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Library lovers— BPL has the perfect addition to your 2024 New Year’s resolutions. Browse all 62 of our BPL locations to see what Brooklyn has to offer, for a chance to win cool prizes. Are YOU up for the
#BrowseTheBranches
challenge? Learn more:
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SO ACTUALLY GOING FINE FREE MEANS THAT PEOPLE WHO AVOIDED THE LIBRARY BECAUSE OF THEIR FINES ARE COMING BACK AND OFTEN THEY'RE THE FOLKS WHO NEED US MOST. ALSO NO, WE HAVE NOT SEEN AN INCREASE IN LOST OR STOLEN BOOKS—IT TURNS OUT WHEN YOU TRUST PEOPLE TO BE KIND TO EACH OT
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Libraries across the country are facing an increasingly coordinated effort to remove books from shelves. With
#BooksUnbanned
, BPL seeks to combat the negative impact of censorship. Learn more at
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We're thrilled to share
#TheBookOfHOV
exhibit will run until October. Stop by any time this summer to see this free exhibit, or plan your visit for the fall.
Brooklyn’s Finest is coming to the Library!
#TheBookofHOV
, a tribute exhibition, celebrates the life & work of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. Visit Central Library to experience this free, immersive installation, featuring never-before-seen art & ephemera.
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BPL is combating the negative impact of increased censorship and book bans in libraries across the country with
#BooksUnbanned
. With libraries facing an increasingly coordinated and effective effort to remove books from library shelves. Learn more at
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We’re shocked to be facing millions of additional cuts to library funding, a devastating
development for our already strained operations.
Read our statement and sign a letter to the administration urging them to stop the cuts:
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The library is offering FREE legal help with
#DACA
renewals! Visit to make an appointment before October 1st!
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New York, we've been thrilled with how you've shown up for
#TheBookOfHOV
and we're excited to announce that you'll have a little more time to see the exhibition in-person for yourself.
#TheBookOfHOV
will officially close December 4, 2023.
@rocnation
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We’re shocked to be facing millions of additional cuts to library funding, a devastating
development for our already strained operations.
Read our statement and sign a letter to the administration urging them to stop the cuts:
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In honor of
#TheBookofHOV
exhibit & in celebration of JAY-Z's unparalleled body of work, Brooklyn Public Library &
@RocNation
have created 13 limited-edition library cards for NY residents, each featuring art from an iconic JAY-Z album. Learn more at
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@realcorndogjoe
*rolls up sleeves* Through BPL, you can earn your high school diploma, learn English or another language, get your passport, build a robot, be a fashion designer with
#BKLYNFashionAcademy
. Beyond books you can borrow: musical instruments, board games, computers, wifi hotspots...
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In honor of
#TheBookofHOV
exhibit & in celebration of JAY-Z’s unparalleled body of work, Brooklyn Public Library &
@RocNation
have created 13 limited-edition library cards, each featuring art from an iconic JAY-Z album. Learn more at
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Did your teen start a Peter K. appreciation account after watching
#ToAllTheBoysIveLovedBefore
? Have them join fellow fans for a viewing party with snacks and fun activities!
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Brooklyn’s Finest is coming to the Library!
#TheBookofHOV
, a tribute exhibition, celebrates the life & work of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. Visit Central Library to experience this free, immersive installation, featuring never-before-seen art & ephemera.
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Congratulations to our new Librarian of Congress: Carla Hayden!
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Brooklyn Public Library is excited to announce a new artifact has been added to
#TheBookofHOV
exhibit! JAY-Z’s Lexus, featured in the "Dead Presidents" music video, is now on display at Central Library.
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“One winter morning Peter woke up & looked out the window. Snow had fallen during the night." All BPL branches are closed today, February 9!
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We heard there's a debate wondering if Grand Army Plaza is the worst place in NYC. We're biased, but we're pretty fond of this intersection of Brooklyn culture!
Pictured here, an aerial view of Central Library under construction at Grand Army Plaza in the late 1930s.
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Today students and teachers across the country say
#ENOUGH
. In solidarity, 17 desks stand empty in our Central Library's lobby to honor the students and educators who lost their lives in Parkland.
#NationalWalkoutDay
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Happy Birthday, JAY-Z! We've loved having so many people visit
#TheBookOfHOV
to celebrate the life and work of one of Brooklyn's most influential figures.
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Say goodbye to late fines! BPL is now fine free. Learn more at .
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In line with the City's enhanced response to COVID-19, all Brooklyn Public Library branches are now closed to the public through at least March 31. Learn more about digital services and how we are extending loans and card expirations:
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New York City’s Libraries face $58.3 million in proposed budget cuts. Sign a letter to help protect BPL's essential program, resources and services. It only takes a minute.
