Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCAugust 31, 2026 - MBLC Welcomes Brian Stokes as Head of Library Advisory and Development
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce Brian Stokes as the new Head of Library Advisory and Development. The Head of Library Advisory and Development at the MBLC oversees the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program and provides advisory ser ... READ MORE
August 19, 2026 - Ally Dowds Appointed to Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ally Dowds, the MBLC’s Consultant to Special Populations, to the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission. "My appointment to the Access to Justice Commission is humbling and exciting,” s ... READ MORE
August 03, 2026 - Legislature Passes ‘Freedom to Read’ Bill
On July 31, 2026, the Massachusetts Legislature passed An Act regarding free expression, S.3241 which creates clear guidelines for how schools and libraries decide which books to make available, and how local leaders determine whether a book is appropriate or should be removed from the shelf. "Toda ... READ MORE