New York City’s Brooklyn Public Library is fighting back against book censorship by making it easier for teens to access thousands of books. The library recently launched its “Books Unbanned” program ...

BOROUGHWIDE — Brooklyn Public Library officially named Edwin Maxwell as chief librarian on Wednesday. Maxwell previously served as the senior director of neighborhood services, overseeing nearly 700 ...

GRAND ARMY PLAZA – THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC Library is hosting its ninth annual “Night in the Library” literary fest at the central branch this weekend, overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Dozens of ...

Getting called for jury duty — which usually means long hours waiting to find out if you’re even needed and eligible, or multiple days on-call in case something comes up — can inspire dread. But, it’s ...

There’s a new bookworm in charge at the Brooklyn Public Library. Longtime BPL employee Edwin B. Maxwell stepped into the role of Chief Librarian on Wednesday, where he’ll oversee the library’s many ...

NEW YORK - The Brooklyn Public Library is looking to combat a spike in book bans in the United States by offering its extensive collection for free to teenagers nationwide. Earlier this month, the ...

Hannah Kliger joined the CBS News New York team as a reporter in May 2022, focusing her coverage in Brooklyn. A native New Yorker, Hannah has received several awards for her investigative journalism ...

EAST NEW YORK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — The New Lots branch of the Brooklyn Public Library is set to get a major overhaul — with a goal of addressing outdated infrastructure and supporting the needs of the ...