Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCOctober 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
September 16, 2026 - Franklin Public Library’s Citizenship and English Language Learning Project Named Exemplary
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce that Franklin Public Library’s Citizenship Corners and English Language Learning Service for New Americans project has been recognized as exemplary for its impact under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA ... READ MORE