Monthly Archives: March 2017

Why the Library?

Posted on March 31, 2017 by bigelowfree

Are you one of those people who says, “I haven’t been to the library since I was a kid,” and thinks this is an accomplishment? Depending on your age, today’s library may look the same on the outside, but this … Continue reading →

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Support Library Funding

Posted on March 23, 2017 by bigelowfree

The president’s first pass at a budget eliminates the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) entirely. This federal department coordinates and distributes grant monies to state libraries (including the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners –MBLC) for local distribution in … Continue reading →

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