State Library of Massachusetts

The State Library supports the research and information needs of government, libraries, and the public through innovative services and access to a comprehensive repository of state documents and other historical items.

Have a question for the State Library?

CHAT with us (Monday to Friday 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)

Fill out our Online Question Form 

Email us at Reference.Department@mass.gov or Special.Collections@mass.gov

Call the Reference Department at (617) 727-2590 or the Special Collections Department at (617) 727-2595 and leave a message. Your call will be returned (Monday-Friday).

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Contact Us

Address

Main Library

Massachusetts State House, Room 341, Boston, MA 02133

Directions 

Special Collections Department

Massachusetts State House, Room 55, Boston, MA 02133

Directions 

Phone

Main Library (617) 727-2590

Open M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Special Collections Department (617) 727-2595

Open M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Online

Reference.Department@mass.gov

Special.Collections@mass.gov

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Fax

(617) 727-9730

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Who we serve

The State Library was established in 1826 to collect, deposit, and house the Commonwealth's collections of maps, statute books, and government documents in a single central location. Since that time, the State Library has grown into a multifaceted and reliable resource for legislators, executive personnel, state employees, historians, genealogists, and users from all over the world.

Search the library's collections by using our online catalog, digital repository, and databases.

 

What would you like to do?

Top actions & services

State Library's Most Requested  Learn About the State Library's Collections  Perform Massachusetts Legislative History 

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State Library Administration and Information  State Library Author Talk Series  Exhibits at the State Library  Massachusetts State Documents Depository Program  State Library Public Records Requests  Friends of the State Library of Massachusetts 

Recent news & announcements from State Library of Massachusetts

News

Save the Date! Virtual Author Talk with Nathaniel Philbrick on Mayflower! 

10/26/2020 State Library of Massachusetts

Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m.!

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"Why Women Should Vote" by Alice Stone Blackwell 

10/01/2020 State Library of Massachusetts

October's Collection Spotlight!

Upcoming Events from State Library of Massachusetts

• Nov 12

  Virtual Author Talk with Nathaniel Philbrick 

  Thursday, November 12, 2020

  6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

  On his book: Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War

Locations of State Library of Massachusetts

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Related organizations to State Library of Massachusetts

• Executive Office for Administration and Finance 
• Trial Court Law Libraries 
• Secretary of the Commonwealth