Thayer Public Library

Braintree, United States

4.1

Closed now

7 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 781-848-0405
Website:
www.thayerpubliclibrary.org
Address:
798 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
220 ftWashington St opp Washington Pk Rd
300 ftWashington St @ Taylor St
550 ftWashington St @ Gilbert Bean Dr
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Today 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Braintree) 21:12 Thursday, 29 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

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7 reviews of Thayer Public Library

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Place rating: 4
Braintree, MA
I have moved to Braintree for about a year now. I just went to the library recently and I have to say that it is a very nice library. The library is clean, and is quite big especially for a town library. Most importantly, the staff at the library are very nice, friendly, patience, and helpful.
Place rating: 1
Norwood, MA
I have never like this library. The computers need updating (since I was last there), and the librarians were ever that awesome. I love the Dedham Library and will continue to go there!
Place rating: 5
Woburn, MA
This is a lovely library, quiet, friendly, on the small side, but there are still shelves of books and magazines set up in an inviting way. The building might be old, but the interior seems to have been newly renovated because it seems pretty modern, clean and bright. The wi-​fi is so reliable that, if they’re closed, you can just sit in your car and access it from the parking lot. There are carrels and a few large tables too. I’m frankly surprised more people don’t use the place, I can always get a seat in the evenings. Good job, Braintree!
Place rating: 4
Randolph, MA
If not for the smallish size and selection this would be a five star library. Clean place with friendly service from librarians. Nice area for quite study and for the most part on the quite side unless your in the little café area with the tables where some kids after school can be loud but other then them and lack of selection this would be a nice library with nice patrons and librarians who are helpful.
Place rating: 5
Quincy, MA
I just moved to Braintree about a month ago, and I have to say, this is one of the nicest libraries that I’ve set foot in. I’m originally from Boston, so I frequented the BPL in Copley Square quite a bit. Since I moved around so much, I feel quite at home at Thayer Public Library.
Staff are very accommodating and polite, and able to help with almost anything you need. Their media collection is massive compared to the BPL, and I simply just love it.
Plus, I live across the street, so yay me!
Place rating: 5
Dorchester, MA
This is probably the best public library I have ever walked in. It is nice, new, clean and smell great, if you know what I meant by the smell of public library. It is organized so great with books, CD, DVD of different subject on 1st florr, and PC and others in the basement. They seven have the study area for kids and quiet reading room for readers. God, and well use of public money for the people. Other towns must learn from Braintree as an example for public use of citizens’ money.
Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA
When I was a wee girl the Thayer Library was a stinky old building with no charm and dusty shelves. General Sylvanus Thayer would have rolled over in his grave!
In 1997 the place was demolished and rebuilt into a snazzy new modern library. Now it’s super classy and a great place to go to read, work, or browse. The collection is vast and there are many librarians on staff to help you with questions. There are carrels with ample space to set up a laptop, a bunch of study tables, and a ton of plush comfy easy chairs.
The website is great too. Very well designed and comprehensive. Hell, there is even a downloadable audiobooks section on there. Nice!
All in all this library is great. Oh yeah, tons of parking and free wifi.