The Associates is pleased to welcome our newest Board Members: Lorie Conway, Peter Drummey, Natalie Lemle, Usha Pasi, and Lisa Pierpont. Read more about them here.
Unveiling our 2023-24 Writer-In-Residence: Danielle Emerson!
We are thrilled to announce that Danielle Emerson has been awarded the 2023-24 Writer-in-Residence. Read more about her background and proposed work.
Welcome Vidisha Agarwalla
We are thrilled to welcome Vidisha Agarwalla as our new Communications and Operations Specialist!
New Board Members 2021
The Associates of the Boston Public Library is pleased to welcome our newest Board Members, who officially started their three-year terms on July 1, 2021.
Julia Ward Howe’s Volume of Piano Solos and Duets
American poet, abolitionist, suffragist, and social activist Julia Ward Howe is best known for the lyrics of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Learn about the BPL’s volume of her personal sheet music.
Welcome Laura Russo – Director of Development
We are thrilled to welcome Laura Russo to the team as our new Director of Development and External Affairs.
Meet Tyler Vargas – Research Assistant
Tyler Vargas is working as a Research Assistant this spring to help publicize the BPL’s vast Anti-Slavery Collection to peer cultural institutions.
Welcome Kathleen Pendleton
We are pleased to announce that Kathleen Pendleton joined the Associates of the Boston Public Library in August 2020 as our Communications and Development Coordinator.