News & Updates

NYC PLAN response to Library Funding in the FY’26 Budget 

In response to the NYC FY2026 Budget, adopted this June, the Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Public Library, and the Queens Public Library released a joint statement thanking City Leaders for investing in public libraries (https://investinlibraries.org/). While we understand their gratitude, barely avoiding budget cuts is insufficient – our libraries need increased, sustained funding. […]

NYC Public Library People’s Assembly

A People’s Assembly (PA) is a facilitated gathering where community members discuss key community issues and collectively problem-solve and decide how to address them. The NYC Public Library Action Network (NYC PLAN) invites New Yorkers to join us on May 17 to discuss library funding and to share our visions for our local libraries. Come […]