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65 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
617-442-6186
Branch Librarian: Carin O'Connor
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exterior of branch

Hours

Directions

Map

Current programs and activities

For more information about the Dudley community
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DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The branch holds an excellent collection on African-American history and culture. Other special collections include Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and an extensive collection of material in large print format.

RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool film and story hours and chess instruction are offered weekly for children. The Teen Book Club is held the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.  Basic computer classes for adults are offered each Friday at 10:00 a.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Lecture programs are typically offered throughout the year focusing on topics of local interest.

HISTORY
Opened in April of 1978 the new Dudley Branch replaced both the Mount Pleasant Branch and the Fellowes Athenaeum, a privately endowed library.


Children's Area
The Children's Area

Dudley Friends group

Members of the Dudley Friends Group after a recent book sale. Photo by Ronald Shelburne, Jr.