The following is a joint statement on the Fiscal Year 2019 New York City budget from the City's three library systems (The Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Library):
Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Johnson, Finance Chair Dromm, Libraries Chair Van Bramer, and the entire City Council have made it clear that libraries are an essential service that play a vital role in making opportunity and knowledge accessible to all. We are truly appreciative that our City leaders have delivered for the millions who rely on us every day.
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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.