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690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
617-436-6900
Branch Librarian: Kate Brown

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DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The branch holds a very good collection of books pertaining to World War II and the Civil War, as well as an excellent collection of material in large print format.


RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool story hours are offered weekly, and film programs bi-weekly for children. A monthly book discussion group and film program are offered for adults.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Lecture programs are typically offered in the fall or spring focusing on topics of local interest including local history. Under the sponsorship of the Friends of the Adams Street Branch Library, children now receive chess instruction.

HISTORY
Service was first provided in 1875 through a delivery station established in Neponset on Walnut Street. A reading room was opened at 362 Neponset Avenue in 1947. The present branch library building was opened in 1951, and represented the first new neighborhood facility built in 20 years.



 


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