Boston Public Library: Two Centuries of Knowledge for All

What are the unique features of the Boston Public Library, the first large free municipal library in the United States? In this video, I will tell you about them, as well as about the history. You will learn about the revolutionary idea of ​​​​free access to books for the 19th century, about the founders and patrons who created the library, as well as about the priceless treasures stored within its walls. Join us to watch!

Watch the issue for more details:

00:00 The role of books in the 19th century & the first municipal library
00:28 The importance of Free Access to knowledge
00:56 The Boston Public Library
01:52 The Library’s Founders and Patrons
02:58 Opening of the Library Building on Copley Square
03:55 Modern Features of the Library
04:22 Technological Innovations and the Digitalization of Collections
05:11 John Adams’s Personal Library as the Crown Jewel of the Collection

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