Boston Athenaeum

Find a small publication bound in leathery light gray material. Titled Narrative of the Life of James Allen , it is a well-preserved book bound in the skin of its author.

If you love books , take a free Art & Architecture tour , offered several times throughout the week. It's such a beautiful place full of history, worth taking a look!

My most favorite place in Boston. Annual membership is a bit high. But their lending policies is VERY generous. The building itself is a marvel, and the staff are wonderful.

Gorgeous space. They take you on a free tour if you sign up. Call the number on their website, there are a few tours every month.

The athenaeum is a members-only library , so visitors are allowed only on the first floor, but you can take a guided art and architecture tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Read more

It costs money to join, but this private library offers free tours of its treasures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Reservations required. Meet at the circulation desk. 617-227-0270, ext. 279 Read more

1 of 16 libraries in US that require membership. Inside resides a book by convicted killer James Allen (aka The Highway Man) who had his life's tale bound in his own skin. More info via blog.<LINK> Read more

live in Beacon Hill or Back Bay and want to have a quiet place away from home to read, relax, work? Then join the Boston Atheneum on Beacon St- a private library that's as old as Boston itself. Read more

Magical place. Worth the tour !

The Boston Athenaeum library holds "sneak thief" James Allen 's memoir--bound in human skin.

Head to the 5th floor for peace and quiet .

I'vent seen such large resources.! too good! Read more

Fire up the laptop (wifi ) on the hidden balcony on the second floor overlooking the cemetery . Realize how lucky you are. Read more

Awesome resource.