Boston Public Library
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Boston Public Library

700 Boylston Street | Back Bay Capacity - 300 people

About

The Boston Public Library’s Central Library at Copley Square is a landmark civic venue spanning the 1895 McKim Building and the modern Boylston Street (Johnson) Building, hosting author talks, exhibitions, and private events. The Johnson Building opened in 1972 and reopened in 2016 after a major renovation that added contemporary public and event spaces. Set on Copley Square in Back Bay, it offers a grand, historic atmosphere steps from restaurants, hotels, and other cultural sites.

Getting there

Parking

No dedicated lot; nearby paid garages in the Copley Square area (at adjacent hotels and shopping centers).

Public transit

MBTA Green Line to Copley station; Orange Line/Commuter Rail to Back Bay station; nearby bus routes include 9, 10, 39, 55, 57, 501, 504, and 553.

Events 28 upcoming