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Jan
10
The Brooklyn Public Library Eagle Has Been Named

The Brooklyn Public Library Eagle Has Been Named

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – After launching a contest last fall [/name-the-brooklyn-public-library-eagle/] to name the cast-copper eagle sitting above the entrance of the
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Jan
03
The History Of Brooklyn Libraries, Carnegie and Cardboard Models

The History Of Brooklyn Libraries, Carnegie and Cardboard Models

Park Slope Library interior with two-story iron bookshelves, wood details, and stained glass. (Photo: Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein)Walk into one of
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Jan
02
Stop Work Order Halts Construction at Greenpoint Library

Stop Work Order Halts Construction at Greenpoint Library

A pedestrian inspects the stop work order posted to the Greenpoint Library construction site (Paul Stremple/Bklyner)GREENPOINT – After delays
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Dec
28
Windsor Terrace Library To Close For Remodel February 1

Windsor Terrace Library To Close For Remodel February 1

Windsor Terrace Library (Photo: Brooklyn Public Library website)WINDSOR TERRACE – The Windsor Terrace library will close on February 1 until
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Nov
28
BPL Hosts The People’s Ball, A Celebration Of Personal Style And Expression

BPL Hosts The People’s Ball, A Celebration Of Personal Style And Expression

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Tis the season for holiday parties and dressing up in festive attire, and the Brooklyn Public Library [https:
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Nov
12
Leonard Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary of ‘A Tree Grows In Brooklyn’

Leonard Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary of ‘A Tree Grows In Brooklyn’

WILLIAMSBURG – To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Public Library’s
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Oct
31
Asbestos Delays Greenpoint Library Opening Until Summer 2019

Asbestos Delays Greenpoint Library Opening Until Summer 2019

Construction is underway at the Greenpoint Library, but the estimated opening of the new facility has been delayed until next
3 min read
Oct
25
BPL Announces 2018 Literary Prize Winners

BPL Announces 2018 Literary Prize Winners

The BPL announced [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/bpl-literary-prize] on Monday the winners of the fourth annual Brooklyn Public Library
2 min read
Oct
11
Name The Brooklyn Public Library Eagle

Name The Brooklyn Public Library Eagle

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The eagle has landed—permanently, one hopes—at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [https://www.bklynlibrary.
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Sep
28
DUMBO Will Get A Brooklyn Public Library Branch In 2020

DUMBO Will Get A Brooklyn Public Library Branch In 2020

DUMBO – With all the development happening in DUMBO over the years, it’s surprising that the waterfront neighborhood does not
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