Boston Public Library Adds New Executive Director

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Lisa Bevilaqua has been tapped to take over as executive director of the Boston Public Library.

Bevilaqua is a seasoned non-profit executive with 18 years of experience. She previously served as the director of development at the Isabella Gardner Museum.

“I am pleased that Lisa has agreed to take on this important role supporting the Boston Public Library and its top notch programming and services for the public to enjoy,” said Mayor Walsh.

In the new role, Bevilaqua will be in charge of advocating for and raising public awareness and philanthropic support for the operations and capital projects of the BPL’s Central Library and 24 branches.

Bevilaqua was sought to fill the vacancy after the library’s previous leader, Amy Ryan, stepped down in July following a massive missing art scandal.

“I am looking forward to working closely with the Library Foundation’s Board of Directors, the BPL’s Trustees and staff, and other library affiliates, in expanding public awareness and private support for all that the library is doing, and can do, for our urban communities,” said Bevilaqua.