Central Library in Copley Square
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
Monday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Department Hours
Holidays and Closures
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The day before ChristmasWednesday, December 24, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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The day before New Year's DayWednesday, December 31, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Early ClosureMonday, January 5, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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President’s DayMonday, February 16, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter SundaySunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Boston Marathon PrepSunday, April 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Patriot's DayMonday, April 20, 2026Closed All Day
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Sunday closure the day before Memorial DaySunday, May 24, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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The day before Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Sunday closure the day before Labor DaySunday, September 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Indigenous People’s DayMonday, October 12, 2026Closed All Day
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Veteran’s DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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The day before Thanksgiving DayWednesday, November 25, 2026Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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The day before Christmas DayThursday, December 24, 2026Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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The day before New Year's DayThursday, December 31, 2026Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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About Central Library in Copley Square
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- Accessible entrance(s)
- After-hours book return
- Computers, printing, and scanning
- Outdoor space(s)
- Reservable community space(s)
- WiFi
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