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BPL To Go

by TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 5 Aug 2026

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What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Apple Wallet Yes Free App Store Store published
Free app Yes Free Store published

Screens

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Free

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.1 22 ratings · App Store

  1. 4/5Really excited to use

    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!

    minnowwheatswhale · 5 Aug 2026

  2. 1/5Sorry but garbage

    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.

    Reviewer450 · 5 Aug 2026

  3. 4/5Good app, could use more polish

    Covers all the basics, with management of your BPL account being very useful (e.g. renewing on the go). It is annoying that the UI is unresponsive until the "recently viewed" carousel has loaded, when I never look at it.

    aednichols · 5 Aug 2026

  4. 5/5Great for finding resources

    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!

    imaze13 · 5 Aug 2026

  5. 2/5Can’t upload the app to my phone

    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.

    Christina455 · 5 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

  • Data Linked to You — Analytics — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
  • Data Linked to You — Analytics — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
  • Data Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
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  • Data Linked to You — Location Developer declared
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  • Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Search History Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Other Diagnostic Data Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — Search History Developer declared

Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

  • 1.6

    - General bug fixes and improvements - Fixed an issue with audio book availability

  • 1.7

    Bug fixes and speed improvements

  • 1.8

    - Bug fixes and small performance improvements

  • 1.9

    Various Bug Fixes and Speed Improvements.

  • 1.9.1

    Bug fixes and speed improvements

  • 2.10.0

    Branch details screens now include local events. Search results can now be sorted. An item’s availability can now be seen from search results. Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen. This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.

  • 2.11.0

    Multiple accounts support has been added. Landscape mode has been enabled. List cards will now display the list type. Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security. This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.

  • 2.12.0

    The ability to search events has been added. App version information can now be found under ‘About this app’. This release also includes bug fixes.

  • 2.13.0

    We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout. This release also includes some bug fixes.

  • 2.14.0

    Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app. This release also includes smaller bug fixes.

  • 2.15.0

    Home screen customization settings were lost after logging out. This issue has been fixed, and settings are now retained. System messages continued to appear as new even after being viewed and acknowledged. This issue has been fixed. The library card did not always display the updated expiry date. This has been corrected. This release also includes some backend platform updates.

  • 2.16.1

    Addressed an issue where the camera on certain iPhone models had difficulty detecting barcodes at short range, improving scanning reliability. In search results, titles without a jacket cover now display a clearer, format-specific fallback image for better visual consistency and user experience. Includes various usability improvements and minor bug fixes.

  • 2.16.2

    We've fixed an issue that was causing errors during barcode scanning.

  • 2.18.0

    Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes.

  • 2.19.0

    Added audience, genre, and language filters to the ‘New at the Library’ carousels. The minimum supported version of iOS has been updated to iOS 16.0. Includes bug fixes.

  • 2.2

    Your library's app has been rebuilt from the ground up with some new great features! These include: • A brand new modern design • Personalized elements to show information relevant to you. • Library-wide messages so that you can be notified about closures and other important information. • Staff lists of great items to check out from the catalog. • A new search screen that groups together items by format. • A new browsing experience to find items similar to what you're already looking at.

  • 2.20.1

    Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards. New and updated format icons now appear in search results. General bug fixes and small design improvements.

  • 2.21.0

    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.

  • 2.22.1

    • 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.

  • 2.22.2

    Resolved an issue that required some users to log in every time they opened the app.

  • 2.23.0 · 16 Jun 2026

    Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels Enhanced device security detection Security and networking improvements Bug fixes and stability improvements

  • 2.3

    This release includes behind the scenes improvements and bug fixes.

  • 2.5

    It's now easier to see what you have on hold and checked out! The My Borrowing screen now provides an overview of your library account with quick access to itemised displays of your account. Want to know what's coming soon to the library? On order titles can now be accessed from the Home screen. Some library locations may open or closed at various times throughout the day. These times are now displayed on the Location Details screens. In response to user feedback, the Borrowing and Visiting tabs have been renamed My Borrowing and Locations. It's now possible to scan ISBN and UPC barcodes from the Search by Barcode screen. This release also includes behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.

  • 2.7

    The About This Title screen has been completely rebuilt with features to promote evaluation and discovery, including: reviews, recommendations, lists, and community contributions. The Search screen now displays edition statements, along with vernacular metadata for titles and authors. The Filter button has been moved to the top of the screen. Pagination is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. Some actions are no longer available from the item actions menu. The Filter button on the Locations screen has been moved to the top of the screen. On the Home screen, viewing more new titles is done using the 'View all' button under each carousel. The Events Filters have been combined into a single button above the Events carousel. Navigation in the app has been simplified. There is a now a single 'Back' button on all screens. The style and height of the navigation bar has also been reduced and made uniform across all screens. Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly. Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches. Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button. The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned. This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.

  • 2.9.1

    Auto-suggestions have been added to keyword search. The My Shelves screen now provides an overview of your shelves with quick access to itemised displays of your account. Event cards now display ‘Featured’ and ‘Canceled’ labels. You will also be able to filter events by Featured and Canceled. Language translations have been updated. This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.

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