Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCMarch 31, 2026 - Attempts to Censor Library Materials Increase
Attempts to restrict access to library materials and services through challenges in Massachusetts public libraries have increased. In Massachusetts, historically there have been few if any attempts to censor library materials each year but according to data collected by the Massachusetts Board of L ... READ MORE
March 05, 2026 - The MBLC Awards $29 Million in Library Construction
At its March 5, 2026 board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded provisional construction grants totaling $29,111,051 to municipalities participating in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP). Clinton was awarded $11,316,281 for the Clinton ... READ MORE
February 23, 2026 - Rob Favini Announces Retirement
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) Head of Library Advisory and Government Liaison Rob Favini announced his retirement after eight years of service. Mr. Favini joined the MBLC in 2018 and has since played an important role in supporting statewide library programs and services ... READ MORE