As of November 30th, 2022, the Brooklyn Public Library has been serving its community for 125 years! Today, they revealed that their #1 most circulated book is Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Check out the BPL's website for the full list of their 125 most checked out books and some cool historical photos like the one below.
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| Description from BPL website: Two lines of well-dressed children at right and left before circulation counter at Flatbush Branch Library, a Carnegie library (later remodeled) at 22 Linden Boulevard; two female librarians or clerks assisting children; curved wooden railings in foreground; columns, pillasters, and two levels of book stacks behind circulation counter in background. |
I visited this library when my daughter was living in Brooklyn about ten years ago. It is a lovely historical building (the facade is particularly impressive) and it was fun to roam around it. I spoke to a number of librarians there and asked about their jobs in a larger metro area. While they all loved librarianship, they all commented on the challenges of crime, theft and profound homelessness issues. There is a police presence throughout the building with continual monitoring; in fact, the building houses its own police office. Scattered throughout the city and its boroughs are a number of branches--a few are original Carnegie buildings. Also, I was able to explore the New York Public Library and its gorgeous spaces. It is truly a pleasure to explore other communities libraries, it's a habit I've indulged over the years. How many of you make a dedicated effort to check out the libraries where you vacation?
ReplyDeleteDiane Giebink-Skoglind
I love visiting other libraries when I travel! I have also been known to cajole whoever I'm visiting into getting a library card if they don't already have one.
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