No on-site lot; limited street parking in Back Bay and multiple nearby paid garages around Copley Square. See the library’s parking page for an interactive map.
Central Library in Copley Square, Boston Public Library
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The Central Library in Copley Square is the Boston Public Library’s landmark main branch in Back Bay, comprising the 1895 Renaissance Revival McKim Building and the modern Boylston Street (Johnson) Building. It hosts public programs and private events year?round, from lectures in Rabb Hall (fixed seating for 300) to the free summer Concerts in the Courtyard in the McKim courtyard. Set on Copley Square amid restaurants and hotels, it’s a walkable cultural hub in the heart of Back Bay.
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Getting there
MBTA Green Line Copley Station is directly adjacent; Orange Line/Commuter Rail at Back Bay Station is a short walk. Nearby bus service includes routes 9, 10, 55, 39, 504, 57, 553, and 501.
