Boston Public Library Fund

What an incredible morning celebrating the 20 graduates of the Boston Public Library Excel Online High School. The ceremony was a beautiful reminder that it is never too late to earn your diploma! Congratulations to the graduates and we’ll have more stories to come on this special program!

Please join us in welcoming Aislinn Doherty back to the Boston Public Library Fund! 💙

After spending the past two years as a BPLF intern while earning her B.S. in Information Technology and Arts Administration and her M.S. in Library and Information Science from Simmons University, Aislinn has officially joined our team full-time as our Prospect Research and Management Coordinator.

In her new role, Aislinn will support prospect research and identification, portfolio optimization, and provide the insights that help advance our fundraising efforts in support of the Boston Public Library.

We're so excited to have you back Aislinn! 📚✨

Want to learn more about the dinosaurs in your backyard? Stop by a BPL branch near you for "Wingmasters" and see five live birds up close while learning about animal conservation!

All upcoming events will be held from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM:
Friday, July 31, Egleston Square
Monday, August 3, Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester
Tuesday, August 4, Honan-Allston
Wednesday, August 5, Grove Hall
Thursday, August 6, North End
Monday, August 10, Jamaica Plain
Tuesday, August 11, Hyde Park
Friday, August 14, West End

Don't miss your chance to discover something new and dig deep into wildlife rehabilitation at the BPL! 🦖🦉🦅

This series is free to all thanks to our Summer Reading donors and sponsor, Garelick Farms. Visit the link in our bio to learn how you can support summer reading today!

Come "Unearth a Story" at upcoming events across BPL branch libraries! Swipe for more details -->🦖📚🔎

Summer Reading helps children, teens, and families stay connected to books, creativity, and discovery when many young people are at risk of summer learning loss. Thank you Garelick Farms to for partnering with us to make these events possible💚

Support summer reading here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06RJXM0

🎪 The ringmaster is calling... Night in the Stacks is back! 🎭✨

Join us on Friday, October 23 for the 5th annual Night in the Stacks, as the iconic McKim Building transforms into a dazzling Midnight Circus. Step beneath the Big Top for an unforgettable evening of spectacle, live entertainment, dancing, an open bar, and immersive experiences throughout the Library.

More than just a remarkable night out, Night in the Stacks raises essential funds for the Boston Public Library's free programs and services, supporting opportunities for learning, literacy, and connection across Boston.

Early Bird: $180 through July 31
$200: August 1–31
$220: September 1 until sold out

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now—don't wait. We expect another sold-out celebration! https://na2.hubs.ly/H06R6LF0

Gen Z gets it. 📖✨

Libraries are more than places to borrow books—they're spaces for learning, connection, creativity, and belonging. In her newest blog, BPL Fund Executive Director Paula Sakey shares why the next generation is embracing libraries and what that means for all of us.

Read "America Needs Libraries More Than Ever. Gen Z Is Showing Us Why." https://na2.hubs.ly/H06KD_s0

Meet Julia Hilton, one of our 2026 Summer Readathoners! 📚🦖

Julia is the BPLF’s Director of Leadership Giving, and this summer she’s turning her reading goal into support for Summer Reading at the BPL.

“As a mom, I see how much reading shapes a child’s development,” Julia shared. “That’s why I’m supporting summer reading at the Boston Public Library through the Readathon, so that access to books and reading programs is there for all of Boston’s kids.”

Help us cheer Julia on as she reads in support of free Summer Reading programs for young readers across Boston!

Summer reading progress check! How many boxes have you completed on your bingo card?

If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time!

☀️ Pick up a bingo card at your local BPL location and complete the fun prompts and challenges between June 1 and August 31, 2026!

📖 This year, participants can choose a bingo card designed specifically for children, teens, or adults. Learn more at bpl.org/summer.

Summer Reading at the BPL is generously supported by the Boston Public Library Fund.