Stepping Into a Historic Summer
August 28, 2026
Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, visitors to the Central Library enjoyed a rare opportunity.
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The Gift of Sharing Her Story
May 14, 2025
For Brookline resident Christie Ricaldi, taking a memoir-writing class through the Boston Public Library felt like a gift.
Boston Public Library Fund Joins Books Unbanned Initiative to Fight Censorship
September 28, 2023
The Boston Public Library (BPL) and the Boston Public Library Fund, are standing up against censorship by offering teens and young adults across the nation free access to the books in its digital collection.
English-Language Classes Build Community
September 20, 2023
Funded by individuals and corporate grants, the BPL’s 100 percent cost-free ESOL program is an essential resource for Boston’s increasingly diverse neighborhoods.
Summer Reading Success
August 11, 2023
Thanks to the incredible generosity of more than 260 donors, the BPLF raised more than $55,000 for our Books for Boston’s Youth campaign!
Granite Telecommunications Helps Close the Digital Divide
January 19, 2022
With the support of Granite Telecommunications, more Bostonians will be able to access the information they need to thrive.
Expansion of Antiracist Reading Lending Collection
December 7, 2020
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from an anonymous donor, we are able to add additional digital copies of books on the BPL Antiracist reading collection. This funding allows patrons to gain access to digital copies of
Inspiring the next generation of civic leaders
June 22, 2020
In partnership with Boston Latin Academy and Generation Citizen, the BPL and WGBH hosted a group of eighth-graders who participated in a first-of-its-kind program focused on promoting media literacy.
Teaching kindness and compassion
April 30, 2020
Wee The People is a series of arts-based events for children that explore social justice and the power of protest.
Stepping Into a Historic Summer
August 28, 2026
Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, visitors to the Central Library enjoyed a rare opportunity.
The Gift of Sharing Her Story
May 14, 2025
For Brookline resident Christie Ricaldi, taking a memoir-writing class through the Boston Public Library felt like a gift.
Boston Public Library Fund Joins Books Unbanned Initiative to Fight Censorship
September 28, 2023
The Boston Public Library (BPL) and the Boston Public Library Fund, are standing up against censorship by offering teens and young adults across the nation free access to the books in its digital collection.
English-Language Classes Build Community
September 20, 2023
Funded by individuals and corporate grants, the BPL’s 100 percent cost-free ESOL program is an essential resource for Boston’s increasingly diverse neighborhoods.
Summer Reading Success
August 11, 2023
Thanks to the incredible generosity of more than 260 donors, the BPLF raised more than $55,000 for our Books for Boston’s Youth campaign!
Granite Telecommunications Helps Close the Digital Divide
January 19, 2022
With the support of Granite Telecommunications, more Bostonians will be able to access the information they need to thrive.
Expansion of Antiracist Reading Lending Collection
December 7, 2020
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from an anonymous donor, we are able to add additional digital copies of books on the BPL Antiracist reading collection. This funding allows patrons to gain access to digital copies of
Inspiring the next generation of civic leaders
June 22, 2020
In partnership with Boston Latin Academy and Generation Citizen, the BPL and WGBH hosted a group of eighth-graders who participated in a first-of-its-kind program focused on promoting media literacy.
Teaching kindness and compassion
April 30, 2020
Wee The People is a series of arts-based events for children that explore social justice and the power of protest.