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JP BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION STUDY
DISTINCTIVE
ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The branch holds a large collection of local history. In addition there are strong
collections of travel guides, adult new reader materials and children's picture books. The
children's room also has a collection called, "Picture Peace" which contains
books on peace, respect and creative conflict resolution.
RECURRING
PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool story hours, toddler story hours, and after school story
hours are offered weekly for children. There is an adult book discussion
group.
SPECIAL
PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Lecture programs are typically offered in the fall or spring focusing
on topics of local interest including local history. Summer reading
clubs are offered for children.
HISTORY
The Jamaica Plain Branch began in June 1876 as a small Reading Room in Curtis Hall, with
books supplied by the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. In September 1877 it
expanded and became the first Boston Public Library branch to purchase books from public
funds. After a fire in 1908, the present building was constructed. It opened on July 24,
1911. An addition was built in 1936 and the interior was remodeled in 1963.
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