
You’re invited to Morning Brew!
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.
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.
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.
The Boston Public Library Fund is pleased to recognize Amazon for their $150,000 gift in support of Teen Programming at the Boston Public Library (BPL).
The Yawkey Foundation has generously committed $50,000 to the Boston Public Library Fund for the creation of Peer Navigator programming at the Boston Public Library (BPL). The Yawkey Foundation’s support
IMLS Supports BPL ESL Programs with $50K Grant!
NEH Grant revives Community History Projects put on hold due to COVID 19 pandemic.
With $200,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the BPL will make one of America’s oldest traditions of newspaper more accessible to all.
The $175,000 grant supports the creation of a Workforce Development librarian position and the expansion of programming. The program is part of the Library’s overarching theme — Repairing America —
A gift of $25,000 will fund community programming and instrument lending in the branch’s state-of-the art Music Room.
English as a Second Language Classes continue online in 2020… Attendance Doubles!
One in three children enters kindergarten without the tools necessary to learn to read. The Future Readers Club works to even that playing field.
The BPL is bridging the digital divide with Home Connectivity Kits, where patrons can “check out the internet” with a laptop, hot spot, and multilingual quick-start guides.
The Boston Public Library (BPL) announced it has received $2.1 million in private funding to revitalize the library’s Founding Research Collection. Two gifts are making this work possible: a contribution
Give Now The BPL Central Library and its 25 branches are conveners of people, resources, and ideas. In our current pandemic world, we have seen Library staff go above and
Love is in the air! Did you know February is a month to celebrate your love of… libraries? Library Lovers’ month is a time to recognize the value of libraries,
Ione Malloy — 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 Fund is pleased to recognize Amazon for their $150,000 gift in support of Teen Programming at the Boston Public Library (BPL).
The Yawkey Foundation has generously committed $50,000 to the Boston Public Library Fund for the creation of Peer Navigator programming at the Boston Public Library (BPL). The Yawkey Foundation’s support enables the BPL to augment
IMLS Supports BPL ESL Programs with $50K Grant!
NEH Grant revives Community History Projects put on hold due to COVID 19 pandemic.
With $200,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the BPL will make one of America’s oldest traditions of newspaper more accessible to all.
The $175,000 grant supports the creation of a Workforce Development librarian position and the expansion of programming. The program is part of the Library’s overarching theme — Repairing America — for 2021. Workforce Development manages
A gift of $25,000 will fund community programming and instrument lending in the branch’s state-of-the art Music Room.
English as a Second Language Classes continue online in 2020… Attendance Doubles!
One in three children enters kindergarten without the tools necessary to learn to read. The Future Readers Club works to even that playing field.
The BPL is bridging the digital divide with Home Connectivity Kits, where patrons can “check out the internet” with a laptop, hot spot, and multilingual quick-start guides.
The Boston Public Library (BPL) announced it has received $2.1 million in private funding to revitalize the library’s Founding Research Collection. Two gifts are making this work possible: a contribution to the Boston Public Library
Give Now The BPL Central Library and its 25 branches are conveners of people, resources, and ideas. In our current pandemic world, we have seen Library staff go above and beyond to keep patrons connected.
Love is in the air! Did you know February is a month to celebrate your love of… libraries? Library Lovers’ month is a time to recognize the value of libraries, and all the special things
Ione Malloy — 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
With one week remaining before March comes to a close, now is the time to become the newest member of Patrons of the Courtyard! Make your gift of $2,500 or more today and you’ll enjoy two private events this spring: a tour of the Sargent Gallery and an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the Map Center.
This is your chance to join a distinguished group of donors committed to furthering the BPL’s exceptional collections, programs, and services. Use the link in our bio to join today.
Mar 24
Name: Quincy Kayton
Hometown: Charlestown
“This will be my first marathon! I`m a member of the Boston Public Library Fund’s Emerging Leaders, so fundraising for Team BPL was a natural choice. But beyond that, I`ve spent my life studying, volunteering, and borrowing from libraries and am thrilled at the opportunity to help support the BPL`s mission and the communities it serves.
My husband Kelvin has been my biggest supporter! He and our dog Lola follow me on long runs with water, goo, and cheers and will also follow me on bike for late night runs. It makes the longer runs feel like a family affair!”
** With 5 weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Quincy`s page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **
Mar 20
Thank you, Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, for dedicating a seat in the Central Library’s Rabb Hall! Dr. Wooten is President of @simmonsuniversity as well as a Trustee of @bplboston. We’re grateful for your support and advocacy, Dr. Wooten! To learn more about dedicating a seat in Rabb Hall and the impact your gift can make on the Library, visit bplfund.org/rabb.
Mar 16
Did you know the Boston Public Library Fund recognizes annual leadership donors through the Patrons of the Courtyard society? The society draws its name from the Central Library’s most iconic space and members enjoy access to a range of exclusive experiences and events including our signature Celebration in the Courtyard, private tours, and opportunities to go behind-the-scenes.
During the month of March, you can become the newest member of Patrons of the Courtyard by making a gift of $2,500 or more. This is your chance to join a distinguished group of donors who are committed to furthering the BPL’s exceptional collections, programs, and services.
Join today at: bplfund.org/patrons
Mar 15
Name: Hailey Swett 🙋♀️
Hometown: Medford (I’m a Tufts student!) 📚
"The Boston Public Library is one of my favorite places in the city. As a college student, I spend countless hours studying there. It is a place that makes me feel safe, protected, and at peace. Additionally, I believe that the BPL does essential work for the community, and I want to give back. Lastly, it is my goal to become a librarian, so running for Team BPL seems only fitting!
My dad and I signed up for the 2020 Boston Marathon but we ended up running it virtually in Vermont and New Hampshire on a course we designed. My dad and I are running together again in April, and I can’t wait to be on the real course!"
** With six weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Hailey`s page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **
Mar 13
Thank you, Ben Harris and Danielle Chow, for dedicating a seat in the Central Library’s Rabb Hall! Ben and Danielle find themselves at the @bplboston Central Library weekly, whether they come to borrow books, grab a coffee at the Newsfeed Café, enjoy the Courtyard, or attend an event. They decided to dedicate a seat in memory of the Harris family dog, Henry, pictured here. We think this is such a sweet way to pay tribute to a beloved member of the family.
To learn more about dedicating a seat in Rabb Hall and the impact your gift can make on the Library, visit bplfund.org/rabb.
Mar 9
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