Celebrating Holly Safford
“My relationship with the Boston Public Library spans decades, and my sons knew this was the perfect way to recognize my appreciation for such a special institution,” said Holly.
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Celebrating Holly Safford
“My relationship with the Boston Public Library spans decades, and my sons knew this was the perfect way to recognize my appreciation for such a special institution,” said Holly.
Community Outreach Expands Thanks to Private Funding
November 17, 2023
Thanks to the generosity of the Liberty Mutual Foundation, the Cummings Foundation, and individual donors, three social-work interns have joined the Library’s full-time social worker.
New Board Members Announced
November 6, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund announced two new board members who began their three-year terms this fall.
Branching-Out Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program
October 13, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund is proud to share the awardees of the Branching-Out Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program.
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.
Grant from Bernstein Private Wealth Management Advances Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program
September 20, 2023
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence program aims to reduce barriers and advance equity in Boston’s business community.
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!
Tickets Now on Sale
July 25, 2023
Night in the Stacks is back for a second year! Join us on Friday, October 20 for after-hours revelry at the Boston Public Library’s McKim Building in Copley Square.
Cummings Foundation Supports Library’s Social Services
June 20, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund would like to thank the Cummings Foundation for its generous “Make a Difference Dollars Grant” of $50,000 to expand the Library’s social-services resources. At a
$1,000,000 Gift Expands the Library’s LGBTQ+ Programming and Collections
June 15, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund and the Boston Public Library (BPL) are proud to announce that the BPL has received a $1,000,000 bequest from the late Howard Cooper to dramatically expand its LGBTQ+ resources, collections, and programming.
Challenge Grant Boost for Teen Technology
May 23, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund is proud to announce that it has raised more than $200,000 for Teen Tech programming!
Thank you for your support!
May 1, 2023
During National Library Week, April 23 – 29, we called upon our community to rally together and raise its collective voice in support of all that the Boston Public Library stands for, as a center for democracy, a facilitator of growth and opportunity, and a haven that is welcoming to all.
Sponsor an Alcove in the Business Library
March 28, 2023
Your company’s sponsorship of an alcove in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center will raise the visibility of the Center and directly contribute to advancing equity in Greater Boston’s business environment.
Morning Brew!
March 16, 2023
Join us on Thursday, May 18 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square to take a first look at the Library’s new Boston Community History Project.
View BPLF’s Estate Planning Webinar
January 9, 2023
This one-hour webinar contains practical information to create an estate plan—including wills, trusts, and power-of-attorney—that supports your family and defines your legacy.
Team BPL Begins Training
January 4, 2023
Training is well under way for Team BPL, the Library’s Boston Marathon team. On April 17, 15 dedicated runners will complete the 26.2-mile course.
Bates Medal Awarded to Ibram X. Kendi and Bank of America
November 1, 2022
The Boston Public Library awarded the Bates Medal to Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Director and Founder of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, and Bank of America, with Mr. Miceal Chamberlain, Managing Director and Massachusetts President of Bank of America, accepting.
Community Outreach Expands Thanks to Private Funding
November 17, 2023
Thanks to the generosity of the Liberty Mutual Foundation, the Cummings Foundation, and individual donors, three social-work interns have joined the Library’s full-time social worker.
New Board Members Announced
November 6, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund announced two new board members who began their three-year terms this fall.
Branching-Out Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program
October 13, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund is proud to share the awardees of the Branching-Out Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program.
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.
Grant from Bernstein Private Wealth Management Advances Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program
September 20, 2023
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence program aims to reduce barriers and advance equity in Boston’s business community.
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!
Tickets Now on Sale
July 25, 2023
Night in the Stacks is back for a second year! Join us on Friday, October 20 for after-hours revelry at the Boston Public Library’s McKim Building in Copley Square.
Cummings Foundation Supports Library’s Social Services
June 20, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund would like to thank the Cummings Foundation for its generous “Make a Difference Dollars Grant” of $50,000 to expand the Library’s social-services resources. At a Zoom meeting in June, BPL
$1,000,000 Gift Expands the Library’s LGBTQ+ Programming and Collections
June 15, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund and the Boston Public Library (BPL) are proud to announce that the BPL has received a $1,000,000 bequest from the late Howard Cooper to dramatically expand its LGBTQ+ resources, collections, and programming.
Challenge Grant Boost for Teen Technology
May 23, 2023
The Boston Public Library Fund is proud to announce that it has raised more than $200,000 for Teen Tech programming!
Thank you for your support!
May 1, 2023
During National Library Week, April 23 – 29, we called upon our community to rally together and raise its collective voice in support of all that the Boston Public Library stands for, as a center for democracy, a facilitator of growth and opportunity, and a haven that is welcoming to all.
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.
