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NEWS RELEASES

Latest activities and updates from the MBLC

July 11, 2025 - FY2026 State Budget and Library Legislation

Governor Maura Healey recently signed the $60 billion FY2026 state budget which includes $52,411,000 for libraries. The budget level funds all but two Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) budget lines: the Board of Library Commissioners Support and Outreach Services line (7000-9101) ... READ MORE

July 10, 2025 - FY2026 MBLC Officers Elected

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) elected new officers to serve for FY2026 at its Board Meeting on July 10, 2025. The Board elected Commissioner Vicky Biancolo to serve as Chair for a second term. Commissioner Biancolo was first appointed to the MBLC in 2020 by Governor Charle ... READ MORE

July 10, 2025 - MassArt at the Library Returns

MassArt at the Library is returning for another summer of connecting people to art through workshops at public libraries. The program, sponsored by The Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), places MassArt faculty and student a ... READ MORE

Library Directory

From the MBLC Blog

MBLC Update – July 11

Dear Colleagues: It’s been a busy few weeks with both the state and federal budgets passed. I’ve included some key takeaways and actions needed below. Now is the time for IMLS fundingFunding to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will be decided in the next few weeks. It is critical to contact legislators now. In the … Continue reading MBLC Update – July 11

Supreme Court Cases & Libraries

The Supreme Court has issued its final merit cases decisions on June 27.

Service Update – June 25, 2025

🕙 MBLC Monthly Board Meeting on July 10th (Hybrid)Contact: Rachel Masse The regular monthly board meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for 10AM on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, at the MBLC Office. 📰 Governor Healey Appoints Kemarah Sika as MBLC Commissioner Contact: June Thammasnong Boston native Kemarah Sika has been appointed … Continue reading Service Update – June 25, 2025