Discover the Architectural Marvel of Boston Public Library - Central Library

Getting There

• Public Transit - Subway

  If you're in Quincy, start by making your way to the Quincy Center Station. You can take the MBTA bus #215 or #216 from various points in Quincy to reach the station. Once you arrive at Quincy Center, take the Red Line train towards Alewife. Stay on the train for about 20 minutes until you reach Park Street Station. At Park Street, transfer to the Green Line (C or D branch) towards Government Center. After 2 stops, get off at Copley Station. Exit the station and walk east on Boylston Street for about 5 minutes until you reach the Boston Public Library located at 700 Boylston St.

• Public Transit - Bus

  You can also take the MBTA bus #238 from North Quincy Station towards Ashmont and get off at the Boylston Street stop. From there, walk west for about 5 minutes on Boylston Street until you reach the Boston Public Library at 700 Boylston St. This is a direct route and keeps you on the same street.

• Walking

  If you are near the Quincy Adams MBTA Station, you can take a scenic walk to the library. Head north towards the intersection of Hancock Street and then continue along the sidewalk to the Quincy Center. From Quincy Center, you can either take a bus or walk to the nearest subway station. However, if you prefer to walk the whole way, head northwest on Hancock Street, take a right onto Washington Street, and continue until you reach the area where you find the subway stations. From there, follow the subway directions above to reach the Boston Public Library.