ALT Screenshot of text that reads: Statement from Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library on the City Council’s New Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations October 24, 2025 — The Brooklyn, New York, and Queens public libraries congratulate Council Member Erik Bottcher on his appointment to Chair of the Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations. Chair Bottcher has been a long-time supporter of public libraries, and we are eager to continue working with him to ensure all New Yorkers have dependable, accessible library service. We would also like to thank the previous Chair, Carlina Rivera, for her leadership, as well as all our partners in city government for their longstanding support.
ALT Photo of the novel 'The Book of Records' in front of a library shelf. The book cover has abstract, illustrative blue waves on a black background.
ALT Black and white photo of author Madeleine Thien, looking at the camera with a soft smile.
ALT 1. A bus shelter featuring a Schomburg 100 poster. A partial image of the number 1 bus on on the right. Photo: Lisa Herndon
ALT A video screen on a subway platform displaying Schomburg Centennial information. Photo: Lisa Herndon
ALT A subway entrance displaying Schomburg Center 100th anniversary info on a video screen. Photo: Khalilah Bates
