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Today is World DAF Day, and every donor advised fund grant to the Boston Public Library Fund will go twice as far!

From now through December 31, grants of $500 or more are matched dollar for dollar, up to $80,000, thanks to BPLF supporters Pamela Newport, Leo Liu and Pendred Noyce, Lou Maiuri, and Hal Tepfer.

If you hold a DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation, recommending a grant takes a few minutes. Search for Boston Public Library Fund, EIN 04-3150560.

More details at the link in our bio

#DAFDay #DonorAdvisedFund #BostonPublicLibrary #Philanthropy

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Today is World DAF Day, and every donor advised fund grant to the Boston Public Library Fund will go twice as far!

From now through December 31, grants of $500 or more are matched dollar for dollar, up to $80,000, thanks to BPLF supporters Pamela Newport, Leo Liu and Pendred Noyce, Lou Maiuri, and Hal Tepfer.

If you hold a DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation, recommending a grant takes a few minutes. Search for Boston Public Library Fund, EIN 04-3150560.

More details at the link in our bio

#DAFDay #DonorAdvisedFund #BostonPublicLibrary #Philanthropy

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Award-winning author Ann Patchett had a powerful message for the audience at Saturday’s 2026 Maury A. Bromsen Lecture @bplboston.

“Support your library. Support your librarians. And you can do it in so many ways — by voting and by making donations,” Ann told the audience. “It’s not just about books. This is also where people come for story time. It’s where people come for ESL classes. It’s where people who don’t have computers come to search for jobs and get job training. It is our community center. It is our Red Cross station.”

And her call to action? “I am such a proponent of fighting for the things you love. If reading is important to you, do something in your community that will support reading. Together we will make a difference.”

Following the talk, Ann joined members of the Boston Public Library Fund’s Patrons of the Courtyard and 1848 Society for a private reception to thank them for their commitment to the BPL and to celebrate the impact of their collective support.

Thank you, Ann, (@parnassusbooks) for creating such a memorable day here at the BPL! 📚❤️

#SupportBPL #annpatchett

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Award-winning author Ann Patchett had a powerful message for the audience at Saturday’s 2026 Maury A. Bromsen Lecture @bplboston.

“Support your library. Support your librarians. And you can do it in so many ways — by voting and by making donations,” Ann told the audience. “It’s not just about books. This is also where people come for story time. It’s where people come for ESL classes. It’s where people who don’t have computers come to search for jobs and get job training. It is our community center. It is our Red Cross station.”

And her call to action? “I am such a proponent of fighting for the things you love. If reading is important to you, do something in your community that will support reading. Together we will make a difference.”

Following the talk, Ann joined members of the Boston Public Library Fund’s Patrons of the Courtyard and 1848 Society for a private reception to thank them for their commitment to the BPL and to celebrate the impact of their collective support.

Thank you, Ann, (@parnassusbooks) for creating such a memorable day here at the BPL! 📚❤️

#SupportBPL #annpatchett

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This Banned Books Week, we recognize the importance of protecting the freedom to read and ensuring access to books, stories, and ideas.

Since October 2023, with funding from the Boston Public Library Fund, the @bplboston has participated in the national Books Unbanned initiative, which provides young people across the country with free access to the BPL’s digital collection, including often-challenged and LGBTQ+ inclusive books.

Swipe to hear directly from Books Unbanned cardholders about why access matters to them.

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This Banned Books Week, we recognize the importance of protecting the freedom to read and ensuring access to books, stories, and ideas.

Since October 2023, with funding from the Boston Public Library Fund, the @bplboston has participated in the national Books Unbanned initiative, which provides young people across the country with free access to the BPL’s digital collection, including often-challenged and LGBTQ+ inclusive books.

Swipe to hear directly from Books Unbanned cardholders about why access matters to them.

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Leave it to the professionals (not BPLF staff)😉 to bring scenes from Shakespeare’s works to life throughout the McKim Building at the Central Library in Copley Square!

In collaboration with the @commshakes, on October 6th, 8th, 13th, and 14th, immerse yourself in pop-up scenes staged in four of the Library’s historic spaces. Hour-long performances will begin at 3pm and 6pm each day. Stay for individual moments or follow the performers throughout the building for an immersive journey.

