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Tell City Leaders: Uphold the promise of fully funded libraries!

Libraries make New York City stronger. But for years, libraries have been strained––asked to do more with less. Right now, we’re in a hopeful moment. The Mayor's Executive Budget Proposal restores the libraries' operating budget to last year's levels and safeguards it for future years. We are grateful for this investment, but there is more to be done.

City Leaders have expressed support for fully funding libraries, and the Mayor pledged support for increasing library funding to a 0.5% of the City Budget. And right now, there is still time for city leaders to help ensure libraries can meet rising costs and increased demand in this budget.

Will you sign a letter urging city leaders to fully fund libraries?

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Dear Mayor Mamdani, City Council Speaker Menin, Deputy Speaker and Library Chair Williams, Council Finance Chair Lee, and Council Member

I’m writing as a Brooklyn resident and supporter of Brooklyn Public Library to thank you for restoring, and safeguarding library funding, and ask that you continue to prioritize increased funding for New York City’s libraries.

Libraries are among the most trusted public institutions in our city. They provide essential services that help New Yorkers of all ages learn, connect, and move forward—from early childhood programs and after-school learning to job assistance, digital access, and welcoming spaces for community.

Every year, millions of people turn to libraries for the free resources they cannot find anywhere else. Yet libraries continue to face rising costs and growing demand while operating with limited resources. Increased investment is necessary to ensure libraries can keep serving communities across the five boroughs.

I am grateful for the support you’ve already given in this year's budget. Please ensure libraries have the increased resources they need to keep serving every neighborhood.

Strong libraries help build a stronger New York City.

Thank you for your leadership and for supporting the libraries that serve all of our communities every day.

Sincerely,

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