Brockton Public Library — West Branch
🏢 Brockton Public Library · BROCKTON, Massachusetts
Brockton Public Library — West Branch
Serving Brockton's west neighborhoods from 540 Forest Avenue, the West Branch offers a broad collection of books, videos and audio for all ages alongside computers, reference services and free programming — making quality library resources easily reachable for residents on the city's west side.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 540 FOREST AVENUE, BROCKTON, MA 02301
Phone: 5088941470
Website: brocktonpubliclibrary.org
📖 About Brockton Public Library — West Branch
<p>The West Branch at 540 Forest Avenue is the Brockton Public Library's branch serving the city's western neighborhoods. Like the East Branch, it carries a diverse collection of fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens and children, plus videos, audio recordings, computer workstations with internet access and access to the library system's online research databases. Reference staff are on hand to assist with questions, and patrons can request holds from the Thomas P. Kennedy Main Branch for convenient pickup at Forest Avenue. The branch is part of a library system that has served Brockton — home of heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano — since the city's earliest days as North Bridgewater in 1867.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Neighborhood branch serving Brockton's west side at Forest Avenue
- Collection of fiction, nonfiction, videos & audio for all ages
- Public computers with internet access and online databases
- Extended Thursday hours until 8 PM for after-work visits
📱 Free with a Brockton Public Library Card
Download and stream at home — no fees, no waiting list for state-funded titles.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the West Branch closed on Fridays and weekends?
The West Branch currently operates Monday through Thursday, with extended evening hours on Thursdays until 8 PM. For weekend access, the Thomas P. Kennedy Main Branch at 304 Main Street offers Saturday hours. Check brocktonpubliclibrary.org for the latest schedule, as hours may change seasonally.
Is parking available at the West Branch on Forest Avenue?
Yes. The West Branch at 540 Forest Avenue has on-site parking available for library patrons. The branch is also accessible by local GATRA bus routes serving the Forest Avenue corridor in Brockton.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.