Boston Public Library: Library system in Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston Public Library is a municipal public library in Boston, Massachusetts.
It was established in 1848. This library is also called Library for the Commonwealth.
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| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1852 |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°20′57.55″N 71°4′41.78″W / 42.3493194°N 71.0782722°W |
| Branches | 24 |
| Collection | |
| Size | 24,079,520 |
| Access and use | |
| Circulation | 3.69 million (FY 2013) |
| Population served | 6,547,629 |
| Other information | |
| Budget | $31.2 million, plus $8.2 million from trust fund (2013) |
| Director | David Leonard, President Robert E. Gallery, Chairman of the Board |
| Website | bpl.org |
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