Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Public Library released the following statement in response to an agreement between the Mayor and City Council on the Fiscal Year 2016 budget:
"With the City's historic investment in libraries, all New Yorkers will be able to access our collections and services at least six days per week. We are very grateful to Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito, Majority Leader Van Bramer, Finance Committee Chair Ferreras, Libraries Subcommittee Chair Constantinides and the entire New York City Council for their leadership. We also applaud the thousands of patrons and Local 1482 members who encouraged their elected officials to support Brooklyn Public Library. It is a great day for libraries in New York City,” said Linda E. Johnson, President & CEO of Brooklyn Public Library.
About Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is an independent library system for the 2.5 million residents of Brooklyn. It is the fifth largest library system in the United States with 60 neighborhood libraries located throughout the borough. BPL offers free programs and services for all ages and stages of life, including a large selection of books in more than 30 languages, author talks, literacy programs and public computers. BPL’s eResources, such as eBooks and eVideos, catalog information and free homework help, are available to customers of all ages 24 hours a day at our website: www.bklynlibrary.org.
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