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The State Library of Massachusetts specializes in resources related to Massachusetts Law and Legislation, Public Affairs, Massachusetts State Documents and Massachusetts History.

Happy Birthday to “Old Ironsides”! 🎉On October 21, 1797, the USS Constitution was launched in Boston Harbor, beginning t...
10/21/2026

Happy Birthday to “Old Ironsides”! 🎉

On October 21, 1797, the USS Constitution was launched in Boston Harbor, beginning the career of one of America’s most famous ships. More than 225 years later, Old Ironsides remains the world’s oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat.

We’re celebrating with images from Old Ironsides: The Glorious Career of the USS Constitution, a book from the State Library’s collections. ⚓️

October is American Archives Month! We're sharing our love of archives with a little homage to the research side quest. ...
10/20/2026

October is American Archives Month! We're sharing our love of archives with a little homage to the research side quest. In the course of processing collections, preserving rare and fragile materials, and answering reference questions, we get to fall down fascinating rabbit holes. This 1882 liquor law docket and record book was one of today's side quest finds. Being an archivist means learning new things every single day, and getting to share that knowledge with curious people out in the world. We think it's pretty great ❤️

The State Library Author Talks Series in partnership with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services is pro...
10/19/2026

The State Library Author Talks Series in partnership with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services is proud to announce Bill Brett as our November speaker. Please join us on Thursday, November 5th at 1pm in the library's reading room to hear awarding-winning photojournalist Bill Brett discuss his work, Boston Veterans Appreciation with EOVS Secretary Goralnick.
More information in our blog: : https://mastatelibrary.blogspot.com/2026/10/author-talk-with-bill-brett-in.html
Please note this talk is occurring on a Thursday at 1pm. In person and virtual event.

Just catching up on some light reading ... 🔮 ✨ 👻
10/16/2026

Just catching up on some light reading ... 🔮 ✨ 👻

At the State Library, our Legislative Reference Librarian leaves no stone unturned for your reference request!
10/15/2026

At the State Library, our Legislative Reference Librarian leaves no stone unturned for your reference request!

As Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up (Sep. 15 - Oct. 15) be sure to check out some selected titles on display now picture...
10/14/2026

As Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up (Sep. 15 - Oct. 15) be sure to check out some selected titles on display now pictured alongside Nelson Merced's Bird Book entry. Merced was the first person of Latin American descent to serve in the MA House.

In this week's blog post, our Government Documents Librarian highlights an important resource for finding federal docume...
10/13/2026

In this week's blog post, our Government Documents Librarian highlights an important resource for finding federal documents - DiscoverGov! Read along as she outlines how to conduct a search: https://bit.ly/4hSF9f4

The State Library is closed today, but we will reopen to patrons and visitors tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM. (Image: View ...
10/12/2026

The State Library is closed today, but we will reopen to patrons and visitors tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM. (Image: View of the State House from Beacon Hill, Boston, 1931 by Rudolph Ruzicka)

This painting in our copy of The Freedom Trail: an artist’s view shows a lovely depiction of the State House and Park St...
10/09/2026

This painting in our copy of The Freedom Trail: an artist’s view shows a lovely depiction of the State House and Park Street Church with a hint of the beginnings of fall foliage. 🍂🎃

A slithering snake is part of this month's Audubon, perfect for 🐍 The print of the Ferruginous Thrush (aka the Brown T...
10/08/2026

A slithering snake is part of this month's Audubon, perfect for 🐍 The print of the Ferruginous Thrush (aka the Brown Thasher) shows an attack on its nest by a black snake! But that snake better watch out, as the thrasher is an aggressive bird known to draw blood 🩸🩸 Read more in our blog: https://ow.ly/xe7050ZVT5f

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