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Boston Public Library Branches Near You with Story Hours

Massachusetts Public Libraries are one of the best community resources our towns can provide. They offer many activities for children free of charge, and of course, the opportunity to borrow books. The Minuteman Library network and the Boston Public Library are just a few of the excellent library systems in MA. Be sure to ask about discount passes to Boston museums and activities!


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Boston Public Library - Central BranchBack Bay, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, pre-school story hours and discount museum passes.
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Acton Memorial LibraryActon, Free
The Acton library is a fun, free place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy a nice-sized children's area, computers, story hours and of course, discount museum passes.
Amesbury Public LIbraryVirtual/Online, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Arlington Fox Branch LibraryArlington, Free
The Fox Branch Library in Arlington - Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours, music hour, and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
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Arlington, Robbins LibraryArlington, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
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Armenian Library & Museum of AmericaWatertown, $
Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) houses the most extensive collection of Armenian artifacts in North America, with over 20,000 items, 20,000 books, 5,000 coins, 3,000 textiles, 930 rare books, 800 oral...
Bedford Free Public LibraryBedford, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes.
Belmont Public LibraryBelmont, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes.
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Boston AthenaeumBoston
The Boston Athenaeum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries in the United States. An ideal spot for musing and browsing.
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BPDA Model RoomBoston, Free
The BPDA's model room houses a 1:40 inch scale, physical, basswood model of Boston's downtown and portions of Beacon Hill, the North End, Charlestown, Back Bay and the South Boston Waterfront.
Brookline Public LibraryBrookline, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Cambridge Public Library - Main BranchCambridge, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Concord Museum Story HoursConcord, $$
Story Hours at Concord Museum are offered the 4th Friday of each month, From Oct.- May, for kids ages 3-5 with an adult. Includes snack and book-related activit
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Concord Public LibraryConcord, Free
Concord's main library has an inviting classic atmosphere with 4 levels of balconies surrounding the entrance hall and rows and rows of stacks to explore on the upper levels. Enjoy the robust children's area,...
Fitchburg LibraryFitchburg, Free
Fitchburg Library holds three story time sessions each week to accomodate children of all ages.
Framingham Public LibraryFramingham, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
French Cultural Center/Alliance Française of BostonBoston
The French Cultural Center of Boston is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure the vibrant growth of French Language and Francophone Cultures in New England.
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Harvard Public LibraryHarvard, Free
After years of planning, designing, preparation and construction, the new Harvard Public Library at Old Bromfield was formally dedicated on April 7, 2007 and opened to the public on April 10, 2007. The beautiful...
Haverhill Public LibraryHaverhill, Free
A big and airy public library in downtown Haverhill. Visit the large children's section, separate young adult department, fine art on display, storyhours, computers, and special programs.
Lexington Cary Memorial LibraryLexington, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Lincoln Public LibraryLincoln, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Maynard Public LibraryMaynard, Free
Welcome to the new library at Maynard. The new library was recently opened after an extensive renovation and move to it's new location on 77 Nason Street.
Merrimac Public LibraryMerrimac, Free
The new Merrimac Public Library is brighter and more user-friendly than the old one, with lots of DVDs, a spacious children's section, and weekly story hours.
Natick Morse Institute LibraryNatick, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Needham Public LibaryNeedham, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Newton Free LibraryNewton, Free
The Newton library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Northborough Free LibraryNorthborough, Free
The Northborough Free Library was founded in 1868. Captain Cyrus Gale contributed $1000 to the start of a public library, which was housed in the town hall.
Pollard Memorial LibraryLowell, Free
Lowell's Public Library since 1844. The Pollard Memorial Library is Lowell's premier information center dedicated to: fostering education and literacy, nurturing lifelong learning, and promoting personal and cultural enrichment.
Somerville Public Library - Main BranchSomerville, Free
The Somerville Public Library consists of the Main Library located at 79 Highland Avenue, and two branches, the West Branch at 40 College Avenue (Davis Square) and the East Branch at 115 Broadway.
Sudbury Goodnow LibrarySudbury, Free
The Goodnow Library in Sudbury provides resources and services for all ages (toddlers to senior citizens) including books, videos, Internet access, books-on-tape, compact discs, museum passes, art prints, toys, children's story hours, and cultural programs.
Thomas Crane Public LibraryQuincy, Free
The Quincy main library is a very nice facility that was greatly expanded a few years back and it has recently upgraded its active program of children's reading and general fun activities.
Waltham Public LibraryWaltham, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
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Watertown Free Public LibraryWatertown, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Wayland Public LibraryWayland, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
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Wellesley Free LibraryWellesley, Free
The Wellesley Library offers a wide variety of programming for children and families. View the Library Events Calendar to see what's happening at the...
Weston Public LibraryWeston, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Westwood Public LibraryWestwood, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
Wiggin Memorial LibraryNew Hampshire, Free
The Wiggin Memorial Library is a resource that strives to benefit everyone in the community, offering story times, summer reading programs, research areas for older students, and adult recreational books. It boasts long hours and a large staff, which is why it was named...
Winchester Public LibraryWinchester, Free
The library is a fun place to find things to do with kids. Enjoy the children's area, computers, story hours and discount museum passes. Kid friendly.
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