State Aid to Public Libraries

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners administers the State Aid to Public Libraries Program.

State Aid to Public Libraries is an annual, voluntary program
To be eligible, the municipality and its library must meet statutatory and regulatory requirements
- Minimum Requirements Summary
- Statute MGL c.78, ss.19A and 19B
- Regulations 605 CMR 4.00
- Budget Language-effect of statute for current fiscal year
- Policies-for administration of program-reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Library Commissioners
Each year, the library director must submit:
- Annual Report Information Survey (ARIS) form by the end of August
- State Aid forms by mid-October
FY2010 State Aid Program Details
Municipal Appropriation Requirement (MAR) Waivers

Mid-June 2009	Annual Report Information Survey (ARIS) packet is sent to libraries.
June 2009	ARIS workshops held.
August 28, 2009	Annual Report Information Survey (ARIS) due.
Mid-August 2009	State Aid to Public Libraries packet is sent to libraries.
September 2009	State Aid workshops held.
October 16, 2009	Financial and State Aid Application (including MAR waiver ) forms are due.
November 5, 2009	First group of municipalities meeting requirements are presented to the Board and state aid awards are made.
December 3, 2009	Second group of municipalities meeting requirements are presented to the Board and state aid awards are made.
January 1, 2010	A list of communities not certified for State Aid is available and updated at the end of the grant round.
January 7, 2010	FY2010 MAR waiver applicants are presented to the Board.
February 4, 2010	The Board acts on FY2010 MAR waiver petitions.
March 4, 2010	The Board hears any appeals of denial of the FY2010 MAR.
April 1, 2010	The Board acts on any appeals of denial of the FY2010 MAR.

For more information, please contact the State Aid and Data Coordination Unit.