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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

NEWS RELEASES

Latest activities and updates from the MBLC

October 07, 2026 - MBLC Commissioners Submit Formal Response to FCC

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) submitted their formal comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the June 25th, 2026 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Federal E-Rate Program. Commissioners urge the FCC to reject any proposal that ... READ MORE

October 01, 2026 - MBLC Funds Nearly $3 Million to Support Library Networks

At its October board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded $2,893,510 in library network and resource sharing grants for FY2027 across three grant programs: Small Libraries in Networks (SLIN), Network Infrastructure, and Resource Sharing. Together, the grants fund ... READ MORE

September 18, 2026 - Springfield City Library Recognized for Supporting Teen Mental Health

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce that Springfield City Library’s Young Adult Health and Wellness project has been recognized as exemplary for its impact under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States program. “Mental h ... READ MORE