Brooklyn Residents Rally to Save the Libraries
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The Mayor's proposed budget cuts for the 2012 fiscal year (beginning October 1, 2011) will devastate public libraries in New York City. A total cut of $90.3 million, or 30 percent, will result in layoffs for about 1,500 library employees and force the closure of 40 libraries across the city. Additionally, most neighborhood libraries will be limited to two to three days of service per week.
Due to uncooperative weather, participants shivered under the shelter of tarps and blankets for the majority of the event. The sun finally broke out Sunday morning around 8am, however, just in time for four hours of family story time.
For more information on how you can join the cause, visit the New York Public Library's campaign site.