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NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCFebruary 23, 2026 - Rob Favini Announces Retirement
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) Head of Library Advisory and Government Liaison Rob Favini announced his retirement after eight years of service. Mr. Favini joined the MBLC in 2018 and has since played an important role in supporting statewide library programs and services ... READ MORE
February 09, 2026 - 347 Municipalities Receive $20 Million in State Aid
At its February Board meeting, Commissioners certified the final group of municipalities in the FY2026 State Aid to Public Libraries program. In total, 347 municipalities and their libraries are now certified and will share $20 million in state aid funding. Just four municipalities do not participa ... READ MORE
February 04, 2026 - MBLC Supports Higher Ed through HELM
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) recently supported eBook sharing across Massachusetts public higher education institutions with a $100,000 grant to the Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts (HELM) for the HELM Shared eBooks Purchasing Project. Libraries in the HELM net ... READ MORE