North Station

Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on equitable library access across neighborhoods

Last activity February 20, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 2, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council ordered a hearing to examine how the Boston Public Library provides equitable access to services and programming. It will review branch services, staffing, hours, accessibility for residents with disabilities, and coordination with other City departments to improve citywide access and equity.

Affects residents, youth, families, immigrants, and residents with disabilities

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Ed Flynn, and Erin Murphy

Now with the Committee on Human Services

About Libraries, Arts & Culture , Technology & Privacy and Education

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Official title

Order for a hearing regarding equitable access to services and programming through the Boston Public Library System.

Timeline

  1. February 4, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council