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Fun Fact: More people came to the Library last year than all NYC sporting events combined. When we serve that many people why not
#investinlibraries
? Libraries are for everyone.
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In honor of
#TheBookofHOV
exhibit & in celebration of JAY-Z's unparalleled body of work, Brooklyn Public Library &
@RocNation
have created 13 limited-edition library cards for NY residents, each featuring art from an iconic JAY-Z album. Learn more at
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We know it’s been a difficult week for many Brooklynites, and particularly our neighbors at Union Temple who discovered anti-Semitic graffiti defacing their building. Today and every day, the Library opens its doors to you — everyone is welcome here.
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@chrissyteigen
In the immortal words of Arthur Read: "Having fun isn't hard when you have a library card."
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Have you used our recording studio at Central Library? We love hearing stories of how the library impacts Brooklynites' lives, like in the case of the band All My Friends Are Stars, which recorded their first album for free in our recording studio.
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"Don't write the story you think you should write. Write the story you want to write. What is pulling on your heart?"
@djolder
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Calling all artists: Our Macon and Eastern Parkway Libraries have a unique opportunity waiting for you! Become an Artist-in-Residence and create art that is both meaningful to you AND the community. Apply today:
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In honor of
#TheBookofHOV
exhibit & in celebration of JAY-Z's unparalleled body of work, Brooklyn Public Library &
@RocNation
have created 13 limited-edition library cards for NY residents, each featuring art from an iconic JAY-Z album. Learn more at
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With the
#GameofThrones
season finale last night—and the fabled sixth book with no publication date in sight— we’re all going to lose our favorite obsession. What should you do next? Come to the library and check out one of these ten readalikes!
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📣BREAKING:
@NYCMayor
,
@NYCSpeakerCoJo
, and the
@NYCCouncil
just promised $33 million in additional funding for libraries! This means we'll be able to continue offering essential services to our Brooklyn neighbors. Thank you to ALL of you for standing with us along this road!
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@librarycongress
@lizzo
We can't compete with James Madison's crystal flute, but
@lizzo
if you're ever in Brooklyn, we can check out another instrument from our library—and any Brooklynite can, for that matter!
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No one reads books anymore, they said. Everyone's online, they said. Books are looking pretty good today.
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Great news for New York City: City leaders announced there will be
#NoCutsToLibraries
! Thank you
@NYCMayor
&
@NYCCouncil
for FULLY restoring public library budgets! And thank you to New Yorkers for standing up for libraries and saving weekend service.
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How can you combat censorship?
-Teens living out of NY state can apply for an eCard.
-If you're an NYC teen, join BPL's Intellectual Freedom Teen Council
-Read one of our "always available" books that's been recently contested
Learn more:
The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card.
Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks from wherever they live.
The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available."
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"Libraries aren't just for books. They're often spaces that transform into what you need them to be: a classroom, a cyber café, a place to find answers, a quiet spot to be alone. It's actually kind of magical."
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Please join us in congratulating the 2020
#BKLYNLitPrize
Winners:
@ruha9
for Race After Technology and Ocean Vuong for On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous!
#BKLYNClassic
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Q: Why do you write books?
A: I write books so they become a part of your life.
#GracieBookClub
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Plan your visit to see
#TheBookofHOV
: Central Library opens today at 1pm. Learn more about each experience in this immersive tribute exhibit.
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"Oh, we grew up poor, but not impoverished," Hamill said.
What's the difference? "The library."
We are saddened to hear about the death of Pete Hamill. Not only was he a legendary journalist, but a lifelong library lover, who we were proud to host at the Library last year.
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Today, we're pleased to announce a plan to combine Brooklyn Public Library with another great Brooklyn institution,
@brooklynhistory
, which will create the foremost collection of Brooklyn history anywhere in the world.
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"Everyone's welcome in the bookmobile" ...especially bookworms!
Thanks for the help,
@JimmyKimmelLive
and
@IAMGUILLERMO
!
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Our
#BKLYNLitPrize
shortlist is here! Our six nominees—three nonfiction, three fiction—have been selected. Join us in congratulating the nominees:
@rgay
,
@JeanneTheoharis
,
@_franciscocantu
,
@Danez_Smif
,
@carmenmmachado
& Jenny Zhang!
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Proud to have BPL’s Chief Librarian Nick Higgins included in the 2023
#TIME100NEXT
list. See the full list here:
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Effective immediately, Brooklyn Public Library is pausing all paid outreach on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July, to demand they
#StopHateforProfit
.
