Most people know the BPL as a landmark in Boston, with beatiful marble staircases and handpainted ceilings. But the Library is one of my favorite places to go in the Spring because of its outdoor courtyards. Separating the old part of the library with the newer section (with entrance on Boylston), there is a small outdoor courtyard. Barren in the Winter, the courtyard lights up in the spring with peaceful fountains and wonderful plants. It is the ideal outdoor reading spot or place to study. Perfectly shady and sunny at the same time, it is worth spending a Spring afternoon there.
Pros: Amazing books, even more amazing atmosphere
Cons: Wish it were open longer on weekends
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