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Patient Libraries and Learning Centers

Visit our libraries and resource centers to research a health topic, read the newspaper, or deliver a book or video to a patient room.
Patients, families, and visitors have access to our learning centers throughout their stay. Find out where to visit our libraries below.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Michele and Howard Kessler Health Education Library
The Kessler Health Education Library is located within the Robert and Ronnie Bretholtz Center for Patients and Families, behind the 75 Francis Street information desk. The library offers up-to-date resources, Internet access, and staff guidance to help you better understand health conditions.
Massachusetts General Hospital

Maxwell and Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center
The Blum Patient and Family Learning Center provides patients, caregivers, and families with resources to learn about health conditions.

Maxwell V. Blum Cancer Resource Center
This center offers a range of resources for cancer patients and families. Our ongoing mission is to make support services, respite areas, and community-building more accessible.

Treadwell Library
Treadwell Library is a resource for our entire community. Since it opened more than 160 years ago as one of the first hospital libraries in the country, Treadwell Library has maintained a commitment to service and innovation. We offer access to books, journals, web resources, and skilled library staff.