Honan-Allston Branch Library

The Honan-Allston Branch Library is a public library facility in a residential neighborhood of Boston housing reading areas and work spaces. The building provides public computer access, printing services, and rooms available for community meetings.

Library services in Allston began in 1889 at a neighborhood drugstore and developed through a reading room established in 1905 into a full branch facility. This growth reflected increasing community demand for public library resources.

The library maintains collections in Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, reflecting the diverse language needs of the neighborhood. Visitors find resources available in their own languages throughout the building.

The building sits in an accessible neighborhood and can be reached easily by public transit. Visitors should check exact operating hours before visiting since these vary by day of the week.

The adjacent Raymond V. Mellone Park was built on the site of a former concrete plant and now features misting fountains and granite lion sculptures. This transformation of an industrial site into public space tells an interesting neighborhood story.

Location: Boston

Inception: 1905

Architects: Machado and Silvetti Associates

Floors above the ground: 1

Part of: Boston Public Library

Address: 300 N Harvard St, Allston, MA 02134-1530

Phone: +16177876313

Website: https://bpl.org/locations/26

GPS coordinates: 42.36013,-71.12809

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07