New York City’s Three Public Library Systems Reveal the Top Checkouts of 2024 The New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library unveil first-ever citywide top checkout list, along with the top ten titles for adults, young adults, and children…
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April 24, 2024—The presidents of New York City’s three library systems (Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library) issued the following statement today. “We are deeply disappointed that the FY25 executive budget failed to reverse…
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New York City’s Three Public Library Systems Reveal the Top Checkouts of 2023 Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library unveil the top ten titles for adults, teens, and children New Yorkers across the five boroughs read Spare by Prince…
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Potential Budget Cuts Threaten Universal Six Day Service, which NYC Has Had Since 2015 December 11, 2023—New York City’s three library systems issued a statement today regarding the potential of another 5% cut in funding in FY24.  “This coming weekend marks the last day of…
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“Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, and The New York Public Library regret to announce that as a result of mid-year budget cuts, we must eliminate seven-day service across the city, including ending Sunday service at the vast majority of branches that currently…
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