Boston Public Library – Central Library, Copley Square

700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
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About us

The Boston Public Library offers one of the most unique and historic event venues in the city. Ornately designed spaces in a variety of sizes offer groups the ideal setting for various events.

Venue Details

Total meeting space57,602 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity400
Seating capacity330
Built1895
Renovated2016
Venue typeEducational facility

Amenities

Facilities

  • Furniture (Bring your own)
  • Furniture (Preferred vendors)
  • Internet access
  • Lighting (Bring your own)
  • Lighting (Preferred vendors)
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Other decor
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Table linens
  • Table linens (Bring your own)
  • Table linens (Preferred vendors)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Staging area

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
57,602 sq. ft.
Largest room
14,062 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
5,115 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
400
Seating capacity
330
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Classroom
Boardroom
1 sq. ft.
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200
180
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200
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1 sq. ft.
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306
306
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1 sq. ft.
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14
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14
1 sq. ft.
-
100
100
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30
1 sq. ft.
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60
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60
20
5,115 sq. ft.
36.8 x 139.9 sq. ft.
542
220
542
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2,145 sq. ft.
33 x 65 sq. ft.
152
100
152
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2,210 sq. ft.
34 x 65 sq. ft.
150
-
150
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3,120 sq. ft.
78 x 40 sq. ft.
240
180
240
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.9 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Street parking

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