Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library — Attraction in Boston

Writing this review after seeing a tik tok I’m not an anti masker I’m actually someone that firmly believes that we should be respectful to one another the staff is extremely rude and forceful from videos shown multiple times I can completely understand people wanting to wear mask but they are a public library and at this stage in the pandemic where mask are optional they are trespassing people immediately after entering if they don’t choose to wear a mask that’s not how things should be handled even if you want people to wear mask there’s appropriate non confrontational ways to present things this place has also been said to be like a “zoo” and it’s a hard to study in The staff needs work and needs to be kind to people they disagree with be aware they are nasty...

If you want to actually study, read, or do work, then this is not the place. This library is a zoo. It's extremely loud, children running around shouting, people watching videos on their phones/laptops, answering their cellphones, and everyone talking loudly. There is also no private cubicles and the library is in general very dark. The librarians do a horrible job at reminding people that this is a library and people should be respectful by not doing these things. Oh and you can't even bring water in, but feel free to run...

Fantastic library for kids, studying, resources, everything! The kid floor is amazing with toys, stations, and crafts. Their kids' room is isolated to the basement, so the space upstairs really feels like just for adults. There is also a separate teen space upstairs with computers and staff. A variety of areas to work or read. Staff is fantastic. And parking lot across the street from the main entrance. Always recommend this...