Postcard Campaign
We are calling on all New Yorkers to write postcards to the New York City Council to show their love for and support of New York City’s public libraries.
The purpose of the Save NYC Libraries Postcard Campaign is to unite library staff and community members in support for New York City’s public library systems (Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Library) and in opposition to the proposed budget cuts for the next fiscal year.
While we understand that New York City is facing a difficult economic climate, we believe that public library service must be strengthened, not dismantled, in order to serve the diverse educational and informational needs of New York City residents.
We want our voice to stand out and apart from mass-produced advocacy campaigns. We believe that personalized, mailed physical items carry greater weight with our elected representatives than a virtual petition or a Facebook group.
We are actively working to partner with interested community groups to Save NYC Libraries. Please contact us if your group or organization would like to sponsor the Save NYC Libraries Postcard Campaign.
SEND ALL POSTCARDS TO
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer
47-01 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205
Sunnyside, NY 11104
Thank you for your support! Together we can raise our voices and make ourselves heard!
I believe libraries are an essential component of every community. They are an important source of information (books, films, etc.) to those who have no other access to information because of financial constraints.
Libraries are vital to people of all walks of life, but especially those who have little access to other sources for education and self betterment. It was largely because of access to public libraries that my family was able to to establish themselves in America. Let’s not deny this advantage to other generations.
Please keep our libraries open. They are the greatest educational equalizer in many our our nation’s communities. As the economic conditions continue to work themselves out, the libraries are a great resource not only for children, but for many adults with limited access to information and technology. The local libraries have been invaluable to me during my personal job search.
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