The committed KBLIC staff work tirelessly to support those whose jobs were affected by the pandemic. Congratulations to BPL patron Meg as she begins her
The committed KBLIC staff work tirelessly to support those whose jobs were affected by the pandemic. Congratulations to BPL patron Meg as she begins her
Ione Mallory — BPL Fund donor and author of Southie Won’t Go: A Teacher’s Diary of the Desegregation of South Boston High School — shares that her fondest childhood memories included
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
The Boston Public Library’s Homework Assistance Program (HAP) provides free, 100% accessible academic support for thousands of K-8 students in the city. HAP also provides employment and post-secondary skills development
The Boston Public Library is pleased to announce the creation of an expansive new booklet celebrating the art, architecture, and built heritage of the Central Library in Copley Square. Visitors
The Boston Public Library English as a Second Language (ESL) classes have grown tremendously since the onset of COVID-19.
Jeff Hawkins, BPLF Board Chair, and Paula Sakey, BPLF Executive Director, welcome Greg Shell to the Fund Board of Directors.
This year, the Boston Public Library’s annual Concerts in the Courtyard series is still on, streaming live! Enjoy the best music from anywhere now through the end of August.
Thank you to the individuals and organizations that supported Books for Boston, a campaign that purchased and safely delivered more than 6,000 books to 28 non-profits serving individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Paula Sakey joined the Boston Public Library Fund as its Executive Director in June of 2020. Paula comes to the BPL Fund with 30 years of fundraising and communications experience.
The BPL’s Anti-Slavery Collection—one of the largest and most important repositories of abolitionist material in the United States—contains approximately 40,000 pieces of correspondence, broadsides, newspapers, pamphlets, books, and memorabilia from the 1830s through the 1870s.
The physical health and well-being of Boston’s residents is crucial to the vibrancy and advancement of our community.
Ione Mallory — BPL Fund donor and author of Southie Won’t Go: A Teacher’s Diary of the Desegregation of South Boston High School — shares that her fondest childhood memories included the BPL and is Ione’s
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
The Boston Public Library’s Homework Assistance Program (HAP) provides free, 100% accessible academic support for thousands of K-8 students in the city. HAP also provides employment and post-secondary skills development for over 50 high-achieving Boston
The Boston Public Library is pleased to announce the creation of an expansive new booklet celebrating the art, architecture, and built heritage of the Central Library in Copley Square. Visitors near and far are invited
The Boston Public Library English as a Second Language (ESL) classes have grown tremendously since the onset of COVID-19.
Jeff Hawkins, BPLF Board Chair, and Paula Sakey, BPLF Executive Director, welcome Greg Shell to the Fund Board of Directors.
This year, the Boston Public Library’s annual Concerts in the Courtyard series is still on, streaming live! Enjoy the best music from anywhere now through the end of August.
Thank you to the individuals and organizations that supported Books for Boston, a campaign that purchased and safely delivered more than 6,000 books to 28 non-profits serving individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Paula Sakey joined the Boston Public Library Fund as its Executive Director in June of 2020. Paula comes to the BPL Fund with 30 years of fundraising and communications experience.
The BPL’s Anti-Slavery Collection—one of the largest and most important repositories of abolitionist material in the United States—contains approximately 40,000 pieces of correspondence, broadsides, newspapers, pamphlets, books, and memorabilia from the 1830s through the 1870s.
The physical health and well-being of Boston’s residents is crucial to the vibrancy and advancement of our community.
“We will not march back to what was, but move to what shall be: a country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free.”
Excerpt from the poem “The Hill We Climb” written, and recited yesterday during the inauguration, by @amandascgorman — the first-ever ...
Jan 21
As one of the United States’ last truly democratic institutions, public libraries are centers of diverse thought where people become more informed, involved, and engaged, and where every voice is heard, welcomed, and respected. Today we join together as we celebrate #InaugurationDay.
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Jan 20
🎉 Happy New Year from the Boston Public Library Fund! We are grateful for the support you have provided throughout 2020 and look forward to seeing you in 2021.
Jan 1
Today is #GivingTuesday – a day encouraging and inspiring people to celebrate generosity, collaborate and support your favorite organizations. In celebration, we wanted to share stories from patrons who utilize the abundance of resources @bplboston is able to provide thanks to the generous support...
Dec 1
"I have long loved the ties between our work as libraries and what it means to have a functioning democracy." - David Leonard, President of The Boston Public Library
There is still time to make your voice heard this #ElectionDay, visit wheredoivotema.com to find your polling ...
Nov 3
As we transition to a 100% virtual program delivery, support from companies like yours will help us expand free academic support to thousands of K-8 students in the city of Boston learning in remote environments. Register today through the link in bio.
Oct 28
We're thrilled to announce that Greg Shell has joined the BPLF Board of Directors! Greg believes deeply in the transformative power of education and the innovative capacity of the private sector to help provide solutions to society’s most pressing problems.
Read more about Greg at ...
Oct 22
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