Shaw-Roxbury
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Library announced the Roxbury Branch of the BPL would be renamed after Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston’s first Black woman TV reporter. Learn more in this June 2025 article from the Mayor's Office.
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
Monday
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
The day before Labor Day
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Closed All Day
Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
149 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 442-6186
Branch Librarian Allen Knight: roxbury@bpl.org
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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The day before Labor DaySunday, August 31, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Indigenous People’s DayMonday, October 13, 2025Closed All Day
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Veteran’s DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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The day before ThanksgivingWednesday, November 26, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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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
About Shaw-Roxbury
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- Accessible entrance(s)
- After-hours book return
- Bike rack
- Computers, printing, and scanning
- Laptops
- Reservable community space(s)
- WiFi
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- Arabic language collections
- Homework help
- Lucky Day Collection
- MakerBot Sketch 3D Printer
- Nutrition Lab
Map
Nutrition Lab
The Nutrition Lab, located at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, serves as the Library's hub for nutrition literacy.
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