Building Equity in Summer Learning
March 30, 2023
Whether they log in online or visit their local branch, more than 3,000 students benefit from the Boston Public Library’s summer reading programming each year.
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Learning English Through Song
March 30, 2023
Marisela Valero came to Boston from Venezuela in 2020. She quickly joined the Boston Public Library’s ESL Chorus and found that singing helped her feel connected to the city and to other English-language learners who love music and singing as much as she does.
Exploring BPL Branches
March 29, 2023
Through the generosity of thousands of donors, the Boston Public Library Fund was proud to support the Library’s successful initiative to increase the number of library card holders. This past September, BPL staff created the Passport Program, a booklet outlining routes to walk, run, or bike between each of the BPL’s 26 locations.
Never Too Late To Learn
March 29, 2023
When Christina Ingram became a young mother, she was forced to leave high school to care for her son. Despite many obstacles, Ingram was determined to earn her diploma — and when she stopped by the Boston Public Library (BPL), the opportunity finally came when she saw a flyer for Excel Adult High School.
Tapping Into the Power of People
March 24, 2023
In recent years, patron demand has outpaced the Library’s capacity for certain critical and innovative services and resources. To meet this growing need, forward-thinking private donors have funded several new staff positions.
ALA Releases State of America’s Libraries Report
March 24, 2023
On April 24, the American Library Association (ALA) kicked off National Library Week with the release of its annual State of America’s Libraries Report, highlighting the challenges U.S. libraries face.
Building Equity in Summer Learning
March 30, 2023
Whether they log in online or visit their local branch, more than 3,000 students benefit from the Boston Public Library’s summer reading programming each year.
Learning English Through Song
March 30, 2023
Marisela Valero came to Boston from Venezuela in 2020. She quickly joined the Boston Public Library’s ESL Chorus and found that singing helped her feel connected to the city and to other English-language learners who love music and singing as much as she does.
Exploring BPL Branches
March 29, 2023
Through the generosity of thousands of donors, the Boston Public Library Fund was proud to support the Library’s successful initiative to increase the number of library card holders. This past September, BPL staff created the Passport Program, a booklet outlining routes to walk, run, or bike between each of the BPL’s 26 locations.
Never Too Late To Learn
March 29, 2023
When Christina Ingram became a young mother, she was forced to leave high school to care for her son. Despite many obstacles, Ingram was determined to earn her diploma — and when she stopped by the Boston Public Library (BPL), the opportunity finally came when she saw a flyer for Excel Adult High School.
Tapping Into the Power of People
March 24, 2023
In recent years, patron demand has outpaced the Library’s capacity for certain critical and innovative services and resources. To meet this growing need, forward-thinking private donors have funded several new staff positions.
ALA Releases State of America’s Libraries Report
March 24, 2023
On April 24, the American Library Association (ALA) kicked off National Library Week with the release of its annual State of America’s Libraries Report, highlighting the challenges U.S. libraries face.
