Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners - MBLC
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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners - MBLC
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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
FY2027 Legislative Agenda
Rebuilding the Federal Program
Help for New Americans
Core Connections
FY2027 Legislative Agenda
Learn more about state funding to the MBLC and your local library
Federal Program Rebuild
Databases, grants, and more
Help for New Americans
Family preparedness and immigration resources
Core Connections
Explore this 12-month series and upcoming workshops
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLC
April 17, 2026 - House Ways and Means Maintains Most Increases
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House Committee on Ways and Means released its FY2027 budget which maintains almost all of the Governor's 2% increases for library services and programs through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). The only line that was not increased was budget l ...
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April 02, 2026 - MBLC Awards $62 Million in Library Construction and Green Incentives
At its April 2, 2026, board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded provisional construction grants totaling more than $61 million and more than $1.5 million in Green Library Incentives to municipalities participating in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction ...
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March 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 ...
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Library Directory
From the MBLC Blog
More than 7,000 PJs collected for Kids and Teens
The 19th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive brought in a total of 7,364 brand new PJs for kids and teens in need across the Commonwealth! Library collections account for more than half: 3,958. Thank you, Libraries! There were 93 groups participating this year; 58 of those groups were libraries. The top three groups that collected […]
Close up: The Massachusetts Trans Librarians Group, 2025 Samuel Swett Green Award Winner
The Samuel Swett Green Award honors a Massachusetts librarian who develops innovative library services and programs to meet the evolving needs of the community and Commonwealth residents. At the MBLC’s 135th Anniversary, the Samuel Swett Green Award was presented to The Massachusetts Trans Librarians Group.
Close up: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, 2025 Henry Steadman Nourse Award Winner
The Henry Stedman Nourse Commissioner Award honors a Massachusetts public official whose work has helped to create groundbreaking change for Commonwealth public libraries. On November 6, 2025, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell was awarded the 2025 Henry Stedman Nourse Commissioner Award as part of the MBLC’s 135th Anniversary Celebration.
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Skip to Main Content
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
FY2027 Legislative Agenda
Rebuilding the Federal Program
Help for New Americans
Core Connections
FY2027 Legislative Agenda
Learn more about state funding to the MBLC and your local library
Federal Program Rebuild
Databases, grants, and more
Help for New Americans
Family preparedness and immigration resources
Core Connections
Explore this 12-month series and upcoming workshops
NEWS RELEASES
Latest activities and updates from the MBLC
April 17, 2026 - House Ways and Means Maintains Most Increases
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House Committee on Ways and Means released its FY2027 budget which maintains almost all of the Governor's 2% increases for library services and programs through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). The only line that was not increased was budget l ...
READ MORE
April 02, 2026 - MBLC Awards $62 Million in Library Construction and Green Incentives
At its April 2, 2026, board meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded provisional construction grants totaling more than $61 million and more than $1.5 million in Green Library Incentives to municipalities participating in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction ...
READ MORE
March 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
Library Directory
From the MBLC Blog
More than 7,000 PJs collected for Kids and Teens
The 19th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive brought in a total of 7,364 brand new PJs for kids and teens in need across the Commonwealth! Library collections account for more than half: 3,958. Thank you, Libraries! There were 93 groups participating this year; 58 of those groups were libraries. The top three groups that collected […]
Close up: The Massachusetts Trans Librarians Group, 2025 Samuel Swett Green Award Winner
The Samuel Swett Green Award honors a Massachusetts librarian who develops innovative library services and programs to meet the evolving needs of the community and Commonwealth residents. At the MBLC’s 135th Anniversary, the Samuel Swett Green Award was presented to The Massachusetts Trans Librarians Group.
Close up: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, 2025 Henry Steadman Nourse Award Winner
The Henry Stedman Nourse Commissioner Award honors a Massachusetts public official whose work has helped to create groundbreaking change for Commonwealth public libraries. On November 6, 2025, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell was awarded the 2025 Henry Stedman Nourse Commissioner Award as part of the MBLC’s 135th Anniversary Celebration.
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