Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCNovember 02, 2026 - Freedom to Read Legislators Honored
On October 28, 2026, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and library community honored seven legislators as Library Champions for their leadership in passing An Act Regarding Free Expression, protecting the freedom to read across the Commonwealth. “When we defend books, we ... READ MORE
October 09, 2026 - Deerfield Celebrates New Tilton Library
State and local officials joined Deerfield residents of all ages, library trustees and staff on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening of the renovated and expanded Tilton Library. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of a long-awaited construction project supported in part b ... READ MORE
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