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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.

in 1917, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, MA. Learn more about the 35th POTUS by searching our catalog: ...
05/29/2026

in 1917, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, MA. Learn more about the 35th POTUS by searching our catalog: https://ow.ly/GhkQ50Z2nyI

Our new exhibit for the 250th is coming soon, so there's limited time left to see our Halifax exhibit! Visit through Jun...
05/28/2026

Our new exhibit for the 250th is coming soon, so there's limited time left to see our Halifax exhibit! Visit through June 17 to see "From the Good People of Massachusetts" which uses the records of the Massachusetts-Halifax Relief Committee to tell the story of the 1917 Halifax Explosion, the resilience of the people of Halifax, and the goodwill of the people of Massachusetts. Read more here: https://ow.ly/uEnG50Z5fbL

Today is ! 🦦 While our library doesn’t specialize in all-things otters, we do have this Otter River State Park hiking t...
05/27/2026

Today is ! 🦦 While our library doesn’t specialize in all-things otters, we do have this Otter River State Park hiking trail guide. This 1982 guide starts out with some general information about this trail, and moves on to describe some of the plants and animals you’ll see if you were to hike there. For more information on this area, check out DCR's website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/otter-river-state-forest

Mark your calendars for our June Author Talk (6/10 @ 12pm)! Celebrate and by learning about one of the oldest cities i...
05/26/2026

Mark your calendars for our June Author Talk (6/10 @ 12pm)! Celebrate and by learning about one of the oldest cities in the country. State University professors Donna Seger and Brad Austin will be presenting on their book, Salem's Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City.
This is a in-person and virtual event. More information in our blog: https://ow.ly/wRQA50Z3bQI

Last May, we displayed the 1930 and 1931 Chinese Directory of New England. These were a vital resource as the Chinese co...
05/22/2026

Last May, we displayed the 1930 and 1931 Chinese Directory of New England. These were a vital resource as the Chinese community grew, and shown here is a letter from Gov. Allen printed in the inaugural 1930 issue. He writes, "Our State is deeply appreciative of the significant contributions which the Chinese people have made to our civic life." Read more about the directories in our blog post: https://ow.ly/yOqP50Z3azh

Today is the 15th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day! 🌎This global event encourages everyone to talk, think, and ...
05/21/2026

Today is the 15th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day! 🌎This global event encourages everyone to talk, think, and learn about digital access and inclusion for the more than 1 billion people living with disabilities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UlWg50Z2olq

Today is World Honey Bee Day! DYK that in 1977, there was a bill to make the Honey Bee the State bee? You can access the...
05/20/2026

Today is World Honey Bee Day! DYK that in 1977, there was a bill to make the Honey Bee the State bee? You can access the bill in our digital collections here: https://ow.ly/qN9U50YGL06

This heat advisory might call for the first beach day of the year... stay cool today, folks ☀️Pictured here is a vintage...
05/19/2026

This heat advisory might call for the first beach day of the year... stay cool today, folks ☀️
Pictured here is a vintage postcard featuring Dane Street Beach in Beverly.

Getting over the Cape Cod Canal might be a traffic hassle in the summer, but reading about its history is a delight! In ...
05/18/2026

Getting over the Cape Cod Canal might be a traffic hassle in the summer, but reading about its history is a delight! In this week's blog post, delve into its origin and development via sources found in the Library's collection: https://ow.ly/qS6e50YZMa1

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