Thayer Public Library
Thayer Public Library, Public library in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
The Thayer Public Library occupies a modern building across from Town Hall, housing over 125,000 items for community access and research purposes.
The current structure, completed in 1997, replaced the original 1953 building that had been constructed to accommodate the expanding collection of the Old Thayer Library.
The library maintains extensive collections of books, digital media, and museum passes while organizing regular educational programs for the local community.
Located at 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive in Braintree, the library provides online catalogs, community meeting rooms, and digital resource access for all visitors.
The building, designed by architect William Roger Greeley, represents the adaptation of traditional library services to meet contemporary information needs.
Location: Massachusetts
Architects: Hammatt Billings
GPS coordinates: 42.20672,-71.00494
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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