Take action for NYC's libraries: We need 50,000 letters signed by May 18!

Libraries are still facing $36.2 million in budget cuts—but you can make a difference. [View in browser]( [Sign a Letter: Take Action]( You may have heard that last week Mayor Adams released a budget proposal that restored some of the millions of dollars in cuts that had been planned for New York City's public libraries. We are grateful to Mayor Adams for removing some of the planned cuts from his budget plan, but $36.2 million in proposed budget cuts remain. These potential cuts would severely impact our ability to stay open for our regular days and hours, or deliver the free services, programs, and resources New Yorkers depend on. There's still time to make your voice heard. The City Council is holding a hearing on May 18 where Library leaders will testify to the importance of library funding. We are hoping for 50,000 messages of support from our patrons to show City leaders how important libraries are to NYC. Will you help us? [Take just a few seconds to tell City leaders: No cuts to libraries!]( [Sign a Letter for NYC libraries.]( During a challenging time for our city, the Library has had universal six-day service in every branch and offers after school programs in low income neighborhoods and teen centers for young adults to gather safely; community resources and outreach for asylum seekers; small business resources for budding entrepreneurs; and one-on-one career advice for job seekers of all stripes. These services and our hours of service are still at risk under the proposed $36.2 million budget cut. [Make your voice heard and show City leaders how much libraries mean to you.]( [Add Your Name]( Thank you for your support. The New York Public Library --------------------------------------------------------------- Not in New York City? Not interested in messages like this? [Remove yourself now with one click](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} by The New York Public Library. [Donate]( | [NYPL Website]( | [Update Profile & Preferred Location]( | [1-Click Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact Us]( The New York Public Library | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street | New York, NY 10018