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NYC Council Restores $58.3M for Libraries, Full Services Including Sunday Return on July 14

Jul 14, 2024, 03:50 PM

The New York City Council has successfully restored $58.3 million in funding for the city's three public library systems in the FY25 budget. This restoration ensures the return of full library services, including Sunday service, across all branches. Celebrations are being held at various library branches, including PKRLibrary, Flushing Library, and Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn Central Library Branch, with council members and New Yorkers marking the occasion on July 14. The funding restoration underscores the importance of libraries as vital resource hubs for the community, providing books, programming, and other resources for all ages.