Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library

Dorchester, MA · Public library

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in Dorchester
#77
of 132 restaurants
City Percentile
34%
rating percentile
Address
Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library, 500 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone
(617) 265-0139
Website
www.bpl.org/locations/uphams-corner
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library is a restaurant located in Dorchester, MA. It is one of 132 restaurants listed in Dorchester. Its 4.1-star rating matches the Dorchester city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday9 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Hritik · Sep 2025

The Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library is one of those places where I was surprised to find it bigger and more resourceful than I expected. At first glance, the building might seem a bit smaller. But when you're actually inside the library, looking at the collection and exploring the basement, it definitely feels like a great place to study. The staff were so friendly and nice – it was a great experience! I also got a limited-edition magnet for visiting 11 Boston branches, which was a nice bonus. Definitely going to be here more often. If it was just a tiny bit quieter, it would be perfect for studying!

★★★★★ 5.0 Sara M · Oct 2022

Nice tiny library with great customer service! Staff is soooooo helpful and nice! There are not tooo many areas to sit down but if you need to study or work it will serve very well. There is a strong wifi and there is an area with ~6 desktops. I will certainly return if I need a quick stop. It may need some TLC but it does the work. Centrally located and accessible to public transportation.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Nyla Parker · May 2025

One of the most disappointing library experiences I’ve had. If you’re looking for a quiet place to read, study, or reflect, this is not it. The noise level is astonishing — not just from patrons, but from the librarians themselves, who not only allow loud, disruptive behavior but actively contribute to it. It’s disheartening to see those entrusted with upholding a space of learning and respect showing so little regard for those standards. Instead of fostering an environment that encourages focus and mutual respect, they seem to have resigned themselves — or worse, chosen — to lower the bar entirely. You try to take pride in your community, even when it’s hard. But when the very people in positions meant to support and strengthen that pride instead normalize disrespect and disorder, it be

★★★★★ 5.0 Danny Gentile · Dec 2025

A very small library with friendly staff and the best printer of any bpl library!

★★★★★ 5.0 Luciano Garcia · Nov 2024

Good library to be at front desk people are very welcome and nice not a lot of people coming in there so the computers are available and they are clean.

Services

Public library

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