NEWS ARCHIVE
Learning to read opens a door. A library makes sure that door stays open.
Executive Director Paula Sakey reflects on the Library’s role in strengthening youth literacy and how Summer Reading programs help make that possible.
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A Bold New Addition
One of the most talked-about works from the Boston Public Library’s Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston exhibition is now part of ...
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Stepping Into a Historic Summer
Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, visitors to the Central Library enjoyed a rare opportunity.
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New Endowment Supports Stewardship and Care of BPL’s Vast Architectural Holdings
The Endowment will facilitate the physical stabilization of hundreds of at-risk materials from the late 19th- to early 20th-centuries.
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More Than Words: Creating Belonging
A film class for English-language learners creates space for community and creativity.
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America Needs Libraries More Than Ever. Gen Z Is Showing Us Why.
Executive Director Paula Sakey says that for many young adults, the Library isn't simply a place to visit, it's a place to belong.
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The Summer Readathon is Back!
"Unearth Your Story" is a fun, community-centered way to read, connect, and support summer learning at the Boston Public Library!
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BPLF Announces Launch of Children’s Musician-in-Residence Program
Music is filling the Boston Public Library in a whole new way this year!
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Library Joy!
This National Library Week we are celebrating all the ways the BPL sparks joy!
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Liberty Mutual Foundation Grant to Increase Access to Housing, Health, and Social Services
The Boston Public Library, in partnership with the Pine Street Inn, and Vital CxNs, has been awarded a $268,000 grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation.
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New Endowed Fund Supports Children’s Programming
The Boston Public Library Fund is pleased to announce the establishment of the Herb Hill Fund for South End Children’s Programming.
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New Entrepreneur-in-Residence
The Boston Public Library Fund is thrilled to welcome Nia Grace as the BPL's new Entrepreneur-in-Residence! Based in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center.
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View the BPLF’s Estate Planning Webinar for Same-Sex Couples and Non-Traditional Families
This free webinar is essential for same-sex couples considering marriage and for professionals advising them on estate planning strategies.
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View the Fifth-Annual State of the Library
BPL President David Leonard explores how the Library serves the community in today’s complex world.
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Grant from Comcast Advances Digital Opportunity
Comcast has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Boston Public Library Fund (BPLF) to refresh the BPL’s popular Connectivity Kit program.
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Branching-Out Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program Awardees Announced
The Boston Public Library Fund is delighted to announce the awardees of the third annual Branching Out: Creative Catalyst Mini-Grant Program! We are deeply grateful ...
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New Tax Rules Are Coming – Here’s How They Could Impact Your Giving
Beginning with the 2025 and 2026 tax years, several changes to federal tax law could affect your charitable giving.
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Spotlight on the Future of the McKim Building
On September 22, The Boston Globe published a comprehensive feature on the future of the McKim Building.
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A Summer Tradition Sustained
Special thanks to Bank of America Charitable Foundation for generously funding the beloved Concerts in the Courtyard series.
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Bain Capital Children’s Charity Awards $25,000 Grant to Support Youth Literacy
The grant will directly expand programming that reaches more than 50,000 Boston children annually.
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Boston Public Library Launches Planning Process to Return the ‘People’s Palace’ to the People
$5.5 million philanthropic investment supports comprehensive renovation planning for the historic McKim building.
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Carnegie Grant to Expand Workforce Support for English-Language Learners
$500,000 award will deepen BPL’s role as a trusted resource for patrons seeking both English-language learning and employment support.
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Morning Brew 2025 Insights!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Morning Brew on May 15! We’re especially grateful to our expert panelists for leading a dynamic and ...
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New Partnership with the LEGO Group
Funded through a $1 million grant, this flagship collaboration will unlock the potential of children through joyful, hands-on learning.
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The Gift of Sharing Her Story
For Brookline resident Christie Ricaldi, taking a memoir-writing class through the Boston Public Library felt like a gift.
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New Chef-in-Residence Announced
The Boston Public Library Fund is pleased to welcome Kayla Tabb, the BPL’s new Chef-in-Residence!
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Globe Op-Ed by BPL President David Leonard
On April 10, 2025, The Boston Globe published a powerful Op-Ed by Boston Public Library President David Leonard.
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Restored for the Next Generation
Thanks to the support of a private foundation, the project to clean and restore the three limestone seals above the main entrance of the McKim ...
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A Record-Breaking Celebration!
Thanks to the generosity of more than 900 donors, we not only met our goal—we surpassed it, raising a total of $100,105!
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Chef-in-Residence Featured on WBUR
WBUR spoke with the BPL's Chef-in-Residence, Glorya Fenandez, in a wide-ranging interview about nutrition literacy.
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