Brooklyn Public Library is pleased to announce that the New York City budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2025 includes a full restoration of operating funding for public libraries.
This funding will allow us to resume seven-day service, a priority for many New Yorkers. We expect that service to begin in the coming weeks, bringing our branches back to the same hours of operation prior to the November 2023 cuts.
Beginning July 14, the following locations will resume Sunday service:
The following locations will resume Sunday service on August 4:
The following loan rules on digital items will take effect on Wednesday, November 20, 2024:
- Patrons can check out up to 20 digital items (restored from 10 checkouts).
- Patrons can place up to 10 holds on digital items (restored from 5 holds).
The following loan rules will affect physical checkouts, renewals, and holds placed after Wednesday, November 20, 2024:
- Patrons can place up to 15 holds on physical items (restored from 10 holds).
To learn more about citywide budget news, visit Invest in Libraries.