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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Public_Library
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gptkbp:accessibility
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ADA compliant
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:American_Library_Association
gptkb:Boston_Library_Consortium
gptkb:Public_Library
gptkb:Massachusetts_Library_Association
gptkb:New_England_Library_Association
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Charles_Follen_Mc_Kim
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gptkbp:architectural_feature
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gptkb:The_Lion_Statues
gptkb:The_Courtyard
gptkb:The_Grand_Staircase
The Sargent Gallery
The Boston Room
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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gptkb:Beaux-Arts
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gptkbp:branch
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gptkb:24
24 branches
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gptkbp:charity
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Accepts book and monetary donations
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gptkbp:city
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gptkb:Boston
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gptkbp:collaborations
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With local artists
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gptkbp:collection_size
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over 23 million items
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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Encourages public participation in events
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gptkbp:community_feedback
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Regular surveys conducted
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gptkbp:community_outreach
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Programs for schools and community groups
Programs for underserved populations
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gptkbp:community_programs
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Literacy programs
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gptkbp:coordinates
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42.3493° N, 71.0784° W
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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Film screenings and lectures
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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Focus on reducing carbon footprint
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gptkbp:established
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1848
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gptkbp:events
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Cultural and educational programs
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gptkbp:exhibition_space
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Gallery for rotating exhibits
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gptkbp:exhibitions
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Art and history exhibitions
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:First_public_library_in_the_United_States
gptkb:Art_and_architecture
The Map Room
The Reading Room
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gptkbp:funding
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gptkb:City_of_Boston
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gptkbp:governance
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gptkb:Boston_Public_Library_Corporation
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gptkbp:governed_by
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gptkb:Boston_Public_Library_Corporation
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gptkbp:has_meetings
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Available for public use
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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Boston history archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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gptkb:historical_landmark
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Boston Public Library
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gptkbp:language_support
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Multiple languages
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gptkbp:library
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BPL Digital
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
gptkb:Copley_Square
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gptkbp:membership
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Open to the public
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gptkbp:membership_fee
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Free for residents
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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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Rare books and manuscripts
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gptkbp:notable_exhibitions
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The BPL's art collection
The BPL's historical documents
The BPL's manuscripts
The BPL's photographs
The BPL's rare books collection
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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gptkb:Central_Library_in_Copley_Square
The Central Library
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gptkbp:notable_programs
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Summer reading program
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gptkbp:notable_visitor
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gptkb:Louisa_May_Alcott
gptkb:Henry_James
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkb:Mark_Twain
gptkb:Emily_Dickinson
Authors and public figures
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gptkbp:number_of_players
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Tracks library usage data
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gptkbp:operating_hours
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Varies by location
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:American_Library_Association
gptkb:Boston_Library_System
Boston's cultural landscape
Boston's historical sites
Boston's community services
Boston's educational system
Boston's tourism
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gptkbp:partnerships
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Local schools and universities
With cultural institutions
With local businesses
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gptkbp:provides_support_for
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Assistance for researchers
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gptkbp:reading_rooms
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Quiet study areas
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gptkbp:services
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Community programs
Research assistance
Digital resources
Public access to books
Public access to books and digital resources
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gptkbp:social_media
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Active on multiple platforms
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gptkbp:special_collections
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Local history and genealogy
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gptkbp:staff
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Over 300 employees
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gptkbp:state
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gptkb:Massachusetts
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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Green building practices
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:cultural_institution
gptkb:Library
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gptkbp:uses_technology
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Public computers available
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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:wi_fi
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Free Wi-Fi
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gptkbp:youth_programs
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Storytime and educational activities
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Massachusetts,_USA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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