The mission of the Fund is to provide philanthropic support to the @bplboston ensuring that it remains viable, engaging, accessible, and free to all.
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Happy Election Day to all! The Boston Public Library is dedicated to ensuring a fair and just voting process. Polls are open until 8:00 p.m. 🇺🇸
“The Boston Public Library has always been dedicated to providing essential resources to patrons across the city. - Erica Husting, Media & Journalism Specialist
Check out this page for all you need to know about Tuesday’s election: bpl.org/blogs/post/get-ready…
At a ceremony at the Central Library on Oct. 28, @BPLBoston awarded the Bates Medal to @DrIbram, Dir. and Founder of the @AntiracismCtr at @BU_Tweets and @BankofAmerica, with Mr. Miceal Chamberlain, Managing Dir, and Mass. President of Bank of America, accepting.
The #BPLPassport is now available for pickup at all @BPLBoston locations while supplies last! #BookItAroundBoston and visit all 26 BPL locations. Collect your stamps to receive exclusive BPL merch!
The BPL Passport is funded by your donations to the Boston Public Library Fund!
One week away! “Night in the Stacks” is fast approaching Boston Public Library on October 14th! Tickets support innovative programming at the BPL and include a chance to enjoy the historic McKim Building at night. Find out more and grab your tickets here: bplfund.org/nits/
As a member of Team BPL, you will have your own built-in support squad: the Boston Public Library Fund’s Emerging Leaders. This dedicated group is ready to support you from training to the finish line!
For more information, visit bplfund.org/marathon/
#BostonMarathon
Boston Public Library President David Leonard may not have much time to read, but he sure knows how to tell a good story. bostonmagazine.com/news/2022…
Thank you @MayorWu for attending the opening of the @BPLBoston's beautiful new Special Collections Department! We can't wait to for BPL visitors to enjoy this renovated space.
Celebrating the opening of @BPLBoston's new Special Collections Department! This much needed renovation features new technology that will help to preserve special collections & provide direct access for all to enjoy.
ALT Mayor Wu is surrounded by BPL leadership and community members to cut an orange ribbon that says "Special Collections Reopening".
ALT Mayor Wu and a BPL staff member stand behind a large mechanical library tool with a lever attached.
ALT Mayor Wu poses with BPL staff and leadership, many wearing orange t-shirts that say "Boston Public Library."
ALT An aged bible open to the first page rests next to a photo of Mayor Wu's swearing-in ceremony, both behind a glass case.
We loved seeing so many of you on Saturday! #bookitaroundboston #bplpassport
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Don your most “literary chic” outfit and sip a cocktail in the courtyard. “Night in the Stacks” is a party not to be missed! Tickets: bplfund.org/nits
@BPLBoston #BPLBoston #NightInStacks #BPLFund #BostonEvents #Boston #LibrariesRock #LiteraryChic
Thank you to @nationalgridus Foundation for supporting @BPLBoston's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs. With the additional funding, BPL expanded services and more than 4,800 individuals took advantage of classes in the past year! #NGFLovesGiving
A federal holiday since 1894, Labor Day pays tribute to the achievements of American workers. Head over to bpl.org to check out a book on our nation’s labor movement.
“Night in the Stacks” is coming 10/14! Support the @BPLBoston while exploring the historic McKim Building After Dark! More info here: bplfund.org/nits/
Paula Sakey, executive director of the Boston Public Library Fund, spoke with WBUR about recent private investment to help the Library develop an entrepreneur in residence program. Learn more about this innovative solution here: wbur.org/news/2022/08/04/bos…
The @HighlandStreet Foundation, a longstanding and generous partner of the Boston Public Library Fund, has created an impressive lineup of free events during the month of August. Take a minute to review the full calendar at highlandstreet.org/
From website maintenance, resume development, e-commerce tools, or market finding … your next big move is a click away! @BPLBoston has ample programs w/ “Grow with Google,” an online webinar series
Next class this Thursday bit.ly/3J79zbE
#BPLBoston #KBLIC #SmallBiz
Last week @BPLBoston Librarians took the e-bike for a spin over to @newurbanmechs Open Streets in #JamaicaPlain!
Another shining example of how the staff are always finding new and exciting ways to connect with our branch communities.
#BPLBoston #BPLByBike #Boston #Community
Summer Reading = Not Just for Kids w/ @BPLBoston Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Did we mention there are even chances to win some special prizes? BINGO!!
bpl.org/bingo/
#BPLBoston #BPLFund #SummerReading #Readers #Bookstagram #Boston #SummerSlam
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“Freedom is found through the portals of our nation's libraries.” - David McCullough, Author, American Historian, two time Pulitzer Prize winner, and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
Happy Fourth of July from the Boston Public Library Fund!
#4thofJuly #BPLBoston #BPLFund
