So I can't edit my own post for some reason, but I think I found something in this vein: http://www.yelp.com/biz/boston-athenaeum-boston http://www.yelp.com/bi

So I can't edit my own post for some reason, but I think I found something in this vein: http://www.yelp.com/biz/boston-athenaeum-boston http://www.yelp.com/biz/boston-athenaeum-boston A bit old timey but they do have a great book and art collection, a reading room, a separate room to just read newspapers, discussion events. They also lend iPads and kindles to members.