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Posted inPolitics

Brooklyn Public Library Issues eCards so Teens Nationwide Can Access Banned Books

by Anna Bradley-Smith April 13, 2022April 15, 2022

Brooklyn Public Library is doing what it can to stem the tide on the wave of book censorship sweeping the country by issuing eCards to teens nationwide so they can access books banned in their local communities. Books UnBanned has been designed by librarians and teen volunteers to help youth across the U.S. combat the […]

Posted inEducation

Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary and Two New Facilities

by Brooklyn Reader December 3, 2021December 3, 2021
Posted inPolicy & Government

City Promotes Primary Elections With Performances, Art and ‘People’s Bus’

by Brooklyn Reader June 18, 2021June 18, 2021
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History Tells Us That a Contested Election Won’t Destroy American Democracy

by Brooklyn Reader November 5, 2020January 25, 2021
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Join Us *HERE* on Election Day for Live Updates on Local and Presidential Races

by Brooklyn Reader November 3, 2020January 25, 2021
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