New York’s public libraries could be forced to cut their hours and programming. The City Council wants to protect their funding in the next budget battle.
Tag: New York Public Library
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Wax Cylinders Hold Audio From a Century Ago. The Library Is Listening.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts acquired a machine that transfers recordings from the fragile format. Then a batch of cylinders from a Met Opera librarian arrived.
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Heat Waves in New York Highlight Climate Inequality
When heat waves hit, everyone suffers. But the pain will not be shared equally throughout New York City. Here, the neighborhoods where climate inequality will hurt the most.
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Why Libraries May Never Stop Being People Places
Redesigned buildings with outdoor gathering areas were underway before Covid hit. Now, they look like 20/20 foresight.
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New York Public Library Ends Late Fees, and the Treasures Roll In
The decision by the New York Public Library set off a wave of returns, accompanied by bashful notes of apology and gratitude.