# BPL To Go > Boston Public Library mobile app for account management and catalog access. (iPhone/iPad app by TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpl-to-go/id663924446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485296142) - Category: Books, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 4.14/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 21 MB - Languages: English, French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese - Released: 2013-07-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-19 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpl-to-go/id663924446/reviews.md ## What is BPL To Go? Use BPL To Go to search titles, manage your account, check branch hours, and find out what's happening at the Boston Public Library. Features: • Quickly search and filter to find what you want • Get the details on any title, including descriptions, community reviews and commentary • Save titles to your ‘For Later’ list • Check title availability – and map the locations where it's available now • Instantly check your due dates and renew items • Check if your holds are ready • Find and download ebooks and audiobooks • Browse bestsellers, new arrivals, and recent reviews • Search our calendar of events for all locations • Check branch hours or get directions to your nearest branch ## Key features - Search and filter catalog - Manage account and due dates - Renew items - Check holds - Download ebooks and audiobooks - Browse new arrivals and reviews - Find branch hours and events ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpl-to-go/id663924446/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great for finding resources *2026-03-28, version 2.22.2* I love the way this app gives me access to books and resources in the library. Seeing when books arrive at my branch for pick up is terrific! ### 1/5 — App will not login *2025-10-23, version 2.19.0* Despite having no problem logging into the BPL website, the app will not log me in. When I enter my barcode and PIN, I get an error message. I messed around with this for way too long, and it was a complete waste of time. ### 2/5 — Can’t upload the app to my phone *2020-12-14, version 2.3* I downloaded the app, put my library card in, set up the account. Saw the book I had checked out. Went to my home screen and didn’t see the app. Can only access the app through the app store. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Gave it one extra star because of the ease of use in logging in. ### 1/5 — Sorry but garbage *2020-09-23, version 2.3* Sorry but this app is just garbage. I can’t find the books checked out to me anywhere in the app, I can’t open them in Kindle, and I can’t browse the entire library (by category), just the new acquisitions. And it doesn’t sort series by number. And you can change the color at night to dark — but it doesn’t change the app’s borders which remain bright white (and there’s no full screen option). A monkey could’ve designed a better app. Did BPL’s tech person design this app by him/herself or did an actual app designer get paid for this? If so, BPL — you should ask for your money back. ### 4/5 — Really excited to use *2020-06-19, version 2.3* I’ve been wanting a BPL app for over a year, so I’m extremely happy there is one now! It’s really straightforward to use, but there’s one thing I can’t seem to figure out. You have to make an appointment to go pick up books, and I can’t find how to do that in the app. But overall I’m so excited that there’s an app now! ### 5/5 — Boston public Library *2020-03-07, version 1.9.1* It means so much to have Boston Library so I can be in touch. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2020-02-09, version 1.9.1* The app doesn’t work. It saying that there’s version that needs updating and it directs back to the App Store. Please, a quick fix. Thank You ### 1/5 — App Doesn’t Work *2020-02-07, version 1.9.1* Immediately after downloading a pop up alert comes up and says this version is outdated. There is no updated version. Ridiculous. ### 1/5 — Requires nonexistent update *2020-02-07, version 1.9.1* The app literally doesn’t work. It says it requires an update then loops you back to the App Store and there is no update. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-01-30, version 1.9.1* The app requires an update that doesn’t exist. It loops you to the App Store and only gives you the option to reopen the app which then host takes you back to the App Store. Etc. etc. etc. ## Frequently asked questions about BPL To Go ### What can I do with this app? This app allows you to search the Boston Public Library catalog, manage your account, check due dates, renew items, place holds, and download ebooks and audiobooks. You can also find branch hours, get directions, and browse upcoming events. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### How do I find books or other items? You can use the quick search function to find specific titles or browse categories like bestsellers, new arrivals, and recent reviews. The app also allows you to filter your search results to narrow down your options. ### Can I manage my borrowed items? Absolutely. You can instantly check your due dates, renew items that are eligible for renewal, and check the status of your holds to see when they will be ready for pickup. ### What if I want to read or listen to something now? The app provides direct access to download ebooks and audiobooks from the Boston Public Library's digital collection, allowing you to start reading or listening immediately. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.23.0 — 2026-06-16 Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels Enhanced device security detection Security and networking improvements Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 2.22.2 — 2026-03-25 Resolved an issue that required some users to log in every time they opened the app. ### 2.22.1 — 2026-03-19 • Links that previously opened in an external browser now open directly inside the app, allowing for more seamless in‑app browsing. • Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 2.21.0 — 2026-01-15 Resolved splash screen loading issue on older iPadOS versions. Corrected duplicate or incorrect opening hours display in iOS 26. Fixed PIN/Password reset errors causing login failures and account logouts. Removed large blank space in Format filters on iOS 18; layout now displays correctly. ### 2.20.1 — 2025-10-23 Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards. New and updated format icons now appear in search results. 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