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Wednesday, September 4th 10 a.m. to noon (Doors open 9:30 a.m.) The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center 3940 Broadway, New York City, NY 10032 A, C or 1 subway to 168th Street On Wednesday, September 4, candidates for Public Advocate and Comptroller will discuss one of the most under-reported issues… Continue reading PUBLIC ADVOCATE AND COMPTROLLER CANDIDATE FORUM ON PUBLIC LIBRARIES

The Nation magazine has just published an in-depth investigative report by Scott Sherman on the New York Public Library’s quest to monetize its assets. Sherman was the first to uncover the NYPL’s renovation plans in late-2011, and has been following the story for two years. The article, “The Hidden History of New York City’s Central… Continue reading “The Hidden History of New York City’s Central Library Plan”

MAYORAL FORUM ON PUBLIC LIBRARIES AUGUST 30 The Committee to Save the New York Public Library is cosponsoring a MAYORAL FORUM ON PUBLIC LIBRARIES with Citizens Defending Libraries. Friday, August 30, 8 – 10 a.m. Kane Street Synagogue 236 Kane Street, Brooklyn (Between Court St and Tompkins Pl.  F or G trains to Bergen, or… Continue reading Mayoral Forum on Libraries

On July 24, Anthony Marx, President of the New York Public Library, defended the Central Library Plan on WNYC’s Leonard Lopate Show.  Those comments, which offered a false picture of the virtues of the plan, are refuted below. Marx referred to the stacks as if they were mere bookshelves easily taken down and made part… Continue reading Refuting Marx’ Comments on the July 24 Leonard Lopate Show

In recent weeks there have been so many developments in the effort to stop the Central Library Plan, it’s been hard to keep up! So here is a re-cap, as well as ways you can get involved. BILL DE BLASIO TAKES OUR SIDE! Last Friday New York City Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de… Continue reading 2 Lawsuits Filed to Prevent Demolition of 42nd Street Stacks; Recap of Past Weeks’ Developments

The Committee to Save the New York Public Library is joining Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio at a press conference TOMORROW, July 12, where he will announce his opposition to the Central Library Plan and the sale of New York City public libraries for private development. What:   Press Conference with Public Advocate… Continue reading Bill de Blasio Holding Press Conference on His Opposition to the Central Library Plan July 12!

Thursday’s State Assembly hearing on the Central Library Plan and the New York Public Library’s plans to sell off branch libraries was a tremendous success!  The room was jammed to capacity with over 125 people who shared our concerns; more than 50 spoke eloquently and passionately in favor of saving the 42nd Street Library, the… Continue reading NYPL Agrees to Independent Review of Central Library Plan!

Assembly Member Micah Kellner, Chair of the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, has called a public hearing on the sale of New York City library buildings to private developers on Thursday, June 27, in Manhattan. The Committee to Save the New York Public Library needs a big show of support at this hearing! Please… Continue reading State Assembly to Hold Public Hearing on the Sale of New York City’s Libraries – Thursday June 27!

After a slightly delayed start due to a truly torrential downpour, Monday’s vigil at the NYPL’s Spring fundraising gala went well! The rain stopped shortly after 6 PM, the skies started to clear, and we sent a powerful message to the New York Public Library administration. Reverend Billy and his choir injected a wonderful jolt… Continue reading Photos from June 3rd Vigil

Please join us for a vigil on Monday, June 3rd, during the New York Public Library’s Spring fundraising gala at the 42nd Street Library.  We want to thank the NYPL’s donors for supporting the library, but also alert them to the NYPL’s wasteful plans to gut the 42nd Street Library and sell off the Mid-Manhattan.… Continue reading Vigil at 42nd Street Library Monday, June 3rd