill". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"South Boston Branch". BPL. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"West Roxbury Branch". BPL. September 24, 1989. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.

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"Dimension Data Brings Historic Boston Public Library Into The Wireless World" (PDF) (Press release). Newsroom.cisco.com: Cisco.com. Cisco. August 22, 2003. Retrieved July 10, 2014.

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"School Vacation Week Programs Await Families at Boston Public Library Locations" (Press release). News & Press Releases: CityofBoston.gov. City of Boston. February 11, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.

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"Comp-index.com". Indiana: Computer Indexed Systems. Archived from the original on July 17, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

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Velasco, Rin (October 29, 2020). "Boston Public Library completes Roxbury Branch renovation". The Daily Free Press.

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"DatabaseUSA.com". Omaha, Nebraska. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

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"Boston Public Library". Digital Commonwealth. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.

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"New Adams Street library 'raises the bar'; Reopening scheduled for July 31 | Dorchester Reporter". www.dotnews.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.

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"Boston Public Library". Flickr. November 19, 2019. Archived from the original on December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.

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Peet, Lisa (April 18, 2018). "Remembering Bernie Margolis, NY State Librarian". Library Journal. Media Source Inc.

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Declared in 1970 by law. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 78, Section 19C, paragraph 4 Archived 2025-04-06 at the Wayback Machine

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Salahi, Lara (May 11, 2021). "Boston to Reopen Public Libraries Next Month, Increase Youth Services". WBUR. Retrieved March 3, 2026.

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"Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Legislative Agenda". Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Archived from the original on September 14, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013; cf. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (2014). "FY2012 Municipal Pie Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.

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Kelly, Meghan (March 16, 2020). "Walsh: All Boston Public Library Branches Will Close At 6 P.M. Monday". NBC10 Boston. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
Rios, Simón (June 3, 2015). "Boston Public Library President Resigns Following Disclosure Of Missing Artwork". WBUR-FM. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
Gorel, Amy (June 14, 2016). "Boston Public Library Names David Leonard As New President". WBUR-FM. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
"After 60 Years, Chinatown May Finally Get Its Neighborhood Library Back". www.wbur.org. April 25, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2021.

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Cook, Greg. "Research: First Look Inside The Boston Library's Astonishing, Colorful Renovation". Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.

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"BPL – Management Staff". Bpl.org. Archived from the original on June 18, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Legislative Agenda". Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Archived from the original on September 14, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
Declared in 1970 by law. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 78, Section 19C, paragraph 4 Archived 2025-04-06 at the Wayback Machine
"BPL By the Numbers: FY2014" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 12, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
"Boston Public Library Boston Landmarks Commission Study Report as is commonly known as the "BBL" with 69 foot tall ceilings in e Bates Study Hall" (PDF). December 12, 2000. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 8, 2020.
"The Boston Public Library Fact Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 2, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
Boston Public Library (October 28, 2021). "Rare Books an Manuscripts". Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
"BPL - History and Description". Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
MacQuarrie, Brian (October 6, 2006). "Library lacks means to repair old tomes". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 22, 2007. Retrieved October 6, 2006.
"Compass Strategic Plan". BPL. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013; cf. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (2014). "FY2012 Municipal Pie Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
"Collections of Distinction". BPL. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
"BPL - Central Library Renovation Fact Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
Cook, Greg. "Research: First Look Inside The Boston Library's Astonishing, Colorful Renovation". Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
"Mayor Walsh Announces Jamaica Plain Library Grand Opening; New and Ongoing Capital Library Funding" Archived 2021-10-28 at the Wayback Machine, Press Release, Boston Public Library, May 1, 2017; access date 8 September 2019
"BPL - BPL by the Numbers". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on December 2, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
Sweney, Brigid (May 22, 2010). "The Nice Queen". Boston Magazine. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
Rios, Simón (June 3, 2015). "Boston Public Library President Resigns Following Disclosure Of Missing Artwork". WBUR-FM. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
Gorel, Amy (June 14, 2016). "Boston Public Library Names David Leonard As New President". WBUR-FM. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
"Boston Public Library : Fact Sheet" (PDF). Boston Public Library. June 17, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
"May Author Talks and Lectures at Boston Public Library Locations" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. April 23, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"Lifelong Learning Happens at Boston Public Library" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. August 30, 2013. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
Perille, Gina (December 27, 2013). "A New Year of Free Opportunities at Boston Public Library" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"School Vacation Week Programs Await Families at Boston Public Library Locations" (Press release). News & Press Releases: CityofBoston.gov. City of Boston. February 11, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"Boston Public Library - Computers and Technology". Bpl.org. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
"Boston Public Library Expands Digital Offerings through Free Streaming Media Service" (Press release). Press Room: BPL.org. Boston Public Library. March 25, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
"Boston Public Library - Online Collections". Bpl.org. Archived from the original on July 8, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
"Boston Public Library". Flickr. November 19, 2019. Archived from the original on December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
"Boston Public Library". Digital Commonwealth. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
Boston Public Library. "Electronic Resources: A-Z List". Archived from the original on August 20, 2017.
"DatabaseUSA.com". Omaha, Nebraska. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
Data Boston. "MiscSup Gen Library Books: Library Department: BPL Technical Services Office". Open Expenditures. City of Boston. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
"Comp-index.com". Indiana: Computer Indexed Systems. Archived from the original on July 17, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
"Boston Public Library Accomplishments - FY14" (PDF). Bpl.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 2, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
"Retrieved 2010-06-08". Bpl.org. June 1, 1967. Archived from the original on September 3, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Retrieved 2010-06-08". Bpl.org. June 7, 1971. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"West End Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Brighton". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Faneuil". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library to Close on November 20 for a Planned Renovation". www.bpl.org. November 9, 2020. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Honan-Allston Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on July 9, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Charlestown". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Adams Street". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"New Adams Street library 'raises the bar'; Reopening scheduled for July 31 | Dorchester Reporter". www.dotnews.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
"Fields Corner Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Lower Mills Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Lower Mills". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Uphams Corner". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"East Boston Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"East Boston Branch". Boston Public Library. Archived from the original on March 15, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
"Hyde Park Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
"Connolly Branch". BPL. December 12, 1940. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Jamaica Plain Branch". BPL. July 24, 1911. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Mattapan Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Mattapan". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Roslindale Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"Dudley Branch". BPL. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
"About Egleston Square". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"About Parker Hill". www.bpl.org. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"West Roxbury Branch". BPL. September 24, 1989. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.

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