Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library was established in 1848. It was the first publicly supported municipal library in America. It was also the first public library to allow people to borrow books and other materials.The library was initially located in a former schoolhouse located on Mason Street, and was opened to the public on March 20, 1854.
It opened a children's room in Copley Square, Boston, in 1895 making it the first library to have a space especially for children.
It is located on Boylston Street in Boston. It the home of several large collections, including first edition folios by William Shakespeare, and the personal library of John Adams.
