Keeping the Books: NYC Plans $53M Library Budget Cut

The three New York City public library systems are facing budget cuts totaling nearly $53 million as the city looks to slash spending next year. Beyond the numbers, the struggle to keep libraries funded has become a major fight this spring between lawmakers and the many New Yorkers who depend on branches to take out books, study and use computers.

CityJoanna InscoApril 27, 2023Joanna Insco, city, new york city, new york public library, Library, budget cuts, protest, Secondary FeatureComment