About the MBLC
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is the state library agency, founded in 1890, with the statutory authority and responsibility to organize, develop, coordinate, and improve library services throughout the Commonwealth.
As a state agency, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners promotes equitable access, advances innovation, and fosters resilience in libraries across the Commonwealth through funding, guidance, partnerships, and the coordination of statewide services.
Our vision for libraries in the Commonwealth is to see every library in Massachusetts as a thriving community hub, transforming lives through access to knowledge, information, and lifelong learning.
About this Website
The Massachusetts Libraries website provides the public a place to discover and learn about our free public library services. Visitors can get a library card, find library events, do research, learn how to borrow an eBook or audiobook, or which library will lend you a kayak.
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) runs this website. Though we are not a public library, we work with all 369 Massachusetts public libraries to level the playing field and make sure everyone has access to the library services they want and need.
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Statewide Online Resources
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Grants and State Aid
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Guidance and Advisory
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Construction Support
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Summer Reading Support
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Statewide Coordination
AT YOUR LIBRARY
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Borrow books, DVDs, CDs
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💖We’re so grateful for all the amazing Friends of the Library groups across MA—their dedication and hard work make a lasting difference in our libraries and communities!
🚨📢 Today is the last day to RSVP for The Massachusetts Friends of Libraries (MFOL) Fall Friends Sharing with Friends event on *Saturday, November 8 at 10AM at Worcester Public Library*! This is a wonderful opportunity for Friends groups to share ideas, resources and camaraderie. Light lunch will be provided. 👉 Save your spot at the link in bio.
🔗Learn more about MFOL at the link in bio!
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🤗It`s #FortifyingFriday! Ever wonder about how a recession might affect library programming attendance? MBLC Library Advisory Specialist Al Hayden explores exactly that in this week`s ✨Fortifying Your Library✨ blog post. Read more at the link in bio or🔗tinyurl.com/mblc-fyl
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🗣Spread the word! 🦎Goose, the monitor lizard who captured our hearts when he was on the loose in Webster and surrounding towns over the summer, will be visiting Gladys E. Kelly Public Library! The reptile rescue organization that found him is bringing him to the library and his visit will be livestreamed on YouTube on November 1st at 12PM at the link in bio.
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❗➡️Did you catch the exciting news from the Mass Broadband Institute and Governor Healey? There`s a new initiative to provide FREE tablets, desktops, and laptops to organizations across the Commonwealth! For eligibility and to apply, visit: broadband.masstech.org/connected-online or the link in bio. 💻 Applications due by the end of October.
🤝If you’re interested in applying, but might need a partner (or are willing to be a partner) in the process, please let the MBLC know via this Google Form at the link in bio! The MBLC will try to coordinate so everyone who is interested has the opportunity to participate.
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 MBLC Commissioner Award Winners! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the exceptional individuals who have shown outstanding dedication and innovation for Massachusetts Public Libraries: tinyurl.com/mblc-ca25 ✨
📅Join us in celebrating our colleagues! The Commissioner Awards will be held on November 6th at the Massachusetts State House. Space is limited, RSVP and more details at the link in bio.
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✨🎥🎬 Meet Erin, a passionate teen librarian whose focus is creating a welcoming space for youth by celebrating their diverse interests, ideas and identities! You can learn more about Erin and her path to working in #libraries at the link in bio.
Each month, the MBLC will be spotlighting #LibraryWorkers in Careers in Libraries, a new video collection featuring #LibraryStaff from all over the Commonwealth. For more on the Careers in Libraries, visit the link in bio!
🤳Share your own journey to working in libraries on social media using the hashtag #MyLibraryCareer and tag us @mblclibraries! Select videos will be featured on our socials 😊
🖼️Image: Teen Librarian Erin speaking about her journey to becoming a librarian.
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📢 Calling all #LibraryTrustees! The Massachusetts Library Trustee Association (MLTA) will hold their annual conference this year on Saturday, November 1 from 10A-2P at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Please register in advance as space is limited and lunch will be provided! 🔗Save your spot at the link in bio!
🖼️Image: MBLC Head of Library Advisory & Development Rob Favini speaking at the 2024 MLTA Conference.
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😊 Happy #FortifyingFriday! In this week`s ✨Fortifying Your Library✨ blog post by MBLC Library Advisory Specialist Al Hayden, she takes a look at how #LibraryBranches and #Bookmobiles would fare during a recession. Read more at 🔗tinyurl.com/mblc-fyl
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