People turn to libraries to fulfill their aspirations. They want to dive into history, find a better job, or learn more about a topic that intrigues them. No institution does as much as the Boston Public Library to make these kinds of opportunities available to every member of the public—and does so free of charge.
People turn to libraries to fulfill their aspirations. They want to dive into history, find a better job, or learn more about a topic that intrigues them. No institution does as much as the Boston Public Library to make these kinds of opportunities available to every member of the public—and does so free of charge.
Built as a “Palace for the People” in 1848, the Boston Public Library is one of the world’s great libraries.
The BPL brings together people with all kinds of goals and ambitions, and helps them gain the knowledge and skills they need to create wide-ranging and beneficial social impact. No other civic or cultural organization has the power to demonstrably improve the lives of so many while remaining free to all.
While the city of Boston provides essential baseline funding for our operations and improvements to our facilities, generous contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations enable the library to pursue new avenues of innovation, so that we can respond to the dynamic needs of the communities we serve. Every gift ensures the Library can be exceptionally agile, relevant, and inventive, while remaining completely accessible and free of charge.
With your support, we will imagine and achieve an even better library—and a brighter future for Boston and beyond.
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Mar 1
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❗ Reminder: Tell us why you love the @bplboston through the link in our bio! Throughout #NationalLibraryLoversMonth, and beyond, we will highlight our favorite stories.
Feb 26
Have you seen 👀 the newly renovated @bplboston Roxbury Branch? Take a virtual tour through the link in our bio.
Special thanks to a generous donor for their support in launching the first BPL Nutrition Lab, which will offer health and wellness programming for children and adults to help ...
Feb 24
Looking for free, family-friendly activities to keep the kids engaged and busy this week? Check out the @bplboston's February Vacation Programs - ranging from a virtual animal 🐢 adventure, live 🎤 performance, interactive biology 🔬 exploration and more (head to http://bpl.org/events to ...
Feb 16
Today we celebrate America's Presidents. #PresidentsDay
During World War II when the future of democracy was uncertain, former President Franklin D. Roosevelt described libraries as "essential to the functioning of a democratic society" and "the great symbols of the ...
Feb 16
Today we celebrate America's Presidents. #PresidentsDay
Former President Barack Obama said libraries are "more than a building that houses books and data, the library represents a window to a larger world, the place where we've always come to discover big ideas and profound ...
Feb 15
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