Repairing America is the overarching theme for the majority of the Boston Public Library’s programming and services during calendar year 2021.
Racism, anti-immigrant sentiment, homophobia, and other forms of intolerance have divided our nation, while basic issues of public health and pandemic response have become politicized. Massive gaps between the haves and have-nots are nearly impossible to cross.
As one of the United States’ last truly democratic institutions, the BPL feel they have a responsibility to help bridge these divisions. In 2021, the library is focusing its institutional priorities on finding ways to help Americans become more resilient and able to face the challenges of today.
Repairing America is the overarching theme for the majority of the Boston Public Library’s programming and services during calendar year 2021.
Racism, anti-immigrant sentiment, homophobia, and other forms of intolerance have divided our nation, while basic issues of public health and pandemic response have become politicized. Massive gaps between the haves and have-nots are nearly impossible to cross.
As one of the United States’ last truly democratic institutions, the BPL feel they have a responsibility to help bridge these divisions. In 2021, the library is focusing its institutional priorities on finding ways to help Americans become more resilient and able to face the challenges of today.
