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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCJanuary 09, 2020 - MBLC Funds Summer Learning
At its January Board Meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved $20,000 for Summer Learning Grants. The Summer Learning Grant program, which is in its second year, aims to provide support to libraries during the busy summer months. “These grants allow libr...READ MORE
December 30, 2019 - New Library Research Databases
Residents across the Commonwealth now have access to five new research databases with topics ranging from genealogy and career transitions to science. These new databases are an addition to over 20 extensive statewide research databases that include the Boston Globe back to 1980, The New York Times...READ MORE
December 30, 2019 - 328 State Aid Certified So Far
At its December Board Meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved the final group of libraries that met all requirements for the State Aid to Public Libraries Program. To date, 328 communities have been certified and more than $4.5 million has been awarded in state aid...READ MORE
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Nothing but Net Zero!
Sustainable construction is an essential component in the fight to mitigate climate change. While the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) has funded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) incentive since 2008, code has evolved and sustainability measures have become more common practice. Materials, technology, and costs continue to improve and propel … Continue reading Nothing but Net Zero!
Libraries in the News
Question 1 passes: Greenfield to get new library
The city will get a new library now that the ballot question passed. The $19.5 million library was approved by a vote of 3,294 to 2,108 Tuesday. Ed Berlin stood reading the tickets taped to the wall across from the Greenfield High School gym. Berlin saw that he won by precinct in the seven of … Continue reading Question 1 passes: Greenfield to get new library
Medford celebrates end of Medford Public Library building
The old Medford Public Library building will be coming down this fall, and Medford residents, city officials and library employees were able to celebrate and reflect on the building this past weekend. On Saturday, the city held a party at the old library building at 111 High St. in Medford from 3 p.m. to 5 … Continue reading Medford celebrates end of Medford Public Library building
Orange libraries to showcase community bookmarks next month
Pick up a bookmark at one of Orange’s libraries next month, and they might have some familiar faces on them. Local firemen, dance students, a coach and library fans are just a few of the people pictured on a series of bookmarks the Orange public libraries have been creating this year. In a project funded … Continue reading Orange libraries to showcase community bookmarks next month