Press Releases

Left to right: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator Michael Gianaris, QPL President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, QPL Chief Librarian Nick Buron, QPL Chief Operating Officer Sung Mo Kim and QPL Chief of Staff Gitte Peng Video footage available here Queens…
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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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To Our Customers, As you may know, the City announced today a revised budget for the current fiscal year that unfortunately includes a 5 percent cut to public libraries, as well as reductions to the budgets of all City agencies and departments. Due to this significant loss 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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The general election is today, Tuesday, November 7! Voters in New York will elect members of the New York City Council, District Attorneys in Queens and the Bronx, judges, and other officials. Voters will also have a say in New York State ballot measures this fall. We're…
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