Charlestown
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
Monday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
Closed
179 Main St
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: (617) 242-1248
Branch Librarian Elizabeth Erickson: charlestown@bpl.org
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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
About Charlestown
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- Accessible entrance(s)
- Bike rack
- Computers, printing, and scanning
- Laptops
- Reservable community space(s)
- WiFi
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- Computer Help
- Lucky Day collection
- Spanish and Chinese floating collections
Map
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