Dear Safranim, Please sign this pledge of support for New York City's public libraries and feel free to forward it to others.
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://investinlibraries.org/__;!!KGKeukY!3BAJs365cD3QLsgIDlMT0jd9DWhnUTkUqiCvDnPs70NYz900O6c5j3ute4ZjeAz96qmCye3ZAzT_jJjLJ4Lc_r74vA$ New York City's public libraries recently lost seven-day library service (meaning no more Sunday service, for the most part) and we are now in danger of losing universal six-day service, all due to budget cuts. The Dorot Jewish Division is just one part of a major library system that provides research and borrowing materials, programming, and vital services for New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds, all for free. Please help us to continue our work for the community. Here are more details: "Statement from Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library on Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Cuts December 11, 2023—“This coming weekend marks the last day of seven-day service at New York City libraries, the result of the 5% mid-year City budget cut announced last month. Recently, the Brooklyn, Queens, and New York public libraries were instructed to meet another 5% mid-year budget cut in January. If this additional round of budget cuts is enacted, libraries will be forced to further reduce hours, including ending universal six-day service, which New Yorkers fought hard to restore in 2015. We know that public libraries and the vital services we provide are a lifeline for many New Yorkers, and remain committed to continuing to serve our communities as best we can in these challenging times.” Thank you in advance for your support! Sincerely, -- *Amanda (Miryem-Khaye) Seigel* Librarian III - Instruction and Outreach Dorot Jewish Division, Room 111 Pronouns: she / her / hers The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 476 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 212.930.0601 | x20601 nypl.org https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jewish-division__;!!KGKeukY!3BAJs365cD3QLsgIDlMT0jd9DWhnUTkUqiCvDnPs70NYz900O6c5j3ute4ZjeAz96qmCye3ZAzT_jJjLJ4IPgfhRTw$
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