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We stand with
@nypl
and
@queenslibrary
and oppose ending
#NetNeutrality
: "For the FCC to place internet access — something that in today’s world is a necessity, not a luxury — even further out of reach is appalling."
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Due to air quality conditions, all Brooklyn Public Library locations will close at 3:30pm today. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
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Libraries have long been safe havens for the communities they serve. While our physical locations may be closed, know that we stand with you. Be safe, Brooklyn.
#BlackLivesMatter
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Brooklyn Public Library and the Brooklyn Eagles are proud to announce the 2021
#BKLYNLitPrize
longlist nominees. See the full list at and join us in celebrating the nominees!🎉
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We hear a Brooklyn Public Library regular will be on
@Jeopardy
tonight. We'll be rooting for you, Emma!
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What fiction & non-fiction did our patrons check-out the most in 2016? (Hint: spark joy! 😉) See the full lists here:
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@mindykaling
We'll do you one better & send you a hoodie! 💙 Looking forward to seeing you on the G train!
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We're thrilled to be welcoming so many new patrons to the Library!
Attendance Triples at Brooklyn Public Library Following Opening of ‘The Book of HOV’ Exhibit
#WeGotUs
#SourceLove
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@sarahmaclean
Hi Sarah! If your card was scheduled to expire between February 1 and April 30, we've already extended your date by 6 months. If it has already expired, we can DM you the details for the next steps in renewing your expired card.
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We have to say, we've never seen so many people *this* happy to return their books to the Library! Thousands of books have been returned since our reopening on Monday. Thanks for taking such good care of our books during our closure.
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Brooklyn, we knew you read a lot but you just proved it: We’ve identified our one-billionth loan! Congratulations to
@hilary_mckay
for The Time of Green Magic, the one-billionth item checked out from the library.
@SimonSchuster
@SimonKids
@SSEdLib
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Welcome to the Library! 🎉You just unlocked access to millions of free books and media; vinyl records and musical instruments; free passes to cultural organizations; and programming, classes, social services & more.
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BPL is now fine free! 🎉 Here’s what you need to know:
- No more daily late fines
- We’ve erased existing overdue fines
- Replacement fees for lost items (overdue 4 weeks or more) still apply, but return the item & goodbye fee!
Learn more at
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If you have a complicated history with Harry Potter these days, you're not alone. Explore these other books featuring other magic schools that are queer and trans inclusive.
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We're thrilled to announce the longlist for the 2018
#BKLYNLitPrize
. Congratulations to all the authors & publishers! 🎉 See the full list here:
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2022
#BKLYNBookPrize
winners: ¡Hola Papi! by
@jpbrammer
(
@simonschuster
) & Olga Dies Dreaming by
@XochitltheG
(
@Flatironbooks
). Join BPL &
@booksaremagicbk
on Nov. 2 at 7pm for a virtual celebration. RSVP:
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Catch a free screening of the
#Oscars
-winning film for Best Picture, MOONLIGHT, at Clinton Hill Library on 3/13:
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BPL feeds your intellectual curiosities and civic needs—now we’re feeding your sweet tooth. Brooklyn Public Ice Cream debuts on April 1 with four limited-edition flavors! Order here:
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Brooklyn Public Library has made the decision to remain open, though our programs are suspended. After consulting with the City, we believe the value we bring to the borough, at a moment when people need reliable information more than ever, is too critical to close our doors.
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Thank you,
@BarackObama
, we are honored! We stand committed to the work of expanding access and protecting the free exchange of ideas—which is the very promise of public libraries and democracy itself.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the team at the Brooklyn Library, and everyone who is helping make sure that readers across the country have access to great books.
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Happy birthday, NYC Subway! The 1st underground line opened on this day in 1907. Subway fare was a nickel. But after midnight? A dime.
#tbt
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Libraries make NYC stronger. Thank you to The New York Times for highlighting two of our newest branches. Read the full article:
#ProtectOurLibraries
#LibraryAdvocacy
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Hey New York, check out our
#SubwayLibrary
with free e-books for your commute! 📚🚊
@nypl
@QueensLibrary
@MTA
@TWWiFi
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Planning your visit to
#TheBookOfHOV
? Follow us for details! We open tomorrow at 1pm. For more:
“The paper plane teaches you to imagine.
Once you dream, you set your intention.
This is what I want, where I want to be.”
JAY-Z
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If you're going to the David Bowie exhibit at
@brooklynmuseum
, remember to stop by the Library. While
#davidbowieis
a music icon, he was equally a lover of the written word.
#davidbowieisbkm
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We don't endorse graffiti, obviously, but if we did, this would for sure be our tag!
