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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCJune 06, 2025 - Governor Healey Appoints Kemarah Sika as MBLC Commissioner
Boston native Kemarah Sika has been appointed by Governor Maura Healey to serve as a Commissioner for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). The MBLC is a nine-member board responsible for organizing, developing and improving library services across the Commonwealth. The MBL ... READ MORE
May 29, 2025 - 2025 Bruins Summer Reading Prizes to be Awarded to Libraries
Summer Library Programs play a significant role in keeping kids and teens connected to educational resources over the summer. Through the "When You Read, You Score!" Statewide Summer Library Program, the Boston Bruins encourage kids and teens to continue reading by awarding special prizes to partic ... READ MORE
May 21, 2025 - Sharon Celebrates New Library with Ribbon Cutting
On Monday, May 19, enthusiastic Sharon residents and public officials gathered at Sharon Public Library to celebrate the opening of the new library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The construction project was partially funded with a $7.5 million grant through the Massachusetts Public Library ... READ MORE
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From the MBLC Blog
MBLC June 6 Update
Dear Colleagues, I’d like to start this week’s update with an urgent non-IMLS issue that we’re keeping an eye on. This week, Senator Ed Markey held a listening session to hear how the Trump Administration’s termination of the Digital Equity Act and Republican efforts to block E-Rate (Education Rate) funding for Wi-Fi hotspots are impacting Massachusetts. This funding … Continue reading MBLC June 6 Update
Public Comment Policy
If your Library Board is considered a public body, you are obligated to follow Open Meeting Laws (OML) to keep Board proceedings as transparent as possible. If your Library Board is running as the Board of a nonprofit or association library, you are not officially obligated to follow OML. However, to maintain your status as … Continue reading Public Comment Policy
MBLC Service Update – May 28, 2025
🕙 MBLC Monthly Board Meeting on June 5th (Remote) Contact: Rachel Masse The regular monthly board meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for 10AM on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. This meeting is fully remote. 📰 MBLC Maintains some Databases, Support for eBooks, and ComCat Contact: Celeste Bruno At the annual Massachusetts Library … Continue reading MBLC Service Update – May 28, 2025