On this day in 1873, Boston’s Common Council requested that the Boston Public Library open its reading rooms on Sundays from 2-9 pm. The Board of Aldermen and Mayor of Boston approved the order a few weeks later.



Boston’s Copley Square Library still opens on Sundays, but with slightly shorter hours. Thinking about visiting a Boston Public Library location this weekend? You can look at all branch locations and hours here





Request to open Boston Public Library Reading Rooms on Sundays, 1873 January 16, Docket 1873-0235-A1, City Council proceedings, (Collection 0100.001), Boston City Archives

