Sunday, November 26, 2023 3:25PM NEW YORK (WABC) — The New York Public Library will no longer be operating on Sundays due to city budget cuts. The change goes into effect December 3rd. This comes as part of the 5% across-the-board cuts announced earlier this month, which impacts eight branches, including Bronx Library Center, Grand … Read more
Rushdie’s braveness not to succumb to self-censorship or silence soon after his death sentence in 1989 was also highlighted by several of his colleagues. Picture: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images – The literary planet honored the author Salman Rushdie, significantly injured particularly a week ago, in the coronary heart of New Yorkconvened by PEN … Read more
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) celebrates the grand opening of its long-awaited branch, the Brooklyn Heights Library, at 286 Camdan Plaza West. At over 26,000 square feet, the Brooklyn Heights branch is now the second largest library in the system. It contains a children’s area, a library for teenagers, a multipurpose room … Read more
New York City’s three public library systems are taking a stand against censorship with a new Banned Books Challenge: 10 banned or contested books that expert librarians recommend New Yorkers borrow and read. The Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Public Library (serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island) and the Queens Public Library are … Read more
NEW YORK – In the midst of a new stage of economic recovery due to the financial problems that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, resources can be found in New York City that provide advice to achieve economic stability and They can prepare to reach their professional and financial goals. One of those places that … Read more
NEW YORK – New York City public libraries serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island will reopen their remaining available locations almost completely in July. All but 15 NYPL branches will be open. Those that remain closed is because they are under construction or need repairs or are under city use and will open later … Read more
NEW YORK – New York City residents with a Brooklyn, New York, and Queens Public Library card have the opportunity to enjoy more than 60 cultural institutions across the city for free. This is given thanks to the program Culture Pass which is a service for New Yorkers who have their card from any of … Read more