Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCNovember 06, 2026 - 181 Libraries Certified in First Round of State Aid
At its November 5, 2026, board meeting the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) certified 181 municipalities that met all requirements for the FY2027 State Aid to Public Libraries Program. These grants total over $4.2 million and represent roughly half of the total State Aid funding ... READ MORE
November 06, 2026 - New FY2028 LSTA Grant Round Opens
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce the FY2028 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant round opening November 16, 2026. LSTA grants help libraries of all types and sizes improve services and respond to the needs of their communities. "The MBLC use ... READ MORE
November 05, 2026 - Publisher Practices Limit Library eBook Access
At its November board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved $1 million in grants to Automated Networks to purchase eContent for the Library eBook and Audiobook (LEA) program. LEA gives Massachusetts residents access to eBooks, audiobooks, and more from 400 partic ... READ MORE