The Hills Branch Library will close for renovations beginning June 1, 2026, and will reopen in fall 2026.

The Wellesley Free Library will be closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23 – 25, 2026 for Memorial Day Weekend.

Wellesley History

Wellesley History Resources

Explore & discover the history of the town of Wellesley

A Timeline

Wellesley and surrounding towns

Historical Maps

We invite you to explore the history of the Wellesley Free Library

Library History

The primary advocate for the protection of Wellesley's historic properties.

Wellesley Historical Commission

The historical resource center for the town of Wellesley.

Wellesley Historical Society

Newspaper 1906-

Wellesley Townsman

Wellesley Elementary Schools

Wellesley Elementary Schools

Wellesley High School Yearbooks 1931-2018

Wellesleyan Yearbooks

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