Brooklyn, NY, 12/15/2023 — In response to Mayor Adams’ recent budget cuts eliminating Sunday library service in NYC, concerned elected officials, community members, library advocates, and neighbors will gather for a candlelight vigil on December 17th @ 4:30pm to mark the the last day of Sunday library service in the City of New York, express their concerns, and advocate for the restoration of vital library services.
Event Details:
Date: December 17th, 2023
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Website: tinyurl.com/candles4libraries
Rain or Shine
Mayor Adams’ proposed cuts pose a significant threat to the well-being of our communities, particularly affecting the working class and families who rely on Sunday library services for essential resources. This event is an opportunity for the community to come together, raise their voices, and advocate for the restoration of these vital services.
Media Availability:
Representatives from the organizing committee, community leaders, and library advocates will be available for interviews before and during the event.
About Urban Librarians Unite:
Urban Librarians Unite is an independent non profit professional association dedicated to supporting urban library workers in their mission to create community centered libraries. We focus on advocacy for urban libraries, professional development and staff support activities. To learn more about our work visit us at www.urbanlibrariansunite.org and come see us on Facebook and Twitter.
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