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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

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Latest activities and updates from the MBLC

May 07, 2026 - Public Libraries to participate in Boston Pops July 4th Celebration

Four public libraries from across the state have been selected to have some hands-on fun to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence: The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield Nevins Memorial Library in Methuen New Bedford Free Public Library Worcester Public Li ... READ MORE

May 06, 2026 - Boston Bruins Support Summer Literacy in Libraries

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce that Boston Bruins mascot Blades will travel across Commonwealth as part of "When You Read, You Score!" a partnership with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) to support summer literacy programs in pu ... READ MORE

May 04, 2026 - Library Journal honors Andrea Bono-Bunker

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce that Andrea Bono-Bunker, Library Building Consultant in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP), has been named a "2026 Mover and Shaker" by Library Journal. This honor celebrates librarians who lea ... READ MORE