No tickets needed. Shakespeare at the Library: Worlds of Imagination is free to all—simply show up and enjoy the performance.

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Leave it to the professionals (not BPLF staff)😉 to bring scenes from Shakespeare’s works to life throughout the McKim Building at the Central Library in Copley Square!

In collaboration with the @commshakes, on October 6th, 8th, 13th, and 14th, immerse yourself in pop-up scenes staged in four of the Library’s historic spaces. Hour-long performances will begin at 3pm and 6pm each day. Stay for individual moments or follow the performers throughout the building for an immersive journey.

No tickets needed. Shakespeare at the Library: Worlds of Imagination is free to all—simply show up and enjoy the performance.

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We’re just a few short weeks away from Night in the Stacks! 🎪✨

As we prepare to welcome 1,000 guests to the historic McKim Building for an unforgettable Midnight Circus, we want to take a moment to thank the incredible sponsors helping bring this year’s event to life whose generous support makes Night in the Stacks possible.

We are so grateful to each of our sponsors for believing in the Library, supporting the Emerging Leaders, and helping us make our fifth annual Night in the Stacks our biggest yet.

@peakeventservices @thecateredaffair @statestreetim_us @architecturalteam @saulewingllp @elkusmanfredi @accentureus @goldmansachs @ropesgray @meetbostonusa @ccsfundraising @wolfandcompanypc @allieduniversal @daedalus_art_conservation @oudenselloarchitecture @easternbank

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We’re just a few short weeks away from Night in the Stacks! 🎪✨

As we prepare to welcome 1,000 guests to the historic McKim Building for an unforgettable Midnight Circus, we want to take a moment to thank the incredible sponsors helping bring this year’s event to life whose generous support makes Night in the Stacks possible.

We are so grateful to each of our sponsors for believing in the Library, supporting the Emerging Leaders, and helping us make our fifth annual Night in the Stacks our biggest yet.

@peakeventservices @thecateredaffair @statestreetim_us @architecturalteam @saulewingllp @elkusmanfredi @accentureus @goldmansachs @ropesgray @meetbostonusa @ccsfundraising @wolfandcompanypc @allieduniversal @daedalus_art_conservation @oudenselloarchitecture @easternbank

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You don’t want to miss this! 📚✨

Join us Thursday, October 1 for our next Library People conversation exploring what’s next for the historic McKim Building.

Beth Prindle, BPL’s Director of Research & Special Collections, and Paula Sakey, Executive Director of the Boston Public Library Fund, will share more about the comprehensive planning underway to shape the future of McKim’s spaces, services, and collections.

Thursday, October 1
12:00–12:30 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

Register today and join the conversation!

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You don’t want to miss this! 📚✨

Join us Thursday, October 1 for our next Library People conversation exploring what’s next for the historic McKim Building.

Beth Prindle, BPL’s Director of Research & Special Collections, and Paula Sakey, Executive Director of the Boston Public Library Fund, will share more about the comprehensive planning underway to shape the future of McKim’s spaces, services, and collections.

Thursday, October 1
12:00–12:30 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

Register today and join the conversation!

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September = Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚✨

Consider this your sign to stop by your local BPL branch and get your very own library card. 💙

And while supplies last, you can choose from brand-new library card designs featuring artwork created by BPL patrons! 🎨

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Across the Boston Public Library, staff are dreaming up fresh ways for patrons to learn, create, and connect. Through initiatives like the Branching-Out Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program, those ideas can grow into meaningful programs shaped by the communities they serve.

This fall, help us raise $100,000 for programs at all 25 neighborhood branches.

Make your gift today: http://bplfund.org/give

#BranchByBranch #BostonPublicLibrary #FreeToAll

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Across the Boston Public Library, staff are dreaming up fresh ways for patrons to learn, create, and connect. Through initiatives like the Branching-Out Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program, those ideas can grow into meaningful programs shaped by the communities they serve.

This fall, help us raise $100,000 for programs at all 25 neighborhood branches.

Make your gift today: http://bplfund.org/give

#BranchByBranch #BostonPublicLibrary #FreeToAll

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