The grand staircase lions, by Louis Saint-Gaudens, near the entrance of the central branch of the Boston Public Library. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Izzy Bryars can be reached at [email protected] .

The pair of lion statues in the grand staircase at the Boston Public Library. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) This week, we've been talking about public art in Greater Boston, based on Greg Cook's list of the ...

A view of the grand staircase lions by Louis Saint-Gaudens at the Boston Public Library. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Nationally, libraries have vast, bipartisan support.

The Boston Public Library’s stately headquarters in Copley Square is one of the nation’s top destinations for book lovers and visitors alike, according to findings from a travel advice website ...