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- Reading the Revolution
Celebrate MA250 with incendiary and inspiring books
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCDecember 05, 2025 - MBLC Starts Federal Program Rebuild
On December 3, 2025, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced it had reinstated all federal grants which were terminated due to Executive Order 14238 signed by President Trump on March 14, 2025. The goal of the executive order was to eliminate IMLS "to the maximum extent consis ... READ MORE
December 04, 2025 - $5.4 Million Library Construction Grant Awarded to Blandford
At its December board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded a $5.4 million Small Population library construction grant to the Town of Blandford for the renovation and expansion of the Porter Memorial Library as part of the Massachusetts Public Library Construction ... READ MORE
November 17, 2025 - 2025 Commissioner Award Winners Honored at State House
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) celebrated its 135th anniversary at the Massachusetts State House with the 2025 Commissioner Awards Ceremony, honoring individuals and organizations whose leadership and advocacy have strengthened library services across the Commonwealth. This ... READ MORE
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From the MBLC Blog
Closing the Chapter on 2025
It is often said that it is within the struggle that we find our strength. That certainly holds true for 2025. In the face of extreme chaos, financial challenges, and threats to the very core of what we stand for, as a community we united, we pushed back and we reaffirmed that we will always stand up for each other and the people we serve.
Core Connections: Building Community Supports & Allyship at Your Library
~ Ally Dowds, MBLC Consultant to Special Populations This January, the MBLC is launching a 12-month series, Core Connections, to showcase how libraries are uniquely positioned to create consistent opportunities and partnerships to uplift both our patrons and our staff. The series is a mix of informational sessions, workshops and panel discussions focused on practical … Continue reading Core Connections: Building Community Supports & Allyship at Your Library
Libraries in the News – November 2025 📰
Library News from Across the Commonwealth and the Nation*