Friends of the Adams Street Branch Library

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Friends of the Adams Street Branch Library I cannot live without books! -- Thomas Jefferson A reading room was opened at 362 Neponset Avenue in 1947.

Service to the Adams Street neighborhood was first provided in 1875 through a delivery station on Walnut Street. The present branch library building was opened in 1951, and represented the first new neighborhood facility built in 20 years. In 2004, through the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Adams Street Library, a portion of the library’s yard was transformed into a Reading Garden, featuring decorative brickwork, colorful landscaping and wrought iron benches - a peaceful oasis in the midst of a busy urban neighborhood.

This coming Friday at 10:30am at Adams Street!
11/03/2026

This coming Friday at 10:30am at Adams Street!

Join Miss Georgia from the JMBT for a special dance story time this Friday, 11/06 at 10:30 AM!

Come to our Book Sale on Saturday, November 7 and see if you can start collecting your own themed books!
11/03/2026

Come to our Book Sale on Saturday, November 7 and see if you can start collecting your own themed books!

11/01/2026
11/01/2026

On Friday, November 6, 2026, all neighborhood branches will close at 4 pm for a staff event.

There is a lot going on next Saturday in the neighborhood!
11/01/2026

There is a lot going on next Saturday in the neighborhood!

There will be some great holiday themed gift baskets at Friends of the Adams Street Book Fair on Saturday, November 7! P...
11/01/2026

There will be some great holiday themed gift baskets at Friends of the Adams Street Book Fair on Saturday, November 7! Perfect for holiday gifting! Don't forget to stop by!
Pub to Pantry will also be happening at the Erie Pub and the IPC will be hosting their holiday fair.

Thinking ahead into the new year!
10/27/2026

Thinking ahead into the new year!

The 2027 Reading Challenge prompts are here! We have 12 more months of reading with recommendations to go with them. Join us in the new year! Partner locations, the form is open to sign up for materials to be sent your way!

10/27/2026

Join us next Wednesday, 10/28 starting at 5:30 PM for Late Night LEGOS!

To sign up: bit.ly/adamsstreetyouth

10/27/2026

Join Miss Sarah next Thursday, 10/29 at 4:30 PM for Crafters Club! This month, she will be teaching participants all about weaving.

To sign up: bit.ly/adamsstreetyouth

Address

690 Adams Street
Dorchester, MA
02122

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16174366900

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