Just like Seattle, BPL is a partner in Books Unbanned supporting the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like without censorship.

This initiative is funded through private support raised by the Boston Public Library Fund. For more information, visit bplfund.org.

BPL Facilities will begin towing cars from library parking lots starting at 12:01 a.m. this Sunday, January 25, in preparation for snow removal. Snow removal will continue through Monday. 

Learn more at tinyurl.com/TowingAlert or at the link in our bio.

UPDATE: Due to electrical maintenance at the Central Library, the library catalog, online resources, and Digital Commonwealth will be unavailable from 7 am to 5 pm on Monday, January 19. We apologize for any inconvenience.

You don't have to be the mayor to view this rare volume, though! Make an appointment to see it: www.bpl.org/special-coll...

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The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, 1781
Printed by Robert Aitken
Special Collections, Boston Public Library

The Aitken Bible, as it is also known, was the first Bible containing the Old and New Testaments printed in English in the United States.  It’s also the first – and only – edition of the Bible endorsed by Congress.

You can pick up a reading log and limited edition Winter Reading enamel pin at any Boston Public Library location between January 1 and February 28, 2026. Contact [email protected] with any questions about the Winter Reading Challenge.

Visit www.bpl.org/winter to find suggestions for books to read 🔗