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Bushwick

May 03, 2013

Cameroon-Born Librarian Finds Passion and Immigration Secrets in Stacks

The Cameroon native has become a filmmaker and a permanent resident since becoming a librarian.

Prospect Heights

February 13, 2013

Summer Camp to be Spared in Heart of Brooklyn Restructure

The cultural institution consortium will shutter its offices and suspend some operations.

Brooklyn Heights

January 30, 2013

Community Angered by Plan to Sell Brooklyn Heights Library Building

Brooklyn Public Library officials plan to sell the Brooklyn Heights branch to the highest private bidder.

Downtown Brooklyn

December 04, 2012

Housing and Arts Complex to Replace Parking Lot In Downtown Brooklyn

Mayor Bloomberg announces plans to turn one-time parking lot into cultural space with affordable housing.

Clinton Hill

October 10, 2012

Nanny Battles Porn Policy at the Brooklyn Public Library

A nanny in Clinton Hill is outraged that adults can watch porn in close proximity to children.

New York City

September 19, 2012

City's Top Library Books Range From 'Kosher Sex' to Danielle Steel Novels

The city's reading tastes range from Japanese Manga comics to "Fifty Shades of Grey."

Williamsburg

September 17, 2012

Brooklyn Book Festival Kicks Off Week at Public Assembly

The New Inquiry and other online publications are hosting the first night of literary gatherings.

New York City

August 07, 2012

Best Places for Summer Reading in the City

You're low on time to finish your summer reading. Here are quiet spots to keep those pages turning.

Park Slope

July 26, 2012

Park Slope Library Opening Delayed Again After Years of Renovations

Park Slope's public library, which closed in October 2009, won't open again until this fall.

Park Slope & Windsor Terrace

July 17, 2012

Louis C.K. Show Spotlights Park Slope Landmarks

Painfully awkward comic Louis C.K. features several Park Slope locations on his "Louie" show.

Williamsburg

July 11, 2012

Yoga, Films, and a Kids' Book Truck Hit North Brooklyn Parks

McCarren and other parks are about to be packed with mainly free events.

Carroll Gardens

June 01, 2012

Carroll Gardens Library to Close for Roof Replacement

Carroll Gardens Library will close on June 17, for two months, for roof replacement.