Our Mission

The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) was established in July 2010 and provides services to about 1,500 Massachusetts libraries of all types and sizes.

Our mission is to empower libraries across the Commonwealth through innovative and responsive services.

Strategic Plan 2026-2031

 

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​

 

The Value of MLS

Hours & Locations

Click on town for directions to our offices:  Marlborough, MA  |  Northampton, MA

Monday – Friday:  9:00AM – 4:30PM  | 508-357-2121