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.
Hearst Foundations Gives to Workforce Development Programming at the BPL
July 15, 2021
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 —
With Support from Amazon, the Newly Renovated Adams Street BPL Branch Strikes the Right Note
June 14, 2021
A gift of $25,000 will fund community programming and instrument lending in the branch’s state-of-the art Music Room.
ESL Online Classes
April 2, 2021
English as a Second Language Classes continue online in 2020… Attendance Doubles!
Future Readers Club
April 2, 2021
One in three children enters kindergarten without the tools necessary to learn to read. The Future Readers Club works to even that playing field.
Connectivity Kits
March 29, 2021
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.
Boston Public Library Announces $2.1 Million Philanthropic Investment in Founding Research Collection
March 24, 2021
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
Connecting Communities
March 11, 2021
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
Everyone Loves the Library
February 9, 2021
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,
Author Shares Poem on Upbringing with the BPL in her Backyard
January 21, 2021
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
Expansion of Antiracist Reading Lending Collection
December 7, 2020
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
Homework Assistance Program (HAP) Mentors Give Thanks
December 7, 2020
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
Art & Architecture Virtual Booklet
December 7, 2020
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
Virtual ESL Classes during COVID-19
September 18, 2020
The Boston Public Library English as a Second Language (ESL) classes have grown tremendously since the onset of COVID-19.
Greg Shell joins BPLF Board of Directors
September 1, 2020
Jeff Hawkins, BPLF Board Chair, and Paula Sakey, BPLF Executive Director, welcome Greg Shell to the Fund Board of Directors.
Virtual Concerts in the Courtyard
August 7, 2020
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 for supporting Books for Boston
August 6, 2020
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.
Celebrate National Library Week
March 17, 2022
National Library Week, April 3 – 9, celebrates public libraries and highlights the valuable role they play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Granite Telecommunications Helps Close the Digital Divide
January 19, 2022
With the support of Granite Telecommunications, more Bostonians will be able to access the information they need to thrive.
Amazon Funds Teen Tech Programming with $150,000 Gift
December 13, 2021
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).
Yawkey Foundation Supports Peer Navigator Pilot Program with $50,000 Gift
December 13, 2021
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
Institute of Museum and Library Services Provides Grant
November 6, 2021
IMLS Supports BPL ESL Programs with $50K Grant!
Community History and Digitization Project Continues
October 12, 2021
NEH Grant revives Community History Projects put on hold due to COVID 19 pandemic.
Newsworthy $200K NEH Grant
September 22, 2021
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.
Hearst Foundations Gives to Workforce Development Programming at the BPL
July 15, 2021
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
With Support from Amazon, the Newly Renovated Adams Street BPL Branch Strikes the Right Note
June 14, 2021
A gift of $25,000 will fund community programming and instrument lending in the branch’s state-of-the art Music Room.
ESL Online Classes
April 2, 2021
English as a Second Language Classes continue online in 2020… Attendance Doubles!
Future Readers Club
April 2, 2021
One in three children enters kindergarten without the tools necessary to learn to read. The Future Readers Club works to even that playing field.
Connectivity Kits
March 29, 2021
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.
Boston Public Library Announces $2.1 Million Philanthropic Investment in Founding Research Collection
March 24, 2021
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
Connecting Communities
March 11, 2021
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.
Everyone Loves the Library
February 9, 2021
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
Author Shares Poem on Upbringing with the BPL in her Backyard
January 21, 2021
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