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“I want to thank libraries for keeping me safe when others didn’t,” says our 2017
#BKLYNLitPrize
Fiction winner Tommy Pico. (We 💙 you too!)
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Thanks to
@AnnaDeavereS
and
@CharlesMBlow
, it was our honor to host a convo between you two brilliant people. 🙌
Was honored
@BKLYNlibrary
. Interviewed by
@CharlesMBlow
. What I should have said: Libraries made curiosity okay.
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We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023
#BKLYNBookPrize
: Biography of X by
@_catherinelacey
(
@fsgbooks
) and Hijab Butch Blues by
@lamyaisangry
(Dial Press)! Please join us in congratulating the authors. 🎉 📚
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Libraries are for everyone! As city leaders weigh important budget decisions, you and your Brooklyn neighbors can make a powerful statement in support of libraries. Sign a letter to tell city officials to stop the library budget cuts.
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Calling all Library supporters! Join us for a Day of Action for Libraries this Thursday, June 15 at 10am, to send NYC leaders a clear, united message:
#NoCutsToLibraries
!
Here’s how you can help stop the proposed $36.2 million cuts
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Libraries are for everyone! As city leaders weigh important budget decisions, you and your Brooklyn neighbors can make a powerful statement in support of libraries. Sign a letter to tell city officials to stop the library budget cuts.
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Libraries are critical to their communities. To help Texan libraries recover & serve their patrons, donate to
@TXLA
's disaster relief fund👇
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Because
#COVID19
has most severely impacted Black & Brown communities throughout NYS & across the nation, it is in these communities where information & outreach must be concentrated & shared with urgency.
TY!
@MARCMORIAL
@TheRevAl
@ninaturner
@nycHealthy
#rollupyoursleeves
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Stay tuned in the coming days as we share all of the wonderful ways you can interact with us online! From ebooks, podcasts, historical photos, learning databases, and new virtual programming, we remain here for Brooklyn and beyond.
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Brooklyn Public Library is proud to announce the 2023
#BKLYNBookPrize
longlist nominees. See the full list at and join us in celebrating the nominees!
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We're thrilled to announce the newly formed Center for Brooklyn History, which combines
@Brooklynology
&
@brooklynhistory
. With its vast resources, the Center will house the most expansive collection of Brooklyn history in the world. Learn more:
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In honor of
#TheBookofHOV
exhibit & in celebration of JAY-Z’s unparalleled body of work, Brooklyn Public Library &
@RocNation
have created 13 limited-edition library cards—available tomorrow at a library near you! View the designs:
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We understand many patrons are disappointed that we will no longer offer Kanopy as of July 1. Unfortunately, rising costs made it unsustainable. With careful consideration, we decided to use our resources on more in-demand collections like audiobook & e-book licenses.
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🎉 We're thrilled to announce the 2017
#BKLYNLitPrize
fiction & nonfiction shortlists! 🎉 Check out the full list at
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BPL is so much more than just books. With your library card, you can check out a telescope to explore the stars, board games for family night or a ukulele for your neighborhood jam session!!
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Today we are participating in
#BlackoutTuesday
by sharing the stories of historical Black figures that made Brooklyn great, reading books by Black authors, celebrating Black artists, and listening to the many Black voices that have spoken at our Library over the years.
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Congratulations to the authors & publishers on the 2017
#BKLYNLitPrize
longlist! Check out the full list of books at
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Today may not be a day we'd want to read outside, but very soon, we'll be expanding our services to include new outdoor areas.
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We're thrilled to announce the 2023
#BKLYNBookPrize
Shortlist—congrats
@OscarHokeah
(
@AlgonquinBooks
),
@kuangrf
(
@WmMorrowBooks
),
@_catherinelacey
(
@fsgbooks
),
@chenchenwrites
(
@boaeditions
),
@lamyaisangry
(Dial Press),
@lindavillarosa
(
@VintageAnchor
)!
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Beginning today, NYC libraries are making it easier than ever to explore New York’s cultural institutions! Sign up for
#CulturePassNYC
& get FREE to admission to dozens of attractions—all with your library card.
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If you're home today, hope you're tucked up with a good book. If you're braving the
#BOMBCYLONE
, you got this!
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Congratulations! We’re thrilled to have you as a library champion. 🎉
🪡 I'm thrilled to announce to you all that I will be the chair of the NY City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs,Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations. It’s an honor to serve in the Council in any capacity, but I'm especially excited to take on this new role.
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Here’s
@staceyabrams
serving truth at the keynote here at
#PLA2020
: “Public libraries are ground zero for public access to our public power.” We could not agree more.
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