State Library of Massachusetts

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CHAT with us (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

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 *Advance appointments are strongly recommended for the Special Collections Department

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More information on remote access to our resources

Upcoming Events

Author Talk with Ilyon Woo

341 State House, State Library Main Reading Room, Boston, MA 02133

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

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About Us

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.

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. *Advance appointments are strongly recommended

Online

Reference.Department@mass.gov

Special.Collections@mass.gov

Chat Online with the State Library

Search the State Library's Online Catalog

Search the State Library's Online Databases

Search the State Library's Digital Repository

Fax

(617) 727-9730

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