Literacy lies at the heart of the Library’s mission. Because third-grade reading levels are one of the best predictors of future academic success, ensuring Boston’s children have access to books from the earliest age is critical. You Can Read 1K B4 Pre-K is a revolutionary program of the Boston Public Library with the goal of enabling every young child in Boston to read 1,000 books before the start of kindergarten. Story hours and multilingual book giveaways help instill a passion for reading in children and their parents, and the Beanstack app tracks reading milestones and collects community achievements all in one place. The BPLF helps ensure that programs like this can be rolled out at every branch throughout the system so that all young Bostonians discover the joy of reading.
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Thank you to Emerging Leaders President Adrienne Zak Hunt and BPL President David Leonard for the interesting webinar conversation earlier today. The audience asked terrific questions (thank you!) and we learned so much about the Library`s priorities for the upcoming year.
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Dec 6
As we close out Native American Heritage Month, you won’t want to miss this impressive booklist of recent titles focusing on the cultures, histories, experiences, and diversity of Native American communities. These 78 books were compiled by our incredible BPL librarians from the Chinatown, Connolly, and Roslindale branches along with staff from the Central Library in Copley Square. 📚
Nov 30
Today is Giving Tuesday!💙 Your donation will support the world-class collections, programs, and services offered by the Boston Public Library.
When you make your gift, you’ll receive a bookmark featuring the iconic lions from the McKim Building and be entered to win a library lion swag bag!
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Nov 28
This Thanksgiving, all of us at the Boston Public Library Fund wish to express our appreciation for your continued partnership. Your support has helped us make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patrons.
May you have a wonderful day with family and friends.🦃
Pictured: Lippincott’s for November 1890-1920 Lithograph Arts Department, Boston Public Library
Nov 23
Calling all library lovers... bookmark us for Giving Tuesday! A gift to the Boston Public Library Fund during this season of giving is a heart-warming way to support your community.
When you make a donation — of any amount — now, through Nov. 28, we’ll send you a bookmark featuring one of the iconic lions from the lobby of the McKim Building of the Central Library as a thank-you for your generosity. In addition, one winner will receive a special library lion–inspired swag bag!
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Nov 21
This holiday season, recognize a friend or family member by naming a lamp or seat at the Boston Public Library. Choose from the iconic green lamps in the historic Bates Hall; a reading lamp in the bustling hub of the Boylston Street building; or a seat in the performative setting of Rabb Hall.
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Nov 17
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