🎉 It's a good day to be a podcast listener: We're thrilled to share that Borrowed and Banned, our podcast series where we tell the story of America’s ideological war with its bookshelves by talking with the people most impacted, has won the Webby for Best Writing in a Podcast. Congratulations to our podcast producer and co-host, Virginia Marshall, and co-host Adwoa Adusei!
Brooklyn Public Library
Libraries
Brooklyn, NY 12,523 followers
An independent library system offering millions of books and thousands of public programs to the people of Brooklyn.
About us
Established in 1896, Brooklyn Public Library is the nation’s sixth largest public library system and currently has nearly 700,000 active cardholders. The Library is among the city’s most democratic civic institutions, serving patrons in every neighborhood and from every walk of life. With 59 branch libraries, one within a half-mile of nearly all of Brooklyn’s 2.6 million residents, BPL is a recognized leader in cultural offerings, literacy, after-school services, workforce development programs and digital literacy. In a borough of wide economic disparity, where the costs of basic necessities often take priority over spending on cultural enrichment opportunities, BPL provides a space where patrons of all economic standings can access cultural and educational programs in a broad range of disciplines. The American Library Association’s 2014 Public Library Data Service Statistical Report ranked BPL third in the nation among public libraries for public programs offered and program attendance. In BPL’s collection includes 3.4 million print materials and more than 70,000 eBooks. Digital materials, including eBooks, eAudiobooks and eVideos are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Innovative new programs, including tablet lending, MyLibraryNYC and an online readers’ advisory service, have further increased the Library’s reach in Brooklyn’s communities. The Library’s governing body is the Board of Trustees, consisting of 38 members all serving in non-salaried positions. More than 2,000 volunteers give their time, talent and energy to support BPL’s programs and operations each year, contributing over 100,000 hours annually. The Library also greatly benefits from its 17 Friends Groups, which carry out important projects and engage in advocacy and fundraising initiatives. The Brooklyn Eagles, a new group of engaged young supporters, hosts fundraising events, participates in advocacy and helps increase awareness of BPL’s resources. Learn more at www.bklynlibrary.org.
- Website
-
http://www.bklynlibrary.org
External link for Brooklyn Public Library
- Industry
- Libraries
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1896
Locations
-
Primary
Get directions
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238, US
Employees at Brooklyn Public Library
-
Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston is an Influencer Host at America Outdoors on PBS | Bestselling Author, Podcaster, Storyteller
-
Prabhu Das
-
Matthew Edward Hawkins
journalist / curator / archivist / librarian
-
Diana Plunkett
Director, Data Analytics & Strategic Research at Brooklyn Public Library
Updates
-
On Borrowed and Banned, we tell the story of America’s ideological war with its bookshelves by talking with the people most impacted. We're thrilled to share that this podcast has been nominated for a Peabody Award! 🎉 🏆 For 80+ years, the prestigious Peabody Awards represents #StoriesThatMatter as media narratives that defend public interest, encourage empathy, and teach us to expand our understanding of the world today. We’re honored to be recognized as a #PeabodyNominee for their upcoming 84th Annual Awards! Check out all the nominees here! https://lnkd.in/egZqAURP
Nominees - The Peabody Awards
https://peabodyawards.com
-
Brooklyn Public Library's Borrowed and Banned podcast series is nominated in the #Webbys for Best Writing in the Podcast category! Vote for BPL in the People's Voice between now and April 18.
Vote for the best of the internet
vote.webbyawards.com
-
Brooklyn Public Library's Borrowed and Banned podcast series is nominated in the #Webbys for Best Writing in the Podcast category! Vote for BPL in the People's Voice between now and April 18.
Vote for the best of the internet
vote.webbyawards.com
-
We're so proud to be among the 2024 Tech Equity Collective Impact Fund Grantees for our LevelUP program. LevelUP launched in 2023, with support from Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, and helps Black women build wealth and advance their careers in key industries, including cybersecurity. If you're interested in learning more about this program, visit https://lnkd.in/gkJSNa2Y
Introducing the 2024 Tech Equity Collective Impact Fund Grantees
blog.google
-
We're so proud to have former BKLYN PowerUP! winners, Brooklyn Tea, among the honorees!
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce was proud to honor two of our amazing Black-owned businesses at the annual M/WBE Awards hosted by the Five Borough Chambers of Commerce and TD Bank. Congratulations to Brooklyn Tea and Sweet Catch Brooklyn for being pioneers in our community. Jamila McGill Mark Caserta Jennifer S. Dina Rabiner #smallbusiness #nycbusiness #mwbe #blackownedbusiness
Brooklyn women, business owners recognized with MWBE award
brooklyn.news12.com
-
Have you been listening to Borrowed and Banned this season? Our latest podcast series tells the story of America’s ideological war with its bookshelves—and it's been nominated as a finalist for the Anthem Awards! Vote for BPL's Borrowed and Banned for the Community Voice award and check out the other amazing finalists.
YOU can amplify the voices that spark global change
celebrate.anthemawards.com
-
Brooklyn Public Library reposted this
Christie's Private & Iconic Collections and Roc Nation are proud to present JAY-Z: The Book of HOV | Celebrating an Icon at the Brooklyn Public Library. Roc Nation has created 14 limited-edition metallic library cards, featuring artwork from JAY-Z’s 13 iconic solo albums — from Reasonable Doubt to 4:44 – and The Book of HOV exclusive bookmark. This unique sale is housed in a bespoke leather case signed by JAY-Z. https://lnkd.in/ekXWJ-DF
-
Have you been to The Book of HOV, a JAY-Z tribute exhibition, yet? Recently, we sat down with PBS NewsHour to discuss the impact of this unique experience. "We're telling a story about people who don't necessarily think their stories will be found. And we're saying, come into the library and find your own story, whether it's in the exhibition that you're walking through, or whether it's in the books on our shelves." - Linda Johnson, Brooklyn Public Library President and CEO ▶️ Watch the full piece on PBS *The Book of HOV will be on view until December 4, 2023*
PBS NewsHour | Brooklyn library opens exhibit celebrating Jay-Z's writing | Season 2023 | PBS
pbs.org
-
How have nationwide book bans affected you and your community? In honor of #BannedBooksWeeks, we developed a site to document and highlight the resilience of teens, parents and educators fighting back for the freedom to read. Share your story at https://lnkd.in/gFyGuMW6
Books Unbanned Stories and Testimonials
bklynlibrary.org