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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Resource Guide Collection

Developing a Library Building Program: Background

Library Space Planning Guide

Massachusetts Library Construction video

The Basics

The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) provides financial and technical assistance to municipalities for planning, design, improvement and expansion of their public library facilities. State regulations 605 CMR 6.00 govern the program. The MPLCP has been continuously funded through state bond authorizations since 1987.

Established in 1890, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is a state agency that supports, improves and promotes library services throughout the Commonwealth.

For information about the full range of Board activities, please see their website at http://mblc.state.ma.us.

Contact Us


Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
90 Canal Street, Suite 500
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
617-725-1860
800-952-7403 (in MA)
617-725-0140 (fax)

Need more information or help along the way?

Andrea Bono-Bunker, Library Building Specialist
617-725-1860 x246
andrea.bunker@mass.gov