“The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty.”
– Carved across the Boylston Street side of the Boston Public Library’s McKim Building
In his fifth-annual State of the Library address, Boston Public Library President David Leonard explores how the Library keeps this promise in today’s complex world. He highlights the BPL’s goals to foster community engagement, empower life-long learning, serve as a trusted resource, and create welcoming destinations where curiosity thrives.
At a time when access to information is challenged and trust in public institutions is diminishing, the State of the Library address is a reminder of what’s possible when we invest in the common good.