- Commissioner Award Winners Honored
The 2025 Commissioner Award winners were honored on November 6
- Careers in Libraries Video Series
Stories and pathways to working in a library from MA library staff
- Federal Funding Impact on Libraries in MA
Library funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services is at risk
- ARIS & Financial Report
State Aid ARIS & Financial Report FY2026 season schedule and information
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLCDecember 05, 2025 - MBLC Starts Federal Program Rebuild
On December 3, 2025, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced it had reinstated all federal grants which were terminated due to Executive Order 14238 signed by President Trump on March 14, 2025. The goal of the executive order was to eliminate IMLS "to the maximum extent consis ... READ MORE
December 04, 2025 - $5.4 Million Library Construction Grant Awarded to Blandford
At its December board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded a $5.4 million Small Population library construction grant to the Town of Blandford for the renovation and expansion of the Porter Memorial Library as part of the Massachusetts Public Library Construction ... READ MORE
November 17, 2025 - 2025 Commissioner Award Winners Honored at State House
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) celebrated its 135th anniversary at the Massachusetts State House with the 2025 Commissioner Awards Ceremony, honoring individuals and organizations whose leadership and advocacy have strengthened library services across the Commonwealth. This ... READ MORE
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From the MBLC Blog
Libraries in the News – November 2025 📰
Library News from Across the Commonwealth and the Nation*
MBLC Update – November 26, 2025
Dear Colleagues: Today we received more good news about the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Rhode Island v. Trump First Circuit argument scheduled for Dec 4 in Boston will not be going forward. In light of the district court’s granting of summary judgment and a permanent injunction to the states, the federal government filed an assented-to … Continue reading MBLC Update – November 26, 2025
Service Update – November 26, 2025
MBLC Monthly Board Meeting on December 3 (Hybrid) Contact: Rachel Masse The regular monthly board meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for 9AM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the MBLC Office, 90 Canal Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA. IMLS Protected by Major Court Ruling as Appeal Moves Forward in Boston UPDATE: … Continue reading Service Update – November 26, 2025