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Latest activities and updates from the MBLCSeptember 22, 2023 - Sharon Celebrates New Library Construction with Groundbreaking
On September 22, Sharon residents were joined by state and local officials at 1 School Street to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Sharon Public Library’s construction project. The newly constructed library will be located about a quarter mile from the current library, and more th...READ MORE
September 21, 2023 - Massachusetts Libraries Celebrate the Freedom to Read with Statewide Read-Ins
Since 1982, Banned Books Week has been an annual fall event that highlights the value of free and open access to information by bringing together librarians, educators, authors, readers and the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to read. Banned Books Week draws national at...READ MORE
September 11, 2023 - Barbara Barros Appointed MBLC Commissioner by Governor Maura Healey
Boston native Barbara Barros has been appointed by Governor Maura Healey to serve as Commissioner for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The nine-member board of the MBLC was established in 1890 and is responsible for developing, coordinating, and improving library services acr...READ MORE
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MPLCP Revealed!
By Lauren Stara, Library Building Specialist (Visit our new website by clicking the image above or link below.) Are you curious about the impact of the MBLC’s Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) on your community? We are delighted to announce that we have a new website showing the entire history of our grant program, … Continue reading MPLCP Revealed!
Libraries in the News
Prime Focus: US libraries on the frontlines of homelessness
ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee reports on libraries being on the frontlines of the increasing homelessness crisis across the U.S. and how librarians are learning techniques to help.Watch this amazing news story
Art to reflect the community: Forbes Library uses anonymous donation to purchase a range of BIPOC art
A couple years ago, Forbes Library received a $10,000 donation from a donor who wanted to remain anonymous but also wanted the money used for a very specific purpose: to broaden the Northampton library’s permanent art collection.The library donor — the person lives in the area, according to Downing — told Forbes officials that the … Continue reading Art to reflect the community: Forbes Library uses anonymous donation to purchase a range of BIPOC art
You can now check out an all-terrain wheelchair at the Bushnell-Sage Library in Sheffield
SHEFFIELD — For those who can’t go into the woods without help, Sheffield has a solution.With a state grant, the town bought a “GRIT Freedom Chair” that can be borrowed from the Bushnell-Sage Library’s “Library of Things” by those from any city or town with a CW Mars system library card. Read more from Berkshire Eagle