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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCApril 03, 2025 - Federal Uncertainty Causes Cuts
In the wake of President Trump's Executive Order 14238 that targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the notice that the entire IMLS staff was put on administrative leave on March 31, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) announced cuts to library services ... READ MORE
February 25, 2025 - Explore Grants Awarded to 18 Libraries [Eliminated Due to Federal Cuts]
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce 18 libraries will receive a combined $93,000 as the FY2025 recipients of Explore Grants. The MBLC uses federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding to provide Explore Grants that improve library services, c ... READ MORE
February 10, 2025 - 347 Libraries Certified to Receive Local Aid
Libraries certified in the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) State Aid to Public Libraries Program receive local aid funding to directly support public library services. For FY2025, 347 municipalities and their libraries are certified in the program and will share $20 million in ... READ MORE
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From the MBLC Blog
MBLC March 28 update on IMLS
Dear Colleagues: Much has happened in the two weeks in since President Trump signed Executive Order 14238.
Policy: Library Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Patron-focused expectations also give your patrons a clear understanding of how they will reliably be treated, which can go a long way to helping a patron, who may not otherwise be comfortable in a public or government space, consider the library a place where they are welcome.
MBLC Service Update – March 27, 2025
🕙 MBLC Monthly Board Meeting on April 3rd (Hybrid) Contact: Rachel Masse The regular monthly board meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for 10AM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at the MBLC Office, 90 Canal Street, Boston. 📢 PRESS RELEASE: Reed Leads Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Support for Public Libraries & Museums … Continue reading MBLC Service Update – March 27, 2025