LSTA News Releases
May 20, 2025 - MBLC Maintains some Databases, Support for eBooks, and ComCat
On March 14, 2025 President Trump signed Executive Order 14238 eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) "to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law." IMLS is the single largest source of critical federal funding for libraries. Through IMLS' Grants to States Program, for FY2025 the Massa...
READ MOREApril 03, 2025 - Federal Uncertainty Causes Cuts
In the wake of President Trump's Executive Order 14238 that targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the notice that the entire IMLS staff was put on administrative leave on March 31, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) announced cuts to library services and grants at its mon...
READ MOREFebruary 25, 2025 - Explore Grants Awarded to 18 Libraries [Eliminated Due to Federal Cuts]
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce 18 libraries will receive a combined $93,000 as the FY2025 recipients of Explore Grants. The MBLC uses federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding to provide Explore Grants that improve library services, collections, and progr...
READ MORENovember 12, 2024 - Grant Round Opens for New LSTA Grants
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is pleased to announce the FY2026 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant round. The MBLC uses federal LSTA funding to provide grants to libraries that allow them to offer innovative services in their local communities. For this year, the MBLC is piloting...
READ MOREJuly 11, 2024 - MBLC Awards Federal Grants to Local Libraries
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) direct grants to public libraries at its July 11, 2024, board meeting. The grants help libraries address local community needs. The MBLC recently increased overall grant amounts so that libraries can devel...
READ MOREApril 19, 2024 - MBLC Grants Preserve Historical Collections
Massachusetts libraries are home to historic and unique items that are important to a community's history and form a part of the Commonwealth's rich cultural heritage. Many libraries protect and share irreplaceable local records, in mixed formats of books, photographs, archives, digital files, and even memorabilia. Pre...
READ MOREJuly 26, 2023 - Bruins Summer Prizes Awarded to Libraries
As part of “When You Read, You Score” the Boston Bruins awarded special prizes to participants in the statewide summer library program. Since 2009 the Boston Bruins have partnered with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) to encourage reading during the summer months. Since then, over fou...
READ MOREJuly 13, 2023 - MBLC Awards 2024 Federal LSTA Grants
MBLC Awards 2024 Federal LSTA Grants...
READ MOREOctober 06, 2022 - MBLC Funds Statewide eContent
At its October board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved $500,000 in grants to Automated Networks to purchase eContent for the Library eBook and Audiobook (LEA) program. LEA gives Massachusetts residents access to eBooks, audiobooks, and more from 380 participating libraries from a...
READ MOREJuly 07, 2022 - MBLC Awards Federal LSTA Grants
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) direct grants to public libraries at its July 7, 2022, board meeting. Federal LSTA grants are funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services....
READ MOREMay 24, 2022 - MBLC and MLS Increase Funding for Reliable Online Content
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) recently wrapped up a yearlong process to select statewide databases that provide every Massachusetts resident with trustworthy online content covering topics such as science, health, history, biographies and more. The ag...
READ MOREOctober 08, 2021 - Amid Growing Demand, MBLC Funds Statewide eContent
At its October board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved $500,000 in grants to Automated Networks to purchase eContent for the Library eBook and Audiobook (LEA) program. LEA gives Massachusetts residents access to eBooks, audiobooks, and more from 377 participating libraries from a...
READ MOREJuly 08, 2021 - MBLC Awards Federal LSTA Grants
At its July 8, 2021, Board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded $350,410 in 35 grants to public and special libraries across the Commonwealth under the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) which is funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services....
READ MOREJanuary 29, 2021 - MBLC Supports Libraries with Community Memory Collections
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) has awarded $33,600 to eight libraries across the Commonwealth for formal assessments of their community memory collections under the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) which is funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services....
READ MOREJuly 09, 2020 - MBLC Grants Support Local Library Initiatives
At its July 9, 2020 Board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded $454,305 in 40 grants to public, academic, and special libraries across the Commonwealth under the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) which is funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services....
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For More Information
Robert Favini, Head of Library Advisory and Development
617-725-1860 x237
857-488-6590 (Mobile)
robert.favini@mass.gov
Amy Clayton, Administrative Coordinator
617-725-1860 x228
857-488-6408 (Mobile)
amy.clayton@mass.gov