Boston Public Library Expands Access to Collections Through AI-Enhanced Digitization

BOSTON, MA – March 12, 2025 - The Boston Public Library (BPL) is launching a large-scale digitization project to unlock hundreds of thousands of historically significant items previously inaccessible to the public. This multi-phase effort will give BPL the opportunity to pilot the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make vast historical collections …
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Boston Public Library Celebrates Black History Month

BOSTON, MA - January 30, 2025 - To honor Black History Month, the Boston Public Library (BPL) is releasing  Black Is..., a booklist of recently published titles commemorating the achievements, complexities, struggles, and culture of the Black experience. Celebrated annually in February, Black History Month honors and explores the influence and legacy of Black Americans. The BPL…
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Boston Public Library Unveils “Revolutionary Art: Art and Social Change”

BOSTON, MA - January 16, 2025 – The Boston Public Library (BPL) today announced Revolutionary Art: Art and Social Change, a year-long celebration of how art has shaped and inspired social change in the United States. This marks the second installment of Road to Revolution, a three-year thematic series leading up to the 250th anniversary…
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Boston Public Library Wraps Up 2024

BOSTON, MA - December 18, 2024 - The Boston Public Library (BPL) is capping off a year of milestones by releasing its 2024 end-of-year wrap-up, highlighting major achievements and community impact. Among the BPL’s key milestones were launching its first-ever Chef-in-Residence program at the Roxbury Branch; hosting its inaugural Excel Adult High School graduation celebration…
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Boston Public Library Unveils Digital Visitor Guide with Audio Tour for Enhanced In-Person and Virtual Experiences

BOSTON, MA – November 25, 2024 – The Boston Public Library (BPL) is inviting visitors to explore its historic spaces through a new, dynamic digital visitor guide now available on Bloomberg Connects, a free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The guide offers unique insights into the nearly one million square feet of…
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Boston Public Library Continues 2024 “Navigating Diabetes Through Food and Community” Event Series

BOSTON, MA – November 1, 2024 - The Boston Public Library (BPL) today announced the continuation of "Navigating Diabetes Through Food and Community." It is a two-week program with sessions held online or in person at the Roxbury Branch of the BPL. The series is presented in partnership with Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners and…
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Boston Public Library Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month

BOSTON, MA – October 31, 2024 – To honor National Native American Heritage Month, the Boston Public Library (BPL) is releasing Native Lives, Native Stories, a booklist of recent titles focusing on the cultures, histories, experiences, and diversity of the Native American communities. Celebrated annually in November, Native American Heritage Month acknowledges the unique traditions and important contributions of…
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