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Our Mission
The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) provides services to about 1,600 Massachusetts libraries of all types and sizes throughout the Commonwealth. MLS was established in July 2010 with the following mission:
The Massachusetts Library System, a state-supported collaborative, fosters cooperation, communication, innovation, and sharing among member libraries of all types. The Massachusetts Library System promotes equitable access to excellent library services and resources for all who live, work, or study in Massachusetts.
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Inclusion
Our mission has always embraced social justice and the MLS Team is committed to providing services that benefit and contribute to the library profession’s core values: diversity, inclusion, equity, access to information, free expression, privacy, and social justice.
MLS Executive Board
To view a full list of our Executive Board and to review a schedule of future MLS Executive Board meetings please access: Executive Board Contacts​
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The Value of MLS
MLS provides critical, cost-effective service to libraries statewide and returns more than $54 million in value to local municipalities.Â
Learn more about MLS value to your library or town!
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Hours & Locations
Monday – Friday | 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Directions To Northampton Location
Directions to Massachusetts Library System – Northampton:
241-243 King Street, Suite 250
Northampton, MA 01060
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Note: Elevator is located at the main entrance (center of the building).
From Route I-91 North (coming from the south):
- Take Exit 18 toward Northampton Center/Smith College
- Turn left onto Route 5 and go straight through downtown Northampton for 2 miles
- Potpourri Plaza, 241 King St. is on the right. Take the second entrance after the lights
past UMass Five College Credit Union and Walgreens. (if you passed Sakura Buffet you have gone too far) - The MLS Office is in Suite 250 at the north end (left end when facing the Plaza) of
Potpourri Plaza.
From Route I-91 South (coming from the north):
- Take 91 South
- Take Exit 20
- Merge onto Route 5 South
- Go straight through all four sets of traffic lights
- Potpourri Plaza is half a mile away on the left. The Toyota dealer is across the street and just before you reach Potpourri Plaza.
- The MLS Office is in Suite 250 at the north end (left end when facing the Plaza) of
Potpourri Plaza
Massachusetts Library System is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners under budget line 7000-9401.
The Massachusetts Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.