Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCAugust 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
July 22, 2026 - MassArt at the Library
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