Cambridge Public Library

I'm looking forward to this keynote discussion with Loida Garcia-Febo, Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Julia Warga, and Dr. Michele Villagran. Please join us on March 27!

Thank you to the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) & Elaina Norlin for inviting me to host STEM, public and academic library leaders to talk about how to create welcoming libraries, how to advocate for libraries, and how to show our impact and share our stories. The recording is here https://lnkd.in/ewWs9Q5R Panelists: Alexia Hudson-Ward, Ph.D., MLIS, Emily St. Germain, Michael K. Dawson, Lesliediana Jones, J.D.

Thank you for joining us for a wonderful event!

Last week, we were honored to host a Library Legislative Breakfast at the Main Library. Elected officials, civic leaders, and library community gathered for a celebration of libraries and a discussion of state funding priorities that impact library services for all residents of the Commonwealth. Thank you to the elected leaders, community members, and library staff who support library services every day! Learn more about how you can support the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ FY26 Legislative Priorities: https://lnkd.in/eJVyiaVj. Maria McCauley Massachusetts Library System Marjorie Decker Steve Owens Denise Simmons Pat Jehlen Cambridge Public Library Foundation Ayesha M. Wilson, MSW Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Patty Nolan Sumbul Siddiqui, Esq. Massachusetts Center for the Book V. Muna Kangsen Elizabeth Edwards THE FRIENDS OF THE CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY INC Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

I was honored to participate in My Brother's Keeper Cambridge’s 5th Annual Radical King Symposium on Thursday evening at the Cambridge Public Library. Panelists from government, academia, and healthcare spoke about the gaps in equity they see in their respective sectors, and we reflected on where we were falling short of achieving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the city, state, and federal levels. It was a moving and thought-provoking conversation, and I’m grateful to Ty B. and Tony Clark of My Brother’s Keeper for hosting this event. It was also great to see Frank Barnes, one of the co-founders of My Brother’s Keeper Cambridge.

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute has launched the Massachusetts Statewide Digital Equity Survey to better understand the needs of Massachusetts residents when it comes to computers and internet access. If you have struggled to access or use high-speed internet, we want to hear from you! Complete the brief survey here:?https://lnkd.in/eZB9Yi3V

Director Maria McCauley spoke with Boston.com about the important role of social workers in libraries. Read more:

A Boston resident recently returned a 125-year-old book titled "The Early Works of Aubrey Beardsley" to the Worcester Public Library by way of the Cambridge Public Library, ending its 51-year overdue status. The library acquired the book in 1899, the same year it was published. Worcester Public Library's Executive Director, Jason Homer, celebrated its return: "We're excited to welcome this piece of history back to the Worcester Public Library after its decades-long journey. [...]It's incredible to think how many hands this book might have passed through before finding its way home, and this return is a reminder of the enduring value of libraries." Read the story: https://lnkd.in/ey423qNw