How this Boston Public Library 'Tell-A-Booth' creates a comforting space for visitors
From Weekend Edition Saturday by NPR
May 2, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
Scott Simon discusses a project at the Boston Public Library that allows visitors to leave messages in a phone booth.
A phone booth has been installed at the Boston Public Library where visitors can leave messages. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Meredith Goldstein from the Boston Globe about her project.
People in this episode
Host: Scott Simon
Guest: Meredith Goldstein
Topics covered
- public library
- community engagement
- comfort spaces
- messaging
- Boston
Keywords
- Boston Public Library
- Tell-A-Booth
- Meredith Goldstein
- Scott Simon
- community messages
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Boston Globe
Places: Boston Public Library
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