Supported by passionate citizens from across the Commonwealth, the Boston Public Library Fund provides essential resources to help the BPL realize its mission and serve the common good.
Thank you to the individuals and organizations that supported Books for Boston, a campaign that purchased and safely delivered more than 6,000 books to 28 non-profits serving individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Thank you to the individuals and organizations that supported Books for Boston, a campaign that purchased and safely delivered more than 6,000 books to 28 non-profits serving individuals impacted by COVID-19.
The Boston Public Library English as a Second Language (ESL) classes have grown tremendously since the onset of COVID-19.
Jeff Hawkins, BPLF Board Chair, and Paula Sakey, BPLF Executive Director, welcome Greg Shell to the Fund Board of Directors.
This year, the Boston Public Library’s annual Concerts in the Courtyard series is still on, streaming live! Enjoy the best music from anywhere now through the end of August.
Named for one of the most inspiring spaces in the Central Library, Patrons of the Courtyard is the Boston Public Library Fund’s leadership annual giving program.
We're thrilled to announce that Greg Shell has joined the BPLF Board of Directors! Greg believes deeply in the transformative power of education and the innovative capacity of the private sector to help provide solutions to society’s most pressing problems.
Read more about Greg at ...
Oct 22
Join the Grove Hall Branch and the new Roxbury Branch of @bplboston, Kevin Peterson, and @thenewdemocracycoalition this Thursday, September 24 at 7pm for an evening with Dr. Kerri K. Greenidge!
Dr. Greenidge is the winner of the 2020 Mark Lynton History Prize for her biography on ...
Sep 23
#Repost @bplmaps - join in tonight!
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Got plans on Thursday? We do! Grab your friends and join our virtual trivia night! No prior knowledge necessary: you'll be doing an online scavenger hunt using our digital collection research tools, Atlascope and Digital Commonwealth, to ...
Sep 17
#Repost @bplboston
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9/15 6-7:30pm: Join us for a Lowell Lecture with @kathrineswitzer: More Than Running: Changing the Course of Women’s History
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entrant. During her run, ...
Sep 14
#Repost @bplboston
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Our thoughts today are with the victims, first responders, and survivors of 9/11, and all the families, friends, and communities who carry this tragedy with them every day.
“September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and ...
Sep 11
As we transition to fall, start your reading journey with the Future Readers Club @bplboston! Infants, toddlers and their families can enjoy free online resources to create their very own reading routine, leading to increased literary and verbal comprehension.
Join the club here: ...
Sep 9
"Today's public libraries are critical resources for closing the digital equity gap, and are more important than ever as we respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Closing this gap requires access to devices, connectivity, and skills," said @bplboston President David ...
Sep 3
Many thanks to the generosity of our anonymous donor who enabled @bplboston to expand external Wi-Fi access across 9 additional branches!
Now more than ever, access to stable and reliable Wi-Fi is necessary in our community. We are grateful to our generous donor and @bplboston for their ...
Sep 2
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