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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Public_Library
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gptkbp:accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Charles_Follen_Mc_Kim
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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gptkb:Beaux-Arts
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gptkbp:branch
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24 branches
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gptkbp:collaborations
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Local artists and authors
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gptkbp:collection
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Books, periodicals, maps, and digital media
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gptkbp:collection_size
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over 23 million items
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gptkbp:community_events
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Book fairs and readings
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gptkbp:community_outreach
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Outreach to underserved populations
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gptkbp:community_programs
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Literacy programs
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gptkbp:cultural_programs
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Diversity and inclusion initiatives
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gptkbp:environmental_initiatives
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Sustainability programs
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gptkbp:established
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1848
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gptkbp:exhibitions
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Art exhibitions and cultural events
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gptkbp:funding
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gptkb:City_of_Boston
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gptkbp:governing_body
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gptkb:Boston_Public_Library_Board_of_Trustees
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gptkbp:has_historical_building
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gptkb:Mc_Kim_Building
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First large free municipal library in the United States
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Boston Public Library Corporation
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gptkbp:is_a_resource_for
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E-books and online databases
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:membership
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Free to all residents of Boston
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gptkbp:membership_benefits
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Access to resources and programs
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gptkbp:membership_fee
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:network
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gptkb:Library_for_the_Commonwealth
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gptkbp:notable_artist
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The Sargent Gallery
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gptkbp:notable_collection
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The Bostonian Society Collection
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gptkbp:notable_event
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The opening of the Mc Kim Building in 1895
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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gptkb:The_Boston_Public_Library's_central_library
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gptkbp:notable_person
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gptkb:William_H._Prescott
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gptkbp:operating_hours
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Varies by branch
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:American_Library_Association
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gptkbp:partnerships
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Local schools and universities
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gptkbp:provides_support_for
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Research assistance for patrons
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gptkbp:service_area
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Boston metropolitan area
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gptkbp:services
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Public programs and events
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gptkbp:social_media_presence
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Active on multiple platforms
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gptkbp:special_collections
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Rare Books and Manuscripts
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gptkbp:staff
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Over 300 staff members
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gptkbp:type
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Municipal library
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gptkbp:visitors_per_year
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over 1.5 million
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gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities
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Available for community members
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gptkbp:website
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www.bpl.org
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Boston_Public_Library
gptkb:Boston_Public_Library
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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