Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCJune 01, 2026 - MBLC Awards $766,000 to Improve Statewide Sharing
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) recently awarded $765,913 to the nine Automated Resource Sharing Networks across the Commonwealth. Networks will use the funding to improve patron accessibility in a variety of ways including major system upgrades to new discovery platforms th ... READ MORE
May 26, 2026 - Municipal Cuts to Libraries Threaten State Certification
When municipalities struggle to fund their public libraries, their library's certification in the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) State Aid to Public Libraries Program is threatened. "Certification in the program is vital to the statewide network of sharing that makes the Massa ... READ MORE
May 07, 2026 - Public Libraries to participate in Boston Pops July 4th Celebration
Four public libraries from across the state have been selected to have some hands-on fun to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence: The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield Nevins Memorial Library in Methuen New Bedford Free Public Library Worcester Public Li ... READ MORE