# Boston Public Library

Boston, United States

Founded in 1848, the Boston Public Library was the first large free municipal library in the United States. Its grand McKim Building of 1895 on Copley Square holds the soaring Bates Hall reading room, a serene courtyard, and murals by Sargent and Puvis de Chavannes.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Boston Public Library, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 42.34932, -71.07827

[City page](/cities/boston)

[App Store](/go/appstore) · [Google Play](/go/play)