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.

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CHAT with us (Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.)

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Read the State Library's Reference Department FAQ

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 State Library's Special Collections Department

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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. *Advance appointments are strongly recommended

Online

Reference.Department@mass.gov

Special.Collections@mass.gov

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Search the State Library's Online Catalog

Search the State Library's Online Databases

Fax

(617) 727-9730

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.

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