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The Boston Public Library’s motto engraved over the front door “Free to All” is made possible by the support from the city of Boston and generous donors.  The library serves the people of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.  This repository of knowledge was founded to advance learning for all.

Your generosity will insure we can preserve the cultural heritage of Boston and historical artifacts significant to the founding of our nation, provide excellent programs and maintain an outstanding library collection.

You can make a gift now to the Boston Public Library Foundation a private not profit founded to support the mission of the Boston Public Library.  Your gifts will be used to support the community outreach of the library, the preservation of the facilities and the collections, programs and strategic initiatives of the library and its branches located in neighborhoods throughout the city.  Click the logo above to make a gift now.

Our annual Fall Gala takes place on November 15, 2013.
If you are interested in sponsoring or attending, please click here.

You may make a gift in the future to the Boston Public Library by including the foundation in your estate plans.  You can consider adding the Boston Public Library Foundation in your Last Will and Testament (see language below) or you can make a contribution now that will provide you an income for life.  For further information write info@bplf.com or call 617-247-8980.

Language for your Last Will and Testament

For a specific amount:

“I give and bequeath to the Boston Public Library Foundation, (The fiduciary agent for the Boston Public Library) located Boston, Massachusetts a not-for-profit corporation, the sum of $_________ and request same be used by the Boston Public Library.”

For a specific percentage:

“I give and bequeath to the Boston Public Library Foundation, (The fiduciary agent for the Boston Public Library) located Boston, Massachusetts a not-for-profit corporation, _________ percent of my estate and request same be used by the Boston Public Library.”

For any questions  about supporting the library through your will email info@bplf.com or call 617-247-8980.