Massachusetts Suffolk County Public Libraries

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Suffolk County, MA. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Massachusetts Suffolk County.

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1. Branch Library ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone Number: (617) 436-6900 Suffolk N/A N/A

2. Library System BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone Number: (617) 536-5400 Suffolk 2,419,145 3,523,920

3. Central Library BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone Number: (617) 536-5400 Suffolk N/A N/A

4. Branch Library BRIGHTON BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA 02135
Phone Number: (617) 782-6032 Suffolk N/A N/A

5. Branch Library CHARLESTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 179 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone Number: (617) 242-1248 Suffolk N/A N/A

6. Central Library CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 569 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone Number: (617) 889-8399 Suffolk N/A N/A

7. Library System CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 569 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone Number: (617) 889-8399 Suffolk 44,766 N/A

8. Branch Library CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 690 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Phone Number: (617) 436-8214 Suffolk N/A N/A

9. Branch Library CONNOLLY BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 433 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone Number: (617) 522-1960 Suffolk N/A N/A

10. Branch Library DUDLEY BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 65 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone Number: (617) 442-6186 Suffolk N/A N/A

11. Branch Library DUDLEY LITERACY CENTER
65 Warren ST., Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone Number: (617) 859-2446 Suffolk N/A N/A

12. Branch Library EAST BOSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Phone Number: (617) 569-0271 Suffolk N/A N/A

13. Branch Library EGLESTON SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 2044 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone Number: (617) 445-4340 Suffolk N/A N/A

14. Branch Library FANEUIL BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA 02135
Phone Number: (617) 782-6705 Suffolk N/A N/A

15. Branch Library FIELDS CORNER BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone Number: (617) 436-2155 Suffolk N/A N/A

16. Branch Library GROVE HALL BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 5 Crawford Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Phone Number: (617) 427-3337 Suffolk N/A N/A

17. Branch Library HONAN-ALLSTON BRANCH
Street Address: 300 North Harvard ST., Allston, MA 02134
Phone Number: (617) 787-6313 Suffolk N/A N/A

18. Branch Library HYDE PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 35 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Phone Number: (617) 361-2524 Suffolk N/A N/A

19. Branch Library JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 12 Sedgwick Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone Number: (617) 524-2053 Suffolk N/A N/A

20. Branch Library KIRSTEIN BUSINESS BRANCH
Street Address: 20 City Hall Avenue, Boston, MA 02108
Phone Number: (617) 523-0860 Suffolk N/A N/A

21. Branch Library LOWER MILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Phone Number: (617) 298-7841 Suffolk N/A N/A

22. Branch Library MATTAPAN BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Phone Number: (617) 298-9218 Suffolk N/A N/A

23. Branch Library NORTH END BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA 02113
Phone Number: (617) 227-8135 Suffolk N/A N/A

24. Branch Library ORIENT HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128
Phone Number: (617) 567-2516 Suffolk N/A N/A

25. Branch Library PARKER HILL BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 1497 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120
Phone Number: (617) 427-3820 Suffolk N/A N/A

26. Central Library REVERE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 179 Beach ST., Revere, MA 02151
Phone Number: (781) 286-8380 Suffolk N/A N/A

27. Library System REVERE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 179 Beach ST., Revere, MA 02151
Phone Number: (781) 286-8380 Suffolk 31,646 27,700

28. Branch Library ROSLINDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 4238 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Phone Number: (617) 323-2343 Suffolk N/A N/A

29. Branch Library SOUTH BOSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
Phone Number: (617) 268-0180 Suffolk N/A N/A

30. Branch Library SOUTH END BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
Phone Number: (617) 536-8241 Suffolk N/A N/A

31. Branch Library UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone Number: (617) 265-0139 Suffolk N/A N/A

32. Branch Library WASHINGTON VILLAGE BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 1226 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA 02127
Phone Number: (617) 269-7239 Suffolk N/A N/A

33. Branch Library WEST END BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114
Phone Number: (617) 523-3957 Suffolk N/A N/A

34. Branch Library WEST ROXBURY BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone Number: (617) 325-3147 Suffolk N/A N/A

35. Central Library WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152
Phone Number: (617) 846-1703 Suffolk N/A N/A

36. Library System WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152
Phone Number: (617) 846-1703 Suffolk 74,025 N/A

Overview of Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Suffolk County is a county located in the state of Massachusetts. As of 2000, the population is 689,807. Its county seat is Boston.

Law and government

Like an increasing number of Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County exists today only as a historical geographic region, and has no county government. All former county functions were assumed by state agencies in 1999. The sheriff and some other regional officials with specific duties are still elected locally to perform duties within the county region, but there is no county council or commissioner. (Immediately prior to the abolition of county government, the authority of the Suffolk County Commission had for many years been exercised by the Boston City Council, even though three communities in the county are not part of the city.) However, communities are now granted the right to form their own regional compacts for sharing services. See also: MassGov page on counties.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 311 km² (120 mi²). 152 km² (59 mi²) of it is land and 160 km² (62 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 51.32% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 689,807 people, 278,722 households, and 139,082 families residing in the county. The population density is 4,551/km² (11,788/mi²). There are 292,520 housing units at an average density of 1,930/km² (4,999/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 57.76% White, 22.24% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 7.00% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 8.17% from other races, and 4.38% from two or more races. 15.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 278,722 households out of which 23.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.30% are married couples living together, 16.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 50.10% are non-families. 36.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 3.17.

In the county the population is spread out with 20.20% under the age of 18, 15.10% from 18 to 24, 35.50% from 25 to 44, 18.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $39,355, and the median income for a family is $44,361. Males have a median income of $37,174 versus $32,176 for females. The per capita income for the county is $22,766. 19.00% of the population and 14.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.90% of those under the age of 18 and 17.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.