An expanded collaboration gives BPL cardholders free, 72-hour digital passes to Globe.com, ensuring wider access to trusted journalism.
BOSTON, MA — Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 — The Boston Globe and the Boston Public Library recently announced the expansion of their partnership to provide more BPL cardholders with digital access to Globe.com. This continued collaboration exemplifies the joint mission of both organizations that are committed to providing access to high-quality news and information.
Through this expanded partnership, BPL cardholders can sign up for a 72-hour digital pass to Globe.com, which provides full access to the Globe’s award-winning journalism. Passes are available daily on a first-come, first-served basis by providing a valid BPL card and email address online.
“The Globe is dedicated to serving the community, and our work with the Boston Public Library is a vital way for us to reach a broader audience and ensure access to news and information,” said Michelle Micone, Chief Marketing and Strategic Initiatives Officer Boston Globe Media. “We believe that a strong community is built on a foundation of shared knowledge, and we are proud to work with the BPL to make the Globe’s trusted journalism more accessible in Massachusetts.”
“We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with The Boston Globe,” Melissa Andrews, Chief of Collection Management, Boston Public Library. “Providing our patrons with easy, free access to local and national news is a core part of our mission to be a trusted resource for the community. This partnership directly addresses the need for quality journalism and helps to ensure that all residents have the tools they need to stay informed and engaged.”
Learn more about Globe group subscription options for libraries, schools, or businesses at Globe.com/customerservice or email [email protected].
Contact: Boston Globe Media Communications, 617-851-3396, [email protected]
About Boston Globe Media:
Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC is a locally owned, award-winning media company serving Boston and New England for over 153 years. Its cornerstone is The Boston Globe, a 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news source and one of the most successful metro news organizations in the United States. The Globe is headquartered in Boston with regional bureaus in Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Globe has been successfully growing its direct subscriber base, today boasting the highest total number of subscribers the organization has had since 2008. The Globe hosts events that connect community members to its journalism and provides a range of digital and home-delivered advertising solutions that reach more consumers than any other New England media brand. Boston Globe Media’s portfolio includes The Boston Globe, Globe Opinion, Boston.com, STAT, The B-Side, Globe Publishing Services, Globe Events, Studio/B, and Boston magazine.
About Boston Public Library:
Established in 1848, the Boston Public Library is a pioneer of public library service in America. It was the first large, free municipal library in the United States; the first public library to lend books; the first to have a branch library; and the first to have a children’s room.
The Boston Public Library of today is a robust system that includes the Central Library in Copley Square, 25 neighborhood branches, the Norman B. Leventhal Map and Education Center, the Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center, and an archival center, offering public access to world-class special collections of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and prints, along with rich digital content and online services.
The Boston Public Library serves nearly 4 million visitors per year and millions more online. All of its programs and exhibitions are free to all and open to the public. The Boston Public Library is a department of the City of Boston, under the leadership of Mayor Michelle Wu. To learn more, visit bpl.org.