Is your CM not on this list? Help us tell them we need their support to provide stable and increased funding for our libraries:
You can do this in less than 5 mins:
Send them a letter with this link!
actionnetwork.org/letters/city...
Or call them with this script!
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Out of 51 NYC Council Members, 9 have committed to fight for increasing public library funding to at least 0.5% of the annual city expense budget in each financial plan released while they are in office.
Is your CM a public library defender?
Find out here:
nycplan.org/scorecards/l...
Thank you to Council Member Julie Won who has committed to support NYC PLAN’s demand to fund our libraries at 0.5% of the city expense budget!
We appreciate your support for our libraries!
NYC PLAN appreciates Council member Mercedes Narcisse from district 46, who supports funding the public library at a minimum level of 0.5%.
Thank you CM Narcisse!
council.nyc.gov/district-46/
A big thank you to Council Member Rita Joseph, who is proud to stand with the NYC Public Library Action Network and fight for 0.5% of the budget to be allocated to libraries!
We appreciate your commitment to NYC libraries!
A promise made, a promise broken.
NYCPLAN is disappointed @mayor.nyc.gov isn’t keeping his promise to end the budget dance and fund our library systems at a minimum of 0.5% of the city budget.
Tell him our our libraries deserve better:
www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...
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What can you do to help us make this happen?
1. Let the mayor know you expect him to keep his campaign promise!
www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...
2. Call your city council member:
nycplan.org/actions/call...
3. Send a letter to your council member with our demand:
actionnetwork.org/letters/city...
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We demand that both @council.nyc.gov and @mayor.nyc.gov Mayor fully commit to funding libraries at 0.5% rather than merely using 'ending the budget dance' as yet another ploy in the budget dance.
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We’re glad to see City Council acknowledge how urgent it is to end the budget dance on crucial library services, and the additional money they propose is a step in the right direction, but with a lower percentage than Mayor Adams’ final adopted budget, this is still a cut and they’re still dancing!
Well NYC, this is the next step in the budget process!
The NYC City Council released its preliminary report, and we have thoughts 🧵
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June 13 we’re holding a Library Art and Propaganda Fair
It’s an all-ages artistic celebration of free, open access to information and this vital third space that welcomes everyone. Think a fan convention of the good old-fashioned public library.
Learn more about it here :
bit.ly/library-propos
Add your voice and send a letter to your city council member using this quick and easy link:
actionnetwork.org/letters/city...
One of our members testified on Wednesday at the City Council hearing on the preliminary library budget and made it clear that we expect @mayor.nyc.gov to follow through on his promise to provide stable funding to libraries.
youtu.be/ochbNLUyyEM
We’re hosting a people’s assembly tomorrow, Saturday March 21st, and we’d love for you to join us!
Come eat, learn, meet your neighbors and discover new ways our libraries support our city.
We hope to see you there!
nycpublicassemblymarch2026.eventbrite.com
Missed the hearing today?
You still have 72 hrs to submit your written testimony!
Check out how in this document: bit.ly/4b1ze3H
This morning @council.nyc.gov members are meeting to discuss the preliminary budget :
Join NYC PLAN in demanding that the NYC City Council fund our essential public libraries, dedicating a minimum of 0.5% of the expense budget to stabilize and secure the services our communities depend on.
Good morning! The rally has been cancelled but we are still testifying and attending the hearing! The hearing is across the street at 250 Broadway at 9:30am.
We’ll be focusing on the question:
“How can our libraries best support and protect immigrant communities, and how can we get involved to strengthen their foundation as pillars of community culture where everyone is safe, supported, and welcome?”
Food and Spanish translation will be provided.
QUEENS!
This Saturday we’re at @maketheroadny.bsky.social
Join us to to learn how you can advocate for increased public library funding, hear more about the services that libraries provide, and get involved to have a positive impact on their future.
www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-public...
WEDNESDAY!! Yes, thank you!!
Can’t attend the rally?
Sign up to testify at the hearing instead!
There are 3 ways to testify:
a. In person;
b. Via Zoom;
c. Submit written testimony.
Here’s a step by step guide on how to participate and support our public libraries:
bit.ly/4b1ze3H
We’re gathering outside City Hall to send a clear message: New Yorkers deem libraries essential, and our city’s budget should reflect that!
Join us and make your voice heard!
📅 Tuesday, March 18
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Outside City Hall
actionnetwork.org/events/budge...
Feeling chatty and want to talk to someone about why this matters?
Call your Council Member and tell them directly that you demand they fund our libraries at 0.5% of the city’s expense budget.
Use this simple script!
nycplan.org/actions/call...
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Have you told your Council Member you want stable and secure funding for our library systems?
Use this link to immediately send a letter to your city council member demanding that they fully fund NYC libraries at 0.5% of the city expense budget :
actionnetwork.org/letters/city...
A budget is an expression of our priorities. We are asking the Mayor hold to his commitment and prioritize providing stable and secure funding to our library systems.
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Love your library? Help us secure stable funding!
Take 30 seconds and send the Mayor a short note;
Tell him to honor his promise, and fund the NYC library systems at a minimum of 0.5% of the city’s expense budget.
www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...
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NYC City Council is holding a hearing on Wed March 18th to discuss the preliminary budget.
We need YOUR VOICE to tell them to fund our libraries!
You can testify over zoom, in person, or simply submit written testimony.
Here's an easy summary of how :
bit.ly/4beNTsH
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Do you want to work with us to secure stable and increased funding for our library systems?
NYC PLAN’s next membership meeting is March 15 : email info@nycplan.org for more details - we’d love to see you there!
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With over 35,000 upvotes, NYers spotlighted that our libraries deserve additional budgetary support to complete their essential work.
See the results here: nyti.ms/3N00Gae
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The winner?
"Dedicate more of the city budget to public libraries and parks, the lifeblood of many neighborhoods, crucial to public health and climate resilience. The city devotes barely 2 percent of its funds to them now.”