Pacific Branch Library

City Council hearing on libraries

On Monday, September 30th, the City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations will hold an oversight hearing on capital construction needs and the potential disposal of libraries in New York City. While this hearing is not exclusive to the proposals for Brooklyn Heights and Pacific Branch, we anticipate that these branches […] read more >>

‘I Really Love This Library!’

Local Girl Scout Troop 2657 has made a great video to help protect the Pacific Branch Library! Take a look — and “spread the word and help us save our library!” read more >>

How You Can Help the Pacific Branch Library

Write a letter, read our fact sheet, hang up a poster — learn how you can join the effort to protect the endangered Pacific Branch Library. read more >>

Local Electeds Endorse Efforts to Protect Pacific Library

State Assemblymember Joan Millman and City Councilmembers Stephen Levin and Letitia James have sent letters to the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission supporting efforts to landmark the historic Pacific Branch Library. read more >>

Civic Council to CPC: Keep BAM South, Pacific Library Plans Separate

The Park Slope Civic Council has called on the New York City Planning Commission to separate proposals for the BAM South development and a new local library, rather than view them as the same plan. read more >>

CB6 Meeting to Focus on Libraries and School Food

The March meeting of two Community Board 6’s committees will focus on Brooklyn Public Library programs and a City Council resolution concerning school food. read more >>

Civic Council Pushes for Pacific Street Library

The Civic Council has passed a resolution urging the preservation of the Pacific Street branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, which may soon be closed and its resources located to a new branch. read more >>

What’s Next for Pacific Street’s Library? [Updated]

Councilmember Levin, Assemblymember Millman, and State Senator Montgomery are hosting a community strategy and planning meeting regarding the future of the historic Pacific Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. read more >>

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