I suppose I haven't been to many large main branch libraries, but the BPL main branch is amazing to me. The building itself is incredible but the services they

I suppose I haven't been to many large main branch libraries, but the BPL main branch is amazing to me. The building itself is incredible but the services they provide are top notch. It hosts great scheduled talks/discussions (for instance on Tuesday Neil Gaiman will be there for an on-stage interview). The quiet workspaces are great places to get work done, and something about the architecture/interior/history really helps keep one motivated while there. Maybe this is normal for every state but any resident of MA is eligible to get a library card. It's worth it for the digital rentals alone. They also host free tours of the building, which I haven't done yet but have been meaning to.