Brockton Public Library — East Branch
🏢 Brockton Public Library · BROCKTON, Massachusetts
Brockton Public Library — East Branch
The East Branch of the Brockton Public Library at 54 Kingman Street brings the full library experience to Brockton's east side, with a diverse collection of fiction and nonfiction for all ages, internet-connected computers and a welcoming space for reading and research close to home.
🕑 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: 54 KINGMAN STREET, BROCKTON, MA 02302
Phone: 5088941460
Website: brocktonpubliclibrary.org
📖 About Brockton Public Library — East Branch
<p>The East Branch at 54 Kingman Street is one of two neighborhood branches of the Brockton Public Library, whose origins date to 1867 when the then-town of North Bridgewater assembled a collection of roughly 600 books purchased from local residents. The East Branch provides free access to fiction and nonfiction titles for adults, teens and children, as well as word processing, internet access and online databases. Staff offer reference assistance, and patrons can place holds on items from the main Kennedy Branch collection for pickup here. Brockton acquired its Andrew Carnegie-funded main library building in 1910 following a personal letter from Mayor William H. Clifford, and the branch system has since extended that legacy of access across the city.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Diverse fiction & nonfiction collection for all ages
- Public computers with internet access and word processing
- Online databases and reference assistance available
- Holds pickup for items from the main Kennedy Branch collection
📱 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
Can I return items from the Kennedy Main Branch at the East Branch?
Yes. Materials borrowed from any Brockton Public Library location — including the Thomas P. Kennedy Main Branch and the West Branch — can be returned to the East Branch at 54 Kingman Street during open hours.
Does the East Branch offer programming for children?
Yes. The Brockton Public Library provides free programming for all ages at all three of its branches, including the East Branch. Check the library's online events calendar at brocktonpubliclibrary.org for upcoming storytimes, craft programs and other children's events at the East Branch.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.