Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCJuly 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
July 20, 2026 - State Funding to Libraries Increases for FY2027
Governor Healey recently signed the $63 billion FY2027 state budget with more than $53 million to support libraries across the Commonwealth through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). "At a time when library budgets are stretched thin because of federal uncertainty and pressure ... READ MORE
July 20, 2026 - Online Language Learning and Genealogy through Libraries
Starting this summer, anyone who works, studies, or lives in Massachusetts can learn a new language or research their ancestry online through the Commonwealth's libraries. American Ancestors features Massachusetts specific information not available anywhere else and offers unique opportunities to c ... READ MORE